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Only while supplies last, active Paper Pumpkin members have the opportunity to purchase a selection of past kits and refill kits (refill kits do not include stamp set or Stampin’ Spot ink).

Here are some ideas on how to use the kits and the stamp sets:

 

 

 

 

Is there a past kit that you just loved or wanted more of? Now’s your chance! See all the details at www.mypaperpumpkin.com/pastkits. Then call 1-800-STAMP UP to place your order.

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Snow in NC

It's not often that we get snow here in NC but this year has been different.  We just had our second snowstorm in 3 weeks.  And, it doesn't take much snow for life to come to a standstill.  I've been able to get a lot done but I have also had fun eating snow cream and drinking hot cocoa with my boys.  I don't spend a whole lot of time in the snow but I managed to go out for a little while to take pictures.  Over the last couple years, I've gotten away from taking pictures.  Scrapbooking is daunting to me.  I'm a list girl and scrapbooking is something that I can never check off my list, much like laundry!  Back in December, I learned about Project Life and I love the concept.  Basically, you just take pictures and add them into an album with some journaling.  I don't have to be creative and I don't have to pull out a room of supplies.  Photos are grouped by week instead of by event which really helps me.  I'm actually excited to take pictures!  I wanted to share some of my snow photos with you.  I was really happy that I even got one of myself in my new hat.  

Me!

The boys with their snowman

Daddy sledding with the littlest

Now, you know I have to share a fun snow card with you so here it goes.  I love the Best of Snow set because of one stamp, that adorable hedgehog.

When I first started to create this card, I was headed for Marina Mist and Real Red but I changed my mind and used Sweet Sorbet DSP.  I love the colors, Sahara Sand and Crisp Canteloupe.  I cut a 2" strip and punched it with the tag topper punch, my new favorite tool.  I then added some of the canteloupe twine and silver and white twine for a touch of shimmer.  The greeting is from the Happy Day stamp set and is stamped in black Staz-on.  Happy Saturday!
--Kim

Shared on Strut your Stuff linky party

To a Sweet Teacher

Happy Valentine's Day!  Hope you are feeling some love today!  It took my husband several years to figure it out but he now knows that the way to my heart is not with flowers, it is with food!  Edible Arrangements is his store of choice these days instead of the florist.  Because I like chocolates, fruit and candy for Valentine's Day, I tend to give the same to others.  I found this idea for my littlest's teachers and can't wait to give it to them.  Such a practical way to give candy.  Everyone can always use a new measuring cup!  When I saw the idea, I knew I could make it really cute in MDS with the Domestic Goddess DSP.  Check it out.

 I went into MDS and created a custom sized project, 3x6.  I used to make tags but I love using the new topper punch so I just make a project that can be cut into a 2" width.  I made sure to leave a good border around the outside so it could be cut to 2".  I used the square punch and covered the area of my project, filled it with this sheet of Domestic Goddess DSP and then zoomed out so I would have more of the sheet.  I added a text box for the message and printed.  So simple!  I filled the cello bag with chocolate, tied it off with some Calypso Coral and Basic Gray ribbon and added the punched tag.  The preschool party was postponed due to snow so I can't wait to give these to his teachers on Tuesday!

Throwback Thursday

I am so excited to show you my project today.  Monkey Business was one of my very first stamp sets back in 2005.  I love these monkeys and have used them so many times.  When I got the idea for my little guy's valentines, I knew I would be pulling these monkeys back out.  On Pinterest, I found an idea to put a container of banana flavored pudding and a package of Nilla Wafers in a cello bag with a cute little tag.  I love making tags for cello bags and here is what I created.

It was so simple but I love the way it turned out.  I used the new tag topper punch at the top.  It's such an easy way to give it that finished look.  I also love the Sale-a-Bration twine.  The color I used here is Summer Starfruit.  Enjoy!

--Kim

A New Embossing Tool

Check out this new little beauty!  When they showed this at Leadership, I knew I had to have it!  The embossing folders are one of my all-time favorite products.  They are great for texture and make card-making so much simpler.  I know lots of people that love the folders but can't justify the price tag on the Big Shot.  Or, if you have the Big Shot but can never remember how to "sandwich" the layers, this may be exciting for you.

Mine is arriving next week and I can't wait for it to get here.  It's not like I can't emboss on the Big Shot but I'm just excited to get my hands on it.  Growing up, I always made fun of my dad for having to have the newest tools.  I understand now, sorry dad!  If you want to order one, visit my online store and enter the code for the Texture Boutique Embossing Machine #132657, $29.95.  And, don't forget that it is Sale-a-Bration!  Place a $50 order and get a FREE Sale-a-Bration gift of your choice.  There is even an embossing folder that you can get!

I found this video on the Stampin' Up! website to show you how it works.  Even if you know, you should check it out because there are some adorable project ideas that Brian shows in the video.

The greatest thing about using embossing folders is that it frees you from feeling the need to create a patterned background using stamps and/or designer series paper. The embossing folder gives enough visual interest that you don't have to do a lot of other stamping to "fill" the background.  The card here is an example.  I only stamped one small stamp but my card doesn't look empty (at least I don't think so).  

Supplies:

• Stamp sets: Tag It #130300w or #130303c
• Card Stock: Crumb Cake #120953, Basic Gray #121044, Cherry Cobbler #119685, Whisper White #100730
• Ink: Basic Gray Marker #131261, Cherry Cobbler Marker #119681
• Accessories: Woodgrain Embossing Folder #127821, Occasions Paper Piercing Set #129387, Full Heart Punch #119883, Ovals Collection Framelits #129381, Linen Thread #104199, Very Vintage Designer Buttons #129327