What a Gem – Alternate Paper Pumpkin Project

July 26, 2016July 26, 20162 Comments

The What a Gem Paper Pumpkin Project kit creates 8 treat holders. But I decided to create this greeting card instead:

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I used the kit contents, these stamp sets and pool party statin ribbon and cardstock.

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As I was creating 8 of these cards, I was trying to think of anyone that is expecting. Nope, I got no one so I’ll be ready when I do! I can also see using this card for new puppy or kitty additions. Just add images peeking out from the corner of the buggy from our new Bella and Friends or Pretty Kitty stamp sets.

Watch the how to video to see how I transformed a 3-D box into a mostly 2-D card!

Looks like a fun paper crafting kit delivered right to your snail mail box? It is! Ask me how to get started!

Thanks for stamping with me today!

Shirley

Card Kits to Go for Ronald McDonald House of Madison

July 14, 2016July 14, 20161 Comment

Lori, a fellow Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, and I met at the RMHC to assemble card making kits that the families can take with them to the hospital or back home with them.

This was our assembly line:

Partially filled boxes which are recycled Paper Pumpkin boxes!

Ready for stamping!

That’s Us! Me on the left and Lori on the right. Thanks for helping Lori!

If you would like to help with donations, our greatest need are envelopes, glue sticks and wood mounted stamps. Smaller, kid friendly images are best. If you have older stamps that you will not be using and would like to donate them, we will take them. If you would like to help with the next box assembly event, contact me for details.

Thanks for helping with your favorite charity whether it is RMHC or a different one!

Shirley

Weekend Getaway Fun on Friday!

June 24, 2016June 24, 2016Leave a comment

Eight Stampers planned and packed paper crafting projects and then added a few more supplies to the transport pile (haha!). If you have attended a Weekend Getaway, you know we have a hard time only taking “a few” supplies to the getaway. We might need elegant eggplant, perfect plum and rich razzleberry to create the perfect project. Why only use one shade of color when we can use three?!!! Seriously, many of us have been getting away for many years so we do try to pack light knowing our time away is limited. Although we can craft the night away, we do need to sleep for a few hours each night!

Creating pillow gifts to share with getaway guests is something I look forward to. This one was not on the pillow but on each work table due to the perishable product inside.

The coffee candy will give us a few calories when we need it later in the evening.

Inside each box was a peachy surprise.

Glad I had this brand new Perfectly Wrapped kit to make creating this box easy and pretty. The tangerine tango and peekaboo peach flower petals compliment the real peach treat inside.

I visited the Tree Ripe peach truck yesterday so had to share the goodness!

Afternoon refreshment mixed with vanilla vodka as long as we are locked in for the night!

We also partake in coordinated potluck. Tonight is walking tacos and it smells so good!

I’ll be posting more from the getaway so stay tuned!

Keeping Families Close with Ronald McDonald House of Madison Gifts

June 16, 2016June 16, 2016Leave a comment

Ronald McDonald House Charities keeps families close and surrounded by love when their children are receiving medical treatment far from home. Stampin’ Up! is a national sponsor of RMHC by donating time and money through sales of an exclusive stamp set that is unique each year. This year, the stamp set is My Hero, item numbers (wood) 141954 or (clear) 141957. To date, Stampin’ Up! has contributed over $1.5 million to RMHC and their network of local chapters.

Demonstrators are encouraged to be involved with our local houses. My Super Awesome Stampers Team coordinates a Cards for a Cause with proceeds being donated directly to the Madison house. We hold this event at the house so that stampers can take a tour of the house to see the good work being done. My SAS Team also provides a nightly meal, usually in August so we can share our garden goodness! The tomato salad and kale crisps never have leftovers!

In addition, my team assembles Cards Kits to Go which are included in guest welcome bags. These kits are full of paper creativity all donated by generous demonstrators and stamping customers. Guests are welcome to take the kit with them to the hospital or back home. We are happy to provide a fun distraction. We hope they like what we have provided! I am delivering 13 Cards Kits to Go today, following up with doing 13 of something mentioned in the Monday, June 13th post here.

Contact your local RMHC to ask how you can get involved. If you would like to be involved with the Madison RMHC, leave a comment to get the conversation started. Information about the Madison house can be found on their website.

Thanks for supporting RMHC in ways that work for you!

Five Dollar Creative Kit, Yes Please!

June 9, 2016June 8, 20162 Comments

Paper Pumpkin is quick and easy. When was the last time you did something creative that you can describe like that? Inside each Paper Pumpkin box you’ll find all the stamps, ink, and paper you need for a fun papercrafting project. Everything is precut and ready to go so you can get to creating quickly! The projects change every month too.

Stampin’ Up! even creates a Youtube video to share kit assembly in case you want to bypass the included printed instructions. They also created a video to share the ONEDAYDEAL details so click here to go to the Paper Pumpkin Youtube channel to view that video! Check out past kit videos while you are there.

How about easy on the wallet? If you are a brand new subscriber, your first box is $5! Plus tax calculated based on the shipping address. Shipping is included in all PP pricing! The special $5 pricing is only good starting at 5pm mountain time today, Thursday, June 9th, and runs through Friday, June 10th, 11:50pm mountain time. Please use promo code ONEDAYDEAL to redeem the special $5 pricing.

How about quick to sign up? Follow this link to sign up for your $5 kit! The link will automatically add you as my PP customer. As my PP customer, I will email you a PDF of exclusive alternate PP projects to help you use your kit in unexpected ways.

Treat yourself to happy mail every month! Sign up for Paper Pumpkin during the ONEDAYDEAL promotion for quick and easy delivered right to your snail mailbox! I’ll snail mail an alternate PP project to you thanking you for signing up with me!