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Welcome to this month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit alternatives. Same as always… I am loving this kit. I really think, it is super clever for Stampin’Up to come with these little boxes for Halloween. And if you are not into Halloween, well, save the boxes for Thanksgiving or Christmas gifts.

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Paper Pumpkin Kit alternatives video

Measurements:

Card base is 1 piece of black cardstock measuring 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
Outside of the card:
- Pull tab is 1 piece of black cardstock measuring 2″ x 6″, score at 2″ & 2 1/2″
- 2 pieces of the plaid paper included in the kit measuring 1/2″ x 5-3/8″
- 2 pieces of the plaid paper included in the kit measuring 1/2″ x 4-1/8″
- 1 piece of basic white cardstock measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″
- 1 piece of of black cardstock measuring 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″
- 1 piece of the plaid paper included in the kit measuring 2-5/8′ x2-5/8′
- 1 piece of black cardstock measuring 2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″
- 1 piece of white cardstock measuring 2-1/8″ x 2-1/8″
For the inside:
- 1 piece of white cardstock measuring 4″ x 5″

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August Paper Pumpkin project #4

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 vargasmj21

Here is our fourth project for August’s Paper Pumpkin alternatives. I am thinking this may be our last project for this kit, which was the bomb! This fun fold is called criss-cross, at least as far I know. I hope you enjoy this new alternative.

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Paper Pumpkin kit video

Measurements:

Card base is 2 pieces of white cardstock measuring 8-1/2″ x 4-1/4″, scored at 5-1/2″. I used a blending brush and the Crushed curry ink to make my own hello cardstock
2 pieces of the green card base, measuring 4-1/4 x 5-1/2″. I cut them diagonal, to create the triangles
1 piece if the white honey comb card, as is, cut diagonally.
1 piece of the decorated card base for the inside: 4″ x 5-1/4″
1 piece of another decorated card base for the inside: 3-3/4″ x 4-3/4″

Easel card, Fun fold, Paper Pumpkin Alternative

August Paper Pumpkin Alternative

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 vargasmj21

Here is our second project for August’s Paper Pumpkin alternatives. This kit has been so successful it is sold out. I really hope you got yours and can play along with me, creating these alternatives. But, if you didn’t get out your favorite stamp and designer series paper and have fun creating another version of it!

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Paper Pumpkin kit video

When I was making the video, I didn’t realized that some of the measurements were a tiny bit off. The measurements down below are correct though.

Measurements:

Card base is one piece of white cardstock measuring 11″ x 4-1/4″
In the video, I used a piece measuring 11″ x 4-1/8″, which made it super easy for the layering, but when I placed the piece on the card base there was a little bit extra on the end. See picture below. It didn’t affect the card at all. So, I am giving the measurements for both options 🙂 and you can choose which one to make.
Option 1
- A piece of white cardstock measuring 11″ x 4-1/8″, scored at 2-3/4″ and at 5-1/2″
- 1 piece measuring 4″ x 5-3/8″
- 2 pieces measuring 4″ x 2-3/8″
Option 2
A piece of white cardstock measuring 10-3/4″ x 4-1/8″. Scored at 2-11/16″ (this is the mark just before the 2-3/4″) and 5-3/8“.
1 piece measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″
2 pieces measuring 4″ x 2-9/16″ (which is the mark right after 2-1/2″) If you don’t like to use 16th of an inch, you can use the 2-5/8″ , but the margin for the layer will be too small. I would rather use the 2-1/2″.

Happy Stamping!!!

Birthday Card, Easel card, Stampin'Up, Step cards

How to make easel step cards

June 14, 2022June 18, 2022 vargasmj21

You are going to love this easel step card. Let’s learn how to make easel cards together. This is such a wonderful addition to our step cards collection ( you can check them out here). I love it’s versatility and really like the fact that you can actually cover the step part of the card, so there is a wonderful surprise inside. As always, there is video tutorial and a free printable PDF.

The main supplies for this easel step card are:

Butterfly Kisses, Designer Series Paper
The Birthday Piggy Stamp set
Basic Border dies
Blossoming Happiness dies (at the time of this blog currently unavailable)
Brilliant Rainbow dies (currently on sale, as it is retiring)
Sneak Peak of Sale-A-Bration stamp set

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You will need:

Card base and easel:
- 1 piece of Starry Sky cardstock measuring 5-1/2” x 11”.
- 1 piece of Fresh Freesia cardstock measuring 5-3/8” x 5-3/8”
- 1 piece of Fresh Freesia cardstock measuring 5-3/8” x 2-5/8”
- 1 piece of Butterfly and Kisses DSP (Designer series paper) measuring 5-1/4” x 5-1/4”
- 1 piece of Butterfly and Kisses DSP measuring 5-1/4 x 2-1/2”
- 1 piece of scrap in black that measures 5-3/8” x 1”
Steps:
- 1 piece of Fresh Freesia cardstock measuring 7” x 5-1/4”
- Starry Night cardstock:
  - 2 pieces measuring 7/8” x 5-1/8″
  - 2 pieces measuring 1-7/8” x 5-1/8”
- DSP:
  - 2 pieces measuring 5” x 3/8”
  - 2 pieces measuring 5” x 3/4”
  - 2 pieces measuring 5” x 1-3/4”
Easel:
- 1 piece if Starry Night cardstock measuring 5-1/2 x 5-1/2
- 1 piece of DSP measuring 5-3/8: x 5-3/8”
- 1 piece of white cardstock measuring 5-1/4” x 5-1/4”
- 1 piece of DSP measuring 5-1/4” x 3”
- Scraps in Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Parakeet Party and Starry Night
- White scraps for sentiment and clouds.

Download you Free pdf tutorial

Product List

Butterfly Kisses 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159112]	Starry Sky 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159263]	Fresh Freesia 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [155613]	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276]	Calypso Coral 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [122925]	Parakeet Party 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159259]	Crushed Curry 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [131199]
Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101856]	This Birthday Piggy Cling Stamp Set (English) [159107]	Basic Borders Dies [155558]	Brilliant Rainbow Dies [157726]	Blossoming Happiness Dies [158823]	Stampin’ Blends Light Combo Pack [159465]	Stampin’ Blends Medium Light Combo Pack [159463]
Tahitian Tide Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [159221]	Starry Sky Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [159222]	Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154830]	Parakeet Party Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [159220]	Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154886]	Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154883]	Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154881]
Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [155518]	Starry Sky 1/8” (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon [159198]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Starry Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad [159212]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Bone Folder [102300]
Stampin’ Seal+ [149699]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Take Your Pick [144107]	Fun Flowers Resin Shapes [159123]