I got started pretty soon on my October 2018 Paper Pumpkin Kit after it arrived and made all the cards. I made some exactly as designed but changed some of them up a bit. You can do whatever you like with your Paper Pumpkin Kit each month!
I have to admit when I saw the package of the contents I wasn’t too thrilled. But once I started making the cards I really liked the kit! I especially loved the finishing touch of the sequins (although I forgot to put them on the white cards until after the photo)! I think that even though the pieces are feathers, to me they reminded me more of colored leaves!
In the above photo you can see all the pieces that come in the kit! I stamped a few of the pieces with the greetings and left some plain until I could see how I wanted to use everything. Each month there are plenty of alternative ideas online if you want to make something different with your kit and need some inspiration.
Even after making eight cards, I still had all these pieces left over in the kit! I already have some ideas of what I want to make with them. What I have in mind could serve as Thanksgiving cards with the right greeting…..or no greeting and just a note!
I’ve discovered that our new Take Your Pick Tool is great for using the tiny glue dots that come in the kit. They aren’t as easy to use as our usual Mini Glue Dots on the roll. In the past I have used my Paper-Piercing Tool to pick them up off the sheet, but I think I like the Take Your Pick Tool better! The Take Your Pick Tool has lots of uses, has two ends, and extra pieces to change out.
Here is the Stampin’ Up! video that shows how to assemble the October Kit! I always like to watch these videos for each kit even though directions are included.
If you would like to start getting Paper Pumpkin Kits in the mail every month all you have to do is sign up! Once you are a subscriber you can even go back and look at whatever past kits are available in the Online Store under Paper Pumpkin (the category shows up after you subscribe) and purchase those. Sometimes a full kit with the exclusive stamp set and ink spot are available and other times just the “refill” with all the pieces since you probaby already have the stamp set and ink.
Sometimes I just save the ink spots for other things and use my regular ink pad. The ink spots are good for using with the Stamparatus and for travel! They fit nicely in the empty Stamp Cases. Did you know you could just buy those for storage for whatever you like? They come in handy!
Think about joining Paper Pumpkin because the November Kit is coming soon! It’s going to be in a plaid holiday box, and when they design a special box you know it’s going to be good! Sign up by November 10th to get the November Kit that will ship out mid-November.
The cost is just $19.95 a month, plus tax, but that price includes shipping! For that you get an exclusive stamp set you can use over and over again, an ink spot, and all the materials you need for the project inside, even glue dots and dimensionals if needed! And the presentation is perfect! You deserve a gift for yourself each month! The kit is always easy enough for beginners and you don’t need a closet full of supplies! You just need the box! And maybe scissors to open the package! Treat yourself and enjoy some crafting time before the holiday season is upon us!
JOIN PAPER PUMPKIN AND GET THE PRETTY PLAID BOX IN THE MAIL!
(This is my personal link OR go to www.PaperPumpkin.com and find my name as your Demonstrator!)
