My Paper Pumpkin Kit for May 2022 finally arrived the other night. Our mail comes so late every day that it is almost night when it gets here. I swear sometimes they refuse to deliver my Paper Pumpkin Kit until they really have to! It did finally arrive and I made one of each of the cards as designed for the kit to see what they would all look like.
This is the kit we were looking forward to for everyone to have the chance to work with the new Stampin’ Up! 2022-2024 In Colors. The new In Colors are Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Orchid Oasis, and Starry Sky. I really like this group of colors! Some years I’m not necessarily so thrilled, but these are nice and bright and colorful!
Paper Pumpkin kits are a subscription, a papercrafting kit that is mailed to you each month. Everything you need to make the project inside is included, except maybe scissors to open the wrapping on the supplies. Even appropriate adhesive is included! And with your first kit, you will receive a special Paper Pumpkin acrylic block on which to mount the stamps you will use. Each kit comes with an exclusive stamp set that you can use over and over again if you want to make other projects plus a small, square ink pad called a Stampin’ Spot. You can just tap it on your stamp and then clean off the ink with a damp paper towel or a baby wipe. Directions, of course, are included and you can watch a video of how to assemble the project. Mostly the kits are cardmaking kits but sometimes it is something different. It’s always a surprise but we have been getting sneak peeks in recent years!
These cards were very quick and easy to put together! Envelopes are included and have In Color inserts to give the recipient an extra boost of color when they open the envelope! Or maybe I should say preview. You can follow the directions exactly, especially if you are a new crafter, or you can change up the design or the wording however you like. It is your kit and your supplies! If you already have some stamping supplies, you might want to add some of your own cardstock or embellishments, but you don’t have to have anything extra.
I usually like to follow the directions to make the cards as designed and then if I want to I will make some extras of my own design or just change the greeting. Even if you are an experienced crafter, it is fun to just open the box and have some crafting time all planned out for you! No need to design anything yourself or bring out your own supplies!
The next Paper Pumpkin Kit is already taking sign-ups for June! The deadline is always the 10th of the month so that the kits can be mailed out immediately after that.
- This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, adhesive, and more!
- The Pick of the Crop Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Spot!
- This kit’s stamp set is perfect for expressing your love, gratitude, and style. With sentiments that say “Love you a whole bunch”, “You’re the pick of the crop”, “You are the sweetest,” and so many more, you’ll be able to use this photopolymer stamp set for all of your summer projects.
- This kit also includes specialty vellum pieces to add a fresh touch to your cards.
- And you’ll get a Mini Shopping Bag (5-3/8″ x 6″) which can be used to hold a couple of cards for a unique craft element. (Additional bags will be available to purchase separately.)
