My kit arrived just in the nick of time because I needed 12 thank you cards and the April Paper Pumpkin kit contained just what I needed! The kit packs a punch with its black and white color combo paired with some vibrant colors: Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry. As well, there are splashes of the new In Color, Lemon Lime Twist thrown in for good measure!
Before showing you my cards, I want to share a little bit about what Paper Pumpkin is all about.
Simply put, Paper Pumpkin is a monthly kit to which you can subscribe. You can subscribe on a month by month basis and you can choose to receive or suspend your subscription each month. Another way to enjoy Paper Pumpkin is via a Prepaid Subscription. You can purchase a subscription for one, three, six, or twelve months!
- Each kit comes with an exclusive stamp set to use with the kit and any other project you like!
- There is at least one Classic Stampin' Spot (a small ink pad) with every kit, with no colors repeating during a 12 month period.
- Every new subscriber receives a clear block with their first kit to help them get started.
- The kits are packed with supplies and may make projects like cards (at least 8 if not more), home decor, gift packaging, etc.
- Flexibility–you can suspend for a month or cancel at any time.
- The prep work has been done for you; all you have to do is put the pieces together!
- Each month you get a surprise!
- For support, each month Stampin' UP! shares a video to demonstrate how to assemble the kit.
- The kit may be assembled as shown or you may choose to change or embellish the project. You can find many Paper Pumpkin alternatives online.
- In addition, Paper Pumpkin subscribers have exclusive access to past kits. When a kit runs out, you can buy more or just buy a kit refill.
- All this for $27/month, shipping included!
- Ready to get started? Sign up for your subscription today!
So let's take a look at what comes in this month's kit.
Each kit has an illustrated instruction booklet and this month's came in complete color. This kit came with a Basic Black Stampin' Spot, the four little watercolor pencils and the lovely stamp set which covers many occasions. In addition, twelve envelopes with liners and labels, and all the other pieces needed to make 12 cards.
This time round I did not stretch myself past the instructions but certainly your creativity can be easily stoked by these Paper Pumpkin kits!
Here are three of my finished cards.
The card in the top left was kind of a "freehand" watercolor design. You scribbled with the watercolor pencils on a piece of watercolor paper and then painted over the coloring with a paintbrush (included in the kit) to blend the colors. Once dried, you added some of the grungy dots with a stamp as well as stamped the sentiment on the flagged piece.
The card was easily put together with the included sticker paper, adhesive spots and Dimensionals. There was even a white matte for inside the card.
The card on the top right utilized a piece of watercolor that had been clear embossed. The pencils filled in the open areas and then the paintbrush softened the coloring. Dots and the sentiment were added and leaf stickers, plastic flowers and washi acted as embellishments.
Such quick and easy cards but ones that definitely pack a punch! Watch Sara's Paper Pumpkin video on how to make these cards to see how easily they come together.
Ready to give Paper Pumpkin a try? Sign up here and receive your own special surprise each month!
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