Saturday, April 25, 2020

Check Out the New 2020 In Colors!


We all love to get a sneak peak at something new, and here’s your chance to see the new 2020-21 In Colors.  Not only that, you can have your very own kit to create using these beautiful colors!!!
Whether you’re new to Paper Pumpkin or a past subscriber, you qualify to get this kit.

But do it now, before it’s too late!  Just click on the Paper Pumpkin Icon to the right and get started today!
About the May Kit 

A Kit In Color
  • Kit contains supplies for 12 cards and envelopes
  • 8 cards are traditional size 
    • Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
    • Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
  • 4 cards are note card size
    • Notecard size: 5" x 3-1/2" (12.7 x 8.9 cm)
    • Envelope size: 5-1/8" x 3-5/8" (13 x 9.2 cm)

Coordinating Colors: Bumblebee, Just Jade, Magenta Madness, Misty Moonlight, Pumpkin Pie, and Purple Posy 

Friday, April 24, 2020

Young at Heart


The inspiration for my card comes from the positivity I’ve been witnessing by people across the world. We’ve all been affected by this virus, that to this point has confounded all peoples of all ethnicities. But I know that, although a time-frame has yet to be determined, we will come through this knowing more about many things and we, as a world, will be united as never before. 
For all that are suffering from illnesses that make us more susceptible to this pest and to all those who are caring for our loved ones, this card is for you. For all the essential workers who are keeping our country moving this is for you.  For all those families whose lives are forever changed, this one is for you. May God bless us, and may we feel his arms around us, as we move through these difficult times.

I chose the stamps and colors for this card to represent our need to be light-hearted.  Please enjoy!  This is for you.

Supply List

Stamps- Young at Heart (149343), Thanks for the Laughs (151670)

Card Stock- Seaside Spray (150883)- 8 ½” X 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”, 4 1/8” X 5 3/8”
                    Whisper White Thick (140272)- 2” X 3”, 3 1/8” X 4 1/8”, 4” X 5 ¼”

Ink- Memento Tuxedo Black (132708), Stampin’ Write Markers- Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz, 
       Calypso Coral, Seaside Spray, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Blueberry Bushel.                                                                                           
Designer Series Paper/DSP- See a Silhouette (149443)- 4 1/8” X 5 3/8”

Specialty Paper- Sparkle Glimmer Paper (146957)- Scrap for 2 pieces

Tools- Take Your Pick (144107), Brick & Mortar Embossing Folder (149643),
          Stitched Rectangles Framelits (148551), Stamparatus (146276), Simply Shammy (147043),
          Heat Tool (129053), Blue Cutting Mat (149658)

Adhesives- Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Snail (104332)



         
                     

Cut this piece using the largest rectangle and then cut down again, approximately ¾”, maintaining the width and decreasing the length to about 3”.






Layer the DSP slightly higher than 
midpoint on your embossed piece. 







Layer this piece above the DSP to add interest and dimension to your card.
Using Dimensionals, stick them away from the edges and corners of the DSP, to avoid the glimmer paper beneath, ensuring the best adhesion.