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New Stampin’ Up! Color Refresh!

Following is a list of the colors that will retire and only last until supplies do. Lovely new ones will replace them, but if you need ink refills, ink pads, or card stock: Order today! Shop here. –Mango Melody-Bermuda Bay-Pacific Point -Merry Merlot-Soft Suede-Sahara Sand-Rich Razzleberry-Blushing Bride-So Saffron-Pear Pizzazz-Mint Macaron-Evening Evergreen-Soft Succulent-Pale Papaya-Polished Pink

CASE—Copy And Share Everything

We loved the layout of our Grateful for the Everyday Magic of You card, with the mismatched vertical paper strips behind the sentiment and flowers. In fact, we loved the layout so much, we decided to CASE it with the Happy Mother’s Day card! We started by stamping the stitch lines in VersaMark Ink onContinue reading “CASE—Copy And Share Everything”

All the Little Things with Free Gift

Subscribe HERE The best is yet to come! Get everything you need to send someone an elegant and unique card! This month’s kit includes: • 9 cards; 3 each of 3 designs • 9 matching envelopes• Iridescent foil die cuts

Greatest Journey Bundle Step-by-Step

Inspired by Your Courage Card (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″) (10.8 x 14 cm) Looking for a nature-themed stamp and die set to help you send love to the rugged mountain men in your life? We’ve got you covered with the Greatest Journey Bundle! CASE one (or more) of these fab cards for your next workshop, teamContinue reading “Greatest Journey Bundle Step-by-Step”

Creative Challenge – Color Combos

Every month we have a new challenge for you—a way to keep you on your toes and stretch your creative muscles. This month, our challenge involves using unique color combinations. For our Thanks card, we combined Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, and Starry Sky. Even though this combination has darker, more masculine colors, weContinue reading “Creative Challenge – Color Combos”

Technique Focus

Adding a beautifully textured embossed layer is a sure way to enhance a handmade card. (We used the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder for this card front.) However, if you’d like to bring even more dimensionality and vintage appeal to your creation, you may want to think about distressing the cardstock. There are two waysContinue reading “Technique Focus”

No Line Coloring

This week we used the Framed Florets Bundle to CASE the technique of our Rainy Days card. This no-line coloring technique involves taking an image with light, almost invisible lines and coloring it with Stampin’ Blends, which gives the image a softer look. If you like what you see, feel free to CASE this techniqueContinue reading “No Line Coloring”

Color Inspiration with Enjoy the Journey Designer Paper

Love color but need a little inspiration? Check out this mix: • Orchid Oasis • Highland Heather • Mango Melody • Pale Papaya Remember to have fun! • Melon Mambo • Mango Melody • Starry Sky • Highland Heather Time to get crafting! Check out these cute color combination: • Pumpkin Pie • Crushed CurryContinue reading “Color Inspiration with Enjoy the Journey Designer Paper”

NEW Online only Exclusive Products

Shop HERE to find more online only products on this page. You won’t find these products in any catalog. The above card was made using the Tropical Leaf bundle. This card is designed with the IRRESISTIBLE BLOOMS BUNDLE, shop here to find it. This card was designed with the RHINO READY BUNDLE, shop here toContinue reading “NEW Online only Exclusive Products”

Free Gift!

Sign-up here It’s Paper Pumpkin’s 10-year anniversary and we want to celebrate how much we’ve grown! This month’s kit is all about happy greetings, organic and botanical designs digitally painted by our in-house artists, along with all-occasion sentiments to celebrate the happy moments in life and recognize the people around you who help you grow! Continue reading “Free Gift!”