Welcome to the very first European Paper Pumpkin Blog Hop!! It is SO very exciting to finally be able to offer Paper Pumpkin subscriptions to my European friends. It also feels good to get back to regular blogging again.
What is Paper Pumpkin? It is a monthly card making kit that comes complete with a stamp set, a mini ink pad and all the materials needed to make 8 cards. Your first kit also includes an acrylic block. You can purchase a single kit, you can do a month to month subscription or you can purchase a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription. When you choose a 6 or 12 month prepaid subscription you do get a discount.
The best part is that you can skip a month if you want and you can also end your subscription whenever you want without penalty. Such freedom!!
Paper Pumpkin Blog Hop Participants
I hope that you get lots of inspiration when you hop along to all the other talented people who are sharing their alternative projects for the Lakeside Retreat kit.
The April kit is truly spectacular and it coordinates with the Lakeside Retreat suite in the Stampin’Up! catalog which makes it even more versatile. You can even get a special Paper Pumpkin add on kit which has some great dies that will coordinate with the next three Paper Pumpkin kits.
Let’s take a look and see what I did with my kit after making the cards just as described in the kit. For my first card I decided to pair it with one of our Product of the Month offerings, Notes of Spring.
My second card uses the envelope as my card front. I just loved the cloud pattern on the envelope and thought it would make the perfect backdrop for my Blessed Beginnings card.
The last card is one that I cased from Ingrid Heijnen. She presented the Waterside Retreat suite at OnStage in Cologne, and I absolutely loved this magnetic closure card. I will share my video tutorial for this card as well so you can see how easy it is to make.
What makes Paper Pumpkin so special?
When you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin, you are joining a worldwide community! Everyone gets this amazing kit around the same time and there is even a special Facebook group called the Paper Pumpkin Fan Club where people post alternatives that they have made using the kit.
I have been a Paper Pumpkin subscriber myself in Canada since it began and I would love to have you subscribe through me! Here is my link for my Canadian friends and here is the link for my European friends.
Thank you
Thanks so much for joining us today for our first ever Paper Pumpkin Blog Hop. I hope you got lots of inspiration and that you are excited to become a part of the Paper Pumpkin community. I have special gifts for you if you decide to subscribe through me as well. If you would like to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin in Europe, you can do so here. Live in Canada? Wonderful, you can subscribe with me here.
If you purchase a three month prepaid kit that will also qualify you for the Product of the Month. Right now there are three to choose from: Painted Illusions designer series paper, Notes of Spring stamp set and the Eyelet Blooms die. In Europe the product of the month is available for €6 with a €90 purchase and in Canada it is $5 with a $100 purchase. Limit of one per person and you must have an online account to get one. Your demonstrator cannot order this product for you.
Storybook Moments is such a sweet suite! It will bring you back to your childhood with its whimsical Beatrix Potter-like images. The paper is SO pretty that I built my card kit around it using the One Sheet Wonder technique. Don’t think that this pretty paper is only for children! Adults will also appreciate getting a cute card like this. We all have an inner child!!
My pdf tutorial AND the card kit is absolutely FREE with a $75 order in Canada or a €70 purchase in Europe. It is also free for my team members. Please do note that I cannot include stamped images in the kit. Die cuts, ribbon, embellishments and embossed layers are all included.
What makes this paper so special??
First of all, the images and the prints in this paper pack are stunning. You also get two full sheets of lovely die cut images. I used these as the focal points on my cards. The bunny on the far right card is cut using a die and an image from the patterned paper. Three intricate frames are also included in the dies from the bundle.
Dutch Version of One Sheet Wonder Cards
I made these cards at my Dutch team day and one of my talented team members, Alie Schrijver, made these cards. Aren’t they pretty? Different die cuts and sayings and you get a totally different look.
A Happy Accident
While I was creating these cards there was of course a lovely mess on my stamp room table. I had decided to get more use out of the two-tone Crumb Cake cardstock mats by cutting a fancy frame out of the middle of it. It would be covered up anyways by the Very Vanilla mat. This inspired me to make this square card. It measures 5″ square.
Saleabration Second Amazing Offerings!
I am thrilled to share with you that the second offerings of Saleabration freebies are even better than the first. At least that is what I think! Check the image below to see for yourself.
Live in Canada?
If you live in Canada you have the convenience of just clicking on the items in my product list to shop with me. I am excited to send you your free card kit as well as the pdf tutorial for the One Sheet Wonder as well as your choice of Create With Us International Tutorial bundle or the new Creativity Files tutorial bundle.
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. If you like my work be sure to pin it to Pinterest so more people can be inspired! Have a super day.
Hello stampers! Have you seen the Expressions of Kindness kit? It is a stunner!! Not only are the cards gorgeous, but the envelopes are so pretty, you will want to cut them up to use as card elements. That is just what I did to make these cards. Take a look!
Expressions of Kindness Alternative Cards
Video Tutorial
Seeing is believing, and it is always nice to see the cards being made.
Enriching Lives
Kits are a great way to share your love of stamping with other people. Most people are yearning for connection these days, so why not invite your neighbours, your friends or your family members to come for a fun time of creativity? I would love to hear your stories if you decide to do this.
Thanks so much for joining me today, it has once again been WAY too long since I have blogged. If you have missed me here, please leave a comment to encourage me to be more consistent. Sending hugs from Holland!!
ps. the product list below doubles as my online store for Canadians!
Hello stampers. Would you like to hear how my last workshop went? All workshops are personalized to the needs of the people attending. This workshop was for my cousin and her daughter. Neither of them had stamped before, so this was a free introductory workshop so that they could discover the joy of stamping. We started with a delicious cup of coffee with some homemade apple cinnamon muffins.
Then I showed them how our ink pads and stamps work, how to use the paper trimmer and finally the amazing die cutting and embossing machine. It was quite the wow to see a plain piece of cardstock turned into a textured and embossed work of art! We made two cards so that they could try a few different techniques. Normally I would charge a €10 fee which would be refunded if an order for supplies is placed.
Contact me for a craft workshop
If you would like to try a new hobby, please contact me at 06 1866 0880 or at [email protected] This experience is best when there are between 2 and 4 participants. Children aged 8 and up are also welcome. Currently I am located at Bloemenlaan 6 in ‘s-Gravenzande, Zuid-Holland, but when I am in Canada you can find me in Chatham, Ontario at 81 Delaware Ave. Hosting in person workshops is one of my favourite things to do!
Hello stampers and happy Friday to you. Today you get to see a great card using On The Ocean and collage stamping. Sound like fun? It is!!
On The Ocean Collage Stamping
This collage stamping card is a slimline card that uses only stamps, ink and paper. No dies, no punches, no ribbon or any other accessories. It can be a challenge making a simple stamping card so I am always thrilled when it turns out so well. Let’s take a look.
This card is my submission for the Demo Design Dream Team. This is a monthly tutorial bundle that my customers and my team get for free. The theme this coming month is Simple Stamping. Would you like to see the inside?
Colours Used
\For this slimline card I used Soft Sea Foam as the base which measures 7″ by 8 1/2″ scored at 3 1/2″. The dark blue layer is patterned paper from Countryside Inn and it measures 3 3/8″ by 8 3/8″. The white layer is 3″ by 8″. My ink pads are Starry Sky and Bojo Blue as well as Soft Sea Foam. What do you think of this On The Ocean stamp set? If you love it and you live in Canada, just click on the images in the supply list to shop with me. If you live in Europe you can simply click here.
Video Tutorial
New In Colors and Core Colours
Yes, I am using both ways of spelling this word. I use the American spelling so that people can find it in a Google search, and I use the Canadian spelling because I am after all Canadian!
There is still an opportunity to sample the new in colors with this “club”. You can use the PayPal button in this blog post to get your kit or message me if you prefer to pay in a different way.
Thanks for joining me today! Happy stamping and remember, there are new annual catalogs available for porch pickup in Chatham or I can mail one to you if you are not local. Have a super day!
Hello stampers and happy Tuesday to you. Did you overlook the new Friendly Gnomes set in the mini catalog? Gnomes are perfect for Valentine’s Day. Add a little whimsy and humour to your Valentine’s card and a bring a smile to someone’s face. Don’t limit your Valentine’s cards to just the romantic love in your life. Share the love with your friends, coworkers and neighbours. Every could use a little more love!
Friendly Gnomes Z-Fold Card
I made this Friendly Gnomes z-fold card yesterday for my weekly Facebook live video. Every Monday at 10am EST or 4pm in the Netherlands I do a Cheer Corner Facebook live video. The purpose is to spread cheer and my viewers can nominate someone to receive this card. Together we CAN change the world one card at a time.
Changing Things for the Better
Recently I have decided to make my Cheer Corner a little more interactive. I share the supplies and measurements ahead of time so that you can make the card with me or do it later. Here is the photo that I shared on my Facebook page.
Facebook Cheer Corner Video Tutorial
Here is the video that I did for my Facebook Live on Monday.
