Joy to the World - Awesome Monthly Craft Kits

Joy to the world is right!
. . . Here's a sneak Peek at the next monthly craft kit: Pine boughs, winter berries . . .

This holiday season, share the joy of Paper Pumpkin! The Joy to the World Paper Pumpkin Kit is an exclusive holiday kit that provides a specially-designed box, enough supplies to create eight elegant cards, and an opportunity to connect with the Stampin’ Up! global community. 

The kits are always totally awesome with fun easy projects . . .

Something new this month - the diecut words will be in 3 languages! 
English, French and German.
Wow! what a fun way to connect with international friends.

And speaking of connecting - there's also a special Facebook group just for people who get this kit. A special way to share alternate projects made with this month's kit contents and maybe find a penpal or two. Connect with the global Stampin’Up! community when you join the Joy of Paper Pumpkin Facebook group.

 Kit Name Joy to the World

• Project: Kit contains enough supplies to create eight cards—four each of two designs—and coordinating envelopes.
• Languages: Kit includes die-cut pieces in English, French, and German. This will allow you to create cards you can use to connect with friends around the world—in their language!
  • Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" 
• Coordinating Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Just Jade, Soft Sea Foam

 Subscribe by the 10th to get this kit

Monthly Craft Kit for October 2019

Stampin'UP! offers a monthly craft kit 
. . . it's called "Paper Pumpkin"

The name comes from Cinderella and the concept of taking something plain, like a pumpkin and turning it into something grand and wonderful like the carriage.

If you're wondering what the kits are like then watch this short video showing the October Kit.

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FAQ:
Q: are the kits always card kits?
A: no, because you can do all sorts of fun things with paper - check out the September kit which was cute halloween treat boxes

Q: can we see them before they ship?
A: no, the kits ship once a month and Stampin'UP! has the kits manufactured prior to shipping based on subscription projections.

• But there are lots of other kits available to purchase that you can pick and choose from. 
  See other Stampin'UP! kits on-line here

Q: What do I do if I don't like the kit?
A: That's easy, use the parts to make other projects.  September's kit was Halloween treat boxes. I personally don't give treat boxes for Halloween, so I turned them into cards instead. You can see my alternate projects here.

BTW: There is a Facebook group dedicated to subscribers sharing their alternate projects and additional cards made with the monthly kit supplies.

Q: If I do like it can I buy past kits?
A: Yes . . . if you are a subscriber and if there are any left.

Q: Are there refills available?
A: Yes . . . subscribers can buy refills when they are available

Q: How much does it cost?
A: in the US only $22 plus tax (shipping is already factored into that price)

Q: What all do I get for that $22

• a stamp set
• a small ink pad
• all the parts for the project: paper, ribbon, embellishments
• and the shipping is part of that price

Q: can I do a trial  subscription?
A: yes, absolutely. There are no minimum purchases required with this subscription
There also are several pre-paid options available.

AND the cool thing is the subscription is flexible!

• you can suspend a month if you don't want to receive a kit that month, or change the number of kits you get
• there is no minimum number of kits you have to purchase. 

Q: Sounds good - how do I sign up?
A: Subscribe here . . . and when you subscribe through me you'll also get a monthly email with photos of my alternate projects using that month's kit supplies.

Contact me with any questions.  Thanks for stopping by and have an INKcredible day

Last Chance for the May Craft Kit

Does the name Shelli Gardner mean anything to you?  Shelli is the founder of Stampin'UP! and she designed the May Craft Kit. Her style is earthy and full of texture.

There are several different cards in the May Paper Pumpkin kit. Here is one of them ...

The kits are all-inclusive.  They have all the supplies you'll need: envelopes, twine or ribbon, ink, embellishments and every kit has its own little stamp set too! 

The only thing extra you need to supply with these kits is your favorite adhesive.

Click HERE to read more about how the kits work

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SNEAK PEEK?  

... this card is from the May Kit which won't ship for another week.

You may be wondering how I got a sample early? When demonstrators attend convention we get to make samples of the new stuff.  The sample posted above was just one of many we made. The photo to the right shows a couple of others.

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cost and shipping info: The cost of the kit is charged to your credit card on the 10th of the month and they ship out a few days later. 

Its a little over $20 a month, depending on state tax where you live, but shipping is already included in that price. Its really a super deal for everything you get.

 Deadline for the May Kit

 If you are interested in Shelli's Kit 

you need to be signed up by the 10th.

 Don't delay
click here to subscribe. 

I'm glad you visited today.  I'm here to answer your questions about the Monthly Craft Kits or anything else about paper crafting. Contact me any time.

Have an INKcredible day . . .

Paper Pumpkin: Your One-Stop Box™ for Creativity.

6 years ago Stampin'UP! embarked on a new venture - monthly craft kits.  Wow, the concept exploded and the kits have evolved over time into an amazing and wonderful product.

• CONVENIENT: Each months kit is complete (except for adhesive).  You have everything you need to make the intended project including:  paper, ribbons, bling, a stamp set and a little ink pad
• AFFORDABLE: For only $20 a month its a very cost effective way to have some creative fun. Pretty inexpensive entertainment compared with some other ways we spend our time.
• FLEXIBLE: you can change the number of kits you get in any given month. You can even put the subscription on a "vacation hold".  Altho the compact size makes them the perfect thing to take with you on vacation.
• COLLECTABLE: Each month you'll use up the supplies on the project and then have a small ink pad and little stamp set to continue using on other projects. For only $20 a month its a very cost effective way to slowly build up a supply of ink pads and stamp sets
  . . . Scroll down to see  how I store my Paper Pumpkin Stamp Sets.
• GIFTABLE:  Do you struggle to find the perfect gift for your crafty friends?  Or would you like to introduce stamping to a non-stamping friend?  The craft kits are a great solution.  You can pre-pay a trial subscription of 1 mo, 3 mos,  6 mos, or 9mos.  Any of Stampin'UP!'s kits make great gifts. 

Here's how I store my Paper Pumpkin Stamp sets. I use one of Stampin'UP!'s clear envelopes and use a quarter piece of cardstock as a backing to make it easier to see the set.

The Paper Pumpkin kits truly are your One-Stop Box™ for Creativity.

image of finished project

step by step photo instructions

kit contains everything: stamps, ink, paper and embellishments

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March Bonus:  

to celebrate the 6-year anniversary the March Kit will have 2 stamp sets!

You must subscribe by March 10th to get that double stamp set kit. 

This is the link to the Paper Pumpkin Website

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Are you wondering what the projects are like?  Some kits are cards, some are 3d projects.  If you're a "card only" stamper then use the materials supplied for the 3D to make cards instead.  Check out the samples on the Paper Pumpkin Pinterest Boards here.

I hope I've inspired you to try this kit.  For $20 and the ability to cancel any time you have nothing to lose in giving it a try.  Email or leave a comment with any questions. I personally subscribe. I'm a card person and usually turn the 3D projects into cards.  My 6-year old granddaughter loves doing them with me.

Once again, you must subscribe by March 10th to get the set with the bonus extra stamp set.

December's Craft Kit is a Calendar

Are you a kit person?  If you're someone who loves assembling projects, but a little less thrilled at designing them, then you'll be a fan of Stampin'UP!'s monthly craft kits. The December kit makes this cute desk calendar.

Kits are great!  The only thing you need to supply is your own adhesive. 
The kits are always something new and always a surprise. Here's what you get each month:

1. Stamps
2. Ink: 1-2 ink spots (which you can re-ink and use on other projects too!)
3. All supplies: everything for the project:  paper, ribbon, bling . . .

There is a lot of support for these kits too!
. . . both from the company and from other subscribers.

How-to Video Guide: The company makes a new video each month showing how to assemble the kit. They're all posted on the Paper Pumpkin YouTube Channel. Check out the YouTube Channel to see some of the awesome past kits.

Facebook Fan Group: There is a whole community on-line of people sharing how they use the extra parts and sharing ideas for other ways to use the stamp set you get.

• Check out the Facebook Subscriber Group Here.

Additional Project Ideas for using each month's stamp set: There is a Pinterest Account for Paper Pumpkin with boards for each month.  Subscribers can check these boards to get ideas for addtional projects using each month's stamp set after they've made the intended project.

• Check out the Pinterest Boards Here.

Paper Pumpkin might seem like a crazy name for the Monthly Craft Kits

- but its from Cinderella . . . you know . . . the plain old pumpkin turns into an elegant carriage.With the kits you become the fairy godmother turning the box contents into something marvelous.

No Risk Subscription.  There is no minimum, you can quit any time. But the best part is you can change the number of kits you get each month. Order more if you want to stamp with some friends. Suspend a month when you know you'll be too busy to stamp. Click the button below to start your subscription or to explore options.

Kits are a a great option for lots of reasons.  

• They make great gifts. 
• They're ideal for new paper crafters. 
• And perfect for the busy hobbyist who just wants to make something without the stress of designing.  

But really, no matter where you are in your paper crafting journey, I'd encourage you to to try a few months to see how you like it.

Leaf Shaker Card - the October Monthly Craft Kit Project

Sometimes you just like to have someone else do the thinking for you.  I do enjoy the creative aspect of papercrafting, but sometimes I just like to make pretty stuff and I don't want to have to think too hard. That's part of why I like getting Stampin'UP!'s monthly craft kit.

Each month its a surprise: We never know ahead of time what the project will be - sometimes its cards and sometimes its some other paper project. But its always something fun, and how cool is this - the October 2016 project was a Shaker Card!  

Click here to read more about 

the monthly craft kit and see videos of past month projects

There's 2 Key things to making a Shaker Card

1. You can use any shape hole . . . this card uses a leaf shape,
   but you need the acetate window sheet to cover the hole and to see through
2. You can fill the shaker space with any small item . . . this card uses sequins,
   but you need an adhesive with some dimension so they have room to move around
   Stampin'UP!'s Adhesive strips are designed for making Shaker Cards.

Watch this video 
to see how to make a Shaker Card

Here are examples of other Shaker cards I've posted previously.  

Click each picture to see the card in its original post.

     

Butterfly Card     Punched Star Card     Award Ribbon Shaker Card   Shaker with stamped image

Stampin'UP! calls these Monthly Craft Kits: Paper Pumpkins. They come in a plain orange box and you turn them into something fabulous.  This is the best of all subscription services

1. Shipping is included in the $20 a month price
2. All the supplies are included: paper, stamps, ink, ribbon etc. -  all you need is adhesive
3. There's no long term commitment - try it a few months and see what you think.

Click Here to Sign-Up for the Monthly Kits

Thanks for Stopping by: Take a minute and browse previous posts. If you see anything you like I'm happy to help you get the product or just to consult and explain further how the project was made . . . its all about having fun with our hobby.

March Craft Kit Makes Gift Cards

I just got my March Paper Pumpkin in the mail and was delighted to find it makes gift cards.  This is great timing for spring graduations as well as for birthdays. 

If you're new to this blog or to Stampin'UP! and you're wondering "what the heck is a paper pumpkin?", the answer is - its Stampin'UP!'s monthly craft kit. Each kit comes with a set of directions and Stampin'UP! posts a video showing how to make the intended projects.  Watch this video showing how to make the gift cards.

I love the fact its always a surprise - we never know ahead of time what we're going to get and I personally like the creative challenge. Yes I know I just said it comes with instructions, but you get way more supplies than you need to finish the project, AND you get a little stamp set in every kit! So of course there's lots of opportunities for creative play.

If you're curious and would like to try the kits there's all sorts of ways to engage. You can order a single month, or get a 3-month trial, a 6-month trial,a 9-month trial. You can subscribe and pay monthly (quit anytime, no minimums). And if you pre-pay a full year it qualifies for Rewards (you'll get to choose $21.54 of free product).

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription Price: $19.95

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription Price: $59.85 $55.00

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription Price: $113.70

One Year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription Price: $215.40

I'll be playing with mine this week so stop back soon to see the gift cards and other projects I make with the supplies in the March 2016 Paper Pumpkin Craft Kit

Thanks for Stopping by: Take a minute and browse previous posts. If you see anything you like I'm happy to help you get the product or just to consult and explain further how the project was made . . . its all about having fun with our hobby. There are also ordering links under my signature.

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Your card is charged on the 10th of the month Your kit ships around the 15th. You can suspend the subscription in a busy month No minimum commitment, you can quit anytime. See what others have done (on Pinterest) See what others have done (Facebook Group)

Alternate Projects with the October Paper Pumpkin Kit

I'm curious? When you get out your stamping stuff do you stamp specifically to make a project or are you stamping as a way to play?  I'd love to hear from people in the comments section at the bottom of the post.  

The reason I ask: The other day I challenged myself to see how many different things I could make with the October Paper Pumpkin Stamp Set: Blissful Bouquet.  This picture shows what I had to work with. I can honestly say this was one of my most fun "play days" ever.

For those of you wondering 

??"Paper Pumpkin"??

Paper Pumpkin is the name of Stampin'UP!'s monthly craft kit.
*Its a subscription service. $20 a month
  (which includes shipping, but not tax)
*Every month you get a little stamp set and a small ink pad
*includes everything needed to make a pre-designed project.

Are you loving this stamp set as much as I am?  The flowers are beautiful and I love, love, love that font. Its so gorgeous. So . . . after making 1 each of the intended project (see them in yesterday's post) I started playing with the parts and came up with some designs of my own. Ready to see them?

 

 

  

Isn't it cool how you can get such a range of images from this set. Be sure to scroll down to yesterday's post to see the intended projects for this kit.

Did you skip this month and regret it?  Don't worry - if you're already a subscriber you can buy past kits (while supplies last).  And if you aren't a subscriber and wish you had been  (and why aren't you?  The kits are easy and fun) but if you aren't (yet) you can subscribe now. Then you'll be a subscriber and you can go back and order this past kit (but remember, its while supplies last). And really, $20 a month is cheap entertainment when you're stamping for fun.

Don't miss this month's fun - it will be shipping soon
Subscribe by the 10th to get the November Kit

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And remember to leave a comment: do you stamp to make a specific card or do you stamp to play?

Thanks for Stopping by: Take a minute and browse previous posts. If you see anything you like I'm happy to help you get the product or just to consult and explain further how the project was made . . . its all about having fun with our hobby.

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