Today I am here to share my 2nd alternative card using the January 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit named Lovely Lavender. This kit is so pretty. I love that it stretches me to use new colors every month.
I used the cardbase with the flowers for my first alternative and had the Gorgeous Grape watercolor wash side to use. When thinking of a layout, I remembered one I did with the December 2023 kit and thought I would see how it worked with this months kit. If you missed my first alternative you can find it here.
The best way to see how to make the alternative is watching my video on my YouTube channel. Here is a link to my video. A complete list of supplies is at the bottom of this post.
Start out by cutting a 3.25 x 5 3/8″ piece of white cardstock with a border die. This month I decided to use the Elegant Borders Dies. I’m sure any border die would work that you may have already. I then layed it on my thick white cardbase to see how wide to cut the polka dot paper. You can use the cardbase or a cut up envelope. I chose to cut up an envelope. My piece needed to be 1 5/8″ wide so, I cut my envelope piece to 1 5/8 x 5 3/8 and adhered to a thick white cardbase on the right hand side. Next, cut the purple cardbase side in half at 2 1/8″ (2 1/8 x 5 3/8″). Adhere this piece on the left hand side of the white cardstock you cut with the border die. I then added ribbon between the purple piece and the decorative border. One of the cards uses ribbon left over from a long ago paper pumpkin kit (January 2018 Heartfelt Lovenotes. Then adhere this layer on the left hand side. Next stamp 2 lavender and fussy cut out. Die cut the second largest Thoughtful Expressions label in white. Stamp sentiment on the bottom of the label. Using some of the greenery in your kit (I cut mine apart), layer the leaves and lavender on label as you like it. Finally put the label on with dimensionals. The greenery on the right hand card is from the Painted Lavender Dies. The sentiment comes from Sale-A-Bration set Softly Sophisticated.
Have you ever thought about being a Stampin’ UP! demonstrator? The normal joining kit is $99 and you get $125 worth of product and free business supplies. But during Sale-A-Bration (now until February 29, 2024), you can choose either an additional $30 USD in your kit or the New Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio (value of $60) in addition to the $125 work of products. So to summarize, either $165 worth of products or $125 worth of products and the Glass Mat for $99 shipping included. If you have ever thought about joining as a demonstrator, I would love to have you on my team. You can even start as a hobby demonstrator to get a discount starting at 20%. To join my team, visit here: https://www.stampinup.com/join?demoid=108003
If you do not already have a demonstrator, I would be honored to be yours. If you would like to place an order, please select me Robin Carter in Flower Mound, Texas as your demonstrator. If your order is under $150 please use the December host code 93WTHGS6. Orders of $75 or greater (before shipping and tax) will receive a special gift from me in January when you use the current Host Code. If your merchandise total is $150 or greater, you do not have to use the host code as you will receive your own Stampin’ Rewards from Stampin’ Up!
The subscription period for the 2024 February Paper Pumpkin kit named Sweet Springtime is going on now. Be sure to subscribe by February10, 2024. Information about the kit is below. Also remember you can purchase prepaid subscriptions that can go toward earning hostess rewards with purchases $150 or more. To start your monthly Paper Pumpkin subscription with me to go here: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=108003. Paper Pumpkin is now offering Add-On dies that coordinate with each quarters kits (January - March). The add-on dies can be purchased from the online store. The item number for the 1st quarter 2024 dies named The Love of Spring Dies is 164396 (see photos below)
ABOUT THE KIT
FEBRUARY: Sweet Springtime
Subscribe 11 January–10 February 2024
Celebrate Easter and Spring with adorable cards and treat boxes!
- Makes 9 projects: 3 each of 3 designs
- Projects include printed cards, coordinating envelopes, and gift boxes
- Precut paper pieces, baker’s twine, and embellishments
- Coordinating colors: Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green,
Berry Burst, Early Espresso (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crumb Cake
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