June Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

The June Paper Pumpkin kit--One in a Melon--has so many possibilities! I cut up the boxes to use as backgrounds, the watermelon tissue paper (how cute is that?) for a layer, and the cards themselves so I could make them full-size.

Whether you make up the projects according to the instructions or go out on your own, Paper Pumpkin is a great value! I look forward to every month.

Here's the video:

Embossing paste birthday tag

When I go on a watercoloring spree, I like to "clean up" the color with these pre-cut bookmarks. They are easy to grab, and then I'm not wasting any of the beautiful watercolor!

While I was in a copper mood, I grabbed my embossing paste, some Versamark, and Copper Emboss Powder. Using a (retired) mask, I added some dots of embossing paste along one edge. It doesn't need to be even or straight or anything like that. Just slap it on! When I had the amount I wanted, I removed the mask and added the Copper Emboss Powder. Then I quickly wiped the mask off with baby wipes. You don't want to let the embossing paste dry on your mask (or desk, or any other surface except your card!), or it becomes very difficult to remove.

I have seen suggestions to wait 15 minutes before heating the embossing powder on embossing paste, but I didn't. I just heated it from behind at first, then from the top as usual. Keep your heat tool at least 2-3 inches away from the paste so you don't scorch it.

I used Versamark ink to add the sentiment and the spatters of copper. Just wipe it along the edges or smear a little bit around. Add more copper embossing powder till you have the look you want.



Product List

Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set [140697] $27.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Pattern Party Decorative Masks [144103] $6.00	Embossing Paste [141979] $8.00
Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50	Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder [141636] $5.00	Dapper Denim 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141424] $8.00

Copper Embossed Medallion

I haven't swapped by mail in *years*. Many years. I've done a few small local things at team meetings, but it's probably been 6-7 years since I fell victim to swap mania signed on to make so many of one card! But I really do love how it turned out! All the copper, all the time!


Medallions are super on trend, and I was excited to discover there was one in the new Pattern Party Decorative Masks. At only $6 for 4 6x6 masks, this is a great deal! I used the new SU Embossing Paste through the mask, then quickly added copper embossing powder. This embossing paste dries very quickly, so be sure to wipe off your mask in between uses. Some people have suggested having a bowl of warm soapy water nearby, but my craft room does not have space for that sort of frivolity! I used baby wipes and did the best I could.

Behind the medallion is the new Sheet Music Background stamp! I have waited SO long for this stamp! It's Fur Elise, in case you are curious.

I used the new Copper Trim to make the ribbon rose. It was a little messy, but not hard to do. This amazing trim stretches both in width and length!

The vellum layer was stamped with "just a note" from the Soft Sayings kit in Dapper Denim ink, then immediately embossed with clear powder. Be sure to heat from the back to keep from blowing the powder away!

Click the links below to view or order the products used on this project.

Product List

Sheet Music Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143970] $15.00	Soft Sayings Card Kit [145466] $35.00	Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141414] $8.00	Copper Foil Sheets [142020] $4.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [144237] $7.00	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101856] $8.00	Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394] $6.50	Embossing Paste [141979] $8.00	Palette Knives [142808] $5.00
Pattern Party Decorative Masks [144103] $6.00	Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder [141636] $5.00	Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130] $5.00	1/4" Copper Trim [144179] $6.00	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00

Delightful Daisy Time!

The Daisy Delight Photopolymer Bundle is now back in stock! It was such a hit that it sold out before the catalog was live. So get it now! Who knows what all those other crazy stampers will do? Not that YOU are one of them, right?

I've had so much fun playing with the daisy stamps and punch! And there's much more available in the suite, like the gorgeous Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper:

Check out all the great accessories with the links below, and be sure to visit my Facebook page to see more samples.

Product List

Daisy Delight Photopolymer Bundle [145361] $31.50	Daisy Delight Photopolymer Stamp Set [143669] $17.00	Daisy Punch [143713] $18.00	Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper [144137] $11.00
Delightful Daisy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pack [144138] $8.00	Daffodil Delight 1/4" Double-Stitched Ribbon [144116] $7.00	Gold Faceted Gems [144141] $5.00	Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [141493] $7.50
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.00	Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144245] $8.00

Dynamic Embossing Folders

Do you know about the Dynamic Embossing Folders? They are thicker than the regular embossing folders, and they make a fabulous BIG 3D texture that really stands out! You may already have seen or bought these two: Dynamic Cable Knit and Dynamic Hexagons:

Well, there are 3 new versions in the latest catalog, and you're going to love them! Here are a few tips for running them through your Big Shot.


Here are the three new folders:

Want to order? Click the links below. 

Product List

Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143537] $10.00

Hexagons Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143231] $9.00

Ruffled Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143699] $10.00

Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143708] $10.00

Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143704] $9.00

May Paper Pumpkin Donut Cards

Aren't these cute? The May Paper Pumpkin kit is definitely a fun one!

Don't miss out on the fun of a surprise monthly kit! You always get a photopolymer stamp set and an ink spot, plus all the materials necessary to make a fun project or set of cards! Go to paperpumpkin.com to join!