Disclosure: I received product at no charge in exchange for my honest review.
I just got the
Paper Pumpkin craft kit for March! It's called Layers of Gratitude and it contains all the supplies needed to create 8 accordion-style thank you cards that fit into little kraft boxes. Every month Paper Pumpkin from Stampin' Up! creates a new, original craft kit for its monthly subscribers.
The Layers of Gratitude
craft kit comes with full instructions, which you can also find online in a step-by-step video. I really appreciate having some direction on these projects, but I love having the freedom to add my own personal flair to each project if I want.
This kit contains two ink pads in Pool Party and Daffodil Delight, a photopolymer
stamp set with seven different stamps, 8 white accordion card bases, 48 felt letter stickers that spell out the word "thanks," 8 ready-to-fold kraft boxes, adhesive strips for the boxes, and baker's twine.
Using the included instructions, I first stamped the card bases with the included stamps, using alternating colors on every other section of the card. On a couple of the sections, I included both colors of ink.
I added the "thanks" felt letters to the card, on top of the stamped sections. I love the thickness of the felt letters. All the supplies are very high-quality and even when this project is complete, I can use the leftover supplies for other creative projects! I took a couple of close-up shots of each section of my first card, so you could see the entire card opened up:
To assemble the card boxes (aka envelopes), all I had to do was fold them over and apply 3 strips of the adhesive to each one to hold the sides closed. The outside of the card boxes can also be stamped if you wish to make them a bit fancier, but I love the simplicity of kraft paper.
Then each card is folded accordion-style and slides easily into the card box. I then cut a piece of the baker's twine and wrapped them around the card boxes, tying them into bows to hold the boxes closed until time comes for opening.
The Layers of Gratitude craft kit from Paper Pumpkin provided me a wonderful activity that allows me to show my appreciation for those around me in a creative, handmade way. Homemade gifts often mean more to those who receive them. A Paper Pumpkin monthly subscription would be a wonderful Mother's Day Gift!
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To enter, just fill in the contest form below. You must be a US resident, at least 18 years old. Giveaway ends on 3/31/2015. Good luck!
I learned that paper pumpkin is a surprise each month—anticipation for the surprise is seriously half the fun! No worries, though, you'll have everything you need to complete the project: paper, stamps, ink, accessories, and more! (You will need adhesive.)
ReplyDeleteI learned that you aren't charged until your box is shipped each month and you will also receive a reminder.. which is awesome! I also learned that you can pre pay for a subscription, which is a great because that way you can buy it for a friend as a gift! Thanks so much for this awesome giveaway.. i'm an avid scrapper and crafter and this is right up my alley :)
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I learned that I don't have to be really crafty to be able to do their projects! This is just what I need!
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ReplyDeleteI love that it has everything you need to complete the projects.
ReplyDeleteLoved the fact that everything is included.
ReplyDeleteI learned that what comes each month in Paper Pumpkin isa surprise - all you need to add is the adhesive.
ReplyDeleteNancy
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A complete box to make what you need is great.- shaunie
ReplyDeleteI like that everything is precut
ReplyDeleteI love seeing how creative people get on their pinterest boards with their kits.
ReplyDeleteYou can visit the Stampin' Up! website to learn more. If you would like to get in touch with a creative coach who can help you get started, click on the button that says, “Find a Demonstrator”.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter would LOVE this! I like that they design, color, measure, cut it all for you.
ReplyDeleteI like how the Paper Pumpkins Pinterest page also has other ideas from subscribers so you may make different paper projects that particular month also.
ReplyDeleteNo shopping and trudging through store looking for supplies. cool....
ReplyDeleteYou can get past kits on the site.
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I require the complete package, or the project doesn't get finished...as proven by my abandoned craft projects in the craft room.
ReplyDeleteYou get a shipment every month!!
ReplyDeleteIt allows people to be creative.
ReplyDeleteI learned that they are part of StampinUp which I love!
ReplyDeleteI learned that the subscription is auto-renew but you can cancel or skip whenever you want.
ReplyDeleteI like that it comes with everything you need.
ReplyDeleteThe directions alone are a plus. So much better then having to guess how to put the project together by a photo alone!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this company before but love their products!! Being from Stampin' Up, makes it even better!! :)
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ReplyDeleteI learned that they measure and cut everything for you!
ReplyDeleteI learned that you can subscribe to Paper Pumpkins for 1, 3, 6, or 12 months!
ReplyDeleteMaureen
maureen.tenney@gmail.com
I learned that you don't have to be a crafting pro in order to create something pretty!
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