New Paper Pumpkin Add-On: Abundant Joy Dies Available September 11th!

I’m so excited to share that a brand-new Paper Pumpkin Add-On Die Set will be available starting September 11th!

✨ Abundant Joy Dies Add-On

• Item #167855

• Only $12

• Designed to coordinate perfectly with the October, November, and December Paper Pumpkin Kits

These dies are an amazing way to enhance your monthly Paper Pumpkin subscription. I find myself reaching for add-ons again and again—they’re truly some of the most versatile tools to have on hand.

But here’s the catch—they’re exclusive to Paper Pumpkin subscribers and available only while supplies last. That means once they’re gone, they’re gone!

💌 Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Kits
The next few months are packed with creativity and joy. Here’s a glimpse at what’s coming:

• Cozy Christmas vibes 🎄

• Festive holiday gift tags & treat boxes 🎁

• Vibrant watercolor designs 🎨

• And so much more!

There’s no better time to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and grab your exclusive add-on. Don’t wait—shop early to make sure you don’t miss out!

👉 Click on my Shopping Cart to subscribe and shop today.
And of course, please let me know if you have any questions or need help. I’m always happy to assist!

 

Card Chaos Live – Episode 11: Tone on Tone Challenge

This week I joined in the fun for Card Chaos Live, Episode 11, hosted by my Craft Roulette friend, Irene Smith. Each week, Irene invites a guest to her YouTube show, and together they take turns trying to create a card in just 15 minutes. Yes—you read that right—15 minutes! This week’s guest was Deana Glenz, and the theme was Tone on Tone.

Anyone can play along, and some participants even manage to create two cards during the time limit! I’m not that speedy, but I did manage to finish mine with just a few seconds to spare.

Here’s what I came up with:

✨ My Card Details

• Color Choice: I went with Garden Green Tone on Tone (no surprise since green is one of my favorite colors!).

• Layout: I used three 1 ½” x 4 ½” strips from the Lovely Garden Designer Paper Pack and adhered them to a 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White panel, which I embossed using the retired Subtle Embossing Folder.

• Focal Point: I die cut a Garden Green circle with the Spotlight on Nature Dies and layered it with a Basic White circle cut from a Stitched Shapes Die.

• Sentiment: From the Peace on Earth stamp set, stamped in Garden Green ink.

• Details & Embellishments:

  • Two vellum leaves cut from the Hugs Abloom Paper Pumpkin Die Add-On (watch for a new add-on set releasing September 11th!).

  • A few loops of Garden Green Twine tucked behind the circle.

  • Finished with three Brushed Brass Butterflies for just the right touch of shine.

I love how it turned out—it feels fresh, elegant, and perfectly “me” with all that green! 🌿

If you haven’t checked out Card Chaos Live yet, I highly recommend it. It’s a little chaotic (as the name suggests!), but it’s also so satisfying to see what you can create under a time crunch. You can catch the show every Monday at 6pm Central Time on Irene’s YouTube channel.

 

Hip to Be Square – Craft Roulette Episode 283 Card

Craft Roulette Episode 283 – My Submission

This week’s Craft Roulette parameters were:

• Project: Card for a nerd

• Colors: Beach colors

• Element: Hip

• Random: Animal print

If my card looks familiar, that’s because it is! I actually created it weeks ago and had it sitting on my desk, ready to head out as some “Happy Mail.” When I saw this week’s parameters, I realized I only needed to add one little detail to make it fit—so I added paw prints under the fox’s feet for the Random: Animal Print requirement.

For my card, I used the adorable fox cut-out from Storybook Moments Designer Series Paper along with the *Timeless Plaid 6" x 6" DSP. Both of these are currently on the Last Chance List and only available while supplies last—so if you love them, don’t wait too long!

The card is going to a friend who proudly calls herself a nerd. I stayed true to the Beach Colors parameter with ocean blues, teals, corals, and warm browns. The fox itself has hips (and attitude!) and I also thought the plaid squares worked perfectly since, as the song goes, “it’s hip to be square.”

This challenge was a fun reminder that sometimes the card you already have in progress is exactly what you need—just a tiny tweak makes it fit!

Craft Roulette airs every Friday at 6:10pm Central Time, and it always inspires me to dig into my stash and make the most of what I already have.

 

Two Quick Cards with the Loveliest Tree Bundle

Ihad a little crafty time this week and needed to replenish my stash with a couple of versatile cards—one for a Fall birthday and one for a sympathy card. The Loveliest Tree Stamp Set and matching dies turned out to be the perfect choice! This set includes such timeless sentiments—Birthday Wishes, With Sympathy, Congratulations, and Thank You—making it a real go-to.

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🍂 Fall Birthday Card

Warm autumn tones make this birthday card shine!

For the birthday card, I started with an A2 Timid Tiger card base. From there:

• Layer 1: Basic Black, cut to 5 1/4" x 4"

• Layer 2: Black & White Leaves DSP, ink-blended with Darling Duckling, Pecan Pie, and Timid Tiger using blending brushes. This technique is a great way to customize paper and give it a beautiful depth of color. (Measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8".)

• Layer 3: Basic Black at 4 1/8" x 2 5/8"

• Sentiment Panel: Very Vanilla at 4" x 2 1/2", stamped with the birthday sentiment.

I stamped the tree in Memento Black on Very Vanilla, then softly blended in the same fall tones before cutting it out with the coordinating die. To finish, I wrapped Linen Thread around the panel and added three tiny birds from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds embellishments—one of my absolute favorites!

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🌿 Sympathy Card

Soft, natural tones for a calming sympathy card.

For the sympathy card, I kept the palette soft and soothing:

• Card Base: A2 Misty Moonlight

• Layer 1: Basic White, 5 1/4" x 4"

• Layer 2: Crumb Cake, 5" x 3 3/4", embossed with the Birch Embossing Folder

• Stamped Panel: A 3 1/4" x 3 3/4" piece of Country Woods DSP, stamped directly with the tree in Misty Moonlight Ink

I tied some Linen Thread across the top layers, adding a simple, natural touch that works perfectly with the tree imagery.

Birthday or Sympathy—which one speaks to you more?

Both of these came together fairly quickly, which makes them great for replenishing the stash when you need cards on hand.

✨ Now the hard part—which one is your favorite: the warm Fall birthday card or the soft sympathy card?

Back to School Note Card

 Back to School Card for My Grandson’s First Day of Kindergarten 🎒🍎

It’s hard to believe my sweet grandson is starting Kindergarten! Of course, I had to mark the occasion with a little handmade card to tuck into his backpack. A quick card can still be meaningful, and this one came together in no time.

✨ The Card Base
I used one of the Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes (Item #159232). These come in a pack of 20 card bases with 20 envelopes for just $10. At 5" x 3 ½", they’re the perfect size for a little “happy mail” note.

✨ The Layers & Details

• I added a white die-cut panel using the Textured Notes Dies, which fit perfectly on the card front.

• From the Choose Happy Stamp Set, I stamped the sweetest little apples, then brought them to life with Stampin’ Blends.

• The bold letter B (for “back to school” and also my grandson’s name!) was cut from the Party Alphabet Dies in Blueberry Bushel cardstock. I love how large and playful these letters are—perfect for kids’ projects.

✨ Why I Love It
Everyone loves receiving happy mail! This card will go in his backpack as a fun surprise on his big day. But cards like this don’t have to be just for school milestones—think lunch box notes, teacher appreciation cards, or simple “thinking of you” notes. You’ll be glad you took a few minutes to brighten someone’s day.

Here’s a peek at the finished card: 

💌 Quick, easy, and heartfelt—that’s the magic of handmade.

Spooky Sweet Panel Card For Card Chaos Episode 9

 

Panel Card for Card Chaos, Episode 9 🎃✨

I had so much fun playing along with Card Chaos, Episode 9! This creative (and slightly chaotic!) show was created by one of my Craft Roulette friends, Irene Smith, and this was my very first time participating.

Card Chaos airs Mondays on YouTube at 6pm Central Time. Irene sets the theme ahead of time, and then she and a guest take turns creating a card in just 15 minutes. This week’s guest was Vicki Ruta from the UK, and the theme was Fun Fold.

Since I wanted something quick to put together, I decided to make another Panel Card—and I actually finished right at the 15-minute mark (whew!).

For my card, I used paper from the Spooky Sweet 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper pack. The adorable Dracula and the back sentiment came from the Spellbinders 13 Days of Craftoween Box. To finish it off, I added a few Shimmer Star Foam Stickers. I definitely would have added more embellishments if time allowed, but I think it turned out super cute as is. 🦇⭐

What I love most about Card Chaos is the challenge—it really pushes you to craft under pressure, and I had a blast. There are also Card Chaos Facebook and Instagram groups where participants can share their creations, which makes it even more fun to see everyone’s take on the theme.

If you’d like to try making this Panel Card Fun Fold, here are the measurements:

• Card Base: 8 ½" x 5 ½", scored at 2" and 3 1/8" on both sides

• Middle Panel: 5 ¼" x 2"

• Side Panels: 5 ¼" x 1 ¾"

• Optional Accent Panels: 5 ¼" x ⅞" (to layer on the sides of the middle panel)

• Back Middle Panel (Basic White): 5 ¼" x 2" (perfect spot for your greetings)

You can also decorate the back of the card if you’d like to carry the design all the way around.

This challenge definitely stretched my creativity—and I can’t wait to play along again!

Branching Out Card For Craft Roulette Episode 281

Craft Roulette Episode 281 – My Project Share

This week’s Craft Roulette (Episode 281) parameters were:

• Project: 4" x 6" Card

• Colors: Coffee Aisle

• Element: From a Tree

• Random: Outside The Line

I started with a 4" x 6" Basic Beige base card. For the first layer, I used Blending Brushes with Basic White and Early Espresso ink over the Darling Duckling Embossing Folder in the Birch Wood design, giving it a warm, rustic background.

The next two layers feature the two largest dies from the new Branching Out Die Set. To bring in both the color and tree element parameters, I added a piece of Painterly Pears Designer Paper. The sentiment, also from the Branching Out Bundle, is offset slightly to one side, fulfilling the “Outside the Line” random parameter.

For extra detail, I tucked in pretty leaves from the Perfectly Pears Die Set and embellished the card with three yellow Low Profile Sparkle Dots. To finish, I added a dragonfly from the Adhesive Baked Dragonflies & Birds embellishment pack, giving the project a final touch of charm.

Craft Roulette is always such a fun challenge, and I love how the unique parameters inspire new ideas each week. Be sure to tune in every Friday at 6:10pm Central on YouTube and see what you can create!