It’s the best time of the month at Studio 5425. Mid-month I’m eagerly awaiting the arrival of my monthly surprise, the One Stop Box for Creativity. Paper Pumpkin has been getting better and better each month for several months, and June was no exception. Take a look at the projects Paper Pumpkin sent me this month.
The 16 tropical designs with sparkly sea stars and sand dollars make sweet cards to share with a gift or as thank you notes for the hair dresser, gardener, dry cleaner, barista or all kind souls. The kits includes a handy carry case for the small cards.
For those who don’t think they need 16 small cards, I offer three full-size alternates for the June Paper Pumpkin. You can create these with just the addition of Silver Foil-Edged Cards & Envelopes (item 147900, $10).
You’ll also need a Stampin’ Sponge.
Full-Size Alternate Card 1
Swaying palm trees remind me of quiet moments in Kauai.
I stamped the scene using one die cut from the kit and the negative that would typically be tossed in the rubbish bin. I used this as a stencil to sponge repeatedly on one foil-edged card. The Gray Granite ink spot from April’s kit was used for sponging. I started with the center tree using a fully inked sponge and tapped lightly with the stencil in place. The tree to the left was created by moving the stencil slightly over, thus masking the full-sponge tree. I tapped lightly again, without reinking. Finally, I repeated the process one last time. I did have to lightly reink the sponge.
Next I stamped the ground using the sand stamp from the kit and Gray Granite ink.
I then lightly sponged Coastal Cabana above the sand.
The sentiment was stamped on a small piece of one of the pre-printed cards using the Coastal Cabana ink, and adhered using Stampin’ Dimensionals. One coral die cut and sea star were added, along with a bow tied from the Natural Twine.
Full-Size Alternate Card 2
Beach elements create the focal point for a second alternate. Coral, sea stars and sand dollars were stamped using Gray Granite. One Coastal Cabana envelope was deconstructed for a 2 1/4″ circle on which I stamped sea stars in Coastal Cabana.
The sentiment was stamped on the same pre-printed card scrap from Alternate Card 1.
Natural Twine was adhered behind the circle, which was adhered to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals. All other elements were adhered with Glue Dots.
Full-Size Alternate Card 3
A lone palm tree with textured fronds creates another serene scene. This card features more sponging in both Gray Granite and Coastal Cabana. Next, I used my stencil to ink the trunk of the palm tree. One vellum detailed circle was placed on the card base after sponging. Palms were added using Glue Dots to construct the tree. A sand dollar, sea star, coral and Natural Twine bow were added using Glue Dots.
Just Stamp Paper Pumpkin Club
I am loving Paper Pumpkin, and I think you’ll love it too. Click HERE if you’d like to subscribe to this fun monthly surprise. It’s a relaxing 30-minute escape, or a leisurely date with friends. It’s compact and portable, and it has everything needed to get started creating. Your first kit even includes the clear block to use with your monthly kit.
Each month I’m offering alternative project ideas monthly, either here on my blog or on Facebook. I also have a monthly drawing for my active subscribers.
Winner! Winner!
Here’s this month’s winner: Alicia M.
Congratulations, Alicia. You will receive your own Silver Foil-Edged Cards & Envelopes in the mail. Thanks for subscribing to Paper Pumpkin through me!