December's Paper Pumpkin™

 

December's kit features elegant botanical design elements with watercolour styling. This kit's exclusive stamp set includes customizable sentiment stamps.

Your kit has everything you need to make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs), with 9 coordinating envelopes. You'll complete your cards with precut paper pieces that feature copper foil details, vellum pieces, and copper sequin embellishments. A Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot is also provided, and other coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Garden Green, Pretty Peacock, Secret Sea, Shaded Spruce.

Don't forget that you can purchase the Abundant Joy Dies add-on will help you take your crafting with your Paper Pumpkin kits even further. These dies coordinate with all three of this quarter's kits (October, November, and December 2025). This set of dies lets you cut a tag, a stitched "Joy" element, and small floral and foliage accent pieces. Don't delay ordering as this add-on is offered while supplies last, and is only available to current Paper Pumpkin subscribers.


To subscribe, you can choose the pay-as-you-go option to pay monthly, or select a prepay plan to pay in advance for 3, 6, or 12 months from my online store. The cut-off date to subscribe and receive each month's kit is the 10th of the month, so to receive the December kit, you must purchase your subscription before December 10th.

Product of the Month Coming Soon


Something new and exciting is coming soon from Stampin' Up! Starting in December, each month you'll be able to add a brand-new, exclusive Product of the Month to your order for only $5* when your order total reaches $100 at checkout. Don't forget you'll earn Stampin' Rewards too!

These specially-designed products aren't available in any of our catalogues or our Online Exclusives. Each month's release is available only while supplies last, so once it's sold out it's gone for good! You'll only be able to get one of each month's exclusive product. If a Product of the Month remains in stock after the month ends, you can order it in future months with a qualifying purchase, as long as you haven't already ordered it.

You'll need to have a Stampin' Up! account to take advantage and claim your Product of the Month with your qualifying order. If you don't have an account, you can create one at stampinup.ca, or I can send you an invitation.

Check out these simple steps so that you are ready to get the first Product of the Month. Make sure you're following me online and you'll be among the first to know when it launches in December!

*A misprint in the Canadian version of the upcoming Mini Catalogue means added savings! The $5 price will be valid through April 30th. From May's release onwards, the price will be $7.

Creative Inspiration with a Sketch


Here's this month's sketch:

And here's the project it inspired:

The North Pole Delivery 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper includes 2 sheets of single-sided die-cut printed elements, which make creating cards with this cute suite even easier as you don't even need to cut them out yourself!
 

The postage stamp rectangle was die cut from Basic White Cardstock using the second largest die from the Perennial Postage Dies. The sentiment, from the Jolly Delivery Photopolymer Stamp Set, was stamped using Tuxedo Black Memento™ Ink in the bottom right-hand corner of the die cut. A length of Real Red & White Baker's Twine was looped around the top of the die cut, and tied in a bow in the top right-hand corner. The rectangle was then added to a folded Pool Party card base at an angle using Stampin' Dimensionals™.

Four of the larger envelope elements were taken from the paper pack's die cut sheets. Two envelopes were adhered directly to the white layer (the first and third in the line), and then the other two added using Stampin' Dimensionals.

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Black Friday SALE

 


Our first-ever Black Friday Sale is coming soon! Starting November 25th, you'll save up to 40% on select products. Check my online store when the sale starts to see what great deals you can score!

This amazing sale lasts until December 1st, but be ready to shop early as discounted products are only available while supplies last.

Creative Inspiration with a Colour Combination


Here's this month's colour combination:

And here's the project it inspired:

The new Brushed with Beauty Suite Collection includes patterned paper featuring florals in muted tones, along with stamp and die bundles that feature both floral and foliage elements, and sentiments that can be the focal point of your designs.
 

A rectangle of the Very Vanilla floral pattern from the Brushed with Beauty 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper measuring 4¼" x 5½" was adhered to a folded Crumb Cake card base (with the fold at the top). The long sides of a smaller rectangle of the dotted patterned paper from the same DSP (measuring 4¼" x 2½"; approx. ½" taller than the final layer) were torn to expose the white core of the paper along those edges. This layer was then adhered to the centre of the card front.

The three 'because' dies from the Words of Beauty Dies were used to cut the three layers of the focal point sentiment, which were adhered together using Multipurpose Liquid Glue (Adhesive Sheets could also be used). Vellum 12" x 12" Specialty Paper was used for the base layer, Crumb Cake Cardstock was used for the middle, and Petal Pink Cardstock die used for the top. The completed layered element was added to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals™.

The middle-sized label die from the Words of Beauty Dies was used to cut a label from Very Vanilla Cardstock. The 'You've Been on My Mind' stamp, from the coordinating Words of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set, was stamped on the label using Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Ink™. Very Vanilla Baker's Twine, from the Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, was wrapped around the card front three times, and tied to the right side of the dotted DSP layer. The stamped label was added with Stampin' Dimensionals, over the knot securing the twine.

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Don't forget you can bundle and save! Purchase the Words of Beauty Bundle and save 10%.

New Adventure Awaits Kit


The Adventure Awaits Kit ($20) includes everything you need to create cute cards with retro colours and hand-drawn artwork.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs with coordinating printed envelopes, measuring 5½" x 4¼" (14 x 10.8 cm). Complete your cards with ease using the precut printed paper pieces and sentiments, and add vellum details for a perfect finish. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pretty Peacock, and Timid Tiger.
 

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

New Everyday Beauty Kit


The Everyday Beauty Kit ($34) includes everything you need to create gorgeous botanical-themed cards.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs with coordinating printed envelopes, measuring 5½" x 4¼" (14 x 10.8 cm). The elegant botanical patterns that feature in the card bases and envelopes coordinate perfectly with the printed precut elements and gold foil die-cut elements, and the shimmering metallic thread and faux wax seals add a touch of luxury to the designs. A Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot™ is also included, along with the exclusive Everyday Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set that includes versatile sentiments suited to many projects beyond this kit. Additional coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Basic Beige, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, and Petal Pink.
 

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

November's NEW Online Exclusives

 


November's NEW Online Exclusive products are here and there are some amazing products that you will want to add to your craft stash!

The Hobby Haven Suite Collection includes products perfect for creating projects for those who love to slow down and enjoy life's simple pleasures.

The Creative Haven Bundle includes a stamp set with thoughtful sentiments to send a heartfelt greeting, and a set of coordinating label dies with accent pieces perfect for cards, tags, and adding interest to scrapbook layouts.


 

The Hobby Haven 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper features hobby-inspired imagery, with watercolour illustrations of all sorts of activities such as baking, reading, and sewing, and includes two sheets of precut pieces for quick crafting. With coordinating Earthy Matte Dots and Garden Green ⅛" (3.2 mm) Chevron Ribbon, your projects will always have the perfect embellishments.


 

The Banner Sayings Bundle includes simple but versatile sentiments that are sure to become indispensable in your crafting. Equally useful is the coordinating Three Banner Punch, whether used to create labels for your sentiments or used with DSP or cardstock to create backgrounds, layering elements, or accents for both cards and scrapbook pages.


 

The Lasting Linen Photopolymer Stamp Set is an easy way to add a textural element of woven linen to your designs, creating a subtle background with its delicate crosshatched pattern. This background stamp, like all new stamps from November's product release onwards, is photopolymer rather than cling following the decision by Stampin' Up! to discontinue production of cling stamps.


 

Just a reminder: the products in this Online Exclusive release will be the first to feature our newly redesigned packaging. Both photopolymer stamps and dies will come in sleeker and slimmer clear plastic envelopes that measure 5⅝" x 9" or 14.3 x 22.9 cm). Die packages will now also feature printed artwork for much easier identification and organisation, and the larger size will mean more stamp artwork can be shown at 100%. In addition, you can now purchase these clear, durable plastic envelopes separately in packs of 10 should you wish to switch your existing stamp and die sets to this new space-saving design.


 

These are only a few of the new products that are now available, and you can see the full range in the Online Exclusives section of my online store. Don't delay ordering if there's something you just have to have! Online Exclusive products are initially available while supplies last.

Brushed with Beauty Virtual Craft Class

 

The Brushed with Beauty Virtual Craft Class is now available for purchase! This class will include four projects: two cards, one box, and one scrapbook page, all made using the new Online Exclusive Brushed with Beauty Suite Collection. Don't forget that you'll also earn Stampin' Rewards on your class fee!

The class will stream live on November 20th, at 2:00 pm (MT), but if you can't watch it live then the video will be available to watch on demand after. To join, purchase the class (170074, $41; supplies not included) in my online store. You'll be emailed within 2-3 business days with all you need to know, including the link to join the exclusive Facebook group where the class will be hosted.

To craft along during the class, you'll need the Brushed with Beauty Suite Collection. You'll also need some additional supplies, listed here.

To make sure your products arrive in time to craft along live and connect with other crafters, don't delay placing your order!