April News and Updates

Featured Classes To Go

This month I am offering two classes to go.  Shop my Online Store between April 1-15, 2025 and earn the Thankful Garden Bundle Class To Go FREE!  Shop my Online Store between April 16-31, 2025 and earn the For The Books Bundle Class To Go FREE! 

There are no more host codes to earn classes for free.  Beginning in April ALL qualifying orders will earn the classes FREE!  Yay! 

SHOP HERE

How do I earn the Class To Go and what products will you use?

• Featured stamp sets/bundles will be announced every month in my monthly news blog post, posted on the first of every month.  Plus I'll have this post pinned as a featured post on the top of my blog in the right side tool bar.  So you can always refer back to it.  
• Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  There's three options:

1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  

You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.

• My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
• Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping to earn each level.  
• Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
• Each class will have specific dates earn the class-check dates above.  Classes should ship the following week. You'll receive an email when they ship.  

Are you excited for these new classes?  Me too!!! I'm so excited to bring you these new classes! 

If you haven't already, this is a great time to subscribe to my YouTube Channel.  You'll never miss one of the class videos. 

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Shop and WIN!

Shop with me in April and be entered into a drawing!  For every $50 (before tax and shipping) you order in my Online Store you will be entered to win.  Two winners, randomly drawn, will win a new In Color Bundle!  

To qualify:

• Orders must be placed between April 1, 2025-April 30, 2025.  
• You receive one entry for every $50 you spend before tax and shipping. The more you spend the more chances you have to win! 
• Winners will be contacted by May 5, 2025.  
• Winners will have 72 hours to claim their prizes, if they're not claimed I'll draw another winner(s).  

Prizes:

• Two winners will win a new In Color Bundle featuring the NEW 2025-2027 In Color Assortment 8 1/2" x 11" Cardstock (4 sheets of each of the new colors), a package of the NEW In Color Stampin' Write Markers and a package of the NEW In Color Pearls. 

SHOP HERE

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Last Chance Products

Shop the Last Chance Products today for retiring Annual Catalog and Mini Catalog Items.  

• Products on the Last Chance List may be discounted.
• Products are available while supplies last-once it's gone it's gone!  Don't wait to shop for products you love! 

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NEW Stampin' Rewards!

There are BIG changes coming to the Stampin' Rewards program.  Currently Stampin' Rewards are available for orders over $150, either individual orders or group orders.  On April 15, 2025 all that is changing and everyone, yes EVERYONE, will get to earn their own Stampin' Rewards!  The new program will allow rewards to be earned on every order over $20.  I don't know about you but I don't think I've ever placed an order under $20.  You'll earn 10% of your order and it will be banked into your rewards.  You can save them-maybe you've been eyeing that beautiful Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine or, you can use them on your next order.  

This is a much simpler program then we currently have.  No more remembering to add a host code.  No more gathering friends orders to earn benefits.  Simply shop and earn! 

Example: You spend $100, you've now banked $10 in your rewards account.  Next time you order you can either use that $10 reward or save it and keep adding to it.  They're there when you're ready to spend them.  

Here's some more bullet points to the program.  

• You must have a Stampin' Up! Online Store account to opt in.  If you already have one, you can opt in on April 15, 2025.  If you don't have one, creating one is easy.  Having a Stampin' Up! account is similar to having an Amazon Account.  It simply saves your information so you don't have to enter it over and over, plus you can track your orders and see what you've purchased in your order history.  If you need assistance creating an account or opting in to the rewards program (after April 15, 2025) contact me.  
• You must opt into the program.  Due to federal laws you will have to opt in on or after April 15, 2025 to earn rewards.  Don't worry Stampin' Up! should have a pop up when you log in to ask you to opt in. 
• Rewards do expire.  Don't worry they have a long lifespan. You'll have 12 months to use any Stampin' Rewards.  If you have rewards expiring at different times you'll be able to see which rewards expire sooner and use those first. 
• You don't have to use all your rewards at once.  Maybe you have $50 in rewards but only want to use $20 at this time, no problem!  You can specify how much to use when redeeming them.

What do I do now?  To prepare, if you don't already have a Stampin' Up! Online Store account create one.  If you already have an account, you're all set and everything will roll over on April 15, 2025.  After April 15, 2025 you will have to opt in to the program to start earning rewards. Head to my Online Store and make an account today. 

Contact me with any questions you might have.

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April Paper Pumpkin

APRIL: Inked Occasions 

 Subscribe March 11–April 10, 2025  

Craft stunning cards with hand-painted, alcohol ink designs! 

 • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes 

 • Textured gold foil on the card bases and sentiments 

 • Precut paper pieces and butterfly embellishments 

 • Coordinating colors: Berry Burst (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Peach Pie, Pool Party

Don’t miss the coordinating Spring Is In The Air Dies Add-On!

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin by April 10, 2025 to get this month's kit.  

Subscribe here.

NEWS for Paper Pumpkin subscribers: After March 10, 2025 you will manage your subscription to the Stampin' Up! website.  This will allow you to shop and manage your subscription all in one place.  For details check out this PDF.

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Storybook Friends Shadow Box-VIDEO

Welcome to another week of adorable spring and Easter boxes.  I used a Happy Spring greeting but a Happy Easter would work beautifully too.  We're using the adorable Storybook Friends Bundle again.  PS-we'll use them one more time next week too.  This week's box might be my favorite!  We're making a shadow box! I LOVE LOVE LOVE shadow boxes.  They look super fancy and impressive.  If you've never made a shadow box this could be the time to try.  There is some strategic scoring and cutting but once you've got that done you're golden!    

For the outside, my faux book cover I used Fresh Freesia and some of the Perennial Lavender DSP.  I used small button magnets to keep mine closed.  Velcro would also work or tie it up with some ribbon or add a fun belly band.  Lots of options.  I added ribbon and gems to finish my box.  Of course I used Stampin' Blends to color my bunnies.  I kept the coloring pretty simple.  I added lots of fun shaped dies to add to the specialness of this box.  The real magic is when you open the box.  

Inside my box is a Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme Bunny.  This box was specifically made for these bunnies, however it is possible that Hershey's made other flavors of bunnies in this same size that would also work.  Shadow Boxes are unique in that they're usually designed to fit only what is sized there to fit.  The fit is normally a snug fit too, that certainly doesn't mean you can't put other stuff in it.  If you're making this exact size box just be aware it is designed for this specific candy.  If you find other things that fit I'd love to hear!  I added some finger notches to help grab the treat.  I found out however that the finger notches don't work great for this specific treat so I'm opting to leave them off in the one I make in the video.  

Measurements

Highland Heather

6 3/4" x 9"

Score at 1/2", 1", 1 1/2" and 2" on all sides

On the short side score at 2 1/2" and 4 1/4" to the second score line, flip and do the other side

Piece die cut with Perennial Postage Dies

Fresh Freesia

5 1/4" x 8"

On the long side score at 1 1/4", 1 3/4", 4 3/4" and 5 1/4"

Piece die cut with the Everyday Arches Dies

DSP

2 1/2" x 5"

1" x 5"

Piece die cut with Everyday Arches Dies

Basic White pieces for stamping/die cutting

Use this diagram when trimming and adding adhesive to your box. 

Make sure to check out my video for all the tips and tricks for this adorable box.  While you're there make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video.  I have a full supply list linked below.  You can shop for these products in my Online Store.  

Spring and Easter Boxes Series

Week 1 Storybook Garden Patch Reese's Carrot Box

Week 2 Charming Duck Pond No Glue No Trim Cookie Box

Week 3 Storybook Friends Easter Box

Week 4 Storybook Friends Shadow Box

Shop my Online Store. 

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Get a full supply list here

 

Bright Skies Sliding Pop Up Card-VIDEO

Today's card is a stunner!  I'm sharing a pop up card featuring the Bright Skies Stamp Set and Dies.  I actually love this pop up mechanism so much that I have made three different ones.  This Bright Skies one is probably my favorite though. I first saw this mechanism shared by another demonstrator Susan Campfield.  I loved it and had to make one right away-or make three!  Check out my video, I share the other two in there at the end.

I used lots of the stamps and dies from the Bright Skies Stamp and Dies.  If you don't have these grab them in my Online Store today!  They've been around a while so they're no longer a bundle but you can purchase them separately.  The dies are amazing and they're stand alone dies so you don't *need* the stamp set, but it coordinates so well you'll want it!  I went with bright colors and lots of patterns and textures for this card. Part of the greeting is fussy cut, this is an optional step, if you don't want to fussy cut the greeting, stamp it on a larger tag or label instead.  

Inside is a fun mechanism that seems complex but is pretty simple.  When you open the card the pop up feature will slide up and out.  It's so remarkable and magical.  I kept the inside just as bright and fun as the outside.  This over the top card will make anyone's days a little brighter.  

Measurements

Azure Afternoon

Base 11" x 4 1/4" score long side at 5 1/2"

Overlay piece inside card 2" x 5 1/4" on the long side score 1/2" from each end

Slider piece 1 1/2" x 9 3/4" on the long side score at 3/4", 5 1/4", 7", 7 1/2" and 9 1/4"

Piece for stamping and die cutting

Peach Pie 

5" x 1"

Pieces for die cutting

Lemon Lime Twist

5" x 1"

Balmy Blue

5" x 1 1/4"

Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight, Blueberry Bushel, Basic White pieces for stamping and/or die cutting

I have a full supply list linked below.  You can shop for these products in my Online Store today! Check out the video for all the tips and tricks for this card.  While you're there make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video. 

Shop my Online Store. 

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Get a full supply list here

 

Bright Skies Rainbow Pop Up Card-VIDEO

I have such a cute and fun card to share with you today! I'm featuring the Bright Skies Stamp Set and Dies today.  One of my absolute favorites hands down!  I'm also using the Everyday Arches Dies, if you don't have these on your wish list, add them now, they're amazing! This card was inspired by fellow demo Erica Cerwin, she made an amazing rainbow box and I wanted to turn it into a card, then I even took it a step further and turned it into a pop up card!  What could be better!?

After messing around with measurements I finally settled on some that worked beautifully. Please note that when folded, your card will be slightly smaller than the standard 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" card base. It will still fit in an envelope so that's what counts.  I used one of the cloud borders in the Bright Skies dies and cut the bottom flap of my card.  Then I used the largest Everyday Arches Dies to cut the top of my card, only cut the top of the arch though, do NOT cut the bottom of the arch.  Check out the video for more details.  

I used a variety of colors for my rainbow, Poppy Parade, Peach Pie, Lemon Lolly, Summer Splash, Petunia Pop.  I love the pops of white from the clouds too.  The only embellishments I have on this card are the Rhinestones, the rainbow really stands out and you don't need to add more.  

I added a pop up element inside with another cloud and a die cut sun, along with the greeting.  This is a super simple pop up, simply fold into a rectangle and adhere to your card at the fold.  

Measurements

Pool Party

11" x 4 1/4" score long side at 3 1/2" and 8 3/4" (NOTE: when folded your card will be slightly smaller than the standard 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" card base)

4" x 1" score long side at 3/4", 2, 2 3/4"

Poppy Parade, Peach Pie, Lemon Lolly, Summer Splash, Petunia Pop die cut arches

Peach Pie die cut sun 

Basic White die cut clouds and labels

Make sure you check out the video below for all the tips and tricks on this card.  While you're there make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video.   I have a full supply list linked below.  You can shop for these products today in my Online Store.  

Shop my Online Store. 

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Get a full supply list here

 

Storybook Friends Easter Box-VIDEO

Week 3 of my Spring and Easter Boxes Series.  This adorable Easter box is soooo cute!  I'm using the Storybook Friends Bundle, the greeting is from the set and I'm using one of the bunny dies for it.  I'm also using the Countryside Inn DSP.  This DSP has been around a while and I love it!  All the shades of blue coordinate so well together and I love the little pops bunnies and other critters.  This DSP does contain the retiring color Boho Blue so if you love this DSP grab it NOW before it hits the Last Chance list.  This box is long and skinny but oh so cute!  I have a fun surprise inside!  

I didn't use the coordinating stamp for my bunny image.  I really just wanted that silhouette image. I die cut my bunny from Night of Navy cardstock and he's sitting on Boho Blue embossed with the Cane Weave Folder and a Misty Moonlight mat.  If you have a different DSP you're using different DSP change up the colors and do a different ombre look.  I finished my belly band with some Naturals Linen Thread-in the Night of Navy color of course.  Finally I added some Ombre Dots.   

When you pull the belly band off and open the box you have an Iced Latte w/Foam drink mix.  These are pretty new from Maxwell House.  I did have my Mom try one (I'm not a coffee drinker) and it really did foam and she said it was pretty good.  Now this is a gift you'd want to give the older members of you Easter celebration, if you handing these out to kids small chocolate eggs, or jelly beans would fit really well.  The finished box is about 6 1/4" x 2" x 3/4". Pro-tip: I have a tiny tape measure that I keep in my purse so if I need to measure something for a box it's super handy.  

Measurements:

Misty Moonlight

6 1/4" x 9 1/4"

On the short side score at 3/4", 2 3/4", 3 1/2" and 5 1/2"

On the long side score at 3/4", 1 1/2", 7 3/4" and 8 1/2"

Nested Essentials Dies-die cut

DSP

6" x 1 3/4"

6" x 1/2"

1 3/4" x 1/2" (2)

7" x 2 1/2"

Boho Blue, Night Of Navy, Basic White pieces for stamping and/or die cutting

I have a full supply list below. You can shop for these products in my Online Store.  Make sure you check out the video below for all the tips and tricks for this box.  While you're there make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video.  

Spring and Easter Boxes Series

Week 1 Storybook Garden Patch Reese's Carrot Box

Week 2 Charming Duck Pond No Glue No Trim Cookie Box

Week 3 Storybook Friends Easter Box

Shop my Online Store. 

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Get a full supply list here

 

Peekaboo Forest Bundle Class To Go Day 4-VIDEO

It's the final day of my class to go series!  This week I'm featuring the adorable Peekaboo Forest Bundle!  This bundle wss released in our Online Exclusive launched earlier this month.  Grab it today. This week I'll be sharing four cards, each card will have a video and measurements.  When you place a qualifying order in my Online Store by March 31, 2025 you'll get the supplies for this class completely FREE mailed to you!  That's it, there's no sign up or form to fill out, you get the class free with a $50+ order!  Feel free to substitute images or greetings if you don't want to make it just like me.

We are wrapping up this series with an ADORABLE card!  I've made waterfall cards in the past and I think they're simply magical.  I thought this set would work perfectly for a waterfall card and I'm so happy with the results.  I went for a softer color palette with Soft Seafoam and Balmy Blue, all anchored with Early Espresso.  My critters are all colored with Stampin' Blends, of course.  The magic of this card is the tab on the bottom, when you pull it, it flips through the four panels like a waterfall and it's simply amazing! 

Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  

There's three options:

1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50 order WITH Host Code. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order WITH Host Code.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order, don't use the Host Code YOU get the Stampin' Rewards.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  

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You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.

• You MUST use the Host Code for all orders under $150.  If you forget to add the Host Code please contact me and let me know.   
• Host Codes will be provided on all the blog posts for the featured class.  
• My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
• Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping.  
• Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
• Each class will have one week to earn the class-check dates below.  Classes should ship the following week. You'll receive an email when they ship.

Each panel has a different critter, and one panel for the greeting from the Thankful Garden Stamp Set.  This card is less complicated then it looks!  I'm so excited to share how to make it with you.  Make sure to check out my video for all the details!  

Measurements

Soft Seafoam

11" x 4 1/4" score long side at 5 1/2"

3 3/4" x 1"

2 1/2" x 8 1/2" score long side at 2 1/2", 3", 3 1/2" and 4"

3/4" x 2 1/4" four pieces cut with grass border die

Wildflower Birthday DSP

3 3/4" x 1"

5" x 3 3/4"

Early Espresso

2 1/2" x 2 1/2" four pieces

4" x 5 1/4"

Balmy Blue

2 1/4" x 2 1/4"

Basic White

Pieces for stamping/die cutting

I have a full supply list linked below.  Make sure to check out the video for all the tips and tricks.  While you're there make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video or class to go. 

Shop my Online Store. 

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Get a full supply list here

 

Peekaboo Forest Bundle Class To Go Day 3-VIDEO

Welcome to day 3 of my new class to go series!  This week I'm featuring the adorable Peekaboo Forest Bundle!  This bundle wss released in our Online Exclusive launched earlier this month.  Grab it today. This week I'll be sharing four cards, each card will have a video and measurements.  When you place a qualifying order in my Online Store by March 31, 2025 you'll get the supplies for this class completely FREE mailed to you!  That's it, there's no sign up or form to fill out, you get the class free with a $50+ order!  Feel free to substitute images or greetings if you don't want to make it just like me.

Today's card is a fun take on the classic Z-Fold Card.  This one opens vertically and reveals some fun friends inside when you open it. I added extra texture to the tree top with the dies.  This detail die brings a fun effect to the trees.  My greeting is from the Beautiful Butterflies Set. 

Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  

There's three options:

1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50 order WITH Host Code. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order WITH Host Code.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order, don't use the Host Code YOU get the Stampin' Rewards.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  

Host Code-SQ4UGMHP

You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.

• You MUST use the Host Code for all orders under $150.  If you forget to add the Host Code please contact me and let me know.   
• Host Codes will be provided on all the blog posts for the featured class.  
• My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
• Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping.  
• Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
• Each class will have one week to earn the class-check dates below.  Classes should ship the following week. You'll receive an email when they ship.

Measurements

Balmy Blue 

11" x 4 1/4" score long side at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"

Crumb Cake 

3" x 11" score long side at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"

Granny Apple Green

4 1/4" x 3"

4 1/4" x 1 1/2"

Pieces to stamp and die cut leaves

Lemon Lime Twist

4 1/4" x 1 1/2"

4 1/4" x 2"

Basic Black 

2" x 1 1/2"

Basic White

Pieces to stamp and die cut/cut out

There's so much going on inside the card.  It really brings the tree to life.  Feel free to substitute another critter(s) in the tree if you want to do something besides the racoon.  I love him though! Sooo cute!!!  

I have a full supply list linked below.  Make sure to check out the video for all the tips and tricks.  While you're there make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video or class to go. 

Shop my Online Store. 

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Get a full supply list here