Paper Pumpkin Possibilities - Inked Occasions - April 2025

 

Welcome to our Paper Pumpkin Possibilities blog hop!  I am so excited to be a part of this team of hoppers sharing alternative designs for each month's Paper Pumpkin kit.  This month's kit is all about the April 2025 Inked Occasions kit!!  Hopefully what we show will inspire you.  Be sure to hop all the way through to see what this amazing team has come up with!

 Here is the unboxing video - so you can see all that is included and how the kit can come together.

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April: Inked Occasions

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Can you believe this beautiful kit - I LOVE alcohol ink designs and these are breathtaking.  Here are the two alternatives I came up with this month.  Hope you like them.

Just to let you know - these bases are so beautiful that I had to cut them all in half to double the cards I can make -  I just don't want to waste that beauty on the backside of a card lol.  So here is what I created with just one base - cutting the front and backsides down to 4" x 5 1/4" each.

My first card is layered onto a base of Basic Black - I am amazed at how the black sets off the bright colors.

I first cut out two butterflies from the Beautiful Butterflies dies; and a stitched circle from the Unbounded Love dies using Basic Black.  I stamped a sentiment from the Unbounded Love set onto one of the kits die cuts with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  These were then layered together.  I also die cut the oval shape right out of my layer (also a die from Unbounded Love dies); pulled the edges up a bit, and popped it up on dimensionals.  Then added the butterflies and three of the Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots.  You can see I used one of the little strips I cut from the layer to my envelope edge along with the sentiment.  Here's how I finished the inside - with another little strip.

My second card uses the other layer I cut and it is placed onto a Summer Splash base.  On the base I scored at 1" and folded that back - then cut my layer to 2 3/4" x 5 1/4" giving me two pieces - one for the outside going under the flap; and one for the right side of the inside.  For this card I used a sentiment from the kit stamped onto a layer from the kit using Summer Splash and I cut a small part of one of the sillouette pieces for an accent - with a few of the Rainbow Adhesive Dots.

For this one I used the envelope from the kit - which is just amazing - along with the same sentiment.

Here is the inside -

I just love the way both of these turned out and am looking forward to finishing the rest of the kit.  

I hope you've enjoyed these alternative ideas.  Now be sure to hop through the rest to get some more great inspiration.  Don't forget to leave a comment, as we'd love to hear what you think.

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To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.    

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for April 2025 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Turtle-y Cute!

 

Happy Sunday - hope your day if full of love and blessings. Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  How fun is this card sharing some great new products coming May 6th - you've just gotta smile.  I hope you like it as much as I do!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Turtle-y Cute

All images © 1990-2025 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Sets: Simply Said (163756)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Thick Basic White Card Stock or (CS) (159229); Balmy Blue Card Stock (146982); Cherry Cobbler Card Stock (119685); Basic White Card Stock (166780); Turtle-y Cute Designer Series Paper (DSP) (165221)

·       Stamp Pads: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)

·       Tools: Mini Corrugated Embossing Folder (165559)

·       Miscellaneous: Loose Frosted Dots (161153); Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack (162759); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

 Measurements:

 ·       Thick Basic White Card Stock: 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”

·       Balmy Blue Card Stock: 4 1/8” x 5 3/8”

·       Cherry Cobbler Card Stock: 1 1/2” x 5 3/8”

·       Basic White Card Stock:  3 1/4” x 3 1/4”, scrap 1/2” strip for greeting

·       Turtle-y Cute DSP: 4” x 5 1/4”, 3” x 3”, 2 3/8” x 6”, fussy cut turtle image

·       Balmy Blue Baker’s Twine Ribbon: 8”

 Instructions:

 1.    Score and burnish Thick Basic White Card Stock @ 4 1/4”

2.    Adhere designer paper to Balmy Blue CS, adhere to card base

3.    Emboss Cherry Cobbler CS with Mini Corrugated Embossing Folder, adhere to card base

4.    Adhere remaining designer paper to Basic White CS, adhere to card base with dimensionals

5.    Fussy cut turtle image , adhere to card front with dimensionals

6.    Stamp greeting with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on scrap 1/2” strip, cut greeting apart with angles on each word, adhere to card front

7.    Tie a bow with Baker’s Twine, adhere with Mini Glue Dot

8.    Embellish with Loose Frosted Dots, adhere them with Multipurpose Liquid Glue

9.    Adhere remaining designer paper to envelope flap

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To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.    

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for April 2025 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

FREE SHIPPING for three days with Qualifying order!! plus Paper Pumpkin savings!

 

• Free shipping is for three days only. Orders must be opened and closed April 23–25.

• Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD

• Coupon codes and product credits are non-commissionable and will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.

• Prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify for free shipping. Refills, past kits and add-ons do qualify toward free shipping, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount - $25.00 USD.

And you can double dip - if you are a current Paper Pumpkin Subscriber!!  Get discounted products plus the FREE shipping on qualifying orders.

PLUS - don't forget to check out the great deals on the Last Chance list for extra savings!!

 

Order today at stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW!   

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To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.    

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for April 2025 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Bee My Valentine Sweet as Honey

 

Happy Sunday - hope your day if full of love and blessings. Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  This week I'm sharing an adorable card with the Bee My Valentine set - I just can't get enough of it.  I hope you like it as much as I do!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Bee My Valentine Sweet as Honey

All images © 1990-2025 Stampin’ Up!^®

 Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Sets: Bee My Valentine (162547)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Thick Basic White (CS) (159229); Petunia Pop (163801); Daffodil Delight (119683); Pool Party (122924); Cute as Can Bee Designer Series Paper (DSP) (166621)

·       Stamp Pads: Tuxedo Memento Black (132708); Pool Party (147107); Daffodil Delight (147094)

·       Tools: Stylish Shapes Dies (159183); Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder (164049); Bee Builder Punch (162553)

·       Miscellaneous: Party Dots (164602); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

 Measurements:

 ·       Thick Basic White: 4 1/4” x 11” scored @ 5 ½”, 3 ½” x 3 ½” (circle), 3” x 3” (bee)

·       Petunia Pop: 5 1/2” x 3 ½”

·       Daffodil Delight: 3 ½” x ½:

·       DSP: (2) 2” x 2”, 1 ½” x 1 ½”

  Instructions:

 1.    Measure, score, and cut your paper.  

2.    Dry emboss the Petunia Pop with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder. Use Multipurpose Liquid Glue to attach to the card front.

3.    Die cut 3 DSP Stylish Shapes Circles with the DSP patterns of choice. Die cut 2 of the 3^rd smallest circle, and one of the second smallest circles.

4.    Die cut the 4^th smallest Stylish Shape Circle in Basic White and stamp two honeycomb images onto it with Daffodil Delight.

5.    Stamp onto the 3” x 3” Basic White the Daffodil Delight oval for bee body. Stamp over the Daffodil Delight with the Memento Black stripes. Pick a face and stamp onto the Daffodil Delight with the Memento. Punch that whole shape out. Stamp the antenna in Memento Black and punch it out with the little heart shape. 

6.    Stamp onto the Pool Party with the Pool Party ink the bee wings and punch out with the larger heart shape from the Builder Bee Punch. Assemble the bee with Mini Glue Dots.

7.    Stamp the greeting “you’re as sweet as honey” onto the Daffodil Delight cardstock with Black Memento ink.

8.    Assemble: Attach the bee to the Basic White circle with Dimensionals. Attach the circle with Dimensionals to card front over the embossed Petunia Pop. With Dimensionals on the back, slide the 2 medium circles behind the Basic White slightly. Attach with Dimensionals the smallest circle and have it overlap the Basic White circle. Attach the Daffodil Delight greeting on the lower half and overlapping a circle. Put Dimensionals just on the back of the ends of the Daffodil Delight so it lays flat on the circle.

9.    Embellish with 3 Party Dots in the Daffodil Delight color. 

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To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.    

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for April 2025 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Paper Crafting Blog Hop April 2025 - Last Chance List!

 

Welcome to our Paper Crafting Blog Hop for April 2025 - featuring talented Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from all over the globe including the USA, United Kingdom and Australia. We have a wide array of projects and design styles to share with you this month - and every one of them is spotlighting projects from the Last Chance List!

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Less than one month left of this amazing catalog - so I am so happy we are showcasing some of the great products it contains, but will be going away when supplies are gone.  This project features one of super fun DSP's that's on the Last Chance - so I made it the star!  The "Friends of the Ocean DSP" is so bright and colorful - it really does make you smile.  So I made this adorable card using the DSP for my curtain fold, as well as fussy cut the lobster.

I think this card would work for just about any occasion, as it's sure to bring a smile - birthday, thinking of you, even Mother's Day.  

To finish the inside I just added a little strip of the coordinating DSP.

And of course, I had to decorate the envelope!!

 Hope you liked it - now be sure to hop on through to see all the other great creations. 

Blog Hop Index

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To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.    

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for April 2025 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Coming soon - NEW Stampin' Up! Rewards system!

 

Introducing Stampin' Up! Stampin’ Rewards – a program that works for everyone! 

NOTE: The Stampin’ Up! website will be down April 15th from 8am – 2pm mountain time to convert to the new Rewards System.

Once the system is back up on April 15th every order you place at a minimum of $20,will earn you 10% in rewards.  Follow these steps at that time.

1. You must have an account in my online store – Maureen’s Online Store
2. You MUST opt in (a pop up box for this will appear the first time you shop beginning April 15th)
3. The new program will track your rewards and show the rewards you have accumulated to use every time you shop and you can decide how many rewards you want to use on each order.
4. Rewards can be accumulated for a YEAR.
5. The new program will automatically use your oldest rewards.
6. AND IT gets better…here’s an example -if you have $20 in rewards and are placing an order, you can choose to apply $30 to your order AND YOU WILL STILL EARN rewards on any additional part of your order.
7. For family and friends without a computer or no desire to shop themselves online – I will still be available to help with placing orders, but rewards will not accumulate for you in the site.
8. If at any time you decide to join my team as a discount shopper, any rewards you have will transfer with you because discount shoppers earn rewards too.
9. If you check out as a guest or haven’t opted in, you won’t earn rewards –so be sure to create an account and opt into the REWARDS!

NOTE: we are no longer using HOST CODES - so no need to worry about those any more.

Three steps to remember:

• #1 Make sure you are shopping with me - my picture and name should show at the top of your screen.
• #2 Create an account or LOG IN to your current account
• #3 A pop up will appear starting April 15th (only on the first time you login) – make sure you click that to earn your rewards moving forward.

If you ever have problems feel free to contact customer service at 1-800-STAMPUP and they will be there to help you.  I'm really excited about this new system that will help more of you earn rewards on your purchases.  As always, thank you for your continued support!  ~Maureen

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To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.    

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for April 2025 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

 

Did you know that Stampin' Up! no longer has a Retiring List or a Clearance Rack?  It's true - they have been combined to be come the Last Chance list of products that are available only while supplies last - some at sale price, some at full price - but all amazing!

Here is a favorite of mine that will be going away when sold out.

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Thought I'd share a few of the fun cards I have made with this set - and note, the coordinating Labeled with Love punch, will be continuing.

My first uses the Dotted Circles 3D EF as a back drop for some birthday wishes.  I love the way the little packages become the focal point.

My next is a simple just for you note that uses the punch to create a fun layout.  I love this little butterfly from the set and popped their wings out to give the card some dimension.

And finally, one of my favorites - I am a simple and clean stamper, and I just love the simplicity of this one.  I made an entire set of note cards using just this flower and coordinating colors with different sentiments - how sweet is this!

Be sure to check out the Last Chance list under Shop Now and then Specials at www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net to see all that is currently available there.

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To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.    

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for April 2025 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!