Paper Pumpkin Possibilities - Cozy Christmas - October 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 October 2025 "Cozy Christmas" 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!

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 This month's kit is great - I think all of the cards are perfect just as is - so here is one made just as the kit shows - and I think you'll agree - it is great!

But, I did a few things on the next two to make them alternatives - first, on the Joy Card - I embossed the tan layer using the Peaceful Greenery 3D EF and sanded it a bit.  I also cut apart the greenery pieces, using just a portion to give me more for additional cards; and I changed up the placement of the sequins - and I really like it.

Then, on the Ornament card - I cut the green base in two to get two layers; using one on a base of Basic White.  I stamped the sparkles on the beige background layer using the Basic Beige pad, then stamped "Merry Christmas".  This entire layer was popped up on dimensionals; then I centered the ornament and added a sequin to the center - another winner.

Again, I'm really happy with how they all turned out.  What do you think?

Abundant Joy Dies Add-On #167855 —available to Paper Pumpkin subscribers, only while supplies last! Coordinates with the October, November and December 2025 kits.

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.

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 paper-crafting, Stampin' Up! and/or our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for October 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 - Branching Out

 

Happy Sunday - hoping your weekend is going great. Time to share another great project and free tutorial! I love using the blue with these beautiful tree boughs - gives the set an entirely different look.  I hope you like this card as much as I do!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Branching Out – September 2025

All images © 1990-2025 Stampin’ Up! ^®

Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Branching Out Photopolymer Stamp Set (165771)

·       Cardstock & Paper: Basic White (166780); Crumb Cake (120953); Basic Gray (121044); Basic Beige (164511); Pecan Pie (161717)

·       Stamp Pad: Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad (147114); Pecan Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad (161665); Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad (147111)

·       Tools: Branching Out Dies (165775); Gathering Leaves 3D Embossing Folder (165983); Take Your Pick Tool (144107); Bone Folder (102300); Paper Snips Scissors (103579

·       Miscellaneous: (164223); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897)

 

Measurements:

·       Crumb Cake Card Stock: 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”, folded then burnished with the Bone Folder (card base)

·       Basic White Cardstock: scrap for stamping

·       Basic Gray Cardstock: 3 ¾ “x 5”

·       Basic Beige Cardstock: 4“x 5 ¼”, 3 ½” x 5”

·       Pecan Pie Cardstock: scrap for die cut

 Instructions:

1.    Dry emboss 4 X 5 ¼ Basic Beige cardstock with the Gathering Leaves 3D Embossing Folder. Add layer to card front with Liquid Glue.

2.    Stamp the longest branch in Early Espresso on 3 ½ x 5 Basic Beige cardstock, add the 3-pine bough grouping using Mossy Meadow ink on the branch. Add pinecones using Pecan Pie ink to add fullness to the branch and boughs. Die cut the with the third (3^rd) largest Branching Out framing die. (you will not have the entire stamped image)

3.    Die cut the Basic Gray cardstock using the second largest Branching Out framing die. From the center of your frame, die cut 3 pinecones and 2 berry sprays.  This will be covered by your stamped basic beige frame. Adhere the stamped frame to the Basic Gray frame.

4.    Die cut from your Pecan Pie scrap one (1) pine bough spray.

5.    Adhere to the sprays and pine bough to card front with a dot of Liquid Glue.  Adhere pinecones using Dimensionals.  Add Wink of Stella to pinecones.

6.    Stamp sentiment in Early Espresso and adhere to card front with Dimensionals

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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 September 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 - Spooky Halloween

Happy Sunday - hoping your weekend is going great. Time to share another great project and free tutorial! Loving this "Spooky Halloween" bundle so much.  I hope you like this card as much as I do!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Spooky Halloween

All images © 1990-2025 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Spooky Halloween (166192)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Basic Black (121045); Petunia Pop (163801); Spooky Sweet Designer Series Paper (DSP) (166191)

·       Stamp Pads: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)

·       Tools: Paper Trimmer (152390)

·       Miscellaneous: Shimmer Star Foam Stickers (166202); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813)

Measurements:

·       Petunia Pop: 5 ½” x 8 ½”  scored @ 4 ¼”, 1” x 2 1/4”

·       Basic Black: 5 5/8” x 4 1/8”

·       DSP: 4” x 5 ½”, 3” x 1”

Instructions:

1.    Measure, score, and cut your paper.

2.    Stamp “No tricks all treats” onto the Petunia Pop 1” x 2 ¼” with the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. Fussy cut around the stamped words. Stamp also the inside of the card with the same ink the saying “Happy Halloween”.

3.    Cut around the banner piece of the DSP to make it 1” x 2 ¾”.

4.    Pop up of the Spooky Sweet DSP the die cuts of the hippo and bird.

5.    Assemble: Adhere the Basic Black to the DSP and attach all of that to the cardbase front. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals attach the banner, the stamped greeting, and the DSP die cut creatures.

6.    Embellish with 3 of the Shimmer Stars in the Petunia Pop color by the banner. 

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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 October 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!

ICS Blog Hop - October 2025 - Fall Fun!

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for September 2025!  This month is all about Fall Fun.  For me - I picked my favorite bundle - that is now on the last chance list!!

#164076  MORE THAN AUTUMN BUNDLE (ENGLISH)  $47.50

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I just love this card - Fall is my favorite season - and Fall colors are amazing - and COFFEE is the best - so there you go!!  Just look at how fun this card is - 

 And of course, had to decorate that envelope!!

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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 September 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!

September 2025 - Monthly Creative Recap!

 

A recap of my lives from the month of September 2025! Now you can find them all with their YouTube links in one place - Enjoy!

View at - Sunflower Embossing Folder colored with Blends

View at - 9/5/2025 Majestic “M” fun-fold with Gallery Blooms Bundle

View at - 9/9/2025 Storybook Garden Patch Bundle

View at - 9/12/2025 Simple Fun Fold to show off Beautiful Gallery DSP

View at - September 2025 FREE Virtual Card Class for August purchases

View at - 9/16/2025 fun with the More Than Autumn bundle

View at - 9/19/2025 Fall fun with the Label Me Grateful bundle

View at - 9/23/2025 Sketch Challenge #30 with Spooky Halloween 

View at - 9/30/2025 Love & Courage with the Sunflowers EF 

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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 October 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!