When a Christmas Paper Pumpkin kit arrives at my door in the middle of my 12 Projects of Christmas video series, how can I not double up The 12 Projects of Christmas with my alternate Paper Pumpkin project?? I've been doing that the last several years. As with most of my alternate Paper Pumpkin projects, this one can be loved and enjoyed even if you did not receive the kit.
Why do I love Paper Pumpkin? Because it allows me to be creative, if I want to, or I can do the projects as designed, if I want a simple crafting experience. It's the best of both worlds. This alternate was so much fun for me to create, and with the extra pieces in the kit, you can still create this card as well as make the ones the kit was designed to make.
Take a look at this great tri-fold accordion card!
Most of the products I used to create the card came directly from the Paper Pumpkin kit, Nests of Christmas. There are just a few other supplies:
Basic White cardstock:
-11" x 4 1/4", scored at 2 1/4", 3 3/4", 6 3/4", and 8 1/4"
Shaded Spruce cardstock:
-3 1/2" x 4" (center panel)
-2 1/2" x 4" (third panel)
The focal pieces layered onto the card all come from the kit, and believe it or not, they're what I would call "extras." This means they aren't essential to the creating of the original Paper Pumpkin cards. The first and third panel focal pieces are pieces that popped out of the cards in the kit to create a window. They are pieces not used in the kit. The focal image from the middle panel is cut from an envelope in the kit, easily replaced with a regular Basic White envelope.
Watch me make this card here:
Are you loving the idea of grabbing some of our kits to either be creative or have a simple, relaxing crafting experience? There are a couple different ways I'd suggest to do that.
Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin to automatically receive a kit at your door each month. Do that bit.ly/amyrichpaperpumpkin.
Grab a 1, 3, 6, or 12 month pre-paid subscription to Paper Pumpkin. Do that here.
Did you know we have a Kits Collection, which receives 2-3 new kits each month? And during the month of October, you will receive up to 30% off those kits! Shop those at bit.ly/amyrichkitscollection.
Better yet, when you spend $50 or more in my online store by October 31, I’ll send you a goodie bag worth $50 or more of unused embellishments, Designer Series Paper, gently used stamps, and more!
Shop here: bit.ly/shopwithamyoctober24, and don’t forget that Kits Collection sale!
Finally, the best kit of all is the Starter Kit! And right now through October 31, you can choose $155 - your choice of current products (discounted kits included) and a new Online Exclusives pre-order - for just $99. And guess what...you will also receive FREE SHIPPING on your kit. WOW! Learn more about this great opportunity by reaching out to me and/or joining me for 30-45 minutes that will explain everything and give you an opportunity to ask questions. My opportunity Night takes place Wednesday, October 30, at 6pm Central time. You can receive the Zoom link by registering here.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Happy Christmas to you!
Amy
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