Eeeee! I just love these cards! I love the color combination – Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, and Bermuda Bay! I love the Bermuda Bay Sequins and I love that they are shaker cards! Super fun!!!! Stampin’ Up sure wows me every month with the My Paper Pumpkin kits! The month of December was even better because of this FREE GIFT in the box!

Who doesn’t love Free Gifts?!?!?! Click here to check out my video of when I opened this kit! I was excited!

Now lets get started! Here are all the goodies that came in the kit! It was really easy to assemble although I do think this kit took a little longer than 30 minutes but I was watching a show while doing it so I was moving a little slow! 🙂 I love that Stampin’ Up included this little toothpick looking tool for poking out all of the little stars. It was perfect and made that tasks super easy!

Another item that I want to point out is the Dimensionals for the back of your shaker frame. I used 2 of the short ones on the top and bottom. I used 2 of the long ones on the sides….be sure to have them touching so you don’t have any leaks on your shaker card. I would hate to have you shake it and watch it fly out and go everywhere! Although that would be like sending a card and one of those Party Poppers in one to someone! 🙂 I felt that the bottom portion needed a little bit of Dimensional or otherwise it would squish down since nothing was there. I used the border and the extras of the pieces to add some down there. You can see that in the photo below….I couldn’t use the flash because of the clear window sheets.

I still had some of the Dimensional pieces leftover in the end! I loved making these cards and while I was taking the words off their sticky paper, I thought I could use these too! So I took the negative image, cut them apart from each other and placed them on a Note Card & Envelope!

How cute are these little simple cards? As you can see the Thank You greeting was diagonal on the sheet in order to fit so I had to cut diagonally. I thought they came out super cute and oh so simple! So I got 18 cards from this My Paper Pumpkin Kit with just adding in 9 Note Cards & Envelopes. That is fabulous work for say an hours time…..and enjoying a show on TV! 🙂

I can’t wait to see what the January Kit is going to be! Don’t miss out on another month, sign up for My Paper Pumpkin by clicking here! Who doesn’t love FREE Gifts? During Sale-A-Bration which starts tomorrow, the 6th, get a 3-month Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription for just $54.85. That is a $5 savings and that qualifies you for a Sale-A-Bration reward!!!! Woot Woot!!!! Pre-Paid Subscriptions make great gifts too!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Today I am going to show you how I took a kit (My Paper Pumpkin August Kit) and created as the instructions showed AND then added my own flare! First things first, check out this amazing August Kit!

When I first opened my Paper Pumpkin Kit, I was WOWED by all of the supplies! There were 2 each of the die cut greetings on the left, 4 large card bases and envelopes, 4 small card bases and envelopes, Stamps, PINK Sequins (yes, I squealed when I saw these), Brads, Hello Honey Ink, twine, die cut tags and circle, and 4 each of the hearts and stars cards. To put it short….LOTS of goodies! Here are the samples that I created just like the instructions!!!

I just love these cards! They are super cute, polka dots, sequin bling and so much more! But after creating all of these cards, I had so much left over…..more sequins, more die cut greetings, tags and other items! I grabbed 2 pieces of Whisper White and 2 pieces of Strawberry Slush and cut them in half to make more cards and here is what I got!

I squealed again with the adorableness of the cards on the left. Pink ombre dots with sequins…..LOVE! How amazing is that? I got 8 cards and envelopes created just like the kit shows and an additional 8 cards! I could have created even more cards if I added in a few more pieces of cardstock and used fewer layers on each card. Have you ever taken a kit and done your own thing? I do enjoy following the samples provided but sometimes I really think outside the box and come up with some amazing projects!!! PS: I still have more circles and tags left over (stamps and ink too)! I love My Paper Pumpkin! All of this was created for $19.95!

Click here to sign up! The kit comes right to your door each month for a little crafty get-away! It is a surprise every month and includes all the supplies! This is perfect for everyone – those who don’t have time, those who like to get crafty, those who don’t have the space for a craft room, those who need cards, those who like cute home decor, and everyone in between!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Happy Friday!!! Another week has gone by and that means July is right around the corner…craziness! That means that the 4th of July is right around the corner and I’m just DYING to show you this fabulous project!!!!

Oh I am loving this! It is just perfect for this time of the year! This was created with my June Paper Pumpkin Kit. It came with all of the items you see below!

YES! All of that! There are 24 Die-Cut Pinwheels, 24 Silver Brads, 24 Red & White Straws (love these), 3 Stamps, Night of Navy Stampin’ Spot, 24 Silver Mini Paper Clips (not like real paper clips, but these look kind of like paper clips), 24 Treat Bags, Bakers Twine, Mini GLue Dots, and White Banners! This kit is AMAZING! I’m not throwing a 4th of July Party so I was trying to see how I would use this kit. Then I saw my wreath out front and thought it needed a new makeover and BOOM….idea hit. I made all of the pinwheels and hot glued them to a foam wreath. There were a few left over even! Woot Woot! Now I still have the treat bags and everything else to make someone else with! I love it! I plan on holding on to the wreath for Labor Day in September as well! If you would like to sign up for My Paper Pumpkin, click here! Also, you can gift My Paper Pumpkin with a pre-paid subscription or purchase one for yourself to get a discount on your subscription! Click here to check that out! Be sure to sign up before July 10th to get in on the July Kit! I can’t wait to see what arrives in July! Eeeee

Of course I wasn’t going to leave you stranded with out this week’s Weekly Deals! Here they are! 🙂 I was just too excited about my wreath not to share it first!

Have a fabulous weekend! I’m spending mine with my whole family and I can’t wait!!!!

~Laura

Happy Friday!!!! This has been a fabulous week with the New Catalog coming out, first week of JUNE (can’t believe it), and so much BLING in the Weekly Deals! Woot Woot!!!!

Eeee Look at all of that Bling!!!! Of course, I am a silver girl so I’m most excited about those items but I know gold is in! You can check out lots of samples using Gold and Silver here, here, and here! Also, we are in full swing Spring….almost Summer and that means that Wisteria Wonder and Calypso Coral are your go-to colors! I have been having so much fun with these colors together (and some Strawberry Slush)….LOVIN’ IT!!!! Check out all of the Weekly Deals here!

Also, don’t forget to sign up for My Paper Pumpkin before June 10th so you can get started on your creative escape!!!! Are you already a My Paper Pumpkin Subscriber and you would like a discount on your kit?? Are you just getting started and want a discount (who doesn’t?)?? Would you like to give My Paper Pumpkin as a gift to a long distance friend, someone who is headed off to college, or a family member?? Check out the My Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Kits! They come in 1 month, 3 month, 6 month and even 12 months. You will get $6 off when you purchase the 6 month prepaid kit and you get $24 off (that makes the monthly kit $17.95) when you purchase the 12 month prepaid kit!

You can still sign up to be a Demonstrator for just $50 this month too!!! Fabulous opportunity to get a discount on amazing product, meet new people, and have LOTS of fun! Click here to get started or click here to chat with me about any questions you might have!

I hope you have an amazing weekend and do a little stampin’ I’m pretty sure I will since my allergies are keeping me indoors 🙁 !

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Wondering what My Paper Pumpkin is? Well just the most fabulous little orange box that comes right to you door every month with AMAZING stuff inside. I love the surprise and it feels like a present since it is wrapped in tissue paper. Eee I love presents!!! The other thing that is super fabulous is that it has been helping me prepare for upcoming holidays. Check this out!

In April, I got this fabulous kit with Mother’s Day stamps and a beautiful picture frame and gift tags. Super Cute! Although I already had my Mother’s Day present ready to go but I was still able to use the Happy Mother’s Day greeting!

Then May rolls around and my present (My Paper Pumpkin Kits) arrives in the mailbox! Eeeeee I open it up and what do I see? The most amazing MAN Card Kit! You all know I have a hard time with Man Cards because I love PINK and ribbon and flowers! So check that off my to-do list, now I don’t need to come up with a Manly Father’s Day Cards!!!

Look at all of these goodies!!!! There are 4 big cards and 2 little cards and lots of fun layering and embellishments! Also, my favorite part are the stamps!!!

I believe that everyone should celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day!!! Everyone is motherly or fatherly at some point in their lives so whether they actually have a child doesn’t matter. We should all celebrate! Also, every year I send cards to lots of Mothers and Fathers and not just mine. This stamp set makes me smile to see Dad, Bro and Son. LOVE IT!!!! I super love the Happy Birthday greeting as well and plan on using that A LOT! Here are the final cards!

Now I am all set for Father’s Day and I can’t wait to see what the June Kit is going to be! Sign up for My Paper Pumpkin before June 10th and you can join in the fun of getting a present every month!!! It is just $19.95 (Free Shipping) and you can stop the subscribe or put it on hold any time! You can even order more than one kit some months. AND as a My Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you get the opportunity to buy add-on kits when Stampin’ Up has extras (this is the consumable part of the kit so you can make more)!!! Click here to sign up now and enter Laura Borchert in the Demonstrator section!

Are you already a My Paper Pumpkin Subscriber and you would like a discount on your kit?? Are you just getting started and want a discount (who doesn’t?)?? Would you like to give My Paper Pumpkin as a gift to a long distance friend, someone who is headed off to college, or a family member?? Check out the My Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Kits! They come in 1 month, 3 month, 6 month and even 12 months. You will get $6 off when you purchase the 6 month prepaid kit and you get $24 off (that makes the monthly kit $17.95) when you purchase the 12 month prepaid kit!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Have you heard about My Paper Pumpkin? It is this fabulous box of goodies that comes right to your door with everything you need (except scissors and sometimes adhesive) to make AMAZING crafty projects! Sometimes it is cards, sometimes home decor, sometimes mini albums, and sometimes it is gift packing! When you first sign-up, your first box comes with a clear block for you to use with all future kits and then each monthly kit comes with ink, stamps, and all the supplies you need! How fabulous is that? And it is just $19.95 – FREE SHIPPING!

Here is the amazing kit from March! It took about 30 minutes for me to put these cards all together. As you can see the kit came with 8 pre-printed cards, 8 envelopes with gold foil liners, gold glimmer dots (self-adhesive), wooden greetings, glue dots, 2 border stamps, and 2 ink pads (Island Indigo & Calypso Coral)! I used a few other colors just to mix it up (Crushed Curry, Real Red, and Melon Mambo). Some of the cards I used the gold dots and others I did not. I didn’t stamp at all on one of them and I placed the greeting and stamped images in random spots each time! And then I went all out on one of them and stamped the border image on the wooden greeting. How cool is that? Here is another photo of some of the cards up close!

I hope you enjoyed these and if you would like to try out My Paper Pumpkin, click here!!!! Be sure to sign up before April 10th to get the April Kit. If you sign up after the 10th, you will get the May kit! You can order multiple kits any month and you can also put in a “zero” any month you may be out of town or too busy! Super simple to sign up and create! Get your kit today!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura