Seriously!
Did you know you can get eight cards (or more) from a kit that advertises only four? Seriously! The card you see here is the featured style for My Paper Pumpkin April, 2013. Being the kind of person that never likes to color within the lines, I came up with some alternates.
Let’s flip the card on it’s side and add some Paper-Piercing. The reader will find one of the Conversation Bubble Self-adhesive Die-cuts included in the kit. No extra product used. LOVE that paper-piercing! So much can be done to embellish a project without adding extra expense and bulk to your project.
My Paper Pumpkin April 2013 Alternate A
Still working on the “flip” side, the addition of a Pearl Basic Jewel was added to finish this simple card. The inside is left blank to continue the conversation.
My Paper Pumpkin April 2013 Alternate B
Going back to the “Portrait” orientation for this card, we’ll re-arrange the layers a little and move the button, only using supplies that came in the kit.
My Paper Pumpkin April 2013 Alternate C
Now that the card bases are all used up we’ll dig into our scrap bin. The card base for Alternate Card D is on Very Vanilla, Alternate E on Baja Breeze (retiring!)
Everyone can use a little note card from time to time. I ended up with enough to make four. For the first three note cards, scraps of Lucky Limeade Baker’s Twine (#125572) and Baja Breeze Seam Binding (#122331) were used in place of the linen thread that came in the kit. Both of these ribbons are on the Retiring Accessories List. Stock up now before they’re all gone!
 My Paper Pumpkin April 2013 Alternate D |
 My Paper Pumpkin April 2013 Alternate E |
Old Olive card stock scraps were used for the trim and the Designer Label Punch gave Alternate Card E a little extra personality. There was also a surprise in the kit… an extra Metal Button! Both of these cards measure 4-3/4″ x 3-3/4″.
Another note card was created from a scrap of DSP from the kit and one of the self-adhesive die-cuts. Something was missing so the lower corners were cut off to follow the shape of the die-cut. More seam binding and Baker’s Twine were used for the bow. This one is my favorite. It measures 4-1/2″ x 3″.
My Paper Pumpkin April 2013 Alternate F
The final note card is a salute to what can be done with scraps and Paper-Piercing. I know, I keep saying it but I love the technique!
My Paper Pumpkin April 2013 Alternate G
The green box is actually the negative portion of a die-cut from the kit affixed to a piece of Very Vanilla card stock. The piece was then added to a Baja Breeze card base. This one measures 4-3/4″ x 2-3/4″. Which one is your favorite? And I still have scraps left-over. Seriously!
Nuts and Bolts
Stamps & Designer Paper: My Paper Pumpkin April 2013; Ink & Coloring: Classic Ink (Cherry Cobbler #126966); Paper: Card stock (Baja Breeze #111352, Old Olive #100702, Very Vanilla #101650); Embellishments: Pearls Basic Jewels (#119247); Ribbon: Baker’s Twine (#125572), Seam Binding (Baja Breeze #122331); Tools: Punch (Modern Label #119849); Stampin’ Trimmer (#126889), Piercing Packs (Occasions #129387), Paper-Piercing Tool (#126189), Stampin’ Pierce Mat (#126199); Adhesives: Glue Dots® (#103683), Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue (#110755), SNAIL Adhesive® Tape Runner (#104332), Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).
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Such great cards! I love the paper piercing! That is such a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Lovely idea Rae! I really like all of them. Thank you for linking to My Pumpkin Challenge blog!! Im so excited with these kits!!
Blessings! Jessica
You get the “Magician of the Century” award. What incredible inspiration to turn 4 into 8. I absolutely love it. Move over to do list . . . I’m on my way to make 8 cards.
So creative, Rae! You are always an inspiration for me. Thanks!!
These are such great comments. To inspire is to succeed. 🙂 Thank you Joann and Debbie!