Paper Pumpkin – January 2023 – Key To My Heart

The colourful January 2023 Paper Pumpkin lets you send your love to those you care about with a homemade card!
This kit includes all you need to create 9 lock and key Valentines cards. Plus you can get the sweet heart box add-ons.

During my live video this evening I also created an alternative card using the inside of the envelopes from the kit.

Check out the video below.

I hope you enjoyed this month’s Paper Pumpkin. Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow this blog for more great inspiration!

Don’t forget to subscribe for next month’s Sunshine & Smiles Paper Pumpkin Kit. It is a 9 card spring kit. Now is a FABULOUS time to grab a pre-paid subscription so you can ALSO earn free SAB items!


3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
$90.00
6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
$171.00
One year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
$325.00
Heart Boxes
$15.00

Next month’s kit should be a good one.

ABOUT THE KIT

Name: Sunshine & Smiles

This kit includes:

  • Everything you need to create 9 radiant cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • A sweet springtime photopolymer stamp set.
  • A Mango Melody Stampin’ Spot
  • A fun peek-through window scene on each card!
  • Cute precut critters and labels, fun raindrop embellishments, and more! 

Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce

Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Rain or Shine Suite Collection (item number: 160556).

ADD-ON

Sunshine & Smiles Dies (Available for purchase starting 11 January, while supplies last)

Item number: 162486

$6.00 USD / $8.25 CAD

This add-on includes:

  • One coordinating frog-shaped die: 1-1/8″ x 7/8″ (2.9 x 2.2 cm)
  • One coordinating flower bouquet die: 1-1/8″ x 7/8″ (2.9 x 2.2 cm)

Note: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately.

One more perk to shopping with me, a FREE Tutorial Bundle with a purchase over $65. **My team gets these tutorials for FREE each month as another perk of being part of the Ink Pad Pals. Contact me to find out more about joining my team or sign up here: http://bit.ly/joininkpadpals

Looking for other crafting opportunities? I have weekly card classes to go (on-line) and a monthly coffee & cards (in person in Port Coquitlam, BC)

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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – October 2022

It’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! 

This one is featuring amazing Christmas cards.

Hop around see all the amazing cards created by our team members!  Leave a little love and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

My card was created using the Santa Express DSP and the Christmas Scottie bundle.

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow my blog for lots more great inspiration!

Live in Canada, don’t have a demonstrator? Contact me to get a catalogue or find out why right now is the best time to join our team. You can also see all the benefits by clicking the image below.

Here is a full list of supplies needed to create this fun Christmas Scottie card.


Another perk to ordering with me in the month of October is that with any order over $65cdn, I am emailing out an amazing 40 project Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah.

Click here to shop my online store.
Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club!
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Paper Pumpkin – September 2022 – Spooky Treats

The cute spooky-themed September 2022 Paper Pumpkin makes Hallowe’en treat giving a snap. This kit includes all you need to create 18 treat boxes (6 each of 3 designs) but the pieces can actually all be mixed and matched to allow you some extra creativity. These treat boxes are exactly the right size for 2 mini Halloween candy bars or a mini playdoh tub.

I actually need 21 treat boxes for my class, so I got two kits. I made 21 boxes and then used the extra bits to create some Halloween cards. The additional treat box bases I will use to make some treats for my Xmas table ( watch for these in another post). I can make my own box wrapper easily by cutting a piece of DSP or cardstock at 3″ X 8-1/8″, then score at 2-1/2″, 3-1/2″, 6″ and 7-1/8″. Here is the card I made in the video below.

And here is another card I created using one my extra box wrappers. The plaid design hides the score lines so well you can’t see them at all.

The plaid layer is 3″ X 4″. Then I used the Stylish Shapes dies to cut a vellum circle and the largest banner. I wrapped a piece of glitter washi tape across the front of the plaid layer and used the ghost and spider web from the kit. You could of course use a plaid DSP and stamp the ghost and spider web if you’ve used up all your pre-made bits. Here are the extra bits I used to make cards from this kit:


Paper Snips
[103579]
$15.00

The box bases in this kit are simple to put together (once you know what you are doing!) Check out my video to see how to put them together – I show the process many times in the video ( the first time is clumsy because I did NOT know what I was doing – so move along and watch my second, third or fourth fold – much smoother).

I hope you enjoyed this month’s Paper Pumpkin. Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow this blog for more great inspiration! Keep an eye out for more alternative projects (specifically Christmas versions of those cute boxes). Also – don’t forget to subscribe for next month’s Ho Ho Ho Paper Pumpkin Kit. It is a 9 card holiday kit.

ABOUT THE KIT

Name: Ho Ho Ho

This kit includes:

  • Ho Ho Ho Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Printed card bases
  • Printed envelopes
  • Printed die cuts
  • Die-cut labels
  • Iridescent foil die-cut snowflakes
  • Vellum
  • Vanilla expoy dots
  • Adhesive dots
  • Mini Dimensionals

Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) 

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Bermuda Bay, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Shaded Spruce, Sweet Sorbet, Very Vanilla

This kit also coordinates with the upcoming November Paper Pumpkin Kit and North Pole Sacks Add-On!

One more perk to shopping with me, a FREE Tutorial Bundle with a purchase over $65. **My team gets these tutorials for FREE each month as another perk of being part of the Ink Pad Pals. Contact me to find out more about joining my team or sign up here: http://bit.ly/joininkpadpals

Looking for other crafting opportunities? I have 2 upcoming online events – you can join from anywhere in Canada (plus I have an international option that includes only the PDF and live video). Click the images below for more details and to register.

Click here to shop my online store.
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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – September 2022

It’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! 

This one is a colour challenge – Black, Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze.

Hop around see all the amazing cards created by our team members!  Leave a little love and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

My card was created using the Pretty Prints 12×12 DSP and the Hello Harvest stamp set.

I used the large floral image from the stamp set to ink the gold embossed background as well as with Blackberry Bliss Ink to decorate the envelope and the inside of the card. See below for a printable tutorial and a full supplies list.

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow my blog for lots more great inspiration!

Live in Canada, don’t have a demonstrator? Contact me to get a catalogue or find out why right now is the best time to join our team.

Here is a printable tutorial and a full list of supplies needed to create this elegant Hello Harvest card.


Blender Pens
[102845]
$16.50

Another perk to ordering with me in the month of September is that with any order over $65cdn, I am emailing out an amazing 34 project Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah.

Click here to shop my online store.
Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
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Hippest Hippos SAB Card

Every Wednesday morning at 9am(-ish) Pacific Time I craft LIVE on FB and You Tube. This week I am unfortunately needing to go to work – so I went live on Tuesday morning instead. If you didn’t catch my video this morning you can see the card I created below. It was created using the (soon to be gone) Sale-a-bration Hippest Hippos stamp set, Hippo Dies and the Silver & Gold DSP.

I love this colour combo and you can find it ( plus some Pacific Point) in the Fine Sparkle Gems pack. This card is extra special too because it is a 2 for one card. You get a space to write and a smaller space for a gift card. Below is an image of the inside of the card.

I learned this great fun fold at my team meeting this past weekend. I love having a great team of crafters to share ideas with. If you are also looking for a crafting community, contact me to join my team (the Ink Pad Pals).

You can see exactly how I created this card in this video replay or by reading the printable card recipe below. All of the supplies I used to create today’s card are also listed below.

You can place an order by contacting me directly or clicking on the image(s) below.


Hippo Dies
[159928]
$0.00
Paper Snips
[103579]
$15.00

Remember that for the next two days (until 11pm on Aug 31) there are so many reasons to place an order – FREE Sale-a-bration Items for $60+CAD orders (there are even NEW Sale-a-bration offerings!) and when you use my host code I will also send you the link to a fabulous 33 card Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

Looking for more stamping opportunities? Make sure to sign up for my newsletter (link below) so you don’t miss out on any of my events. *I have a Christmas Card Series being announced on Sept 1st! Also make sure to sign up for the events Stampin’ Up! is offering for World Card Making Day. (You can even purchase the Cottage Rose Bundle or the Cottage Wreaths Bundle being featured on WCMD now to get a free pack of Iridescent Rhinestones AND SAB items).

If you do register for this event please let me know in the comments below so I can keep you up to date on other events I am planning for that day. You can also leave a comment below and make sure to follow this blog for more great inspiration!

Click here to shop my online store.
Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club!
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Celebrate Sunflowers Online Card Class

This month’s online card class was inspired by the August Paper Pumpkin kit ( post to come soon). I loved the colour combos and the beautiful sunflowers. How an online card class works is anyone who places a $65 order this weekend will earn a FREE Sale-a-bration item, receive the make and take kit for this class AND a bonus 33 project PDF tutorial.

If you place a $100 order you will also receive a free embellishment from me as a thank you.

Simply use this link to order before 7am Monday August 29th:

https://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=CFCNZQFP

You can also enter to win a free embellishment or the cards I made in today’s class by filling in the door prize draw form here: https://bit.ly/augustcardclass

Here is the video:

Here are some photos of the three cards.

You will receive a printable tutorial for these three cards if you place an order with me (to go along with your make’n’take kit).

Remember that this month (before Aug 31) there are so many reasons to place an order – FREE Sale-a-bration Items for $60+CAD orders (there are even NEW Sale-a-bration offerings!) and when you use my host code I will also send you the link to a fabulous 33 card Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

Looking for more stamping opportunities? Watch for my upcoming Xmas Card Series. Details to be release soon.

Subscribe to my newsletter ( link below) so you don’t miss the announcement! And join the World Card Making Day Event.

If you do register- make sure to let me know in the comments below so I can keep you up to date on other World Card making Day activities.

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow this blog for more great inspiration!

Click here to shop my online store.
Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club!
Click here to learn more about joining my Ink Pad Pals Team. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products!
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Hello Harvest Autumn Card

Every Wednesday morning at 9am(-ish) Pacific Time I craft LIVE on FB and You Tube. If you didn’t catch my video this morning you can see the card I created below. It was created using the Hello Harvest stamp set and the gorgeous Texture Chic 12X12 DSP.

I love autumn and I enjoy using unique colour combos with the leaves. This card uses Mango Melody, Petal Pink and Soft Suede paired with some Pool Party and gold accents. The DSP, Glimmer Paper and Fine Sparkle Gems add LOTS of shine.

I also love to add details to cards by stamping the insides and the envelopes to match.

You can see exactly how I created this card in this video replay or by reading the printable card recipe below. All of the supplies I used to create today’s card are also listed below.

You can place an order by contacting me directly or clicking on the image(s) below.


Remember that this month (before Aug 31) there are so many reasons to place an order – FREE Sale-a-bration Items for $60+CAD orders (there are even NEW Sale-a-bration offerings!) and when you use my host code I will also send you the link to a fabulous 33 card Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

Looking for more stamping opportunities? Join me this Friday and Saturday for some free stamping events.

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow this blog for more great inspiration!

Click here to shop my online store.
Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club!
Click here to learn more about joining my Ink Pad Pals Team. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products!
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Please subscribe to my newsletter, too! Click here and enter your email. When you include your birthday you will even be added to my birthday card mailing list 🙂


Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 396 – Colour Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a rich Colour Challenge. Take a look at all the beautiful cards created by our design team and then join the challenge.

I used Stampin’ Blends to create a quick, fun background for this card – inspired by Stampin’ Through the Catalog. To let the flower bundles stand out nicely I also traced around the images with light Pool Party Stampin’ Blends. This bundle has some coordinating and complimentary dies – unfortunately I forgot I had the dies so I fussy cut the flower bundles and the banner.

To colour the flower bouquet I used my Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral and the retired Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends – however the Blackberry Bliss and Fresh Freesia blends would be a good substitute.

There is one more week left to get a hold of the Sale-a-bration offerings. See exactly what you can earn by clicking the image below.

All of the supplies I used to create today’s card are listed below and on this handy printable recipe card.

You can place an order by contacting me directly or clicking on the image(s) below.


Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad
[131171]
$8.50

Remember that this month there are so many reasons to place an order – FREE Sale-a-bration Items for $60+ or $120+CAD orders and when you use my host code I will also send you the link to this fabulous 33 card Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? Check out my calendar of events or contact me to book your own card class.

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow this blog for more great inspiration!

Click here to shop my online store.
Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club!
Click here to learn more about joining my Ink Pad Pals Team. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products!
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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – August 2022

It’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! 

This one features items from the incredible Stampin’ Up! July – December 2022 Mini Catalogue.

Hop around see all the amazing cards created by our team members!  Leave a little love and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

Here is the card I created using the Joyful Flurry Bundle ( and some FREE Sale-a-bration items).

There are lots of beautiful details in this card. The gold accents in the Lights Aglow DSP, the FREE SAB Brushed Metallic cardstock, I embossed the background with the snowflake folder from the Wintry 3D EF combo pack and of course the gold Elegant Trim and Elegant Faceted Gems. See below for a printable tutorial and a full supplies list.

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow my blog for lots more great inspiration!

Live in Canada, don’t have a demonstrator? Contact me to get a catalogue or find out why right now is the best time to join our team.

Here is a printable tutorial and a full list of supplies needed to create this elegant Joyful Flurry card. You’ll want to order soon since Sale-a-bration items are only available until Aug 31st or while supplies last!


I am also part of an amazing team who are organizing a Joyful Flurry Stamp Camp!

I have one other perk to ordering with me in the month of August– any order over $65cdn, I am also emailing out an amazing 33 project Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah.

Click here to shop my online store.
Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club!
Click here to learn more about joining my Ink Pad Pals Team. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products!
Follow me on social media! I share regularly on PinterestYouTube, and Facebook!
Please subscribe to my newsletter, too! Click here and enter your email. When you include your birthday you will even be added to my birthday card mailing list 🙂


Ringed With Nature Sale-a-bration Card

Every Wednesday morning at 9am(-ish) Pacific Time I craft LIVE on FB and You Tube. If you didn’t catch my video this morning you can see the card I created below. It was created using the Ringed With Nature Bundle and the fabulous Gold & Silver 6X6 Sale-a-bration DSP. The fold I used for this card was one that I learned at my recent Stamping Team Meeting.

You can see exactly how I created this card in this video replay or by reading the printable card recipe below. All of the supplies I used to create today’s card are also listed below.

You can place an order by contacting me directly or clicking on the image(s) below.


Remember that this month there are so many reasons to place an order – FREE Sale-a-bration Items for $60+CAD orders (there are even NEW Sale-a-bration offerings!) and when you use my host code I will also send you the link to a fabulous 30 card Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

Looking for more stamping opportunities? Why not join my Stamp Camp coming up at the end of the summer ( registration is open now) featuring the Joyful Flurry bundle or grab my Ringed With Nature Card Class To Go.

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow this blog for more great inspiration!

Click here to shop my online store.
Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club!
Click here to learn more about joining my Ink Pad Pals Team. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products!
Follow me on social media! I share regularly on PinterestYouTube, and Facebook!
Please subscribe to my newsletter, too! Click here and enter your email. When you include your birthday you will even be added to my birthday card mailing list 🙂