October 2025 Paper Pumpkin – Cozy Christmas Unboxing & Alternative Ideas

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If you love cozy, classic Christmas designs, you’re going to adore the October 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit – Cozy Christmas! This month’s kit includes everything you need to create beautifully coordinated Christmas cards with traditional colors, flocked accents, and festive greetings.

In my video and blog today, I’m sharing:
✨ My unboxing of the Cozy Christmas kit
🎁 The three original card designs
🌟 Three alternative cards I created using the leftovers from the kit

For my alternatives, I used:

  • Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon
  • Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder
  • Cherry Cobbler Ink
  • Blending Brush
  • Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Abundant Joy add-on dies
  • Traditional Sparkling Sequins (I didn’t use these – but a great alternative if you run out of the kit sequins)

For my alternatives, I played with textures, layers, and a touch of shimmer:

The JOY card features a fun stencil technique! I used the negative frames from the die-cut letters and a blending brush to softly blend the letters onto the extra frame.
I used second generation ink to stamp the snowflakes on the die cut circle and I finished this card with gold striped mesh ribbon for a festive sparkle.
The background is embossed with the Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder. The green leaves come from the Abundant Joy die add-on, adding extra depth and dimension.

Whether you stick with the original designs or create your own alternatives, this kit is perfect for spreading handmade joy this holiday season.

✨ Want to get even more from your kit?
If you subscribe through me, you’ll also receive a free 10-project PDF tutorial each month. This tutorial is sent out to my Paper Pumpkin subscribers after the 25th of every month—perfect for keeping the creativity going. Below is a peek at last months tutorial bundle.

📦 Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here:
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🌿 Abundant Joy Add-On (Item 167855| $16.50)
Don’t forget the coordinating add-on dies! The Abundant Joy Dies work perfectly with this month’s Cozy Christmas Kit, plus the upcoming November and December kits. Quickly and cleanly cut out a gift tag, a flower, sprigs of greenery, or the word Joy to elevate your crafting projects. 

📌 Refill Kits:
Around the 24th of each month, Stampin’ Up! often releases refill kits (while supplies last). Grab yours here: https://www.stampinup.ca/categories/subscriptions/paper-pumpkin/refills-past-kits-add-ons?demoid=2189587

👉 Watch the replay, subscribe today, and get ready for all the cozy, creative fun Paper Pumpkin brings each month!

Coming in November

November Kit: Wrapped In Cheer
Wrap up a little Christmas magic with the Wrapped in Cheer Paper Pumpkin Kit! 

With delicate double-sided greenery pieces and textured paper bows, these festive tags and goody boxes are just the right size for gift cards, candies, and other festive little favors! Each all-inclusive kit comes with everything you need to make eight treat boxes and two coordinating tag designs, including:

  •  Foldable boxes
  •  Precut paper pieces
  •  Red dot embellishments
  •  Linen thread
  •  A Christmas stamp set

Get your kit today and turn every tiny gift into a merry moment to remember! 


Coordinating Add-On: Abundant Joys Dies – Item #167855
Price: $16.50 CAD
Available while supplies last.

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You won’t want to miss these beautifully coordinated kits!

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Next class is October 25th – register here

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September 2025 Paper Pumpkin – Fall For Toile Unboxing & Alternative Ideas

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There’s something special about fall crafting—rich colors, cozy textures, and timeless designs. The September 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit – Fall For Toile captures all of that with beautiful patterns and easy-to-use elements. In this post, I’ll walk you through the unboxing and show you two creative alternatives to make your kit go even further!

During the live, I created the three featured card designs included in this month’s kit and shared two alternative cards made with the leftover stamp set.

For my alternatives, I used:

  • Pecan Pie, Basic Beige and cajun Craze cardstock
  • Linen Thread
  • Cajun Craze and Gold Dots
  • Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder

The result? Bright, cheerful designs that stretch your kit even further!

✨ Want to get even more from your kit?
If you subscribe through me, you’ll also receive a free 10-project PDF tutorial each month. This tutorial is sent out to my Paper Pumpkin subscribers after the 25th of every month—perfect for keeping the creativity going.

📦 Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here:
Paper Pumpkin Subscription

🌿 Circle of Seasons Dies Add-On (Item 167277 | $16.50)
Don’t forget the coordinating add-on dies! The Circle of Seasons Dies work perfectly with this month’s Fall For Toile Kit, plus the previous July and August kits. With fun shapes like a strawberry with blossom, a circle, a leaf, and an acorn, they’re a must-have.

📌 Refill Kits:
Around the 24th of each month, Stampin’ Up! often releases refill kits (while supplies last). Grab yours here: https://www.stampinup.ca/products/fall-for-toile-paper-pumpkin-refill?demoid=2189587

👉 Watch the replay, subscribe today, and get ready for all the cozy, creative fun Paper Pumpkin brings each month!

Coming in October

October Kit: Cozy Christmas
· Create heartfelt Christmas cards with classic charm and flocked accents.

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Precut paper pieces with soft, stitched-look flocking
  • Shiny red sequin embellishments
  • Coordinating colors: Basic Beige, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Pecan Pie (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Real Red
  • Coordinating box delivers even more holiday magic!

    Coordinating Add-On: Abundant Joys Dies – Item #167855
    Price: $16.50 CAD
    Available starting September 11th and while supplies last.

💌 Ready to craft with Paper Pumpkin?
👉 Subscribe here : https://www.stampinup.ca/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2189587
You won’t want to miss these beautifully coordinated kits!

Product List

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.

Next class is October 25th – register here

You can also sign up for my newsletter (link below) so you don’t miss out on any of my events.

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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Farmhouse Florals Paper Pumpkin Unboxing and Alternatives– August 2025

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Did you miss my live unboxing of the August 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit – Farmhouse Florals? No worries—you can catch the full replay on YouTube here:

During the live, I created the three featured card designs included in this month’s kit and shared two alternative cards made with the leftover stamp set.

For my alternatives, I used:

  • Strawberry Slush Cardstock
  • 2025–2027 In Color DSP
  • Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems

The result? Bright, cheerful designs that stretch your kit even further!

✨ Want to get even more from your kit?
If you subscribe through me, you’ll also receive a free 10-project PDF tutorial each month. This tutorial is sent out to my Paper Pumpkin subscribers after the 25th of every month—perfect for keeping the creativity going.

📦 Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here:
Paper Pumpkin Subscription

🌿 Circle of Seasons Dies Add-On (Item 167277 | $16.50)
Don’t forget the coordinating add-on dies! The Circle of Seasons Dies work perfectly with this month’s Farmhouse Florals Kit, plus the Sweeter With You and Fall for Toile kits. With fun shapes like a strawberry with blossom, a circle, a leaf, and an acorn, they’re a must-have.

📌 Refill Kits:
Around the 24th of each month, Stampin’ Up! often releases refill kits (while supplies last). Keep an eye out here: Refills & Past Kits.

👉 Watch the replay, subscribe today, and get ready for all the cozy, creative fun Paper Pumpkin brings each month!

Coming in September

September: Fall for Toile
Subscribe August 11–September 10
Design elegant cards with metallic foil and rich autumnal imagery.
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Metallic foil details and grosgrain ribbon trim
• Precut paper pieces and printed sentiment labels
• Coordinating colours: Cajun Craze (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crumb Cake,
Darling Duckling, Early Espresso, Pecan Pie, Timid Tiger

💌 Ready to craft with Paper Pumpkin?
👉 Subscribe here : https://www.stampinup.ca/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2189587
You won’t want to miss these beautifully coordinated kits!


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.

Next class is September 13th – register here

You can also sign up for my newsletter (link below) so you don’t miss out on any of my events.

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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🍓 Sweeter With You – July 2025 Paper Pumpkin Replay

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🍓 All About the Kit
This month’s Sweeter With You Paper Pumpkin kit is full of juicy strawberries, cheerful colours, and fresh summer charm. It includes everything you need to create eight cards—two each of four pre-designed projects—plus coordinating envelopes, a photopolymer stamp set, die cuts, adhesives, and more.

📺 Watch the Replay Here:

The video is a bit longer than usual because I really took time to show off all the contents (4 different designs!), talk through some design tips, and make the most of the creative process with you!

⏱️ I ran out of time before finishing all my ideas on camera—but I couldn’t stop crafting! After the live, I created nine more alternative cards, which I’m sharing in this post. Scroll down to see them all.

🎀 A Few Extra Touches
To help stretch the kit even further, I added some cardstock, embellishments, ribbon and inks. Here is the full supply list:


I used every last piece of the kit—it was too sweet not to!

🧡 Subscriber Perks
If you’re one of my Paper Pumpkin subscribers, you’ll also receive an exclusive Paper Pumpkin Stamp Set Tutorial from me each month featuring even more inspiration. It’s my little thank-you for supporting my small business and creating alongside me!

🚚 Don’t Miss FREE SHIPPING – Ends July 25!
Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $100+ CAD (before tax) from July 23–25. The savings apply automatically at checkout—no code needed!

✅ Important Notes:

  • Host rewards or coupons reduce your subtotal—your cart must total $100 after discounts
  • Only standard shipping is included
  • Prepaid and monthly Paper Pumpkin subscriptions don’t count toward the minimum
  • Refills, past kits, and add-ons DO qualify—if you’re a current subscriber!

🛒 Refills for Sweeter With You are available now while supplies last—so grab extras before they’re gone!

🔁 Bonus: Circle of Seasons Dies Add-On

Item #167277 — Only while supplies last!
This versatile die set coordinates with the JULY, AUGUST and SEPTEMBER kits! Add it to your next order before it sells out.

Coming in August– Subscribe Now!

August: Farmhouse Florals
Subscribe July 11–August 10
Send whimsical cards featuring flowers nestled in delightfully unexpected places.
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and linen thread
• Sentiment stamps for the outside and inside of the cards
• Coordinating colours: Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon,
Pecan Pie, Secret Sea (Classic Stampin’ Spot)
**FREE additional stamp set included!

💌 Ready to craft with Paper Pumpkin?
👉 Subscribe here : https://www.stampinup.ca/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2189587
You won’t want to miss these beautifully coordinated kits!


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.

Next class is July 26th – register here or find the registration for my Aug 16th class here.

You can also sign up for my newsletter (link below) so you don’t miss out on any of my events.

💬 Let’s Keep Creating!
Thanks so much for joining me! I’d love to know which one of the alternative cards is your favourite. Leave a comment or tag me on Instagram @stampinwithleah so I can see what you make with your kit.

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 Pinterest, YouTube, 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 🙂