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.

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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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Cozy Fall Inspiration with Amber Autumn – HSS #474

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As soon as I saw the Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge #474 board, I knew I wanted to feature the Amber Autumn Bundle. Its classic pumpkins, gourds, and foliage perfectly capture the cozy, layered textures and rich colours of fall shown in the challenge images.

This card combines the Amber Autumn bundle with the soon-to-be-released Vellum Basics (available November 1st — or you can get it early by joining my Stampin’ Up! team and adding it to your starter kit today!)

The background features the textured Need for Tweed DSP, and the metallic leaves are die-cut from the Earthen Tones Metallic Specialty Paper — a subtle shimmer that complements the soft fabric look perfectly.

🍂 Why You’ll Love the Amber Autumn Bundle

  • Perfect for creating elegant fall cards and Thanksgiving projects.
  • Gorgeous line art images ideal for colouring, blending, or embossing.
  • Versatile sentiments that work beautifully for gratitude, friendship, and seasonal celebrations.

Here’s a full list of supplies used as well as a printable card recipe.


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If you love this bundle as much as I do, don’t miss my Amber Autumn PDF Tutorial — available now in my shop:
👉 https://payhip.com/b/5lef9

You’ll find step-by-step instructions for multiple cozy fall cards — perfect for crafting during those crisp October evenings.

💛 Join the Inspiration

Head over to Hand Stamped Sentiments and play along with Challenge #474! Use the inspiration board to spark your next fall creation and share your work with our creative community.

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GDP518 Sketch Challenge – Nests of Winter & Misty Moonlight Magic

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There’s something so elegant about a cool winter palette, and today’s card for the Global Design Project #518 Sketch Challenge captures that perfectly! I paired the Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper with Misty Moonlight, silver-edged ribbon, and rhinestones for a frosty, festive feel.

The sentiment from Jolly Holly was stamped in Misty Moonlight and layered on a Spotlight on Nature circle for the perfect focal point. This simple but striking design really lets the patterned paper and soft shimmer take center stage.

If you’d like to recreate this look, here’s a full list of supplies used as well as a printable card recipe.


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I love how the sketch challenge layout gave me the perfect framework to build a clean and elegant holiday card that’s quick to assemble but still full of detail.

👉 Check out all the amazing inspiration from the Global Design Project #518 Challenge here and try the sketch yourself!

💙 Tip: If you love this colour combo, stock up on Misty Moonlight cardstock and ink before the holidays—they’re perfect for winter crafting projects.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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I just wanted to share a heartfelt Happy Thanksgiving to you all! My crafting community means a lot to me and I ‘m so glad you are a part of it!

If you are in Canada I hope you are enjoying a lovely long weekend – I willa ctually be celebrating next weekend with the whole family ( including my sisters new in-laws!). It will be a great time for meeting new family and celebrating with all.

Here is a little card I created to share with my family.

This card was created using all the same products as the cards from my Amber Autumn card class to go.

You can find it in my PDF Shop → Get it here

Here’s a printable PDF for how I created this card:

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Festive Friday – Modern Christmas Elegance

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It’s time for another Festive Friday inspiration! Today’s card showcases the Modern Christmas Bundle—a gorgeous set that captures the beauty of minimal design and festive sparkle.

I started with a clean black-and-white palette, adding a crisp geometric background to make the gold sentiment and tree details truly shine. A few gold sequins and metallic twine finish the look with a hint of glam.

This card is a perfect example of how less can be more! If you love elegant holiday cards that are quick to make but still make a statement, this bundle is a must-have.

🛒 Want to recreate this card?
Head to my online store or contact me today to grab your supplies.

✨ Stampin’ Up! Supplies Used:

  • Modern Christmas Bundle
  • Gold Foil and Loose Gold Sequins
  • Basic White & Basic Black Cardstock
  • Black and Gold Twine

👉 Try this look for your next round of Christmas cards and let your creativity sparkle!

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Throwback Thursday – Baby Steps

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It’s been a little while with a busy September – but I am back and it’s time for another Throwback Thursday. This week, I couldn’t resist pulling out one of my favorite retired wooden block stamps: Baby Steps! These sweet elephants are timeless, and they pair perfectly with today’s Peach Pie Designer Series Paper, matching ribbon, and a few gems for a subtle sparkle.

The sentiment panel is cut using the Peace on Earth Dies, which adds just the right touch of elegance to this playful design. I love how the pop of color and texture make this card feel fresh while still celebrating a bit of Stampin’ Up! history.

Whether you’re celebrating a new baby, a milestone, or any happy occasion — this card brings a smile every time.

🧡 What’s your favorite retired stamp set that you still reach for? Let me know in the comments below!

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Amber Autumn Card Class To Go – Watch the Replay!

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If you missed my Amber Autumn Card Class To Go this morning on Facebook and YouTube, you can catch the replay below! This class is packed with warm, rustic colour combinations, layered leaves, and heartfelt seasonal sentiments — perfect for your fall crafting sessions.

📺 Watch the Replay:

🍂 Why You’ll Love This Class

  • Perfect for all skill levels — whether you’re crafting solo or sharing time with friends.
  • Features beautiful autumn layering techniques with warm gold, pecan pie, and cajun craze tones.
  • Learn colouring and die-cutting tricks that make your cards pop with texture.
  • Includes 4 full card designs with measurements and step-by-step instructions.

💌 How to Join In

Since Canada Post is currently on strike, I can’t mail physical kits right now.
But you can still enjoy this class two ways:

In Canada:
Place a $60+ order (before tax and shipping) in my online store → Shop Here
and you’ll receive the Amber Autumn Card Class To Go PDF tutorial FREE!

🌍 Outside Canada:
You can purchase the PDF version in my PDF Shop → Get it here

Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss my next live class!

Here are the 4 unique cards:

Here’s a list of supplies you’ll want to have on hand – plus the embellishments I used (which will be in your kit).


Looking for more ways to stamp with me?

Join my October Card Class to learn new techniques and create beautiful projects. Spots are limited, so reserve yours today!

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  • Save 20%+ on your orders (including the virtual album and the suite sale items!!)
  • Get free access to my monthly card class tutorials.
  • Enjoy our monthly team meetings with stamping fun and collaboration.
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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.

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

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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.
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HSS Sketch Challenge – Gingerbreadman Bundle

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I’m so excited to share my project for this week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge #473. For this card, I featured the Gingerbreadman Bundle from Stampin’ Up! to create a whimsical holiday design.

This card is full of sweet details:

  • A gingerbreadman, heat embossed in white on Pecan Pie cardstock.
  • A bold red banner stamped with “Season’s Eatings”.
  • Bright, cheerful die cut gumdrops.
  • Candy stripes from the Turtle-y Cute DSP for extra festive fun.

This project combines playful colors with holiday cheer and is a perfect way to spread smiles this season!

Here’s a full list of supplies used as well as a printable card recipe.


HSS473 card recipeDownload

This cheerful card is perfect for holiday giving—and so much fun to create!

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Dino-Mite Fun for HSS472 + GDP514!

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This week I combined the sketch from Global Design Project #514 with the Hand Stamped Sentiments Colour Challenge #472. The colour combo of Darling Duckling, Timid Tiger, and Pretty Peacock was perfect for creating a playful fall card with a cheerful twist.

This card features the Darling Dinos bundle. I used masking to create the layered field of flowers behind the dino, giving extra depth and dimension. Paired with the embossed sunflower background and a bold sentiment banner, this layout came together beautifully and stayed true to the sketch.

This card makes me smile—it’s bright, fun, and perfect for a birthday surprise!

Here’s a full list of supplies used as well as a printable card recipe.


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See the details and register here!

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