January 2026 Paper Pumpkin – Special Delivery Unboxing & Alternative Card

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If you missed my live crafting session earlier this week, you’re in the right place! I’m excited to share the Paper Pumpkin replay, where I created all three cards from the kit plus an alternate card design using the same supplies.

(Thank you for your patience — it’s been a busy week since I crafted live on Monday night!)

Paper Pumpkin is Stampin’ Up!’s all-inclusive monthly card kit, designed to make crafting easy and enjoyable. Each kit includes:

  • Pre-cut card bases and elements
  • Coordinating envelopes
  • Ink spot(s)
  • Exclusive stamp set
  • Adhesives and embellishments

What’s included in the replay

In this replay, you’ll see:

  • Step-by-step assembly of the three original kit designs
  • Tips for stamping and layering
  • A bonus alternate card idea to stretch your kit even further

The alternate card shows how you can change up the layout while still keeping the soft, love-filled feel of the kit — perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or sending encouragement.

For my alternative, I use Stylish Shapes Dies, Secret Sea cardstock, a Blender Pen and some vellum:

✨ Bonus tutorial when you subscribe with me

When you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin with me, you’ll also receive a FREE PDF tutorial focused on the Paper Pumpkin stamp set. This tutorial includes additional card ideas you can recreate long after the kit is finished. We usually send out the PDF after the 25th.

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Beautiful Blooms Add-On (Item 168666| $18.00)
Don’t forget the coordinating add-on dies! The Beautiful Blooms Dies work perfectly with this month’s Special Delivery Kit, plus the upcoming February and March kits.

📌 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 beautiful crafting Paper Pumpkin brings each month!

Coming in February

💐 Get ready for sunny spring days 🌞 and Easter festivities with the Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin Kit! 💐 These cheery cards highlight the best parts of springtime, with designs featuring pretty florals, decorated eggs, and 🐰 the sweetest little bunny! Each all-inclusive kit comes with everything you need to make nine cards for spring and Easter, including:

🌷 Printed card bases and envelopes

🌷 Precut paper pieces

🌷 Sequin embellishments

🌷 Baker’s twine trim

🌷 A spring-themed stamp set

🩷 And that’s not all! This kit coordinates with the Easter Joy Suite Collection for even more crafting possibilities! 🌼

Subscribe by February 10 to get yours!

💌 Ready to craft with Paper Pumpkin?

Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are flexible — you can pause or cancel anytime — making it an easy and fun way to keep creativity flowing all year long.
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You won’t want to miss these beautifully coordinated kits!

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Next class is February 28th – register here

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HSS469 Colour Challenge- Cheers to Blackberry Season!

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This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #469 features a beautiful combo of:
🟣 Blackberry Bliss
🟪 Fresh Freesia
🩵 Pool Party

This palette immediately reminded me of the juicy blackberries I picked earlier this week — so of course, I had to add a few to the glasses on this card! The Cheers & Sips stamp set and Celebratory Sips DSP were the perfect pairing for this berry-inspired design.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Instructions:

Card Base: Pool Party cardstock, A2 size (5½” x 4¼”).

Embossed Layer: Fresh Freesia panel (4″ x 5¼”). Emboss using the Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder (tile pattern) for a patio-inspired backdrop.

Arch Focal Point: Die cut stitched arches from Everyday Details Dies (4th and 5th largest) in Blackberry Bliss and Basic White.

Adhere with liquid glue.

Drinks & Details: Die cut two drink glasses from the Celebratory Sips DSP. Use the texturing die on the taller glass. Add stamped blackberry clusters (because why not bring the garden to the glass?) Arrange and adhere with Dimensionals over the arch panel.

Sentiment Label: Stamp “Cheers” in Blackberry Bliss on Pool Party cardstock. Die cut using Beautiful Butterflies Dies label.

Final Touches: Stamp “Let’s Celebrate!” on the arch. Scatter a few Starburst Sequins for some bubbly sparkle. Tuck in more blackberries for flavour and fun! To create the blackberries I stamped them in B;ackberry Bliss Ink and used a blending pen to add Blackberry Bliss Ink to the insides, then die cut.

💡 TIP: Heat emboss the drinks for a glassy look or add Wink of Stella to the berries for extra juice-inspired shine!

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #466 – Cheers & Sips Colour Challenge

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Hello crafty friends!
I’m so excited to share this cheerful creation for this week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments Colour Challenge #466, featuring the fun trio:

I used the Cheers & Sips stamp set and dies—perfect for summer celebrations, patio parties, or just spreading sunshine in an envelope!

🍹 Design Details:

  • Stamp Set & Dies: Cheers & Sips bundle
  • Designer Series Paper: Celebratory Sips DSP (fussy cut the drink from the DSP)
  • Cardstock Colours: Strawberry Slush base, accent layer in Coastal Cabana
  • Embossing Folder: Glass & Gardens (adds perfect subtle texture behind the drinks)
  • Sentiment Label: Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Embellishments: 2025–2027 In Color Flat Pearls (in Strawberry Slush)

💡 Tips & Tricks:

🎨 DSP Hack:
I coloured right on the Cloud Cover umbrella print from the DSP using a Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blend—it helped balance the colour challenge beautifully and brought new life to a neutral element!

🖌️ Embossing Tip:
Use the Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder to add just the right amount of elegant texture—perfect for grounding bold images like these sassy summer sips.

✨ Colour Balance:
Keep bright combos cohesive by repeating each colour in multiple places—like background layers, embellishments, and accents—without overwhelming the eye.

Here is a full list of the supplies I used:


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This card is sweet, sassy, and so fun to make! I’d love for you to play along with HSS466—come join the challenge here: Hand Stamped Sentiments blog

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Sale-a-bration Samples – Softly Stippled 12×12 DSP

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Stampin’ Up! has a new mini catalogue AND the Sale-a-bration brochure both beginning January 4th, 2024. This is truly one of the BEST times of the year to do some crafting since you earn FREE product with every $60 purchase, before shipping and taxes.

This week I am featuring the Softly Stippled 12 X12 DSP paired with the new Notes of Nature bundle. These two go so nicely together.

The layout for this card was from the Global Design Project #GDP426 challenge this week.

You can see how I made this card in the video below. There is also a lot of information about Sale-a-bration and my upcoming Stamp camp.

Sale-a-bration only lasts 2 months ( Jan 4 – Feb 29, 2024) so don’t wait to earn your FREE products. Items are available while supplies last.

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If you need any help placing an order, please let me know so I can help you out.

Are you interested in learning more about my Notes of nature Stamp Camp? Check out all the details and register here. The deadline for this one is quick to ensure you have your supplies for the class dates.

Notes of Nature Stamp Camp Details and Registration

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We have a fantastic offering for customers who sign up to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration! Customers who join our fun crafting community as a new demonstrator can get $165 CAD worth of product PLUS our Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio* (an $82 CAD value) for just $135 CAD!  Or customers who want to join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration but are interested in a different join option can instead get $165 CAD worth of product PLUS an additional $41 CAD worth of product of their choice when they join for $135 CAD. That’s a $206 CAD value! 

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