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Thoughtful Branches Bundle by Stampin’ Up Giveaway

Stampin’ Up – Thoughtful Branches Stamp and Thinlet Die Bundle –  Giveaway

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer BundleI have been a crafter for years, but was never a stamper until a couple of years ago. It was my 35th birthday and I could not find invitations that fit what I wanted in the invitations. I began to rifle through my limited craft collection, since most was in storage at that time, and hatched a plan. I went to the craft store with a concept in my head, a budget on my wallet and a deadline on the date, as it quickly approaching. After an exhaustive search I decided to embark on a craft medium that I had never tried before – Stamping.

Since I am not a stamper, and really knew very little about stamping I was nervous to say the least. After my first couple stamps, and with Jason encouraging me, I realized that this was a great way to get a base image, and accent it in the colors I chose.

Recently I was informed that for the month of August Stampin’ Up was offering a bundle outside their normal catalog. The bundle being offered is the Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle. 

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Paper Pumpkin July 2016 Kit Review

Paper Pumpkin – What A Gem – July 2016 Kit Review and Giveaway

What a Gem July 2016 Paper Pumpkin KitI live in a neighborhood that is full of friendly people, and we all watch out for one another. This is fortunate for us since this is where we decided to invest our money and purchase our home. Since we have such a friendly grouping of neighbors I like to reward them with niceness and kindness. Due to this the necessity arises for packaging that is similar and easy to put together.

As luck will have it, the July 2016 Paper Pumpkin kit “What A Gem” is a simple easy way to put together cute packaging that allows for a uniform gift for each of my neighbors.

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Paper Pumpkin June 2016 Kit Review

Paper Pumpkin – June 2016 Review and Giveaway

June 2016 KitSince I am a summer baby I have always viewed the summer as an exciting time. The summer months use to mean vacation, lazy days and my birthday. I am not going to lie, my favorite part of my birthday is the cards and the decorations. Ever since I was young I have loved banners. With each banner, it is almost a proclamation of the event you are attending. The banners can announce names, and even the reason for the event.

Since I will turning a tad over 40 this year, I need to have a banner announcing it. As luck will have it, the June 2016 Paper Pumpkin kit “Banner Surprise” is a banner and card making kit in one!

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Paper Pumpkin May 2016 Kit Review

Paper Pumpkin – May 2016 Review and Giveaway

May 2016 Paper Pumpkin KitJune has always been a special month to me for 2 reasons. The first being it was traditionally when my summer would begin and my birthday is approaching (July). The second reason is that it is the month in which I get to celebrate my father.

I am appreciative of my father for many reasons, least of which is that from 5 years old he raised me. I learned to drive from my father, I celebrate my accomplishments and my biggest heart-breaks. Jason and I appreciate my father, and we try to show our appreciation each day.

My entire life I have made cards and plaques for Father’s Day. This year this task has been made much easier due to receiving the May 2016 Paper Pumpkin kit “Many Manly Occasions”.

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Paper Pumpkin April 2016 Kit Review

Paper Pumpkin – April 2016 Review and Giveaway

April Kit Lovely Little WreathSince I am not only a scrapbooker and card maker but I am also a crafter, I love a good project that is attractive and easy. As we embark on Spring I am seeing more and more floral wreaths on the doors of my neighbors.

Wreaths are not only colorful, but are a wonderful way to use the flowers that are in season. Since we moved into our current home, I have been wanting a Spring themed wreath and with the April Paper Pumpkin kit I finally got a themed wreath with a frame. The frame allows the wreath to be used for any season or holiday. The name of “Lovely Little Wreath” was appropriate and honestly a perfect description of this months project.

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Paper Pumpkin March 2016 Kit Review

Paper Pumpkin – March 2016 Review and Giveaway

Pocketful of Cheer - March 2016As time marches on so do the days, most days are like the previous day with little to no variance other than a special day or other event. There is an exception to this rule – milestone days. Milestones are those rare, significant moments in life that are generally one time moments.

The month of March 2016 is a milestone month for Stamp’n Up/Paper Pumpkin – the 1,000,000 kit was mailed! As a special treat April 2016 subscribers will receive an exclusive stamp set called “All about Everything”.

This months Paper Pumpkin kit is 3 different ways to present a gift card to a lucky recipient. The name of “Pocketful of Cheer” was appropriate and a great description for any of the lucky recipients of these handmade cards.
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My Paper Pumpkin February 2016 Kit Review

My Paper Pumpkin – February 2016 Review and Giveaway

My Paper Pumpkin February 2016 KitEver since I was a child I have been hearing the nickname “sunshine” – my father would use it for dinner reservations. The reason that this became my fathers trademark name is that my maiden name is close to the “sunshine” nickname.

There is something really happy and positive about days the sunshine is out The way that the light dances around objects, and illuminates the otherwise dark area, Being able to use this nickname gives me a sense of happiness, and positivity.

As sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, this months My Paper Pumpkin kit is full of sunshine and positive greetings. Each month Stampin Up projects are date and time appropriate and February was no different with the name of “Hello Sunshine”.

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