Happy New Year! There were good things and there were not so good things that happened in 2020. I am really trying to look at each experience and learn from them. One thing I have definitely learned is to slow down, take time for myself and my family. This year is going to be a self care year for me. I have been taking care of others, which I love to do, for the last 13 years. It is now time for me to refill my tank so that I can be the best mom, friend and Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. I want to get myself healthy spiritually, mentally, physically and emotionally.
Just a reminder…the NEW Stampin’ Up! Mini catalog and Sale-A-Bration starts tomorrow (Tuesday)! Can you believe it? If you would like a hard copy of the new catalogs, you can request them HERE. AND, I am offering another paper share with the new catalog products! Learn more about the product share and reserve your spot HERE.
Today I have Beary Comforting Card Ideas for you! I got my Paper Pumpkin Kit from Stampin’ Up! a little late this month with all the post office delays, but when I got it I was amazed at how *cute* it was! This kit was called Beary Comforting and it contained all the materials needed to make 12 cute cards with matching envelopes!
I mostly assemble the this kit like the instructions, as I loved the designs just as they were! I also made a few cards with the stamp set and did some coloring (see a bit further in this post).
Isn’t this sweet little bear the just perfect?! I’m always in need of sending ‘you are are on my mind’ cards and it’s Paper Pumpkin to the rescue!
I switched out the sentiment on this card to make it birthday, as I’m always in need of birthday cards!
Yay for having 12 cards ready to go in the mail for January birthday and support cards!
Stampin’ Up! created a short video to show you how to put the kit together. You can see it here.
The Beary Comforting Refill Kits are already available in my online store! You can see the kit here. The refill kits contain all of the materials needed to make the kit except for the stamp set and ink spot. And the kits are available to any current Paper Pumpkin subscriber!
If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin yourself, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my online store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription, click here.  To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my online store, click here.
January Paper Pumpkin Kit Details
Love is in the air! Send a little love to someone special with the Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit. From heaps of heart-shaped elements to paper pieces in red and pink, this month’s kit has everything you need to create eight adorable cards—with coordinating envelopes—for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and every celebration of love in between!
With the add-on to January’s sweet and sentimental kit, there’s even more love to share! The add-on—called Little Love Boxes—includes 20 tiny, printed boxes and 24 die-cut, heart-shelled snails and sentiment labels. When combined with the remaining components from the Sending Hearts kit, you can create treat packaging, additional cards, and so much more!
January Paper Pumpkin Kit Details:
- Kit name:Â Sending Hearts
- Kit contains enough supplies to create eight cards—four each of two designs—and coordinating envelopes.
- Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
- Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
- Coordinating colors: Basic Black, gold, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Smoky Slate, white
- Subscribe for the January kit by January 10 at paperpumpkin.com.
- Supplies may be limited toward the end of each subscription period.
If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my online store. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my online store, click here.
January Paper Pumpkin Kit Add-On!
The January Paper Pumpkin Kit has an extra add-on that is available for purchase! It coordinates with the January kit, but is not required to assemble to kit. Here are the details:
- Name: Little Love Boxes
- Add-on contains 20 printed mini boxes and 24 die-cut decorative pieces and sentiment labels.
- Item number: 156842
- Price: $8
- Available 1 January, while supplies last!
ADD-ON ORDERING INFORMATION
Purchase the Little Love Boxes add-on to the Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit through my online store. The add-on will be available starting 1 January, while supplies last. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to order the add-on.
- Little Love Boxes (156842) – $8
Note: Add-on is not included in January’s Paper Pumpkin subscription. It must be purchased through a separate order.
Here are 4 more cards making layouts I have to share with you that you can use with supplies you may already have on hand!
- Start with a piece of Blushing Bride cardstock cut to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4 to create the card base.
- Cut a piece of Shimmery White cardstock to 4 x 5-1/4.
- Add a few drops of ink to a plastic container. Using a water painter, add a few drops of water to dilute the ink. Use the water painter to spread the diluted ink across the white cardstock. Let it dry and then adhere to your card front.
- Cut a piece of Whisper White cardstock to 2-1/2 x 3-5/8 (or use the Stitched So Sweetly Die to create the rectangular shape).
- Stamp the bear image on the white cardstock using Blank Memento ink. Color the image using your favorite coloring tools.
- Punch or die cut a small heart from a piece of Blushing Bride cardstock. Adhere to the bear, as shown with a few Dimensionals.
- Stamp a splatter or a few small hearts on the white cardstock using Blushing Bride ink.
- Tie two pieces of White Baker’s Twine together to create a bow and adhere to the card front with a Glue Dot.
- Embellish with card with Pearls.
- Start with a piece of Blushing Bride cardstock cut to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4 to create your card base.
- Grab your favorite embossing folder to partially emboss the right side of the card front.
- Cut a 2-1/2 x 3-5/8 inch piece of white cardstock (or use the Stitched So Sweetly Die to create the rectangular shape).
- Stamp the bear image on white cardstock using Black Memento ink. Color in the image using your favorite coloring tools.
- Punch or die cut a small heart from a piece of Blushing Bride cardstock. Adhere to the bear, as shown with a few Dimensionals.
- Wrap a bit of white baker’s twine around the entire left side of the card front. Tie the ends into a little bow. Cut two additional pieces of white baker’s twine, tie them together to create a bow and adhere it to the bow on the front with a glue dot.
- Embellish with Pearls.
- Start with a piece of Blushing Bride cardstock cut to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches, scores at 4-1/4 to create a card front.
- Cut a 2 x 5-1/4 inch piece of pattered piece of paper and adhere it to the left side of the card front.
- Cut a 2-1/2 x 3-5/8 inch of white card stock (or use the Stitched So Sweetly Die to create the rectangular shape).
- Stamp the bear image on the white cardstock using Black Memento ink. Color the image using your favorite coloring tools.
- Punch or die cut a small heart from a piece of Blushing Bride cardstock. Adhere it to the bear, as shown with a few Dimensionals.
- Tie two pieces of pink baker’s twine together to create a bow and adhere it to the card front with a glue dot.
- Embellish with Pearls.
- Start with piece of Whisper White cardstock cut to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored to 4-1/4 to create a card base.
- Cut a 5-1/4 x 4 inch piece of patterned paper and adhere it to the card front.
- Cut a piece of 1-1/2 x 4 inch piece of DSP (a different pattern) and adhere it to the center of the card front.
- Cut a 2-1/2 x 3-5/8 inch of white card stock (or use the Stitched So Sweetly Die to create the rectangular shape).
- Stamp the bear image on the white cardstock using Black Memento ink. Color the image using your favorite coloring tools.
- Punch or die cut a small heart from a piece of Melon Mambo cardstock. Adhere it to the bear, as shown with a few Dimensionals.
- Tie two pieces of white baker’s twine together to create a bow and adhere it to the card front with a glue dot.
- Embellish with Pearls.
I also used the Snail Dies (154327) and Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack (154579), available January 5th!
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