6 April 2020 Paper Pumpkin Projects: My Wonderful Family

The April 2020 My Wonderful Family Paper Pumpkin Kit includes pre-cut materials to make four each of 2 different full size card designs. Each card features a fun fold: a Z Fold Card and a gate fold card. At first, I felt limited in what I had to create different projects, but once I started crafting, I came up with six different projects that I absolutely love! I still have more pieces of my kit left to use, so I'll probably make some duplicates of these designs.

The first card was made with the card base for the gate fold card. I followed the instructions to stamp two trees bottom to bottom to create a larger canopy. There are lightly printed "flowers" with yellow centers that help you line up the stamp over the top. 

I personally do not like the cut of the gate fold. I think it's too shallow and the card doesn't stay closed, so I cut off the part with the stamped tree and put it on an Old Olive card base. I cut 1/4" off each side of the tree piece.

Additional Supplies Used: Old Olive Cardstock, Crushed Curry Cardstock, 
Early Espresso Ink Pad, 1-1/2" Circle Punch

I used the rest of the kit card base to make this card. I simply added a 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" piece of Soft Sea Foam and glued it to the flap of the card to create a new card front.

Additional Supplies Used: Soft Sea Foam Cardstock, Shaded Spruce Ink Pad

I like the Z Fold Card! (Note that it doesn't come folded "backwards". You have to flip it around and then fold back.) I decided it would be fun to turn this card base into a gift box! I added a few score lines and created two side pieces to make this gift box for my Mom. The box opens on the top and the patterned flap tucks inside the Mint Macaron strip at the bottom to keep it closed.

I used the Dark Rococo Rose Stampin' Blend to color the Frosted Flowers Embellishments.

Additional Supplies Used: Mint Macaron Ink Pad & Cardstock, 

Memento Black Ink Pad, Frosted Flower Embellishments

I used up all of my Z fold card bases getting the score lines just right. On one of them, I accidentally cut instead of scored, so I used the strips to make the next card.

Additional Supplies Used: Whisper White Cardstock, Shaded Spruce Ink Pad & Cardstock

My first attempt to stamp the tree on the gate fold card wasn't pretty, so I cut it off and turned it over to make this winter card. I colored the back side of the bird die cut and added it to the tree. I love the way the Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon looks "snowy"!

Additional Supplies Used: Real Red Cardstock, Early Espresso Ink Pad, 

Whisper White Polka Dot Ribbon

For my last card, I focused on just the stamp set. I am obsessed with this tree image! The only thing I added from the kit was a die cut bird (after coloring the back side). I made this card with two different color combinations. Which one do you like better?

Additional Supplies: Label Me Fancy Label, Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon

Colors: (Top) Bermuda Bay, Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green, Soft Suede, (Bottom) Night of Navy, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Soft Suede

Watch the video replay of my Facebook Live for some tips in crafting with the April 2020 My Wonderful Family Paper Pumpkin Kit and to see how I created the mini gift box.

Did you know that you can print stamp case inserts for your Paper Pumpkin stamp sets? Click here to download the free PDF with inserts for the April 2020 My Wonderful Family stamp set. Stock up on empty stamp cases in my Online Store here.

While you're there, grab a refill of the April 2020 My Wonderful Family Kit!

Unfortunately, The May 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit has already SOLD OUT! Crafters across the country have realized how amazing these subscription kits are -- like a class in a box! New or returning subscribers can get in on this creative escape starting May 11th for the June kit.

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Check out these alternative projects from the Paper Pumpkin team! I love the idea of turning the tree into a flower! How clever!

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• Printable PDF: 2019-2020 Last Chance List 
• Sortable Spreadsheet (NOT updated with Sold Out Items): 2019-2020 Last Chance List 

I cleaned up the list provided by Stampin' Up! to make it easier to read and to take out some things that made it confusing, including:

• Combined Annual & Mini Catalog into One document
• Removed All French Products
• Removed All Bundles (Note: Most bundle pricing ends June 2)
• Removed All Stampin' Blends (Note: They will continue to be available in pairs, but not individually)
• Removed Dies that will continue to be available in the new Annual Catalog
• Highlighted Sale Items
• Marked Sold Out Items

I will continue to update the PDF as products sell out, but for the most up-to-date availability, check out the Online Store here.