VIDEO: Pop-Up Gift Bag Card Tutorial + Small Gift Bag Template + 4 "From the North Pole" Paper Pumpkin Alternative Projects

Merry Christmas!! Today I am sharing some alternative projects that I made with the November 2022 From the North Pole Paper Pumpkin Kit. I love Paper Pumpkin kits because it's perfect for busy crafters like me. Pull it out when you need a quick project and don't have time to design it yourself! 

The From the North Pole Paper Pumpkin Kit included materials to make 12 gift tags. I was so happy I had this kit when I needed some last minute gift tags for a small gift I was giving to friends on a recent lunch date.

But you know me! I love the challenge of using the pieces in the Paper Pumpkin kit to create alternative projects. So of course, I had to make a few projects of my own! I combined the tag kit with the Santa Express Designer Paper to a create a few bonus ideas for you!

Did you get the Paper Pumpkin Add-On (North Pole Sacks)? I used these flat gift bags to create this simple gift card holder by folding the bag in half to create a second pocket. Use designer paper wrapped around the bag to hold the folded bag together.

Here's another alternative card that can hold a gift card! I was inspired by a card that I received from Carmen Melendez that had a pop up gift bag inside. I have seen many Stampin' Up! demonstrators share similar projects in the last year, but I traced it all back to May May Makes It and used her instructions for my project.

Here is the template for the pop-up gift bag. It's so much easier than it looks!! After making it, I think I would shortened the length of the sides just a little...maybe a half inch. I think I'll try this card again for a birthday!

Watch the replay of last week's Thursday Night Stamp Therapy to see how this card comes together.

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North Pole Sacks [162416]

Santa Express 12" X 12" ) Designer Series Paper [159582] SOLD OUT

Gift Bags were the theme of this video. I also created this small gift card inspired by a project in the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog. I embellished with a tag from the From the North Pole Paper Pumpkin Kit.

Here is the original catalog project created by Stampin' Up! Concept Artists:

This gift bag is smaller than it looks, but is perfect for a small gift or a set of notecards and envelopes! Here is the template to create this gift bag with the measurements provided by Stampin' Up!

Have you tried Paper Pumpkin yet? You'll love these fully-designed crafting kit that arrives in your mailbox each month! Each kit includes stamps, ink, and paper -- everything cut and ready to go, so you can skip to the fun and enjoy crafting!

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VIDEO: Stampin' Up! Festive Flurry Z-Fold Slit Card Template & Tutorial

When Stampin' Up! says "while supplies last", they mean it! It's always hard this time of year to share projects using retiring products because there's a good chance that it will be gone before I have a chance to share it. That's the case with today's project. The Joyful Flurry stamp set, coordinating dies, and Storybook Gnomes Designer Paper have all sold out. Whether you already have them or you substitute similar products from your own collection, I hope today's project inspires you to create this fun fold card that will be sure to delight your family and friends!

 
Many thanks to Wanda McIntyre who inspired me with her beautiful Dragonfly Garden card and the template. You can see her version of the card video tutorial below! (And many thanks to Laura's Craft Closet for inspiring Wanda's card!)

Z-Fold Slit Card Measurements:

• 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Balmy Blue Cardstock, cut & score according to template (below)
• (2) 1-7/8" x 5-1/4" Storybook Gnomes Designer Paper
• 2" x 3-1/8" Basic White Cardstock (inside)
• 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" Basic White Cardstock (to die cut snowflakes & sentiment)

Watch the replay of Sunday Stamping with Susan & Julie to watch me create this card and see more project ideas using the Festive Flurry Bundle.

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Joyful Flurry Bundle  [159812] SOLD OUT

Storybook Gnomes 12" X 12" Designer Paper [159615] SOLD OUT

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3 Versatile Card Layouts with Stampin' Up! Storybook Gnomes DSP & Best Remedy Card Kit

Where do you find your inspiration? I love the layouts of the cards in the Best Remedy Kits Collection, so I measured the pieces and recreated my own version of these cards using the Storybook Gnomes Designer Paper and the Inspired Thoughts stamp set. I love the way they turned out! I hope you'll take inspiration from both sets of cards and try these layouts at home. I have included the measurements below each card for your reference.

Card Measurements:

• 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Balmy Blue Card Base
• 4" x 5-1/4" Designer Paper
• 3" x 4-1/4" Balmy Blue Cardstock
• 1-1/4" x 3-1/2" Designer Paper 

Card Measurements:

• 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Card Base
• 2-3/4" x 4-1/2" Designer Paper
• 1/2" x 3" Basic White
• 4" x 5-1/4" Basic White (inside)

Card Measurements:

• 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Card Base
• 2" x 5-1/2" Designer Paper
• 2" x 3-1/2" Calypso Coral Cardstock
• 3/4" x 3" Basic White

Watch the replay of this video from July to see me create the cards in the Best Remedy Card kit and the Storybook Gnomes alternatives.

Order the Stampin' Up! Products to Make These Cards:

The Best Remedy Card Kit [160171]

Inspired Thoughts Cling Stamp Set [155536]

Storybook Gnomes 12" X 12"  Designer Series Paper [159615]

Fine Sparkle Adhesive Backed Gems [159967] 60% OFF

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5 Stampin' Up! Santa Express Projects: Easy Gift Card Holder, Sampler Frame, Quick Cards

I wasn't a big fan of the Santa Express Suite when I first saw it in the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog. I didn't care for the imagery, but mostly I just couldn't deal with the Petal Pink sky and background that was on almost every sheet. I bought the paper anyway because...well, I buy everything! And the B side of this paper pack is amazing!! I really love the traditional red and green patterns. I much prefer the Santa Express Memories & More Pack because the cards focus more on those traditional colors and don't feature much of the Petal Pink.

 
In this week's episode of Thursday Night Stamp Therapy, I created some quick and easy Gift Card Holders inspired by one I received from Terry Biggs for the Great, Big Card Swap.

The gift card holder has two parts: the sleeve and the slider. 

Card Measurements:

• 6" x 9-1/4" Designer Paper, scored at 2-1/2" and 6-3/4"; turn and score at 1/2"
• 4-1/8" x 6-3/8" Mint Macaron Cardstock, scored at 1"

Once you create the sleeve, use a punch to create a notch in the center of the open end. I used a hole punch to create a hole at the top of the slider (centered in the notch) and added a piece of ribbon to make it easy to pull out. To keep these "quick and easy", I used two Memories & More cards to decorate -- one on the front and one on the inside!

 
Watch the replay of Thursday Night Stamp Therapy and follow along to create this gift card holder with me!
Here's another project that I created with the Santa Express Designer Paper and Memories & More Cards. This 5" x 7" framed art would make a cute addition to your holiday decor -- or create and give it as a gift! Each designer paper square is 2" x 2".

Watch the replay of Thursday Night Stamp Therapy to see how the sampler frame evolved. Would you have chosen the same color for the background? Maybe picked different designer paper?

Last night when I was cleaning off my desk, I decided to make up a bunch of cards using the rest (or most of the rest) of my Santa Express Memories & More Card Pack. I love the way these turned out. I cut down a large 4" x 6" card to put on a regular card base. I added two Wonderful Snowflakes in the corners and then added the small 3" x 4" card with Stampin' Dimensionals.

As I was preparing this blog post, I realized that I haven't yet shared this next pair of cards. I designed this layout for a Mystery Stamping project with my team a couple months ago. The layout works both orientations: horizontal or vertical. Which one do you prefer?

Love this layout? Give it a try at home! Here are the measurements that I used:

• 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Mint Macaron Cardstock
• (2) 1" x 5-1/2" Santa Express Designer Paper
• 1-3/4" x 4-1/4" Real Red Cardstock
• 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" Santa Express Designer Paper
• 3" x 3" Basic White Cardstock Layer
• 3/4" x 2" Cardstock for Greeting (adjust size as needed)

How about one more card? I created this mini slimline card using the Charming Landscapes Embossing Folders and Santa Express Designer Paper back in July. Click here to view the original blog post with more details about this card.

Have I changed your mind about the Santa Express Suite? Don't wait to get these retiring goodies from the mini catalog! They are only available while supplies last!

Order the Stampin' Up! Products to Make These Cards:

Santa Express Memories & More Card Pack [159595] 50% OFF	Santa Express 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper [159582] 40% OFF	Wonderful Snowflakes [156340] 60% OFF
Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins [159964] RETIRING	3/16"  Iridescent Trim [159594] 30% OFF	Real Red & Garden Green 3/8" Ribbon Combo Pack [159577]

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