Paper Pumpkin

Stampin' Up is always coming up with new products and ideas and Paper Pumpkin is one of them! I, of course, had to try it to see what it was all about. Well, its a neat way to get some crafting in for those of us that might not have the time to think up a project all by ourselves or would rather just create one.

Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription of projects that are sent to your doorstep every single month for $19.95--this includes the shipping! You get instructions, stamps, ink spots, and basically everything you need except maybe the adhesive (and time) to create an adorable project.

Every month, the projects vary from cards, 3-D banners or mini brag books. The Paper Pumpkin project I'm showcasing here is a mini album/brag book! It took me about 15 minutes to make. Here is a sample of what you get in your kit every month:

So, I decided to make this cute project for a very special lady who helped me recently as we were researching our family vacation for next summer. She has an adorable grandson, and am sure she will fill this album with lots of pictures of that cutie. 

As you can see, I just added the least bit of details so that the recipient can add the details after she adds all her pictures. The embellishments included in this kit are self-adhering so she will have no problem adding exactly the detail she wants.

Isn't this project just adorable? Well, now is the perfect time to sign up for Paper Pumpkin! Now through August 31st, instead of paying the $19.95 a month, you will just pay $10 (for your first 2 subscriptions)...its the perfect time to give it a try! To take advantage of the promotion, visit www.mypaperpumpkin.com and at check out enter promo code: pumpkindeal. Remember to list me as your demonstrator (Lora Rampino).

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I'm back!

So, the kids are back in school and the creative juices are in full swing! I needed a new fall wreath since it will be here before we know it. So, I started with a wire hanger and the burlap ribbon in the holiday mini catalog (cutting the ribbon in 6" long section). I used about 30 of these sections and began looping them through the wire hanger. You can use more or less sections--depends on how full you want your wreath (I like mine full).

I then added some shimmery ribbon to add a little something to the burlap.

The final touch was the pennant banner that says "welcome". I used the petite pennants builder punch in the catalog in very vanilla and crumb cake. The letters were die cut using my big shot--its a retired die but I can't part with it!

And here is the finished product. I love how it turned out!

Remember to stamp a little love!