You can make four of each of these cards from the 2021 Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit following the directions included.

Or…. change it up! Here are some suggestions.

I love this fun fold card and it is so easy.

Start with an 11″ x 5-1/2″ piece of cardstock. Score at 1-1/4″, 4″, and 6-3/4″. Fold.

Cut one paper strip at 1″ x 5-1/4″ and two at 2-1/2″ x 5-1/4″.

Also cut a white piece at 2-1/2″ x 5-1/4″ and another at 4″ x 5-1/4:

Assemble as shown in the photo.

Wrap a 1-1/2″ piece of cardstock around the card front for a belly band.

This is a “tucked in” valentine. Pull the white piece out of the pocket and put a message on the back. Add a little treat to the pocket too – like a square of chocolate!

Another quick fun fold.

Trim 1-1/2″ off the front of the card. Score a 7″ x 4″ piece of cardstock at 3-1/2″ and attach that to the inside of the base card like this.

Decorate the front.

Who is waiting for the mail?

This cute little donkey from the Darling Donkeys stamp set for one!

So is the weiner dog from the Hot Dog stamp set!

and even this cute little snail which is included in this Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin kit.

Need Valentine treat boxes? Cut one of the card base from this kit into three strips and wrap them around the Clear Tiny Treat boxes.

Those are just a few suggestions about other things you can create with the 2021 January Paper Pumpkin Kit.
If you aren’t getting them, but want to give them a try – click here to sign up!

Each month I post several alternative ideas like this, so enjoy!

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So – how easy is this one sheet wonder for 12 x 12 paper? Just cut strips!!!

 

Look at these beautiful cards –  all eight come from one sheet of paper.

Each of the six different papers creates an entirely different look using the same template.

 

This is how you will cut your paper.

Hint: Using the Postage Stamp Punch, punch across the bottom edge of the paper before you have cut that last 1-1/4″ strip. It makes it easier to use the punch when there is extra paper.

Next, cut the strips this way.

 

Lets start with the postage stamp punch pieces. You will have eight of them, enough to make two cards like this:

Use two of the 4″ x 3″ pieces and one 1-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ strip to make two cards like this:

Make two cards like this with two of the 3″ x 4″ pieces and the two 1-3/4″ x 5-1/4″ strips:

 

Use the three remaining pieces to make these two cards:

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Whether you are new to cardmaking – or you want to introduce someone to cardmaking – or you want to create a cardmaking kit for kids – these $50 suggestions will help!!! Make at least 20 cards with these four assembled kit ideas. (This is a Facebook Live Replay – go to 9:00 to see the cards being made.)

Of course, if you are experienced, these are great for taking on vacation – or just swap out what you already own for something on your wish list. We will make several quick & easy cards with each of these kits – perfect for any occasion.

#1 – Kid’s cards, crafting with kids, birthday cards for anyone!

Sweet Ice Cream Bundle ($31.50), Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper ($11.50), Note Cards & Envelopes ($7.50) = $50.5o

FREE SALE-A-BRATION: Darling Donkeys (be sure to add a black memento pad if you don’t have any inks)

 

The triple ice cream corner is all just punched out from the Designer Series Paper. The other cards each use a 4-1/4″ x 2-3/4″ piece of Designer Series Paper and some fussy cutting for the treats.

#2 – Starting from scratch? Make lots of birthday cards with this kit!

Classic Ink Spot ($24.00), Bold Brights Cardstock ($9.00), White Cardstock ($9.75), White Envelopes ($7.50) = $50.25

FREE SALE-A-BRATION: Approaching Perfection stamp set

(Be sure to add ink refills for the spots on your next order – $30.00)

#3 – For those who love to color – or who want to give coloring a try!

True Love Designer Series Paper ($11.50), Notecards & Envelopes ($7.50), 3 sets of Stampin’ Blends ($27.00), Black Memento Ink ($6.00) = $52.00

(If you already have a black ink pad, get another set of blends instead.)

FREE SALE-A-BRATION: Heal Your Heart stamp set

#4 – Let the Designer Series Paper do the work!

Happy Thoughts stamp set ($21), Timeless Label Punch ($18), White Cardstock ($9.75), Black Memento Ink ($6.00) = $54.75

(Already have white cardstock and black ink? Add another punch instead – four different punches work with this stamp set.)

FREE SALE-A-BRATION: Flowers & Field Designer Series Paper

The daisy card uses a piece of DSP at 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″. Fussy cut a daisy to add.

The strip card has three 3-1/2″ x 1-1/4″ DSP strips.

The cut out flower has a piece of 4-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ DSP.

The fourth card has a piece of 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″ DSP with a 4-3/4″ x 1-1/2″ piece of coordinating DSP on the lower edge.

I hope these suggestions have given you ideas for what you might want to buy with a $5o order during Sale-a-bration – for January and February you earn FREE ITEMS with each $50 in sales. Need the catalogs? Just click here and I will pop them in the mail to you!

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Of course, these are my top five stamp bundles in the 2021 SU! Mini Catalog today —- but my list is constantly changing!!!!

To start with…. the Art Gallery Bundle! This is also one of the two bundles we will be using in my Online Card Making Retreat this month. Click here to read more about that!

The Sweet Ice Cream Bundle is the other one we will be using at the retreat —- so the retreat is called “Ice Cream in the Art Gallery” – doesn’t that sound like fun????

I love punches and the Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch is great for birthday cards, cards for kids and, really, for anyone – who doesn’t love ice cream?

 

Next is the Friends are Like Seashells Bundle. Just love making beach cards this time of year – and the coordinating Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper is gorgeous too.

The Floating & Fluttering Bundle with so many butterflies is so much fun to work with. I can’t wait to show you more cards using this.

Isn’t this hydrangea beautiful? This is from the Hydrangea Haven Bundle and the Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper.

Need the catalog? Just go here and I will pop on in the mail to you!

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10 quick ways to use 4″ x 6″ Designer Series Papers!!!! Vote for your favorite – read more at the end of this post!

Want to know more about the Paper Shares? Just click here!

The True Love Designer Series Paper is all black and white!!! So stylish by itself or great for coloring – your choice!

Cut 3/4″ off the bottom and tear the piece in half.

Those Darling Donkeys are a free choice for Sale-a-ration as is the Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper!

Tear crossways – and add the torn off piece on the inside.

The Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper is sure to be one of the most popular.

Cut 3/4″ off the bottom and thats it! (To add another layer, trim this piece to 5″ x 3-3/4″ and layer it on a 5-1/4″ x 4″ piece of cardstock.

The Ice Cream Corner Designer Series is perfect for birthday card and kids cards of any occasion.

This is what I call a “flip-it” card layout. Just trim the bottom and cut the larger part at any point you want. Flip one of the Designer Series Papers over so you can see both sides!

The Field & Flowers Designer Series Paper is one of the free choices for Sale-a-bration.

The four rectangles can really be any size – but this is the template I used:

Look how cute this Snail Mail Designer Series Paper is!!!

Cut the DSP like the photo shows and layer the three strips on a 4-1/2″ x 3-3/4″ piece of Whisper White. Add the other piece to the card inside.

The Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper is gorgeous. Here it is in a simple Z fold card.

You will get two cards out of this piece.

For masculine cards, the Well Suited Designer Series Paper is perfect with so many plaids and stripes.

Notice how you see both sides of the paper on this card when you open it. Just trim 3/4″ off the bottom and add it to the card inside.

The colors in the Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper are lovely – and the sea shells are fussy cut from this paper as well.

Cut your DSP at an angle and you can make two cards.

The Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper includes dragonflies and many different garden looks.

You can make two cards with this piece. If you prefer the layered look, add a 3-1/4″ square piece of coordinating cardstock.

NOW FOR THE VOTING!!!!

Just leave a comment (right under the the headline you will see “leave a comment”) and five winners will each get a pack of six 4″ x 6″ pieces of Designer Series Paper and six card bases — and these are just a few ways to turn those into cards!!!!

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