As I was packing up to go away, I grabbed my paper pumpkin, and knew just about everything I need is in this box....to have a little creative time on vacation!!!!

Now you can see why I was so excited. Well here is what I came up with from my kit.



Are those colors great or what!!




To make this card, I simply cut the  original card in half, and put a mat of Melon Mambo cardstock behind it.  I used the new 2 1/4" circle punch to punch the watermelon rind. I then stamped the watermelon and punched it put as well. I used the circle tag that came in the kit and added the word 'friend' from the Lovely Words thinlits.  Of course the sentiment that came in the kit, was perfect for this card!!  Pretty fun and quick!


Here's the bag I made. This went together in a snap, there was adhesive in place ready to go! I added the pineapple and made my watermelon like I did in my card.  I love the little clothespin, it just finishes it off! What a fun bag!


This is what I put in my bag, a perfect summer gift!!




Here is my scrapbook page!! I just love how it turned out!! I have been scrapbooking since 1996, and have NEVER put tissue paper on a scrapbook page, but it was easy!! I adhered the tissue paper to a piece of Melon Mambo to add stability and I smoothed it out to get the wrinkles out! I was so excited how clean the tissue paper looks! I also used a couple of tags from the Paper Pumpkin kit, to make my title pop and to add a little journaling spot!



I have just fallen in love with the way the tissue paper worked here. I made the watermelons with the tissue paper too!!





I can't wait to put some pictures on this page!!!

Saturday Series: Paper Pumpkin Cute Conversations

I have to show you what ideas I came up with for this month's 
Paper Pumpkin Cute Conversations. I got mine in the mail yesterday, and honestly I tore that box open and said "WOW" and my mind began to spin thinking of all kinds of ideas!!  I knew right away this kit would be perfect for this Saturday's Series.I so LOVE this kit!!!
Take a look at what I came up with:



This kit was loaded with all kinds of good stuff. It came with 30 heart cut outs, twine, clothespins, sequins and stamp set. I have a video from Stampin' Up at the bottom of this post. I made the Banner and the pouches according to directions that came with the Paper Pumpkin, but was able to do so much more! I was able to get my banner (used 5 of the hearts) and made 3 pouches, a scrapbook page, and 17 goodie bags for my class next week!! WOW! All I added was a little more paper for the scrapbook page, and 17 of the Sketched Dots Tag a Bags.


Here's another look, I took off my scrapbook page, and just put on the pouches! Is that too sweet??






Here are my pouches, I used 2 hearts to make each pouch. Very fun and cute!! I stamped the little banners with the "to and from"...then I began to get all giddy!! :))



Do you see the small hearts on the bags, I utilized every inch on the paper and used my Sweetheart Punch to punch out hearts.




Now there is NO waste there!! ha-ha!!

I then used one of these pieces of "left over" paper and made a  frame for my scrapbook page! This is our sweet dog Myah, who we love so very much!!



I used the stamp to make the  bottom border sweet, and XOXO. If you knew are dog, you would know she's a sweetheart!!




Here's a video on the Paper Pumpkin, what a great kit!!



When I thought about how much I got out of this kit, this little math equation kinda summed it up.


ONE PAPER PUMPKIN=1 SCRAPBOOK PAGE, 3 POUCHES, BANNER, 17 TREAT BAGS!!    wowza!!

Right now during Sale-A-Bration, you can order 3 months of Paper Pumpkin and earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration item. Perfect Timing!!




Item # 137859

Have a great day!!

I have to tell you when I got September's Paper Pumpkin in the mail, I just jumped up and down.  I love me some Halloween!!We actually previewed this at convention, but something is different when you touch it!! AHH!!This month is Breast cancer awareness and  Stampin' Up is donated  2 dollars for very new subscriber this month to Paper Pumpkin.


 I wanted to share my September's paper pumpkin with you. I usually try and change it up, but man did I love this one, just the way it was!!! Winner!!





I quickly ordered a refill! Did you know that if your subscribe to Paper Pumpkin, you can order a refill for about $7.00. The refill comes with everything that came in the original kit, except the stamp and ink! That's awesome. Also every month they Stampin' Up puts out a video about how to make the kit, I wanted to share this with you!!







The magic can happen for you every month too!! You can simply sign up here, select me Janet Holmes as your Demonstrator (located in Burleson Tx) and you could be jumpin up and down when your box comes in too!!

I have been absent on my blog recently (my sweet hubby had surgery and needed my full attention, he is doing well and quite the trooper!). I wanted to share an incredible special that Stampin' Up is having today... a 24 HOUR PAPER PUMPKIN SPECIAL! On Saturdays I have been doing Saturday Series, but since this is only good for 24 HOURS!!! This special is priority!!



This special you can recieve a Paper Pumpkin kit that is usually $19.95, today only $5.00 (shipping included!!)  The kit will include ink spots, a stamp set, the kit!! It's a winner!! So go to paperpumpkin.com and click join. then add 24HOURS in the promo code area. Pick Janet Holmes Burleson tx.

For everyone that signs up today I will have a drawing for adhesive!! How fun is that!!

Since our world has been a little bumpy this week, I actually used a Mother's day stamp from last years Mother's day Paper Pumpkin for my mom and mother-in-law!!

Here they are:




I used the Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper. To make the ribbon, I daubed the White Organza Ribbon with Wild Wasabi ink. For a quick card, they turned out real pretty!

Have a great day!

Saturday Series: Curvy Keepsakes Easter Eggstravaganza


For today's Saturday Series I thought I would share some crazy cute Easter treats that I have been making using the Curvy Keepsakes box. These are so cute, they are sure to bring a smile to everybunny.....ha-ha!!  I made a little Easter set, a bunny, and chic and a little treat (using the Curvy Keepsakes in a whole different way!!). If you need some Easter treats to fill up those baskets, grab a Curvy Keepsakes die and come on!!!








Are those so stinkin' cute or what???



This is so precious!! Just makes me smile!! To make the chic I used the large scallop die for the feathers, and just layered them . I used the Owl Punch (one of my favorite punches) for the eyes, the beak I just cut. The feathers on the side are made using the Flower Medallion Punch. I tried a couple different ways to make the feathers, this worked the best. I cut the Medallion flower in half and then just scored about 1/4', this allowed me a way to attach them. The 'top feather' is a piece of Daffodil Delight Seam binding Ribbon that I frayed and tore to make it look like a feather. What so you think??






He's a little cutie!!!







For this little treat I just the more rounded part of the Curvy Keepsakes. I cut 1/2" off both bottom bases and adhered them together, this created a more enlongated box. I just LOVE the Best Year Ever Designer Series paper (***this is the last couple of days that you can get this paper for FREE with a $50 order**). This paper is absolutely PERFECT for Easter. I used the 1/2" circle punch. I used the February Paper Pumpkin cello bags, and topped it off with Bermuda Bay 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon. The little tag is from Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set.












How fun is that?? I put Easter colored candy corn in the liitle bags!! Super fast to make!!! If you have a lotta bunnies to make treats for....this is a gonga!!







Here's the sweetest little bunny ever!! He is my hubby's favorite!!

Here are the bunny details:

Ears:  Scallop Oval, Large Oval (I trimmed a little off the bottom of the oval)
Bow: Bow punch (a new favorite!!)
Eyes: Owl punch, little comma is made using the White Uni-ball Signo Gel pen
Nose: Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack
Cheeks:  1/2" circle punch, black dots made using the Black Stampin' Write Marker,
Whiskers:  I took the White Jute Ribbon and pulled it apart to get individual strand, I used a glue dot to hold in place. I think that you could use White Baker's Twine, but this White Jute Ribbon is more stiff...like whiskers!!
Mouth: Owl punch


Last butt not least..... (ha-ha no pun intended!! the tail....) hee--hee I think my blog just turned X- rated!!   AHH!!  :)



WHAT???? this is well...... maybe the best part!! I used a rose from the Artisan Embellishment kit!!  LOVE IT!!!



Last week I was picked as a TOP 3 for a challenge with Create with Connie and Mary!! How fun is that!! YIPPEE!!







Here are the products I used:








Have a great day!! Click here to place your order, only a few days left till sale-a-bration is over!!

I wanted to share these cute Thank You cards I made using the  March Paper Pumpkin kit.. These turned out so cute, and they were easy to make. Actually I didn't even think about the fact that I didn't even stamp, until I made them. The March Paper Pumpkin comes with a stamp, but on these I left that part out. These Thank You cards were from a "refill pack" I got. That's right, as a Paper Pumpkin subscriber I can re-order some of my favorites as a 'refill' and that is kinda like an abbreviated kit (less money and all the products except the stamp and stamp spot). Whats not to like!!

So here's my card:



Aren't those cute!! I used these for my Thank You cards for this month....I felt like I was planting pumpkin seeds.....    :)  ha-ha!!



I added a little Calypso Coral, and the Gold Baker's twine. I also added a 2 1/2 " circle cut out of Coastal Cabana.





Here's a Stampin' Up video about the kit.






 


I wanted to share the refill packs available.












Need a GREAT idea for Mother's day, Birthday for a sister, niece, friend? You can now give Paper Pumpkin as a gift, just in time for Mother's day and graduation. Its the gift that keeps giving! It can now be added on to orders to ADD to Hostess benefits!!!

Item	Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription	Price (Shipping Included)
137858	1 month	$19.95
137859	3 months	$59.85
137860	6 months	$113.70 -- save $1 per month
137861	12 months	$215.40 -- save $2 per month

Have a great day!!! I know this is a long post....but there is sooo much going on with Paper Pumpkin!!

Click here if you want to order!!!


Janet Holmes

I wanted to share this cute little PRINTABLE Valentine coupon book.The coupons included are designed so you can mix and match yours, of course my kids are older but never too old for some good luvin' from mom!! :)  You can decorate your cover however you wish, there is a cover you can print and  personalize. I  have made 2, one with printable cover and the other one stamped. For my stamped cover I decided to use some Real Red Cardstock and emboss it with the Honeycomb embossing folder, and use the 'bee' from the Crazy-mixed up Love stamp set.






I think this is so adorable. This is a great idea for your kids, grand kids, Sunday School class, for any child who needs a little hug on Valentines day!! (I may make myself one!! :)  )






Is that sweet. Notice the twine? It's one of the FREE twines you can earn during Sale-A-Bration this year!! I also wanted to point out the yellow honeycomb looking sticker on the bottom, its a 'left-over' piece from a Paper Pumpkin set ( I think it was the month of July Paper Pumpkin, the one with the bike!) So those little pieces come in handy!! Remember the Paper Pumpkin Special is only on for a couple more days (till the 10th). The Special is when you JOIN Paper Pumpkin between now and the 10th...ok tomorrow, you will get a FREE MARKER set worth $14.95 (the paper pumpkin kit is $19.95) and the first kit you get comes with a FREE clear block!! So it's an incredible deal!!! Really! The kits coming are FABULOUS!! You can sign up here, remember to put my name in as your demonstrator, Janet Holmes Burleson TX.  You will love these little kits, the upcoming months are pretty packed full of buttons, twine and all kinds of embellishments.

****for everyone who signs up with this special I will send you a FREE ADHESIVE of your choice!!!***


Ok, back to the project. Here are some of the cute little coupons you can print off.




Pretty fun! I think this is such a fun project!!




You can also print out the cover, and personalize it.



Click here for the printable cover you can personalize.

Click here for the printable coupons for the book.

This was made by Jenae over at Icanteachmychild.com



Have a great day!! I hope you do take advantage of the Paper Pumpkin Special, if you have any questions, please contact me!

Janet Holmes

For today's project I combined January's Paper Pumpkin and a stamp set from Sale-A-Bration  called You're Lovely. I think these two combined so nicely. The You're Lovely set is one of the stamp sets you can earn for FREE during Sale-A-Bration, with a $50 order. This is such a versatile little set.  Are you enjoying the countdown? I think it's kinda fun!!!





So my  January Paper Pumpkin arrived and wow!! I really like this month. When I was at leadership in Houston, they had a Paper Pumpkin booth and we were able to see the upcoming months. And I will be honest, they look great! The last couple months have really been better! They made an announcement that the upcoming kits would have more embellishments, more ribbon and from the sneak peak I got at Leadership, ya the upcoming months are impressive!!


So here's my kit all spread out. The buttons we're a FREE item for the month!! These are the In-Color Boutique Details, what an awesome surprise!! So here's what I came up with.



The stamp " Live Happy' is from the You're Lovely Sale-A-Bration stamp set!! Is that cute or what?? This months Paper Pumpkin was full of all these chipboard embellishments, you could mix and match. that's how I put the arrow together on the label. The cards were striped on one side and kinda a soft suede color on the other side, so you could easily use either side.



On this one, I used the stamps that came in the Paper Pumpkin kit. (the LOVE and the arrows on the right upper side)


On this card I chose not to stamp anything!! I used the chipboard embellishments that came in the kit and just had fun!!
To check out Paper Pumpkin click here to view info. Be SURE to select me JANET HOLMES, BURLESON TX as your demonstrator.

If you have any questions, please email me.
Have a great day!!

Janet Holmes

Paper Pumpkin: June ideas

When I received my Paper Pumpkin,  I really liked the colors, so  bright and cheerful. I also wanted to see how I could change up the kit. So here is what I came up with.

So from 4 cards, that came in the kit, I made 6 items ( 3 cards, 1 3x3 card, a gift card, and a tag!) Here's a closer look at how I did it.

These two cards were made according to the instructions that came with the kit. I added a few Rhinestones and Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon. One card is made in the landscape position, to give a different look.

For this card and tag I cut one of the pre-made cards in half. I then made a  gift tag and a different card.

The tag:  just a simple design, used some Rhinestones and Daffodil Delight Ribbon. The banner flags on the tag were made using Polka Dot Parade (it matched perfectly!!) and a scrap of Primrose Petals. I used the Soft Suede Marker, so I could just use the "to you" part of the stamp, which is perfect for a tag! :)

The Card: I made the card base in Soft Suede, embossed it using the Hexagon Embossing Folder. I added a strip of the Polka Parade and used Primrose Petals cardstock to mat the pre-made design.

These two  projects were made by cutting the last pre-made card in half.

The 3x3 card: The card base was made out of Soft Suede. I used the  1/8" Taffeta Daffodil Ribbon and Early Expresso Baker's Twine, and a couple of Rhinestones.

Gift Card Holder: The base is made out of Daffodil Delight.  The belly band was made out of Primrose Petals, and embossed with the Hexagon Embossing Folder, which just looked great This time I put the Rhinestone inside the "O" in YOU! Because whoever would get this giftcard would surely feel special.

Here is a closer view.

Pretty cute huh! This has been my favorite Paper Pumpkin so far.

All items used were from My Paper Pumpkin June Kit. I added Rhinestones and Daffodil Ribbon, and matching cardstock, and Polka Dot Parade DSP matched perfect!! If you are interested in receiving your very own Paper Pumpkin Kit in the mail, let me know. It arrives once a month, a surprise kit! Fun! An all inclusive kit, you can always add to it too!! My Paper Pumpkin is 19.95, tax/shipping included. Remember your order needs to be in by the 10th of the month, to receive your very special kit!!

Have a great weekend!!

Janet Holmes