Happy HUMP day! Today I have a “sweet & fruity” thank you that I created using the June Paper Pumpkin! It is so funny to me….when it is time for the Paper Pumpkins to arrive (around the 12th of the month) there seems to be a buzz going around…..“Did you get your Paper Pumpkin yet….What is the kit” – the fun is the mystery each month!
Here is the video of the kit and on Friday I will share with you another take that I did using another part of the kit. For me…it is fun to try to use them in a different way than what was intended but truth be told there are months that I just like to sit and have some “me time” and put it together while watching the video!
You can see that the kit is soooooo festive and fun for Summer! I always LOVE the stampin’ spots and this month there were 2….I say – WOOT-WOOT!!! These little gems come in handy and are great to have if traveling! (you can re-ink them just like the big ones)
You can see that I cut the DSP of the fruit and made it into a simple square and then matted it to make a fun square card! One thing that I want to touch on…can you see how distinct the melon mambo sentiment is?
That comes from “conditioning the stamp” – I have blogged about this many, many times and this card is a great example of why I believe that taking the time is totally WORTH IT because your end result will be a great clean and crisp stamp!
The stamp set is Thankful Thoughts. It was carried over this year which made me happy as it is a clean stamp that covers many cards that we will make when a simple “thanks” is in need! Aren’t the fonts great?
I wasn’t sure what to do today so all I did was STAMP….get the scissors out and GO TO TOWN and cut it randomly and then a quick mat. I say, when in doubt…..pull those scissors out! It’s a fun look and take seconds….just do it!
I enjoyed reading the comments on yesterdays post so I kept the party rolling. It truly is fun to add the extra pizzazz to the envelope. Remember, there are no rules other than to have FUN!
I love the bright and bold elements of this card and I think that the square size looks super with the fruit! I am excited for you to see Fridays project…..(heck – I would love it if Stampin’ Up! added this) to our product line…it was super fun and fresh!
I know that Paper Pumpkin is not for everyone but the element that is always true…you can make it work for you. I admit that there are months that I am not over the moon about but I will say they always can be put to use! That what creativity is….making it work for your needs!
Guess what tomorrow is….YEP – TIC TAC TOE day! I hope that you will pop back tomorrow and see the card that when with yesterdays post….it’s a keeper!
Love this pp! So fresh and summery. Your card is a great alternative. Can’t wait until Friday. Enjoy this beautiful day.
Thanks Mary Ann….I agree – this print just screams summer!
Isn`t this month`s kit adorable ? Thought about YOU yesterday when I was stamping those watermelons !! The image was not coming out SHARP and I heard you say …..”You need to condition your stamp ” …. Definitely getting this month`s refill !!
I agree that PP is always a surprise and love love my baby ink pads PLUS the stamps are PHOTO Ps . I do not use the kit as intended most times BUT love the contents ! It is FUN !!
Looking forward to your next PP presentation Friday !
BTW ….Congrats on the Alaska win !!!!!!
YEAH Sonny…..I was in your head!!!???!!! You are sooooo right about the conditioning of the stamps…this Paper Pumpkin is a great example of doing it – On Friday I will show some before and afters with conditioning.
I am in the I love photopolymer corner with you….they make everything so fast!
OOPS !!!! I forgot to tell you how CUTE today`s card is !!! I love what you did with the greeting !! LOVE LOVE IT !
When in doubt…pull the scissors out and go to town!
Fun, fresh and fruity card! Seeing the kit made up and all the alternatives I just had to get some watermelon at the store yesterday! This card is just fun and that envelope is the sweetest! I found my white gel pen had finally bit the dust yesterday – just when I needed it. Oh well, there are worse things. I like the crushed curry baker’s twine bow. Now you can save the melon mambo colored twine for another project! Looking forward to seeing Friday’s post.
I have a huge container of kits still. It is fun to go back and revisit your posts and see what the alternatives were. Making up the birthday one with the matching balloons on the bag for my FIL was fun. It was like playing with all new toys! I also stamped on scratch paper the stamp and it wasn’t good. A quick use of the Versa Mark for conditioning the stamp and it made a huge difference!
It is raining today so we can try out our new gutters and toppers! Not good for the funeral though.
There is something about Watermelon that just makes you smile….we had one over the weekend and it was super yummy!
I am thrilled that you found the beloved white gel pen….I think if someone took mine and hid it….I would have a tantrum like a toddler (but truth be told….I have 3 so I will never be out) hee-hee!!!!
Great fun bright card! I have not even opened my PP! It’s time I get my act together and get on it!!!! Thanks for the incentive!!!
You’ve got that right…..get this sweetness out of the box! If Jeanie heard this – you would here her all the way to Annapolis – not she is the queen of alternatives!
I loved this Paper Pumpkin. I often think of alternative ideas to use the kit, but not this time. I shared the card and the cute watermelon bag with friends unsigned, so they could pass it forward and give a sweet summer treat to someone they know. I agree with Sonny about the ink pads, but I really love my collection of PP stamps. I use them a lot. They often are the perfect size for a special project.
How sweet of you to “pass a card forward” like that….I am sure that you will make many happy! I need to be better about a system for my PP Stamps…..hmmmmm – sounds like a good post one day! I am so happy that you enjoyed the kit!
Love your very summery alternative for Paper Pumpkin!
It is fun to see how you can mix it up a bit…the colors in this month are WOW!!!