The September Paper Pumpkin kit is Aspens of Gratitude, featuring beautifully hand-painted woodland designs in warm, earthy colours.
We don’t get to see everything that’s included in the kit before it arrives, but from this sneak peek I’m really liking the soft watercolour look, the woodland trees and the warm, natural colours. The gratitude theme also means the cards could be used for lots of different occasions.
If you enjoy having everything prepared for you so you can simply sit down and create, Paper Pumpkin is a lovely way to enjoy some regular crafting time.
What is Paper Pumpkin?
Paper Pumpkin is Stampin’ Up!’s monthly all-inclusive craft kit subscription.
Each month you receive a new kit containing an exclusive photopolymer stamp set, a Stampin’ Spot ink pad, prepared project pieces and step-by-step instructions. Depending on the month, the projects may include cards, tags, gift packaging or other paper craft projects.
The cost is $56 NZD per month, and shipping is included.
There is no long-term commitment, so you can manage your subscription depending on whether you would like to receive that month’s kit.
September – Aspens of Gratitude
The Aspens of Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit features hand-painted woodland designs and is designed for creating cards to share your thanks and appreciation.
The kit makes:
- 10 cards – five each of two designs
- 10 coordinating envelopes
- Precut paper pieces
- Self-adhesive gem embellishments
- An exclusive photopolymer stamp set
- An Early Espresso Stampin’ Spot
The card bases and envelopes also have a lovely textured, linen-like feel.
There are two different stamp options for each label too, giving you some choice when adding your greetings.
Coordinating Colours
The colours for the September kit are:
Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Golden Glow, Gray Granite, Mossy Meadow and Pumpkin Pie.
The included Stampin’ Spot is Early Espresso.
It is a lovely combination of warm yellows, oranges, greens and neutrals, and of course you can always bring in inks, cardstock or embellishments from your own supplies if you would like to create alternative projects.
Make the Kit Your Own
One of the things I enjoy about Paper Pumpkin is that you can follow the instructions exactly or use the pieces as a starting point for your own ideas.
Once I receive my kit, I usually like to see what alternative cards I can create using the stamp set and leftover pieces, and I often share some of these ideas in my Lives and other posts.
So even though everything you need is provided to complete the original projects, there is plenty of opportunity to keep creating afterwards.
Detailed Flora Dies Add-On
The Detailed Flora Dies Add-On coordinates with the July, August and September Paper Pumpkin kits and is available separately while supplies last.
If you have been receiving these recent Paper Pumpkin kits, this is another option for getting even more use from them.
Subscribe by 10th September
To receive the Aspens of Gratitude kit, you need to subscribe between 11th August and 10th September.
The monthly subscription is $56 NZD including shipping.
If you would like to give Paper Pumpkin a try, or if you have questions about how the subscription works, please get in touch. I’m very happy to help you get started.
Subscribe by 10th September to receive the September Aspens of Gratitude kit.