Today I have a variety of different card ideas to share which feature the June 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit called Expressions in Color. The card ideas feature some fun ways to use the exclusive stamp set from the kit. The cool thing about this Paper Pumpkin kit is that it coordinates with the Expressions In Ink product suite in the Stampin’ Up! catalog. So there are lots of creative possibilities with this kit!
Paper Pumpkin Kit Cards
The June 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit is called Expressions in Color. The kit contains all of the materials to create 9 cards; 3 of each of the 3 different designs. These cards are super simple to create since everything in the kit is pre cut and ready to assemble. I love all of the background stamping for each of these cards too which inspired me to create a few alternate ideas!
Each Paper Pumpkin kit includes an exclusive stamp set, an ink spot and a variety of supplies to create the cards. The stamp set in this month’s kit features 11 different images you can use in your card making. Plus, there were two In Color stampin’ spots, Bumblebee and Evening Evergreen; hence the name Expressions In Color. I decided to stick with the two ink colors which came in the kit to create some additional card ideas.
Expressions In Ink
These next couple of card ideas feature the exclusive stamp set from June 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit along with some products from the Expressions in Ink suite. The first card showcases a fun way to create a background using the “splotch” image from the exclusive stamp set. Randomly stamp the image on a 5-1/4 x 4 inch piece of white cardstock using Bumblebee and Evening Evergreen ink. Use the stamp off technique to create the background. This technique involves inking up the image, stamping it on the cardstock and then, without re-inking the stamp, stamp it again. It gives a lighter version of that particular color. Once you have completed the background stamping. cut out the large floral die cut shape, using the Artistic Dies, from a piece of white cardstock and adhere it to the center of the card.
The second card idea features the using of the Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper. This paper pack is very similar to the designs in the June 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit. This DSP has some beautiful patterns which create the perfect backdrop for stamping. Simply cut a 5-1/4 x 4 inch piece of DSP, stamp the floral images, from the exclusive stamp set, on the DSP using Evening Evergreen ink. For the finishing touch, decorate as desired.
It’s always fun to have a Paper Pumpkin Kit which coordinates with a product suite from the Stampin’ Up! catalog. The coordination in this month’s paper pumpkin kit reminds of the kit from April 2021 which coordinated with the Ice Cream Corner Suite. You can check out those alternate card ideas HERE.
Expressions in Color
The last two card ideas feature the two In Colors, Bumblebee and Evening Evergreen, from the June 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit. To create the first card, start with a 3-3/4 x 5-1/4 inch piece of white cardstock. Randomly stamp a variety of images across the cardstock using Bumblebee and Evening Evergreen ink. Once you have achieved the desired look, cut 1 inch off of each side of the white cardstock. This will give you 3 panels. Adhere the panels to the card front as shown. For the finishing touch, decorate as desired.
The last card idea features some simple stamping on a 5-1/4 x 4 inch piece of white cardstock. Create the backdrop using Bumblebee ink and the “splotch” image from the kit. Randomly stamp the floral images on the cardstock, using Evening Evergreen ink, then decorate as desired.
Supplies
As I have mentioned before, I really look forward to receiving my kit each month. The projects are super fun and there are a variety of different things you can create with the materials in each kit! However, you must subscribe to the program by the 10th of each month in order to receive that month’s kit. Once the deadline passes, the kits are no longer available. So I highly recommend becoming a subscriber so you don’t miss out on the fun! Learn more about the monthly Paper Pumpkin kit program HERE.
Have a fun and creative day my friends! ~ Lynn
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I love the cards that you made for the newest Paper Pumpkin. All of them are beautiful ! Thank you for sharing your cards.
Thanks so much Mary