Good morning, y’all! So – if you follow me on FB – then you probably know that yesterday was not a good day for us. It was a long, long not good day. So – to say I was not feeling a lot of creative mojo last night is an understatement!
But – I DID want (and NEED!) to do something enjoyable – and relaxing – and creative. We all know that it’s good for our psyche to create. So…I turned to my March 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit which had come the previous day. It’s the beautiful Ten Years of Growth kit – and it was just the thing I needed!
When I opened the box, I found everything I needed to put together nine pretty cards…
…including the exclusive stamp set and a Polished Pink Ink Spot! You guys know that Polished Pink is just about my favorite color – and it’s perfect with the other colors in this kit: Shaded Spruce, Garden Green, Coastal Cabana, Orchid Oasis, Fresh Freesia, and Crumb Cake!
But – there was ALSO a free BONUS! A fun second stamp set – with an instruction sheet to make another pretty card over and above the kit cards!
That looks like my kind of card and I plan to give it a go soon!
But – for last night – I simply put the kit cards together and enjoyed a few minutes of chill!
Each card sports pretty planted foliage – this one includes a large gold sentiment. I did decorate the front of the envelope with the sprig image from the stamp set – stamping it in Shaded Spruce (from my stash).
The second design started with a fun printed bookcase!
And the final design has a beautiful window in gold foil to build upon! This pic shows the decorated flaps on the envelopes. Pretty, huh?
This kit was super quick and easy to put together – I think it took me about 30 minutes in all. And the cards are gorgeous!
If you’d like to see how to put this kit together – here’s a quick video!
And – if you’d like to buy one of these kits – I have a couple extra full kits – they’re in my Shop – check it out right here!! Pssst – while you’re there, be sure to look at all the Retired products that I’ve uploaded. A LOT has gone out the door, but…there’s a lot left for you to choose from! 🙂
Okay – now that you’ve seen how pretty March was…let’s take a look-see at the April kit!
Good things take time, but you can start creating them now with the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit! This kit includes nine cards, three each of three designs, with elegant designs and bright colors. The iridescent foil is the shining detail to bring your crafts together. You can make a card for anyone and for any occasion!
And don’t wait, because anyone who subscribes to this month’s kit will get a FREE box organizer! This organizer fits perfectly inside your Paper Pumpkin box and is great for keeping your supplies from past kits organized, so you know right where everything is!
Here’s the deets:
This kit includes:
– 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and 9 coordinating envelopes.
– 1 photopolymer stamp set with celebratory sentiments.
– 1 Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Spot.
– Precut cherry blossom paper pieces with iridescent foil.
– Unique embellishments and twine.
– Adhesives to complete the projects.
And you’ll get a FREE box organizer!
Final card size: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4”
Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce.
Just note – you have to be signed up for Paper Pumpkin by 10 April in order to get THIS kit! Sign up on the 11th ….and you’ll get the May kit. Which is probably awesome – but…it’s not THIS one!
NOTE! Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.
If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin yourself, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my online store.
To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription, click here.
To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my online store, click here.
TTFN
M
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Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and receive a free gift (AND the Monthly Card Tutorial) from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in any active Catalog! That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets! See my Customer Rewards page for full details.
Note: Make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout page listed as your Demonstrator when you order so that you know that you’re ordering with me and you’ll get my rewards!
You’ll also be getting a link to my ZOOM The Craftroom (an exclusive TWICE-A-WEEK online event for my customers) and the monthly Online Tutorial. The March Tutorial features the brand new Playing in the Rain Bundle!
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Finn Fan Fix 
We said good-bye to one of Finn’s pony friends yesterday.
Cerah TCH
8 March 1989 – 20 March 2023
She will be missed every day.
TTFN
M
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That is such a pretty card kit! Love the colors and the designs are perfect! So sorry to hear about Cerah. I know that you and Wayne and Cady and Finn will all miss her a lot. She was a sweet girl! Sending hugs to you all.
Thanks so much, Amy!
Once again, my condolences to you and your family. She was a beauty and probably romping with Bo, Buck, Katy and all the other Deatherages and Van de Veeres. I wouldn’t be surprised if they have met Tini and the other Finkles 🙂 My kit comes today so your post is timely…can’t wait to create with it. I’m looking forward to April’s kit too. My heart goes out to you today and the days ahead.
I KNOW they’re all playing together, Karen – and I KNOW we’ll be seeing all of them again one day. I count on that 100%! Thank you so much, my friend!
So sorry for yours and Finn’s loss. She was a pretty pony friend.
She sure was – one of the prettiest ponies I’ve ever known! Thank you!
Sorry for your loss
Thanks, Marj!
Oh Mary, I am so sorry about Cerah!
Thank you, Ware! 🙂
Oh Mary, I am so sorry to hear this…I know how much you love your ponies. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Take care my friend.
Sure do, Charlotte, we sure do. Thank you so much! 🙂
So sorry! My heart aches with you; our pets are truly like our children.
Thanks, my friend. Yes. They really are.
So sorry for your loss. Our pets are a HUGE part of our families.
Oh my goodness – they sure are. Thank you, Sherry! 🙂
I’m so sorry to hear of your pony’s death. Was it something sudden or had she been ill?
Hey Donna – she had a Squamous Cell Carcinoma on her jaw – diagnosed in November. We got longer with her than I expected – but…the tumor ruptured on Monday morning and…that was it. 🙁 Thank you, my friend.
Oh Mary, my heart breaks for you, sending hugs n prayers
Thank you! 🙂
Mary & Wayne, I’m sorry for the loss of your sweet Cerah. May cherished memories of her bring you comfort.
Thank you, Debbie! 🙂
So very sorry for the loss of your sweet Cerah. It is never easy to lose a friend, even the 4 legged ones. Hold your memories close as you adjust to the loss. Hugs!
Thanks so much, Vicki! 🙂
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Oh, Mary! I am so very sorry to hear about your beautiful pony, Cerah! She was such a beauty! I always love to see the painting of her when I open up your newsletter. I feel so bad for Finn too! Hugs!
Cheryl
Yes – she was just gorgoeus. And I am SO glad that I have her as my “brand” logo – that way I’ll never not see her! Thank you so much! 🙂
Mary,
I am so sorry for the loss of Cerah. 🙁
I hope she is in horse heaven, romping around with her horse friends!
Me, too, Beth – I’m counting on that – AND on seeing her (and all the others who have gone before her) again one day! Thanks
So very sorry for your loss. 😊
Thank you, Lynda! 🙂
Mary I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. My SIL had a pair of halflingers named Goldie and Twinkles. They lost Goldie last week and it broke my heart for Twinkles. They had been together all their lives. Praying for you through this.
Yes – they really bond with each other. It’s sad watching her mourn. Thank you, Cindy!
Oh, Mary, I am so sorry about the loss of Cerah. Prayers to you and Wayne on the loss of your family member.
Thanks very much, my friend! 🙂
So sorry for your loss. Our furry animals are family. You are in my prayers.
Thank you! 🙂
Nooo, so sorry 😢
Thanks so much, Sarah. 🙂
I’m so sorry for your loss of Cerah. I always enjoy seeing Finn and your horses. Losing a animal is like loosing a child. I hope to some day be in the new heaven and earth with my animals that have passed on. I praying that the Lord gives you peace.
Yes – yes it is. They are totally family. And – they BETTER be there or I’m going to be pretty darned disappointed! Thanks, Bonnie! 🙂
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your hubby! It is so hard to lose our furry friends. Horses live so many years and are a part of our life those years, it’s like losing family or a part of ourselves. They bring such joy to our lives and ask for so little in return. God be with you all, including Finn!
Thank you so much, Brenda – they have given me great joy throughout my life!! Worth every trade off. 🙂
Mary,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Cerah. My heart is breaking for you & Wayne. Pets are such a part of our family. As I was told recently, heartache is the price we pay for all those years of love. 🙁
Yes – and fortunately the heartache is less frequent than the joy. Or – I guess we wouldn’t do it, right?! It’s a good trade, I think – I can’t imagine these past 20 years without her. Thanks, Gerri! 🙂
Yes, it’s worth the heartache.
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My heart goes out to you :'( 34???? That’s amazing! She was obviously well cared for. <3
No – she was 25 – I HOPED she’d make it to 34! She was well loved and had a pretty good life, for sure! Thank you so much, Kim! 🙂
Sorry. I thought I read somewhere that she was 34. 🙁
No worries, Kim! 🙂
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss of sweet Cerah! Sending hugs!
Thank you so much, Shari – she was a very good girl and will be missed every day! 🙂