Happy Happy Hawwwmp Day, y’all! As you’re reading this post I HOPE I am asleep! I mean – I’m on vacation – on Pacific time IN the Pacific Northwest so…I SHOULD be asleep. Right!? Here’s hoping! Would be the first time EVER but…it could happen! 🏔️ 🌊
I got my May 2026 Sparkling Celebration Paper Pumpkin kit before I left, so…I put it together right quick. It’s super quick and easy and makes really pretty cards, too! Winner Winner! It makes nine great celebration cards that look like fireworks and parties on a summer’s evening!
Everything I needed was right in the box – including the exclusive stamp set and a Misty Moonlight Classic Ink Spot.
In the interest of truth in carding…I DID change out one of the sentiments – the “You’re Invited” sentiment – for one that I could really use – a birthday sentiment from the Rolling Waves set! I mean – y’all KNOW what a party animal I am so I’m sure you’re shocked that I don’t have a lot of call for invitation cards! The beauty of a stamping kit is that you have the option to change out sentiments for ones you need! 🙂
The first one is super apropos as we head into the 250th birthday of our great nation! I suspect there’s going to be LOTS of fireworks displays like are on this fun card!
You can see that the envelopes are already decorated – beautifully, I might add – and they’re different for each card design! BOOM!
So – I just stamped a couple of fireworks on the inside of the card!
The next design is super pretty – with strings of lights – just like my awesome outdoor garden parties that I host every summer! 😎 This is the card that would have been an invitation – but…became a birthday card, instead!
I really love the yellow accents on this one’s envelopes! In keeping with the evening theme, I stamped stars on the inside of the card!
Finally – my fave! I love the arched window and the wood grain on this design! And the paper lanterns are really pretty (on a card)! Note: IRL – these lanterns are often released into the sky. Like balloons they DO come down! And wildlife – particularly birds of prey (owls, etc) – can get into a real pickle with them – on the ground or in flight! 🫤 So…if you DO use them please…just don’t release them, okay? End of PSA. 🥰
The envelope is the bestest on this one – sunset!! And – stars seemed like the way to go here, too!
It wasn’t easy to pick a fave with this one – they’re all wunnermus – and I really like that I was able to tailor the sentiments to what I needed. Tip: don’t be afraid to “shop” your stash if a kit – or a Pumpkin! – comes with a sentiment or two that you don’t really need!!
I know y’all like videos so…here you go. See how to put yours together if you haven’t!
You can get refills (just remember – there’s no stamp set or ink pad in the refills!) in the Online Store!
Now that you’ve seen the awesome May 2026 kit – I’ve got great news! The June kit – is going to be super cute! Meet the Bikes & Blooms kit!
These cheerful cards with standout silver details are made for feel-good moments!
NOTE – you need to be an ACTIVE Paper Pumpkin subscriber by the 10th of JUNE if you want to have THIS one come to your mailbox!
What’s in the Box!
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating design envelopes
– Silver foil and precut paper pieces
– Silver butterfly embellishments and linen thread
– Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Spot
Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Pecan Pie
And – we’ve got the ADD-ON for this set of kits, too! It’s the beautiful Wonderful Scenes Dies that coordinates with all three kits (April – May – June), too! Winner winner TRIPLE CHICKEN dinner!!
Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Wonderful Scenes Dies add-on! Quickly and cleanly cut out a detailed sign post, a sparkling firework, butterflies, flowers, or the word “Wonderful” to elevate your crafting projects. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Kit (April), the Sparkling Celebrations Paper Pumpkin Kit (May), and the Bikes & Blooms Paper Pumpkin Kit (June). Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options!
Now, to get THIS kit – you’ve got to be signed up by 10 May! Sign up on the 11th ….and you’ll get the June 2026 kit. Which is undoubtedly awesome – but…it’s not THIS one!
NOTE! Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period. SO – if you want this kit, please do NOT wait until the last second.
Ready to get started??
Choose a pay-as-you-go plan with auto shipping – so you never miss a month. Or choose a prepay plan for 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months of Paper Pumpkin kits. Shipping Included. Boom! Get more info here.
Decide which plan you’re going to go for and then get signed up right here!
Happy stamping!
TTFN
M
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Finn Fan Fix 
Getting more settled! It usually takes a minute for Finn to use his bed (that we bring from home) cuz he’s usually too hot. So – for him to already be relaxed enough to use it – that’s a good sign!
And little bitty is curled up in HER bed – just like in their bedrooms at home!
Here’s the link to watch them on the cameras at Pet Paradise while they’re on vacay!
And – hopefully this will work, too – here’s the Finn-a-Vision in to their Suite!
https://abckam.com/petparadisepeachtreecity/vip3/
User: VIP3
Password: pppcvip3
Enjoy!
TTFN
M
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