Thoughtful Thursday with May Paper Pumpkin

May 2019 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives Tutorial

Paper Pumpkin kits are a fun, crafty surprise I look forward to every month.  And Stampin' Up! has been hitting home runs with the designs and supplies they are including in every kit too!  May's kit is inspired by the Stampin' Up! original, Shelli Gardner.  It includes all the supplies you need to make 12 note cards, 3 each in 4 designs.  For an avid crafter, it is a box of eye candy and possibilities.  Of course, I can't just stick with the original designs.  There are so many beautiful patterns and embellishments that make it just fun play.  I hope you enjoy our Facebook Live turned YouTube Tutorial.  Of course, all the measurements are below!

YouTube Tutorial: May 2019 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

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Note Cards and Envelops

These note cards are a perfect size for creating simple or fancy cards.  They come with matching envelops, which means all you have to do is the decorating and your done!

May Paper Pumpkin Alternatives Tutorial

Hugs From Shelli May 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit

Measurements Card 1:

Base: Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score and fold at 4 1/4"
Layer 1: Pool Party Cardstock, 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
Layer 2: Text Print Card from kit, cut on fold (3 1/2" x 5")
Layer 3: Pool Party Cardstock, 5" x 1"
Layer 4: Striped Envelop, 5" x 7/8"
Layer 5: Striped Envelop, cut out front tag shape by hand

Embellishment: Velvet Ribbon from kit

Instructions:

1.  Stamp "Grateful For You" onto Layer 5 using Gray Granite Ink.

2.  Adhere Layers 1, 2, 3, and 4 to Base using Snail, with Layers 3 and 4 slightly lower than center.

3.  Adhere a 5" length of the Velvet Ribbon on top of Layer 4 using Tear & Tape.

4.  Adhere Layer 5 centered over the ribbon and slightly to the left of center using Dimensionals.  Be sure to use extra Dimensionals as Layer 5 is made from a thinner paper.

Measurements Card 2:

Base: Petal Pink Cardstock, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score and fold at 4 1/4"
Layer 1: Floral Print Card Back from kit, cut on fold 3 1/2" x 5"
Layer 2: Floral Print Card Front from kit, cut on fold 3 1/2" x 5"
Layer 3: Small Tag from kit

Embellishment: Linen Thread from kit, Bird Embellishment from kit

Instructions:

1.  Stamp "Hello" onto Layer 3 using Mossy Meadow Ink.

2.  Wrap Layer 2 with Linen Thread about 3 times, adhering ends to the back side.

3.  Adhere Layers 1 and 2 to Base using Snail, with Layer 1 set to the top left corner of the Base, and Layer 2 set to the bottom right corner of the Base.

4.  Adhere Layer 3 to Base over the Linen Thread using Dimensionals.  Adhere Bird Embellishment to Layer 3 using a Mini Glue Dot.

Supplies for Today's Tutorial:
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