Do you have that hard to buy for crafter in your life? It seems like they have everything they need, yet you know they would love more craft supplies. Or someone you know would love to get into papercrafting but is just starting out. Even someone who you just don’t know what to get. I have the answer for you! A subscription to the Paper Pumpkin subscription box from Stampin’ Up!
It is a once a month box that has all the supplies you need to make either cards, gift packaging, or sometimes even home decor. Each month you receive your box that has a stamp set, at least one ink spot, and all the paper, trim, and embellishments you need to make the project. It is always a surprise! You never know what you will be getting, although they do give out hints. Here is a year’s worth of Paper Pumpkins so you can get an idea of what you can get.
The kit ships around the 10th of each month and offers a fun, easy craft. It is perfect to do with a child or grandchild too. You get to spend quality time with them while making a useful product.
This box is a great reason to get together with friends every month. You’ll all get the same kit, and it’s a fun and easy way to spend an hour or two chatting over coffee. You can even challenge each other to come up with alternate designs!
The cost is very reasonable at $22.00 per month and includes the shipping. Or you can buy 1, 3, 6, or 12 month subscriptions but the shipping is added to the price. The subscription can be stopped at any time, or just skipped if you don’t want it for a month. It is very portable too, so you can take it with you if you are going to be waiting for someone at an event or even the Dr’s. office.
Paper Pumpkin is the perfect gift for so many people in your life. So don’t wait. Go to Paper Pumpkin now and subscribe.
It’s hard to choose Christmas stamp sets sometimes. There are so many out there, and they are so great that you just want to have them all! Visions of great Christmas cards dance through your head as you flip through the catalogs to pick the perfect sets that will wow your Christmas card recipients this year. Glitter or ribbon? Traditional colors or something different? Unique ones or all the same?
My favorite so far this year (that could change!) have been nature-themed ones. One of them is not even necessarily a Christmas stamp. But I knew when I first saw the catalog that it would be one of the first ones I bought. As a bonus, $3 from the purchase goes to help mental health organizations.
There are so many different things you can do with this set, and it’s perfect for those hard-to-design cards for men. Here is a card we did in my class in November. I love the layout, and the greeting could easily be changed to a birthday or thinking of you card.
The leaves in the background behind the deer are from another set I like. The Peaceful Boughs Bundle is so much easier to use than the last one they had. The branches come out easier from the dies, and are perfect for so many different projects. They would look beautiful in a bouquet of flowers as well as the traditional Christmas look.
Here is a simple card I made using the die cuts and the Come to Gather Designer Series Paper. I love the woodgrain paper. It is perfect as the backdrop to this spray of greenery and gives it that farmhouse feel. I also used retired glitter paper to add some sparkle to the card.
Finally, Itty Bitty Christmas makes the list. It comes in abundlewith some pretty cool die cuts as well. The stamps offer so many greetings to coordinate with all the different Christmas stamps you have, so it makes sense to add this one to your list. You can use it on cards, tags for gifts of food, or gift bags and tags. You could even decorate Christmas wrap with it.
I hope you will consider adding one of these stamp sets or bundles to your list this year. They are versatile and beautiful and I’m sure you will get many years of use out of them. I know I will be using them again!
Christmas is right around the corner, and sending out handmade Christmas cards is a great way to show your family and friends that you care about them. Stampin’ Up! is great about coming out with cute kits, especially around the holidays. And their Christmas card kit this year doesn’t disappoint.
I was excited to see the Christmas kit that Stampin’ Up! came out with this year. Although I loved last year’s kit, this one allows you to explore your creativity more. The Most Wonderful Time Product Medley offers just about everything you need to make lots and lots of cards this holiday season.
This kit offers 48 sheets of 6×6 paper (8 sheets each of 6 double-sided designs), an 11 piece photopolymer stamp set, a 6 piece die cut set, stickers, golden tinsel, and more! All you need to add is cardstock, ink, and creativity. And for some inspiration, here are some cards I made.
These two use some of the stickers in the kit. I have to admit, I was a little disappointed that the deer was not a stamp! There are a couple different designs of the deer, and I just love them.
For these cards, I used the tinsel and star embellishment on the Christmas tree, and the presents were cut out of the Designer Series Paper. There is a stamp and die cut for presents, but I wanted the different shapes and sizes in the paper. I am thinking birthday cards for those present stamps, though.
I’ll be having more fun playing with this kit. Everyone on my list might end up getting a unique card this year instead of a generic one from the grocery store. If you end up buying this kit, post it on Instagram and tag me @papertreecreation. I would love to see your work!
Advent is always a special time of year as we head into the Holiday Season. People have different traditions to start the celebration of Christmas. A fun way to celebrate Advent this year could be by purchasing the Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar Kit from Stampin’ Up! It’s a reusable calendar with little boxes to put treats or reminders in that will help you celebrate the season.
The kit is available from Stampin’ Up for a limited time only, so make sure you get yours soon! It should take about 45 minutes to make, and it’s a great Christmas craft for you to do with your kids.
Since it’s so cute, it’ll look darling placed on your mantle above your stockings, or by your dining room table so you can remember to open the boxes during your meals. There is a coordinating stamp set available, or you can use stamps you already have. This is a fun way to get your kids excited for the upcoming season.
This is what the little boxes look like once the countdown advent calendar is put together.
You can fill the boxes with little treats or presents, or put in Scripture verses that lead up to Christmas. Whatever you decide, it is a great way to celebrate the season.
Here’s a video that walks you through the process of making the kit. It also gives you a rundown of everything the kit includes.
If you purchase this kit and make it, be sure to post it on Instagram and tag me @papertreecreation so I can see your work of art! Plus, feel free to pin this to your Pinterest to save the tutorial for later!
The holiday season is upon us, and you’re on the hunt for gift ideas for your crafty friends and family members. We’ve all been there, standing in an aisle at a craft store, wondering if the new tool we found will be useful—or if it’ll end up in the trash a month later.
Thankfully, you’ve landed on a gift guide for crafters, created by an avid crafter and StampinUp! Demonstrator. AKA, an expert in all things scrapbooking and card making.
So let’s get started. This gift guide is full of ideas, from stocking stuffers to those die cut sets that your loved one has been drooling over. The best part? I’ll do my best to keep this post up-to-date on the most recent holiday deals so you can get the best price on your crafty Christmas gifts.
Stocking Stuffers for Paper Crafters ($10 & Under)
Sometimes, the smallest gifts are the best ones. Check out these inexpensive gift ideas for the card maker, stamper, or scrapbooker in your life. Most of them are everyday necessities, and they’re sure to be used frequently.
Paper Snips ($10.00) – These tiny scissors are perfect for delicate edges, like the ones needed for so many craft projects.
Take Your Pick Tool ($10.00) – This is a must-have for working with tiny elements like sequins and paper accents. It makes the life of any crafter much, much easier.
Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip ($9.00) – If you have a die cutter machine, you need to have one of these. No more fishing out little pieces of paper with your fingernails! Use this tool instead.
Bone Folder ($7.00) -This is a scoring tool to help crafters make perfect folds on their paper.
Simple Shammy ($8.00) – Stamping is messy. This reusable cleaning cloth is durable and will help keep stamps clean!
Stamp Cleaning Pad ($7.50) – This handy pad will remove Classic Stampin’ Ink and Craft Stampin’ Ink from photopolymer and rubber stamps.
Cleaning Pad Refill ($3.75) – Make sure your crafty friend never runs out of cleaning solution for their pad!
SNAIL Adhesive ($7.50) – This dispenses the permanent, double-sided adhesive that’s used in many paper craft projects.
SNAIL Refill ($4.50) – Buying the SNAIL Adhesive cartridge? Grab a refill, too.
Stampin Spritzers ($3.00) – This is the perfect tool for lightly spritzing color over paper for a paint-splatter effect.
Shimmer Paint ($8.00) – This will add a light shimmer to cards, scrapbook pages, etc. for a sparkling design. You can buy it in Champagne or White.
VersaMark Pad ($9.50) – Usually used for heat embossing and resist stamping, this tiny is a go-to tool for creating textured designs.
Sponge Daubers ($5.00) – It’s finger painting (or finger stamping) without a mess! You can use these to lightly dab ink onto projects or to partially-color a stamp.
Sponge Brayers ($8.00) – With a Sponge Brayer and some ink, you can use a lot of techniques to create things like watercolor or ombre effects.
White Chalk Marker ($3.50) – This little marker may look like chalk when applied, but it’s permanent. Great for teacher gifts or for white accents.
Stampin’ Dimensionals ($4.00) – These foam dots have double-sided adhesive, so you can make paper crafts that pop up from the page.
Looking for something bigger than everyday crafting essentials? Check out these great tools, stamp sets, and die sets that pair well with many of the items listed above. Any paper crafter would be happy to have these in their craft room!
Watercolor Pencils ($16.00) – Get 13 watercolor pencils that come in Stampin’ Up! Colors, so they’ll go perfectly with paper and ink sets.
Paper Trimmer ($25.00) – This is a literal must-have for paper crafters. Make cutting and scoring paper a breeze for all your scrapbooking and paper crafting adventures.
Stamparatus Bag ($29.00) – This bag was designed specifically to hold the Stamparatus and its accessories.
Heat Tool ($30.00) – This quiet tool will melt embossing powder and dry ink quickly.
Layering Ovals Dies($35.00) – Oval dies are great for images and sentiments. 15 different sized dies.
Stitched Rectangles Dies ($35.00) – Create cute frames and detailed edges with these dies. 13 different sized dies.
Layering Circles Dies ($35.00) – Add an extra touch to scrapbooks and cards with detailed frames and circles. 16 different sized dies.
Itty Bitty Greetings ($36.00) – For making greeting cards of all kinds, this is a versatile stamp set. The perfect gift for a card maker!
Stamparatus ($49.00) – This tool will help streamline the stamping process by allowing for the perfect alignment of stamps, creation of patterns, and much more.
A Wish for Everything Bundle ($67.50) – This is a set that has interchangeable stamps so you can create greetings for tons of holidays and special occasions.
Clear Block Bundle ($71.50) – Grab some clear stamping blocks that can be used with photopolymer stamps. This bundle comes with blocks of all sizes for easy stamping!
If you’ve ever stepped foot into your loved one’s craft room, you probably wondered how they manage to find more stuff to buy—and how you’re going to figure out what to get them for Christmas. Well, you’re in luck! These gifts were picked for you (and your crafter who has everything) in mind.
Most of these gift ideas are kits, meaning you can create sets of differently-themed cards, etc. From stamps to envelopes, these kits contain everything you need to make unique cards and fun projects (sometimes excluding things like ink).
Paper Pumpkin Subscription ($22.00/mo) – Since this is a monthly subscription box, it’s perfect for the crafter who has everything. Why? Because every box is something unique that hasn’t been seen before. It’s perfect for the paper crafter who has everything!
Looking Up Card Kit ($27.00) – With this kit, you can quickly create cards that will fit for any occasion. There are 5 designs and 15 card bases, so you’ll make 3 of each design.
For the Love of Felt Project Kit ($30.00) – This kit makes 12 cards that can be decorated with felt flowers and cute accessories.
Lots of Happy Card Kit ($35.00) – This cheerful kit comes with the tools to make cards fit for any occasion. You’ll be able to make 20 cards (5 different designs) and color them in with the included watercolor pencils.
Bird Ballad Suite ($94.25) – Make classy and sweet cards with this Suite. It includes everything you need to make tons of cards, and you get many of the needed tools at a discounted price.
Magnolia Lane Suite ($134.75) – Similar to the Bird Ballad Suite, the Magnolia Lane Suite offers a selection of Stampin’ Up! products that all go together to create beautiful, floral cards.
Stampin’ Up! Gifts for Crafters Who Have Everything
Paper Pumpkin Subscription ($22.00/mo) – The Paper Pumpkin Subscription is a monthly paper craft subscription box. Every month, you get a fun kit that gives you everything (yes, EVERYTHING) you’ll need to make a seasonal, cute little project.
Stamparatus ($49.00) – This is a must have for every stamper. You can do up to 4 images at a time for the perfect stamped image. Best on the market!
Stitched Rectangle Dies ($35.00) These stitched dies add that little extra something to your die cut, whether for a sentiment or an image. Definitely steps up you project.
And that’s it! I hope this guide helps you find the perfect gifts for the paper crafter in your life! If this helped you out, or if you’re a crafter looking to give people ideas for gifts for you, feel free to share this with your friends and family, or on your Pinterest!
