Happy Birthday, Nicole!

Last week we celebrated our daughter's 17th birthday.   Sometimes I know exactly what card I want to make for a particular occasion, and sometimes I struggle.  I wound up pulling out the June Paper Pumpkin kit.  Since Nicole had just refreshed her collection of pictures on her bedroom walls, I figured she might be happy to have another decorative item to put up:

The Paper Pumpkin kit, called "Banner Surprise," consists of the clear plastic banner pouches, the multicolored sequins to put in them, pre-punched circles to stamp and add stickers to before putting in the pouches, the striped washi tape to seal them, the white baker's twine to thread them, the Tip Top Taupe striped card bases to wind them around and Mint Macaron bags to stamp and put the completed projects in.  Whew!

I chose to add some additional stamping to the card front, using the Number of Years set and coordinating Framelits to say "Look Who's Turning 17".  The kit came with Tip Top Taupe and Mint Macaron ink, but I also added some Flirty Flamingo to pick up on the pink in the sequins and on the washi tape.

Front and back of card with the banner wrapped around it.

Front and back of bag.

I do like having these kits on hand for inspiration and a wide variety of supplies and projects.  I've seen a great range of ideas using these kits, and capture the ones I like the best on my Paper Pumpkin Pinterest Board.  If you'd like to start receiving these kits, simply go to paperpumpkin.com and sign up before August 10 to receive the August kit.  You can cancel at any time...but you never know what you might miss!

p.s. - if you'd like to get your hands on one of the June kits, I have an extra available...just let me know!

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August Class Schedule

Pop-up Cards Class
We’ll make 3 fun, dimensional cards with intricate, unusual styles that ll fold flat and fit into a standard A2 envelope:

• side stair card
• pop-up banner card
• free standing pop-up card

Cost is $20 with all supplies included.

Thursday, August 11
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Nancy’s Craft Room in Scottsdale
​RSVP by Tuesday, August 9.

Friday, August 12
9:30 am - noon
Nancy’s Craft Room in Scottsdale
​RSVP by Tuesday, August 9.

Monday, August 15
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Mimi’s House in Phoenix (I-17 & Greenway)
​RSVP by Tuesday, August 9.


Monthly Card Class
Come make a variety of 5 cards/projects with fabulous current Stampin’ Up! products.  Appropriate for new and experienced paper crafters.

Cost is $20 with all supplies included.

Monday, August 22
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Mimi’s House in Phoenix (I-17 & Greenway)
​RSVP by Friday, August 19.

Wednesday, August 24
9:30 am - noon
Nancy’s Craft Room in Scottsdale
​RSVP by Friday, August 19.
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Thursday, August 25
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Nancy’s Craft Room in Scottsdale
​RSVP by Friday, August 19.

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