PPP Blog Hop - May 2026 - Sparkling Celebrations

 

Welcome to the Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop! 

 The beauty of the Paper Pumpkin kit is that you can follow the direction provided in the kit to make the projects as they were designed, or use the supplies as a starting point and let your creativity run wild!  On this hop we will share lots of ideas with you on how to use the May Paper Pumpkin kit "Sparkling Celebrations".

These are the original projects:

This kit has supplies to make 9 cards with matching envelopes. ( 3 of each card design).  The coordinating colours are Blackberry Bliss, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Hydrangea Hue, Melon Mambo, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Black, and Silver foil.  The Stampin Spot is Misty Moonlight.  Also included are precut pieces to add to the front of the cards.  The embellishments are Sparkly Silver dots.  The cards and envelopes are made with bold colours that are great for celebratory cards, invitations, congratulations and special occasions.

My alternate card designs:

For my two alternate card projects I used a card base and cut it in half, and I also cut apart one of the envelopes.  I then cut them down in size as I wanted to mat them and put them on a coordinating cardstock card base. I added both Gold Foil and Silver Foil as well as embossed greeting and embellishments.

Card 1

This is my gold colour alternate using the items in the kit (envelope, stamps) plus the special dies that coordinate with this month's kit.

Card 2

 This is my silver colour alternate using the items in the kit (card base, precut piece, stamps) plus the special dies that coordinate with this month's kit.

I found out something that surprised me on this card as I first used Wink of Stella on the die cut fireworks but found that it didn't really show, but I added some more Wink of Stella and added Silver Embossing Powder and heated it!  It was amazing!

A supply list can be found at the end of my post.

Thank you for joining us as we share the possibilities of this great Paper Pumpkin kit, "Sparkling Celebrations". 

 Now hop through all the alternate projects using the list below:

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Don't miss the JUNE 2026 Paper Pumpkin kit

BIKES & BLOOMS

SUBSCRIBE MAY 11–JUNE 10

These cheerful cards with standout silver details are made for feel-good moments. 

   • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes   

  • Silver foil and precut paper pieces  

  • Silver butterfly embellishments and linen thread 

  • Coordinating colours: Calypso Coral (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crushed Curry, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Pecan Pie

 Metallic butterfly embellishments add pops of shine!

Don't miss the Wonderful Scenes Dies Add On #168665 @ $18.00

To subscribe, go to:

https://www.stampinup.ca/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2129574

Or use this link

Card # 2 Product List

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$20.00

Silver Foil Sheets

[132178]

$6.75

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$13.00

Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder

[165678]

$29.00

Misty Moonlight & Silver Edged 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Ribbon

[165931]

$13.75

Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems

[163780]

$12.25

Wonderful Scenes Dies (English)

[168665]

$18.00

Card #1 Product List

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$20.00

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$7.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$13.00

Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder

[165678]

$29.00

Golden Glow Shimmer Brush

[167662]

$13.75

Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems

[163780]

$12.25

Wonderful Scenes Dies (English)

[168665]

$18.00

ICS Blog Hop - May 2026 - 2026 - 2028 In Colours

                                

This month, May, we are showcasing the New 2026 - 2028 In Colours!  The New In Colours are Barely Blush,  Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue and Peaceful Pine.

My card project uses one of our New Specialty Designer Series Paper packages, "Bloom Boutique Specialty Designer Series Paper" which includes all the New In Colours and Gold.

                                                                            Card Front

Card Inside

You will find a complete list of the products used for my project at the end of this post.

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Product List

Crisp Cantaloupe 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[167693]

$20.00

Barely Blush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[167689]

$20.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$20.00

Bloom Boutique 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[167637]

$24.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$13.00

Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder

[165678]

$29.00

Lazy Daisy 3 D Embossing Folder

[167196]

$15.00

2026–2028 In Color™ Dots

[167546]

$12.25

Impressions Plate

[167767]

$15.00

Phrases & Frames Bundle (English)

[167587]

$68.25

Introducing the June Paper Pumpkin Kit - Bikes & Blooms

 

JUNE 2026 Paper Pumpkin

BIKES & BLOOMS

SUBSCRIBE MAY 11–JUNE 10

These cheerful cards with standout silver details are made for feel-good moments. 

   • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes   

  • Silver foil and precut paper pieces  

  • Silver butterfly embellishments and linen thread 

  • Coordinating colours: Calypso Coral (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crushed Curry, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Pecan Pie

 Metallic butterfly embellishments add pops of shine!

Don't miss the Wonderful Scenes Dies Add On #168665 @ $18.00

To subscribe, go to:

https://www.stampinup.ca/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2129574

Or use this link

IDEAS - May 2026 - Fast & Fabulous

 

IDEAS is a group of International Stampin' Up! Demonstrators who share themed projects once a month.  This blog hop is an introduction to our IDEAS and we look forward to having you visit us monthly. 

For the month of May, our theme is "Fast & Fabulous!".  We are to create our quick and easy projects, with a WOW factor using a stamp set and Designer Series Paper. 

 

Here is a small snippet of my project:

The collage shares a small snippet of each of the tutorial bundles.

This month we have over 48 pages of crafty ideas and 10 tutorials!

Each tutorial features at least one project.  Would you like a copy of the instructions for these projects to use for your personal use, or even in your classes?

Contact me to find out how to purchase the tutorial bundle (which includes all the tutorials you see in this blog hop) or earn it for FREE by placing a qualifying order!

My email is:  cardsbyelizabethames@gmail.com

Once you have received  the tutorials, please remember not to share or distribute the printed or electronic copies of these bundles.  We have worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for your use.  If you know someone that would like to purchase the bundle, please direct them to me to obtain their copy.  Thanks for your support.

     

To Order:

 1.  Place a $20 order in my online store.  Use link below.

 Online Store

2.  Free to all my team members,  click to join!  Join Me

3.  Purchase  (contact me)

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Introducing the May Paper Pumpkin kit - Sparkling Celebrations

 

MAY 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit

SPARKLING CELEBRATIONS

SUBSCRIBE APRIL 11–MAY 10

Create bold, celebratory cards perfect for invitations, congratulations, and  special occasions.

    • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes 

   • Precut paper pieces with silver foil 

   • Gem embellishments 

   • Coordinating colours: Blackberry Bliss, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Misty Moonlight (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie

  Silver foil gives cards an eye-catching finish

Don't forget the Wonderful Scenes Dies  Add-On  #168665 @ $18.00

To subscribe, go to:

https://www.stampinup.ca/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2129574

Or use this link

IDEAS - April 2026 - Fun Folds

 

IDEAS is a group of International Stampin' Up! Demonstrators who share themed projects once a month.  This blog hop is an introduction to our IDEAS and we look forward to having you visit us monthly. 

For the month of April, our theme is "Fun Folds".  We are to create our project or projects using any kind of fun folds. 

 

Here is a small snippet of my project:

The collage shares a small snippet of each of the tutorial bundles.

This month we have over 40 pages of crafty ideas and 11 tutorials!

Each tutorial features at least one project.  Would you like a copy of the instructions for these projects to use for your personal use, or even in your classes?

Contact me to find out how to purchase the tutorial bundle (which includes all the tutorials you see in this blog hop) or earn it for FREE by placing a qualifying order!

My email is:  cardsbyelizabethames@gmail.com

Once you have received  the tutorials, please remember not to share or distribute the printed or electronic copies of these bundles.  We have worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for your use.  If you know someone that would like to purchase the bundle, please direct them to me to obtain their copy.  Thanks for your support.

     

To Order:

 1.  Place a $20 order in my online store.  Use link below.

 Online Store

2.  Free to all my team members,  click to join!  Join Me

3.  Purchase  (contact me)

Follow the blog hop using the list below:

PPP Blog Hop - March 2026 - Fluttering Garden

  

                                  

Welcome to the Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop! 

 The beauty of the Paper Pumpkin kit is that you can follow the direction provided in the kit to make the projects as they were designed, or use the supplies as a starting point and let your creativity run wild!  On this hop we will share lots of ideas with you on how to use the February Paper Pumpkin kit "Fluttering Garden".

These are the original projects:

This kit has supplies to make 9 cards with matching envelopes (Coastal Cabana with a white floral pattern on the bottom).  The coordinating colours are Balmy Blue, Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Gorgeous Grape, Old Olive, Peach Pie, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, and Smokey Slate.  The Stampin Spot is Basic Gray.  Also included are precut hummingbird pieces and greetings.  The embellishments are dots with gold accents.  The bonus stamp set called "Fluttering Hummingbird"  

Quick and easy cards to send for Mother's Day or any other occasion.

Alternate Card Design

For my alternate card, I used the "Fluttering Hummingbird" stamp set and other stamps from the "Fluttering Garden" stamp set to make a Birthday card.  I also used the Add-On dies and an embossing folder to frame my beautiful hummingbird.

A supply list can be found at the end of my post.

Thank you for joining us as we share the possibilities of this great Paper Pumpkin kit, "Fluttering Garden". 

 Now hop through all the alternate projects using the list below:

APRIL 2026

LAKESIDE RETREAT 

Show your appreciation for the men in your life with cards inspired by tranquil  waterside scenes. 

   • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes  

  • Precut paper pieces and enamel pebble embellishments 

  • Stamp set tailored to male recipients

  • Coordinating colours: Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Peaceful Pine (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pecan Pie, Pool Party.

 Coordinates with the Waterside Retreat Suite Collection (item 167932)

Don't miss the Add-On Dies (Wonderful Scenes #168665  $18.00 ) Coordinates with April, May and June kits!

To subscribe, go to:

https://www.stampinup.ca/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2129574

Or use this link

Product List (including Kit items, Gorgeous Grape, Coastal Cabana, Smoky Slate markers)

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$20.00

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131202]

$20.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$20.00

Lazy Daisy 3 D Embossing Folder

[167196]

$15.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154893]

$15.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$15.00

Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[163827]

$15.00

Beautiful Blooms Dies (English)

[168666]

$18.00