Paper Pumpkin August 2023 with Alternatives
So I did a thing:
I checked my records and saw many of my customers are NOT subscribers to Paper Pumpkin. It was alarming, not going to lie and thought 2 things.
WHY?
- You used to be a subscriber but have suspended your subscription?
- You became bored with kits?
- You have red box pile up? (although Paper Pumpkin does mix up the color of the box now)
OR?
- You are not aware of the monthly kits?
- You haven’t seen how much the kits have improved?
- You are unaware of the value you put into the exclusive kit?
I sat there for some time realizing, it was time to reintroduce the monthly kits and share the value of them. Today’s post shows the monthly kit projects as is AND I created 5 more cards using the kit pieces. Hopefully, you will be inspired to create with your kit.
The Monthly Kit
DId you know this about the Paper Pumpkin?
- Stampin’ Up! does send out small hints of what the kit will be but ultimately, you will be delightfully surprised once it arrives in your mailbox!
- The cut off date to receive the current month’s kit is the 10th.
- The kit is shipped on or about the 11th of the month.
- Stampin’ Up! shares a video of the kit several days after the kit is shipped.
- Being a member, you have access of purchasing refills in my online store.
- Your subscription is in your control and you may skip a month if needed OR add extra kits. (October is a big extra kit month because the kit is holiday!)
The back of the cards!
This month the card base includes the meaning behind the flower featured on the front of the card. A small touch which is unique and rather interesting! Nice touch with the detail!
The Stampin’ Spot:
Each month, the Paper Pumpkin kit includes a Stampin’ Spot. This 1″ x 1″ ink spot is ideal to use with the kit as well as on future projects. The color is not repeated for one year. The spots travel well so if you are traveling and bringing crafting supplies with you, pack up your spots!
My Monthly Class
My monthly class:
I realize there are many demostrators that share their alternatives that I decided it was time I start sharing mine. My customers have expressed “red box pile up” and ignoring their kits that I knew it was up to me to motivate them to break open their box and CREATE! A few months into this new monthly class, I am enjoying creating new projects with the kit components. The class is open to everyone, you do not need to be local. If you are interested contact me. Zoom and Kits To Go are available.
A closer look:
After making one of each card, I made others using pieces from the kit including the envelopes! I try to show a variety and I hope I have inspired you! Do you have a favorite? I would love to hear if you do!
Update your Subscription
If you are a past subscriber or a NEW subscriber, make sure you log into Paper Pumpkin using this link, Bonnie’s Paper Pumpkin Subscribers, to join or update. Next month it’s all about the holidays! You won’t want to miss it! Here’s a sneak peek!
Thank you!
Just wanted to say thank you for reading through my post and hopefully I have shared with you some ideas about the Paper Pumpkin. I am always here if you have any questions or need help with crafting. Please, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Happy Stampin’
Bonnie
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I follow you online but have a local demonstrator. I subscribed to Paper Pumpkin from day 1. I stopped subscribing when they started giving 15 sentiment greetings and only 3 were in English. I live in the US and only send cards in the US to only English speaking people. I am not paying for languages I can not use. I sent in my complaint every time I got an email from Paper Pumpkin saying “We miss you”. They choose to ignore me, so I will no longer buy the kits. Maybe that is the same reason some of your clients are no longer ordering.
Thank you so much for your comment. I am so appreciative of your thoughts. I’m sorry no one responded to your input. I haven’t noticed the sentiments just that the kits have improved each month. I used to do an alternative class but took it off my calendar and replaced it with another class. I am refocusing and looking to reintroduce the Paper Pumpkin and hope people will enjoy seeing the alternatives. Again, thank you for commenting.
Bonnie, I love your alternatives for the August 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit. I have another demonstrator, but I hope you will share your PP Kit alternatives on your blog or on Facebook. I love seeing pretty alternatives. I enjoy receiving the kits monthly. Sometimes there is one kit in a year that isn’t quite my style, but by seeing others’ alternative designs, I feel great about making and sending those cards.
I am so happy for your comment. I have neglected Paper Pumpkin. However, in the past few months I have started to do alternatives with the monthly kits. I restarted because one of my customers asked me to! She was experiencing “Red box pile up!” Each month, I hold my class at my home and over zoom for those not local.Maybe you can join us one month? 🙂 I tend to give details on my posts on how to create and I will keep that in mind for my next paper pumpkin post. If there is ever a kit you do not like, if you call Stampin’ Up! they will help you out with issuing a refund. Again,I appreciate your comment.