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Hi Reader,
There's something particularly cheerful about a box of craft supplies arriving at your door, especially when everything you need to start creating is already inside and wrapped in pretty tissue paper.
My July Paper Pumpkin box arrived recently, and while the projects are ready to make exactly as designed, I'm always curious to see what else I can create with all those pieces. Further down I'll show you some of the alternative projects from our first few Australian kits, along with a timely offer for anyone who's been thinking about subscribing.
I've also got a quick update on the Stampin' Hot Foil System, which sold out almost as fast as it landed.
But first, your July tutorial. It started with a surprisingly bold colour challenge and became something much softer.
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Colouring on Designer Series Paper
This month's tutorial came out of a creative challenge to use five colours in one project: Cajun Craze, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, Daffodil Delight and Old Olive.
Side by side in cardstock, those five colours are bold.
The Birthday Wishes card takes them somewhere much softer.
The technique is colouring the black-and-white Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Series Paper (167752) with Blender Pens (102845), picking the ink up straight from the Classic Stampin' Pads.
If you've never tried Blender Pens on patterned paper, this is a lovely first project. The sketched images do the hard work, and you just add the colour.
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Happy mail in a box, with even more ways to create
Paper Pumpkin is a monthly all-inclusive craft kit delivered to your door, complete with stamps, ink and projects ready to make. It’s a wonderfully easy way to enjoy some creative time without having to plan the project or gather the supplies first.
But the projects shown in the kit are only the beginning.
My subscribers have access to my Paper Pumpkin Alternatives Library, where each month my collaboration partners and I create additional projects and step-by-step tutorials to help you get more from your kit contents.
I've also put together a new guide featuring alternative cards and projects from the first few Australian Paper Pumpkin kits. It's a lovely way to see what's been arriving each month, and just how far the contents can go.
If Paper Pumpkin has been on your mind, this is a particularly good time to try it. New subscribers receive 25% off their first kit when they subscribe by 10 August.
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The Stampin' Hot Foil line launched in Australia earlier this month and sold out within a week. There has certainly been plenty of excitement about it!
More stock of the Hot Foil System is expected in early September. It uses the latest hot foil technology and design, so if you’re thinking about buying a machine, at least you won't have to wait too long.
If you already have a hot foil machine, you’ll be pleased to know that we now have a wide range of hot foil dies, along with foil in silver, gold and light pink.
In the meantime, if you've seen the foil projects popping up online and would like to understand how the system works, what you need to use it, and how hot foiling differs from heat embossing, I've covered it all in my guide.
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Product of the Month: Begonia Belle Stamp Set
This month's Product of the Month is Begonia Belle, a build-a-flower stamp set with two large begonia images you can layer for depth or use separately. It also includes a small bud and leafy accents, making it easy to build different floral arrangements.
You can add it to an online order for $9 when your order is over $125. Limit one per customer.
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July and August local classes are now fully booked.
Thank you to everyone who reserved a place. It means such a lot to see these classes filling, and I’m looking forward to spending some relaxed creative time with you.
I’ll share future class dates here as soon as bookings open.
Paperific is on in August!
Paperific is returning to Melbourne from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 August at Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields.
Our cardmaking crew will be there, with classes running throughout the weekend. The class timetable and booking information will be available soon, so keep an eye out if you’d like to craft with us.
It’s wonderful to have an in-person papercraft event like this in Melbourne. Pop the dates in your calendar and plan a crafty day out. We’d love to see you there!
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A Gift With Your Order
When you shop my online store and opt in to the free Stampin’ Rewards program, you’ll earn 10% in rewards on orders of $35 or more.
Place an order of $50 or more and I’ll also send you the current IDEAS Tutorial Bundle, featuring written tutorials from our international design team.
Each month has a different theme, and July’s theme is Holidays, with projects inspired by Christmas, annual celebrations, travel and more.
Can’t find your bundle? Reply to this email and I'll help.
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That’s it from me this time. I hope there’s a little creative time waiting for you this week.
If you make the Birthday Wishes Card or try one of the Paper Pumpkin alternative projects from my blog, hit reply and show me. I always love seeing what has found its way onto your craft desk.
Happy stamping,
Simone 💛
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