Welcome to the first A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop!! We are so excited to be here sharing lots of alternate ideas for using your Paper Pumpkin Kit – A Sara Thing Kit. While the “A Sara Thing” kit was plenty exciting all on it’s own, you’ll want to take a peek at what we’ve come up with for alternative Paper Pumpkin ideas!!
A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop – A Sara Thing Kit
I had such fun playing with the various elements that came in the kit.
First, I added half a piece of Lemon Lime Twist cardstock
– as it’s a coordinating color –
for the base.
Then, I used part of one of the Basic Black card bases
in the kit as a layer to which I added a piece of the diagonally striped washi.
Next, I took one of the blank pieces of watercolor paper in the kit
and drew on a random design using
one of the watercolor pencils (they were a free gift this month).
Using the included paintbrush, I dragged a light bit of water
over the hand drawn design to make it bleed slightly.
After I stamped the sentiment words on a piece of
Whisper White (also included in the kit), I used
the Stampin’ Trimmer to carefully
trim out the words
before adding them with dimensionals.
The glittery flower seems like an asterisk for “best” – kind of highlighting that word.
Finally, I took one of the envelopes
and carefully opened it.
The flap design is printed on the whole of the reverse side!
So, I turned the envelope inside out and glued it back together.
Next, I made a mini book.
Again, I used one of the Basic Black card bases
from the kit and cut it down.
Then, I had some fun adding color to one of the
embossed, watercolor paper hearts
found in the kit.
I LOVE the bright green (Lemon Lime Twist) on this months kit!
It also appears on the die cut leaves and envelopes provided.
But, there was no Lemon Lime Twist watercolor pencil.
Technique Tip: Taking the clear block, I brushed on some water. Then, I scribbled in the water with my Daffodil Delight pencil followed by the Pacific Point pencil.
It takes a moment before color begins to appear.
Using the brush, I swirled the color together
and voila I had Lemon Lime Twist-ish color to paint onto
the watercolor heart.
After I had added it in a few sections, I scribbled in some
Rich Razzleberry and used a clean, wet brush
to move some of the color around
so that you get two tones.
Once I added a piece of washi to the base,
the heart was ready to be attached.
For the inside,
I traced the heart three times onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock.
Then, I used my Paper Snips to cut them out
but also leave them attached to each other.
After stamping the sentiment words in Basic Black,
I wanted to use the splatter stamp — but in a different color.
Technique Tip: I dampened the clear block and scribbled on Rich Razzleberry pencil. Then I used the Rich Razzleberry puddle as an ink pad and inked up the splatter.
The Rich Razzleberry pencil was also used to outline the edge of each heart.
Tip: Use a ruler as a guide to make this easier.
After adhering the top heart to the base, I added a piece of the washi.
And finally, I cut out the border of one of the die cut leaves and added it around “love”
before filling it in with Fine Tip Glue.
It looks like a little epoxy or enamel accent!
Thanks for stopping by and checking out my alternate Paper Pumpkin creations!
You can find the additional products used below.
Now, it’s time to hop along to Cindy and see the wonderful thing she has come up with.
Create something today!
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Hi Sara, I have never been to your site before, but I think I shall have to look at it often. You have a wonderful, creative talent in how you took this Paper Pumpkin card to a new level. I really like the idea of taking the Mellon Mambo pencil and making swirls that look like the stamp set and dies (from the catalog). And yet, you drew it in. That looks like fun! I really like it a lot.
So glad you stopped by Pamela and I hope you’ll be back soon! Thank so much you for the lovely comment!! Hope this inspired you to play.
LOVE your cards! I love how you did the water color background on the first card, so very cute!
Thank you Holly! That card/background seems to be the favorite.
Oh my! Such awesome creations!!!
Thank you so much! That’s very kind of you to say.
I love your hand drawn design!!
Thank you Kris, that’s one of the pleasures of watercolor pencils.
your cards are great love the water coloring and splash of lime color sc
Thanks Alyse! and thanks for stopping by.
I love how easy you made the background with the watercolor pencils.
Thanks Mary! You’ll have to give that a try!
I like the hand drawn elements on the first card and the others are awesome.
Thanks Patty! I hope you’re enjoying this month’s kit!!
Sara! Your first card is absolutely STUNNING! I love your hand drawn element. Great job!
Thank you! Lisa. I’m so glad you liked this simple, fun way to use the watercolor pencils!
Thanks for the technique tips!
You are most welcome Ingrid!
I love the heart card,..very cool idea!
Thanks Sharon! It’s always fun to try something a little different.
Such great ideas Sara! I especially love that you turned the envelope inside out!! I would never have thought of that! The insides of the envelopes are definitely a beautiful feature of this kit! What a great way to show them off! Love that I’m hopping with you! 💖
That’s really sweet of you to say Carolynn! I love the printed elements in the kits and am always looking for ways to extend the fun designs.
I love these. Just love the watercoloring you did, they are such pretty and simple cards.
Thanks so much Denise! Sometimes simple is wonderful.
Not sure which I like best weather scribbling on the acrylic block in a puddle. Or putting out the hearts in a paper doll chain fashion
So glad you found some take aways!
Thank you for including your tips and techniques! Your card is cute, and the mini book is very clever. TFS!
Thank you very much Fran! I love to share the little things I figure out.
What a clever idea with the mini-book! I love the green ink pad too…so bright!
Thanks so much Vivian! The “green ink pad” here was fun to make.
Love your cards and your clever watercoloring! I was trying to figure out what stamp you used in the first card and then I read you drew the swirls freehand with a watercolor pencil and brushed it with a bit of water … simple but so lovely! I also appreciated your creativity to create a version of the Lemon Lime Twist using water on a clear block and the yellow and green pencils. 👏
Thank you LJ! So many fun ways to use those watercolor pencils. They were such a nice gift!
Great card!
Thank you Cathie!
Love the new Lemon Lime Twist, especially with the black. Can hardly wait to get my hands on some!!!
Don’t you just Victoria! I think it will be a favorite combo.
So cute! I wouldn’t have thought of this! So many grea ideas. Guess I’ll have to order a refill!
Thanks! Refills are almost always a must!!
Really like the fold out heart! Very creative and cute!
Thank you Crystal!
Thank you Debbie and Sue
Very cute. It’s amazing all the different things that come out of 1 small box.
Thank you Pat! And that’s exactly why I LOVE this kit!!
Lovely ideas
Great ideas
Thank you Linda and Sue! I hope you’ll give it a try.
The fold out heart is a great idea!
The minibook is very clever!
Realy like the foldout heart card.
Thank you Phyllis, it was a fun way to create a different card.
Love the swirls on the first card!
Thanks Natalie. Think of all the things you could draw and give a wash to.
love the idea on the 1st card
Thank you Lynnette.
Beautiful! Love these ideas! TFS
Thank you Lauren!
I hope SU comes out with watercolor pencils for the new colors.
Wouldn’t that be fun Karen? In the meantime, I’ll be mixing up my own shades.
Love these colors. Thanks for the inspiration and ideas.
I agree Kathy, the colors are so bright and happy!
Thanks for great ideas on making your own colors on the blocks!! Can’t wait to try this!
It’s an easy way to make more Patty – glad you’ll try it!
What a cute set!!! I love the watercolor swirls you created on the “you are the best” card! Fabulous ideas!
Thanks so much Angela!! The watercolor pencils are the best!
You really ARE the Artful Inker 😉 I love your projects! I know it’s just a simple thing, but I love those little swirls <3 Thanks for sharing 😀
Thanks Kimberly! You’ve made my day!!
Very nice alternative ideas – TFS!
Thank you Sandy, glad you enjoyed my simple alternatives.
Your fold out heart is such a cute idea!
Thank you Judy! Just add some pictures or a note from the heart and anyone would be delighted to receive it.