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Monday, December 15, 2014

Paper Pumpkin Recycle

I love using every ounce of the supplies I have or coming up with new and innovative ways to use the things I have.  So, I've had a blast using some things with the Stampin' Up! paper pumpkin kits!

First up is the November Paper Pumpkin kit.  I was knee deep in craft shows, which meant I didn't get to make the kit right away.  So, I wanted to re-purpose the kit a little.  I ended up painting the boxes (before assembling) in brown paint.  I had some thick multi-purpose paint on hand and a sponge roller brush, so I was able to paint these in one easy coat!  I glued on some eyes and added a pom-pom that I dyed with cherry cobbler ink.

The antlers?  I took ribbon I had on hand, and made one loop at the top, gluing two smaller loops to the sides.  These were attached to the pie slice and I added some treats to the inside!  These are perfect gifts for little ones!


My second idea came when I was putting together a holiday open house around the December paper pumpkin kit.  First, can I say WOW!! I love that kit and was so excited to share with others.  However, I really wanted an extra holiday card.  Using the page of punched out silver snowflakes from the kit, we used the negative space to make a stencil.  A sponge and some pool party ink completed these little guys.  Then, the snowflake stamp and sentiment from the kit finished up the side!  I added a few stars punched in glitter paper and some leftover white ribbon from the July paper pumpkin kit.  Mission accomplished!




1 comment:

  1. I love the Paper Pumpkin Kits too, but I'm always looking for alternatives and/or ways to use up the leftovers! These ideas are great and very helpful as I didn't do these two kits yet ... thanks for the motivation!

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