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Strips and Scraps
One of my favorite things about paper crafting is finding new ways to use supplies I already have on hand. This week, I pulled out DSP, envelopes, stencils, card bases, and ephemera from past Paper Pumpkin kits, Kits from our Kit Collection and scrapbook workshop kits...
Christmas Creativity Is Coming Soon — Christmas Mini Series
Christmas creativity is almost here, and my craft table is already twinkling with ideas for Cards, Tags, Bags, and a few magical 3‑D surprises. Starting September 1, join me for a Christmas Mini Series filled with inspiration, ease, and stash‑friendly holiday fun....
Saturday Card Sketch- Using Nested Essential Dies
It feels so good to make space for fresh creativity. Over the next two weeks, I’m giving my craft room a little “joy check” by using the beautiful supplies already in my stash—DSP I’ve loved, ephemera I’ve saved, and pieces that deserve their moment on a card. Today I...
New Paper Pumpkin Subscriber Discount – through August 10, 2026
Have you been thinking of trying Paper Pumpkin? Now’s a perfect time to get started with our all-inclusive crafting kit subscription! Purchase a pay-as-you-go subscription from July 11–August 10 and get 25% off the first kit. Not only will you receive...
Bikes & Blooms – Paper Pumpkin 2026
Bikes & Blooms I am enjoying June’s Paper Pumpkin. It is called Bikes & Blooms. Before I share all the great supplies that come in the little red box, I want to talk about the Paper Pumpkins. First of all to enjoy our Paper Pumpkin you must be a current Paper...
Bikes & Blooms Easel Card (June 2026 Paper Pumpkin Alternate #4)
An easel card is one of those delightful designs that feels special the moment it’s opened. Instead of lying flat like a traditional card, it’s built to stand upright — just like a tiny tabletop easel. That means the recipient can display it on a mantel, shelf, or...
Bikes & Blooms PP – Dutch Door Fun Fold Alternative #3
A Dutch Door Fun Fold is a popular card design in paper crafting that creates a double‑panel front with a flap that opens like a door, allowing you to display a message or image on the inside. It gets its name from Dutch Doors which are doors that split horizontally...
Paper Pumpkin Fun at The Paper Motif!
🌟 Join the Paper Pumpkin Fun at The Paper Motif! 🌟 Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin through me and enjoy exclusive perks every month! 🎁 Monthly Bonus Kit As my wonderful subscriber, you’ll receive a Bonus Kit each month you’re subscribed. This kit includes: ✂️ Precut pieces...
The Very Best Day – Paper Pumpkin Alternative #2-Bikes & Blooms
I look back to the time when I first began paper crafting. I started out scrapbooking and then soon fell in love with card making. In those days we met at someone’s house and crafted together. It wasn't uncommon to share crafting supplies but most of the time if we...
Bikes & Blooms-June 2026 Paper Pumpkin- Alternate #1
It’s “Paper Pumpkin” time - I have been waiting for this all month. The name of this month’s kit is Bikes & Blooms. This kit doesn’t disappoint.The kit includes vintage-style bikes, plant-filled baskets, and fluttering butterflies in soft...
Sketch Saturday-Paper Play Sketches #21 & Nested Essential Dies
The Nested Essentials Dies have become one of my most‑used tools, and yesterday’s sketch reminded me why. The rectangular dies are especially versatile — they give sentiments a clean home, and because the sizes graduate so beautifully, it’s effortless to create a...
Crafting with the Nested Essentials: Banner Dies
Some shapes naturally guide the eye, and the Nested Essentials Banner Dies do this beautifully. Today I’m sharing two cards from my Live that highlight how this pointed banner shape can instantly create direction, movement, and focus in your design. If you love...
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