From the North Pole

As promised, the sequel to Santa Claus and JOY arrived from the North Pole! This Paper Pumpkin kit makes gift tags, but what happens after you’ve made them all? Well, you can keep using the stamps and ink spot. Also, add what you already have to create some more Christmas cards.

Straight from the North Pole

I thought the word fonts in both the Hohoho and From the North Pole kits were wonderful! As a result they reminded me of a stamp set in the 2022 July to December Mini Catalog. Find it on page 26. The cards pictured there were the inspiration for these three cards. I made the Open Me card first.

The red paper comes from an envelope in the Hohoho kit, and I used more of it to make the gift card/money holder on the inside.

Christmas Joy

I cut up another envelope from the Hohoho kit to make this next card. The inspiration cards from the mini catalog, once again, gave me this idea. At first, it didn’t occur to me and this card looks absolutely wonderful without embellishment. But because the inspiration cards had a jingle theme, I decided to add a little jingle embellishment here!

Then, add a little simple stamping inside. Viola! Another card to be able to mail!

Candy Canes

Stampin’ Up! makes stamps they call reversible. They are created in photopolymer material and designed to be able to use both sides. As a result, this is how my next idea came to be. Many of you may know the story of how the candy cane came to be. Although the candy cane stamp in this kit is not a reversible stamp, if you mount the cane on your acrylic block “backwards,” you can stamp a “j”. I added the dove and flourish images from the Hope & Prayer set, then used the sentiment from the Hope & Peace set to imply a “Peace, Joy, Love” message.

Inside you can see more of the envelope I cut for the Open Me card.

From the North Pole Extras

Some of the Stampin’ Up! products used to create these cards can be found on the following list. Select the item number to view and learn more about them. Also, it’s an advantage to become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, so you can also order kit refills and exclusive add on products specific for the kits.

• Hope & Prayer stamp set, # 159009
• Hope & Peace stamp set, # 159773
• Adhesive-Backed Seasonal Sequins, # 159964
• Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, # 155475
• Wintry 3D embossing folders, # 155433
• Neutrals Assorted cardstock, # 146977
• Regals Assorted cardstock, # 146976
• Subtles Assorted cardstock, # 146978
• 2022 -2024 In Color DSP, # 159253
• Basic White cardstock, 159276
• Ink pads, various colors, click HERE
• Paper Trimmer, # 152392
• Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, # 149653

What Comes after the North Pole?

If you like the idea of gift card holders and little packages to give other small gifts in for any occasion, then you’ll like what’s coming in the December kit. And, this kit has a coordinating add-on exclusive to make greeting cards! Subscribe before December 10th, if interested.

Good things come in 16 small packages along with precut paper pieces, twine, and belly bands to customize them all. And as a subscriber, you can also order the Good Things Cards & Envelopes Add-on, # 163134. This kit includes 20 cards/envelopes, 5 each of 4 designs. The card size is 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″.

So, now it’s time to make some more tags. I hope you enjoy how I’ve been inspired From the North Pole and by the mini catalog. Also, remember to visit the Santa Claus and JOY ideas. Maybe you’ll get some inspiration from them too!