Scratch & Sniff Painted Pumpkins Stampin' Up!

Recently I made these adorable treat bag & tag for my 2 Day Creative Retreat! It may look like there’s a lot going on with all those layers and texture, but it’s actually super easy to make in multiples.

And here’s the really fun part… did you know it’s SCRATCH & SNIFF?! Yep! Give those pumpkins a little scratch and enjoy the scent of fall! 🎃🍂

To start, stamp your pumpkins in Secret Sea. I love using this color because it really pops against the orange and other warm shades that look amazing with pumpkins.

Next, use the first mask from the Painted Pumpkin Mask Set to add your color. I started with a light pink—either Petal Pink or Blushing Bride works great—and then layered Pumpkin Pie over the top. For a little extra dimension, add more ink toward the centers of the pumpkins to create a beautiful shaded look.

In the photo above, the top pumpkins show the first layer of shading, while the bottom pumpkins show how they look after the second color is layered over the top.

After coloring the pumpkins, it’s time to emboss them!

I mixed 2 parts Clear Embossing Powder with 1 part Pumpkin Spice mix to give the pumpkins a fun fall scent. You could also try Kool-Aid, cinnamon, or another scented powder of your choice.

Keep the mask over the pumpkins and apply VersaMark ink. Carefully remove the mask, then cover the pumpkins with the embossing mixture.

IMPORTANT: Heat the embossing powder FROM THE BACKSIDE of the paper until all of the powder is completely melted.

This picture shows the difference between using a mask and not using a mask when adding the VersaMark.

On the left, I added VersaMark over the entire area around the pumpkins before adding the embossing mixture. You can see some of the speckled Pumpkin Spice remains around the outside edges after die cutting.

On the right, I applied the VersaMark while the mask was still in place. This keeps the embossing mixture right where you want it, leaving nice, clean edges around the pumpkins once they’re die cut.

It’s a small extra step, but it definitely makes a difference!

Once the tags were finished, it was time to put everything together! I stuffed the iridescent treat bags, tied them closed, and added the finished tags.

Of course, as you can see, Ms. Xena thought I needed a little help! 🐾😹

It ended up being the perfect Sunday afternoon project—stuffing treat bags, adding tags, and watching football. Not a bad way to spend the day!

Look at all those amazing goodie bags! 🎃✨ The proof is in the details!

From the dry embossing and layered ribbons to the embellishments and finishing touches, there’s so much to love. And, of course, each one gets that extra personal touch with a handwritten name.

Sometimes it’s those little details that make a project feel extra special!

Every attendee received one of the iridescent goodie bags, filled with a roll of mints, a drink mix packet, chapstick, and a piece of sugar-free Russell Stover candy.

My Gold Level attendees received an additional goodie packet filled with a chapstick holder, metal magnetic bookmarks, and a fun retro keychain—all branded with the Stampin’ Up! logo.

And now I’m already looking forward to the next one! 🎉

My next 2 Day Creative Retreat is December 11–12, and we’re celebrating with a Birthday Bash theme! 🥳🎂

Check out all the event details and register here:
Birthday Bash 2 Day Creative Retreat Event Details

Register soon—there are only a few spots left before I start a waiting list! If we reach 25 attendees, I’ll rent a larger room so we can bring even more crafty friends along for the fun!

If you make it to the end here, make sure you check out my YouTube video that explains it all!  And don't forget to leave a comment here and there!

Product List

Iridescent Treat Bags

[166204]

$8.00

Painted Pumpkins Bundle (English)

[168439]

$69.25

Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

[165679]

$21.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$32.00

Embossing Additions Tool Kit

[159971]

$27.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$17.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[147086]

$9.00

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

[147100]

$8.00

Party Dies Bundle

[165265]

$125.00

Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder

[164049]

$12.00

Calypso Coral With Copper Border 3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon

[168444]

$9.00

Secret Sea & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Satin Ribbon

[168317]

$9.50

Painted Patch Adhesive Backed Dots

[168443]

$9.00

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Well... I'm Blogging Again!

Well… I’m Blogging Again!

I’m not sure if I’ve completely lost my mind or if bringing the blog back is actually a good idea. 😂 But here we are!

As you can see, it’s been a while since I’ve posted here. I don’t expect this blog to suddenly become super active, but there really are some benefits to having it around.

It gives me a place where I can share more detailed tutorials, organize things with labels so they’re easier to find later, and even set up payment buttons and registration information a little more neatly than I can on social media.

So, I’m dusting off the blog!

You’ll probably see a post pop up here and there when I have something that makes sense to share in a little more detail. No promises of daily—or even weekly—posts! 😂 But hopefully it becomes another helpful place to find projects, tutorials, class information, and other crafty goodness.

Welcome back to the blog… for both of us! 💜✨

Annual Catalog Product Shares

 Stampin’ Unicorn Product Shares  

Want all the products but can’t afford it all?  SOLUTION!!!

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ACCESSORY PRODUCT SHARE

Can’t show all the pictures yet!  SOON!!! Check them out in the catalog!

Check out all these awesome accessories!  Receive 445 adhered embellishments plus loose ones too perfect for shaker cards! A little of each!  $33

You will receive ¼ package of these NEW Embellishments: Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems, Tinsel Gems Three Pack, Tinsel Gems Four Pack, Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems, 22-24 In Color Pearls, Ombre Matte Decorative Dots, 23-25 In Color Dots, Opaque Ovals, Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins, Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio, Loose Silver Sequins, and Iridescent Shaker Circles.

RIBBON PRODUCT SHARE

Always a show stopper when added to any project! 

You will receive approx 90 feet of ribbon!  $35

You will receive ¼ package of each of the follow NEW Ribbon and Trim: Herringbone Ribbon; Textured Ribbon in Wild Wheat, Copper Clay, Moody Mauve, Boho Blue, and Pebbled Path; Misty Moonlight Inner Braid Ribbon, Pecan Pie Bordered Ribbon, Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack, Lost Lagoon Bordered Ribbon, Ribbon Duo Combo Pack, and Natural Wavy Trim.  

***Please note that the 23-25 In Color Jute Trim is NOT included in this share.***

SPECIALTY PAPER SHARE

Unique options to give a special touch! $25 

You will receive ¼ package of each of the following specialty papers:   Gold Celebrations Acetate, Holographic Trio Paper, White Center Textured Paper, More Dazzle Glittery Paper, Soft Shimmer Paper Combo Pack, 22-24 In Color Textured Paper, and 23-25 In Color Luster Paper.

PRODUCT SHARES CAN BE PICKED UP OR SHIPPED!  EITHER OPTION DEPENDING ON YOUR PREFERENCE!!!

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRODUCT SHARE

Oh my gosh.  MUST HAVE! You will receive ¼ pack.  

Choose 6x6 (2 sheets) or 6x12 (where avail). Great for scrapbookers.  

$52 for one set.  Double set for $95 (One full 12x12 or four 6x6)

Get ¼ package of the following designer series papers:

*Bright & Beautiful, Countryside Inn, Delightfully Eclectic, Earthen Elegance, Fresh As A Daisy, *Glorious Gingham, *Inked Botanicals, Let’s Go Fishing, Les Shoppes, Masterfully Made, Stargazing, and Zoo Crew (asterisks are 6x6 packs)

COLOR COLLECTIONS 6X6 

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

With the color refresh, they also revamped the 6x6 color collections dsp.  Do you want dsp in every single color Stampin’ Up! has?!?!  Here you go!  $25 

For the In Color collections, you will receive each design in each color.  For the Brights, Neurals, Regals, and Subtles, you will receive one sheet in either of the two designs.  Since there are more colors in the regular color collections, they don’t have as many sheets for each design.  You will still end up with at least one sheet for each color.

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I LOVE TO BUNDLE!  Here’s my bundle options 🙂

All the Paper Bundle:  Designer Series Paper, Color Collections DSP, & Specialty Paper Shares included plus get one sheet of 8 ½” x 11” cardstock for all the new colors for FREE- that’s 16 sheets!   $102

Bling & Things Bundle: Specialty Paper, Accessories, and Ribbon Shares included plus get ¼ package of the Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Card Pack and also the Cards & Envelopes free!  $93 

I WANT IT ALL Bundle: Includes all 5 shares (Designer Series Paper, Color Collections DSP, Specialty Paper, Accessories, and Ribbon PLUS one sheet of 8 ½” x 11” cardstock for all the new colors, ¼ package of the Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Card Pack and Cards & Envelopes, AND

IN COLOR JUTE TRIM– FULL PACKAGE! That’s over $23 in FREE STUFF!  $170

BONUS: WHEN 4 PEOPLE SIGN UP FOR THE I WANT IT ALL: Receive 10 In Color Treat Bags and 5 Scalloped Gift Card Boxes as well!  Get in EARLY!

Shipping if needed is:  $9 for Accessories/Ribbon/6X6 shares  $14 for 12x12 or Want it All

******Due to Stampin’ Up! Policy, if an item isn’t available, I am unable to have it as a backorder.  In these cases, I will substitute as appropriate.  Example, if an accessory isn’t available, I will add another “newer” accessory or give you more of the new ones…which ever option works best.  Thank you for understanding*****

I offer very competitive rates on my shares! Not all shares are the same. I offer 1/4 package of everything where others only offer one sheet/design. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Looking forward to getting you all the awesome new and exciting products!!!

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