Paper Pumpkin Blog Hop

Hey there my crafty friends! How are you this fine Wednesday?  Today I'm sharing a bit of Paper Pumpkin love with you and we're joining in on a Paper Pumpkin Blog Hop!

This month's kit called "JOLLY GINGERBREAD" creates 15 gift card pockets and coordinating envelopes. What a cute idea! Of course, they're super easy to convert to just Holiday Gift Tags instead. 

If you create gift tags, you have no need for the envelopes.  This is where my Alternative project comes into play!  I give you......... The Love Token Coupon Book!

There are 6 pockets (envelopes) to this book and each one holds a special gift for someone special in your life.  I printed out the coupons below, cut each one out and then layered onto colored cardstock.  I used all the colors that coordinated with this kit: Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Cinnamon Cider, Daffodil Delight, Mint Macaron, and Shaded Spruce.  Then I stapled a scrap of Cinnamon Cider Ribbon to one end.  Now our coupons are ready to "install" into the book!

To assemble the book, I used 6 envelopes.  On all of the envelopes, I cut the tiniest sliver off the bottom of the pocket.  On just one of the pockets, I scored 1/8" across the closure flap to create a "spine" for my book.  

In the photo here, you can see how tiny a sliver you cut off the bottom edge.  You can also see the score line on the envelope flap.  

Once you get all the envelopes prepped, you can start assembling them.  I used the adhesive flap to attach to the previous envelope.  I also added Tear & Tape farther up on the flap, to give the whole section a good seal. 

You can see here that I have the first envelope facing down.  The second envelope is facing up and I'm attaching the flap to the backside of the first envelope. You'll do all of the remaining envelopes this way. 

Once you have all the envelope pocket pages attached, you'll wrap the front envelope's flap around to the backside of the whole book.  Make sure that it is snug, but not too tight. 

All that's left is to decorate!  Go wild and have lots of fun on this part! I used the Layering Circles to create the background for the house.  I colored the house with a few Stampin' Blends markers, and then went over the windows with Wink of Stella to make them shine. 

I really enjoyed creating this and I can't wait to tuck it into my husband's Christmas Stocking. I think he'll love it!

Below you'll find easy printable cards that you can use for your own coupon book.  The first has my printed coupons.  The second has a bunch of "blank" ones for you write in your own love tokens!  Enjoy!

Perhaps you'd like to create your own Love Tokens Coupons.  Use this one to fill in the blanks with your own ideas! 

If you would like to receive the upcoming Spring 2021 Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration Brochure, click the catalog image here to go to the request form!

Until Next Time,
Happy Crafting!
#TheStampinChic

If you would like to purchase any of the supplies I used on today's project, simply click an image below to be taken directly to my website. Enjoy!

Product List

Layering Circles Dies [141705]	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198]	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122925]	Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153078]
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119683]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [147106]	Shaded Spruce Combo Pack Stampin' Blends [147938]	Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153105]	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603]
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Cinnamon Cider Ribbon [152482]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199]	Paper Snips [103579]	Paper Pumpkin Grid Paper [153985]
One year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137861]	6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137860]	3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137859]	1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137858]