Crafts by the bow - Diane Hutchinson

August 19, 2025

Paper Pumpkin alternative July 2025

Here is my sliding latch card made with the paper Pumpkin kit - love this card which was originally shown to me by Shauna M at stamp ventures with Shauna. The card can be made using cardstock, DSP and embellishments which you already have if you are not using the Paper Pumpkin kits.

keep tuned for more alternatives and ideas.

Thanks for joining me

Diane

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Using my Paper Pumpkins July 2025

I decided it was time to tidy my craft space and use up some of the Paper Pumpkin parcels and kits that I have collected lol! I can't be the only one with unopened boxes, part kits, and good intentions surely?

I am going to show the projects from each box or kit and then make an alternative.

Craft along with me and rediscover those beautiful boxes and kits

Love

Diane

Diane Hutchinson

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June 03, 2025

Cherry Blossom boxes kit in the clearance sale

Today (June 3 2025) Stampin' Up! just refreshed the clearance rack with lots of lovely things in the sale. One of the items is the Cherry Blossom boxes kit and I had only just purchased this - I made a quick video to show how to make them. The kit is now $22.40, item #164978 and has everything you need to make 12 treat boxes including ink, a block, adhesive and instructions.

They are really pretty and would be lovely for weddings, birthdays, showers, thankyou gifts or table favours. Boxes are approximately 2" x 2" and I could fit a couple of Ghirardelli, Lindor chocolates or wrapped candies inside.

Check out the video below.

Thanks so much and happy crafting.

Diane

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Who is Diane Hutchinson ?

I am Yorkshire girl living in beautiful Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. I have 2 beautiful children who live with their partners , and I live with my wonderful, long suffering husband who has been known to make the occasional card with me. My home is at the side of the Bow river hence my crafting name! I have been lucky enough to meet some of the nicest people who I call my friends and stamping sisters. I have demonstrated new stamp sets at conventions for Stampin’ Up!, taught people to use paper and ink to make their own amazing projects, and now I am working on building up a team. To join in the fun and to be a part of my little team you can go to craftsbythebow.stampinup.net and it will take you to my Stampin’ Up! Joining page. There is no obligation to sell anything or even to share … but for those who want to I will support you all the way! The content of my Blog, Youtube video, website, and fb is the sole responsibility of Diane Hutchinson as an Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator. If you like and use an idea you have seen here, please share the love and refer back to where you saw it.