When our monthly Paper Pumpkin kit arrives we like to open it together.  When we opened this month's box we both said the exact same thing, "Yeah!!!!".  

We've discussed making test tube 3D favors for the longest time. Our dilemma was finding decent quality plastic tubes in a realistic quantity.  Well, HELLO PAPER PUMPKIN!  This month's kit is perfect – 16 plastic tubes with all the trimmings.  For those of you that are subscribers, be watching for this kit refill in the coming days.  I can guarantee they will sell out quickly.  You can check the inventory on refills HERE. 

It didn't take Boo long to decide exactly what she was going to do with the tubes and the remainder of the kit.  You're going to love what she's come up with!

Since many of you wrote and told us that you enjoyed the bloopers, Boo decided to include our outtakes from this month's filming.  Ohhh, this filming stuff looks easier than it is – trust me! 

 I've included pictures, cutting dimensions and a supply list below.

Don't forget, right now is the perfect time to try Paper Pumpkin.  The BOGO sales is good through October 10th.  Buy one month at $19.95, get the second month for FREE!  A recent call with my demonstrator support agent confirms that the next kits are AMAZING!  You won't want to miss out!  If you don't know about Paper Pumpkin's monthly craft subscription you can read about it HERE. 

PLUS, all our Paper Pumpkin subscribers also receive our Paper Pumpkin Parade – a collection of 7 different project ideas using that month's kit.  This is a free PDF tutorial that you can download or print and provides additional inspiration.  It's our way of saying 'thank you' for your subscription.  You can view sneak peek's of our past Paper Pumpkin Parade projects by clicking on the image below.

Here's a fun collage of Boo's projects – perfect for pinning to your Pinterest board! 

Boo's Test Tube Holder 

Cutting Dimensions:

• Basic Black cardstock is cut 3" x 7"
• Whisper White cardstock is cut 2 1/2"x 2 3/4" 
• Tangerine Tango cardstock is cut 2 1/2" x 2 3/4"

Mummy Test Tube Favor

Decorating tips:

• Stampin' Up! cardstock is 2-ply. Breaking down the fibers of the paper will allow you to separate the layers and use it for wrapping, like Boo did for this project.  
• Here's how you can break down the fibers. 1) If you own a Crimper, crimp the paper numerous times in different directions.  Gently work from the corner and begin separating the two layers.  2) Use your Bone Folder repeatedly on a thin strip of cardstock.  Run the Bone Folder through the paper like you would with scissors to curl ribbon. Repeat on each side of the cardstock several times.  Gently work from the corner of one end and begin to separate the layers.  
• Wiggly eyes come in all different sizes. We purchased ours at Wal-Mart in the craft section.  They are easily attached with Glue Dots included in this month's kit. 

Sunflower Test Tube Favor

Pumpkin Note Card and Envelope

Happy Hello Card 

Cutting Dimensions

• Whisper White cardstock base is cut 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Whisper White cardstock layer is cut 1 1/2" x 5 1/2" 
• Watermelon Wonder cardstock layer is cut 1 3/4" x 5 1/2"
• Gold Foil Sheets were used to create the thin border across the bottom of the card and were cut 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Old Olive cardstock layer is cut 2 1/2" x 5 1/2".  The Lovely Lace embossing folder was used to create texture to this layer.