🍂 Cozy Connections: A Warm Welcome to October
By Tina | Gems Paper Scissors | October 1, 2025
Welcoming October with Creativity
There’s something magical about October. The air turns crisp, mornings are softer, and we find ourselves craving warmth—whether that’s through a cozy blanket, a candlelit evening, or the comfort of creative time at our desk.
This month at Gems Paper Scissors, our theme is Cozy Connections. All month long, we’ll be exploring the ways creativity helps us slow down, reflect, and connect—with ourselves, with our loved ones, and with the stories that matter most.
Week One: Warm Welcomes
To begin, our first sub-theme is Warm Welcomes with the affirmation:
“I welcome comfort and connection into my life with open arms.”
Warm welcomes don’t have to be big, elaborate gestures. Sometimes they’re as simple as a handmade card tucked into the mailbox, a thoughtful journaling note in your scrapbook, or a smile at just the right time.
This week, I’ll be sharing projects that reflect this feeling of welcome—starting with my Thanks Rainbow Card. Rainbows always remind me of inclusivity, hope, and belonging, and what better way to say “you’re welcome here” than with a handmade thank-you?
Reflection Prompt
Take a moment to reflect:
- Who in your life could use a warm welcome right now?
- What small gesture could you create this week to remind them they matter?
Write it down, journal about it, or even better—craft it into a card or layout.
Join My Team in October
Warm welcomes are also about community, and I’d love to extend a warm welcome to YOU.
Stampin’ Up! is offering the best Starter Kit special ever this October. You can choose from two incredible offers to begin your creative journey, and beyond the products, you’ll be joining a circle of crafters who uplift, support, and inspire one another.
When you join my team, you’re not just getting supplies—you’re entering a safe, joyful, and empowering space where your creativity can thrive.
Coming Up This Week
Here’s a little peek at what’s ahead:
- Oct 2: Hello Sunshine Card 🌞
- Oct 3: 6×8 Cozy Layout 📖
- Oct 5: Cozy Week One Recap Blog 🍁
Stay tuned for more inspiration, tips, and stories as we move through October together.
✨ Until then, remember: You are welcome here. Your story matters. And your creativity is a gift to yourself and others.
📌 Next Steps
- Watch today’s Thanks Rainbow Card video on Facebook.
- Subscribe to the Gems Paper Scissors Podcast to catch Episode 32: Cozy Connections – Warm Welcomes.
- Join my VIP Facebook Group for daily inspiration and cozy check-ins.
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