Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Birthday Hooray Cards using the Hooray for Birthdays July 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made 7 alternative cards including 6 with fun folds and a mini slimline card.

But, first, here are the three cards that the kit makes. The Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin gives you more of the good stuff, including soft pastels, lined card bases, and precut focal pieces, so you can keep creating without starting from scratch. Get back to making birthday cards that come together fast and feel just as fun the second time around.

The Details of My Birthday Hooray Cards

My Triple Panel Bridge Card

For my first alternative card, I decided to create a triple panel bridge card using a Basic White Card base that I cut according to the measurements below. The Half Circle was perfect for this kind of card! I decorated it according to the directions included in the Kit.

Next, I layered my Melon Mambo mats with the matching card panels and adhered them to the card base. Then, I added glue to the sides of the Half Circle and adhered it to the two side panels.

Once the front was done, it was time to work on the inside panels. I die cut the circle from the Detailed Flora Dies and stamped the sentiments on it. It is perfectly hid by the Half Circle when closed.

For the inside, I adhered the embossed strips of Melon Mambo on either side. Then, I stamped the sentiment on the Basic White piece and matted it with the Melon Mambo mat which was adhered down.

All that was left was to add the butterflies and ribbon. Note: make sure that the ribbon is only wrapped around the first layer.

Supplies:

Stamps: July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Timid Tiger (In Kit), Melon Mambo (147051)

Paper: Melon Mambo (115320), Basic White (166780)

Accessories: Detailed Flora Dies Add-on (168664), Lazy Daisy 3D Embossing Folder (167196), Brushed Brass Butterflies, Black & White 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon, Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)

Measurements:

• Basic White
  • Card Base: 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored 4 ¼” and cut at 1 ¼” and 4 ¼”
  • 4” x 2 ½” (Inside)
  • 3” x 3” (Circle)
• Melon Mambo (6 Pieces):
  • 4-1/8” x 1-1/8” (4 Pieces)
  • 4-1/8” x 2-7/8” (2 Pieces)
• Pink Card from Kit:
  • 4” x 1” (2 Pieces)
  • 4 x 2 ¾”
• From Kit: 
  • Half Circle Shape
  • “birthday” sentiment
  • Sentiment Flag
  • Flowers with Centres and Leaves Ephemera

My Gate Fold Card

For my alternative next card, I created a gate fold card. Again, the half shape was perfect for this kind of card. So, I decorated the half circle according to the directions in the Kit.

Next, I scored my Basic White card base according to the measurements below. Then, I added the ribbon on the front left and right panels before I added the Hydrangea Hue mats and card bases on top. I adhered the half circle focal point to the right panel.

The inside was decorated next with the Hydrangea Hue mats and Hydrangea Hue card pieces on the panels. The stamped sentiment was then adhered to the centre panel.

The finishing touch was to add some 2026–2028 In Colour Butterflies in matching colours.

Supplies:

Stamps: July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Melon Mambo (147051)

Paper: Hydrangea Hue (167687), Basic White (166780)

Accessories: 2026–2028 In Colour Butterflies (167656), Black & White 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon, Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)

Measurements:

• Basic White:
  • 4 ¼” x 11” scored at 2 ¾” and 8 ¼”
  • 4” x 5 ¼” (Inside Sentiment)
• Hydrangea Hue (5 Pieces):
  • 4-1/8” x 2-5/8” (4 Pieces)
  • 4” x 5 ¼”
• Hydrangea Hue Card from Kit (4 Pieces):
  • 4” x 2 ½”
• From Kit: 
  • Half Circle Shape
  • “birthday” sentiment
  • Sentiment Flag
  • Flowers with Centres and Leaves Ephemera

My Square Pillar Card

For my third card using the July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit, I made a square pillar card.

For this card, I scored the card base according to the measurements below to create my pillar. I adhered the ½”tab to the card base by folding two of the panels flat (like you would when placing it in a card) against the card base and tucking in the flap to get placement. I decorate the panels with the Hydrangea Hue mats and the pink card base pieces.

Then, I decorated the oval according to the kit’s directions. I folded the same two panels flat (like you would when placing it in a card) against the card base and added glue to the centre panel making sure that the oval was centred in the card front.

Next, I added the bouquet ephemera to the inside panel keeping the smaller flowers for another card.

For the back, I stamped the sentiment and added the Hydrangea Hue mat and it to the back of the card.

The finishing touch was to add some 2026–2028 In Colour Butterflies and Brushed Brass Butterflies.

Supplies:

Stamps: July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Timid Tiger (In Kit)

Paper: Basic White (166780), Hydrangea Hue (167687)

Accessories: 2026–2028 In Colour Butterflies (167656), Brushed Brass Butterflies, Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)

Measurements:

• Basic White:
  • 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at ½”, 1 ¾”, 3”, and 4 ¼”
  • 5 ¼” x 4” (Back Sentiment)
• Hydrangea Hue (5 Pieces):
  • 5-1/8” x 1-1/8” (3 Pieces)
  • 5-1/8” x 2-7/8”
  • 5-1/8” x 4-1/8” (Back Mat)
• Pink Card from Kit:
  • 5” x 1” (3 Pieces)
  • 5” x 2 ¾”
• From Kit: 
  • Oval Shape
  • “happy” sentiment
  • Sentiment Flag
  • Flowers with Centres and Leaves Ephemera

My Centre-Step Card

For my fourth card, I used my favourite fun fold and create a centre-step card! The beautiful shapes of the Kit lend themselves to this fun fold. I have included a downloadable template at the end of this post.

First, I scored and cut the Basic White card base according to the template below. Then, I decorated the panels with the Hydrangea Hue Card pieces. The focal point was decorated the same as the Kit’s instructions.

For the inside, I used a mat of Timid Tiger for the Basic White stamped piece.

The finishing touch was adding ribbon tied in a bow and a scattering of matching In Colour Butterflies.

Supplies:

Stamps: July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Timid Tiger (In Kit), Melon Mambo (147051)

Paper: Basic White (166780), Timid Tiger (165626)

Accessories: 2026–2028 In Colour Butterflies (167656), Black & White 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon, Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)

Measurements:

• Basic White:
  • 11” x 4 ¼” cut/scored according to template below
  • 4 ¼” x 4” (Inside Sentiment)
• Hydrangea Hue Card from Kit (4 Pieces):
  • 2-1/8” x 4-3/8 (Centre Panel)
  • 4 ¼” x 7/8” (2 Side Strips)
  • 7/8” x 4-1/8” (Bottom Panel)
• Timid Tiger:
  • 4-3/8” x 4-1/8”
• From Kit: 
  • Diamond Shape
  • “hooray” sentiment
  • Sentiment Flag
  • Flowers with Centres and Leaves Ephemera

My Other Alternative Cards

For my last three cards, I created two z-fold cards using the card bases provided and a mini slimline card using the leftover bits.

Hooray Z-Fold Card

Supplies:

Stamps: July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Melon Mambo (147051)

Accessories: 2026–2028 In Colour Butterflies (167656), Brushed Brass Butterflies, Black & White 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon, Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)

Measurements:

• Pink Card Base (In Kit):
  • 11” x 4 ¼” scored 2 ¾” and 5 ½”
• From Kit: 
  • Diamond Shape
  • Oval Shape
  • “hooray” sentiment
  • Sentiment Flag
  • Flowers with Centres and Leaves Ephemera

Happy Z-Fold Card

Supplies:

Stamps: July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Melon Mambo (147051)

Paper: Basic White (166780)

Accessories: Detailed Flora Dies Add-on (168664), 2026–2028 In Colour Butterflies (167656), Brushed Brass Butterflies, Black & White 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon, Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)

Measurements:

• Pink Card Base (In Kit):
  • 11” x 4 ¼” scored 2 ¾” and 5 ½”
• Basic White (3 Pieces):
  • 3” x 4-3/8” (2 Pieces)
  • 3” x 3”
• Hydrangea Hue Card from Kit:
  • 2-7/8” x 4 ¼”
• From Kit: 
  • “happy” sentiment
  • Sentiment Flag
  • Flowers with Centres Ephemera

Mini Slimline Card

Supplies:

Stamps: July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Timid Tiger (In Kit)

Paper: Basic White (166780), Hydrangea Hue (167687), Timid Tiger (165626), Old Olive (100702), Bubble Bath (161718)

Accessories: Detailed Flora Dies Add-on (168664), Brushed Brass Butterflies, Black & White 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon, Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)

Measurements:

• Basic White (3 Pieces):
  • 7” x 6” scored at 3 ½”
  • 3 ¼” x 5 ¾” (Inside Sentiment)
  • 3” x 3“
• Hydrangea Hue:
  • 3-3/8” x 5-7/8” (2 Pieces)
  • Scraps for Flowers
• Hydrangea Hue Card from Kit:
  • 2-1/8” x 5 ½”
• Pink Card Base:
  • 3 ¼” x 5 ¾”
  • Scraps for Flowers
• Old Olive:
  • Scraps for Flowers
• Timid Tiger:
  • Scraps for Flowers
• From Kit: 
  • Leftover Sentiment Frame: 2 ¾” x 5 ¼”
  • “hooray” sentiment
  • Sentiment Flag

More Information on My Birthday Hooray Cards

Downloadable Centre-Step Card Template

To download a PDF of the Centre-Step Card Template, please click here or on the picture.

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