Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing My Orchid Birthday Card as my Design Team Inspiration Card for Conie Fong Art & Design using Moonflower from Leilani and Moonflower Lullaby.
The Details of My Orchid Birthday Card
For my card, I thought she would make a beautiful birthday card for a special someone! So, I coloured Moonflower with my Copic markers. This was the first time colouring such fancy orchids. I watched a class by Alyce from Kit & Clowder on how to colour such details on them. To add a bit of sparkle and shimmer, I added some Clear Wink of Stella to the orchids and dots of a White Gelly Roll Pen to her lips. Once she was coloured, I used my Brother Scan & Cut to cut her out.
Card Standing Up
I thought an easy faux fun fold would add a nice surprise for the recipient. So, I trimmed 1 ½” off the right side of the front to allow the inside Secret Garden paper to peek through to the front. I also used the same paper pack, but a different paper for the front flap.
Top View of Card
Next, for my focal point, I decided to add a Gorgeous Grape die cut frame with some pretty paper behind her to create some visual interest. In addition to that, I tucked in some Mossy Meadow leafy vines around her. The sentiment was hot foiled in Rose Gold and die cut out. Love the shimmer of foiling!
Finally, for embellishments, I added a scattering of Champagne rhinestones.
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Father’s Day Alternative Card using the Lakeside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made a total of 5 alternative cards that were all fun folds.
For my card, I was inspired by a video that Connie Stewart from Simply Simple Stamping did recently, but I decided to use this Paper Pumpkin. If you wish to find out more about her cards, please click here.
The Details of My Father’s Day Alternative Card
I really enjoyed making this card my own by using the Paper Pumpkin Kit! I built the card exactly to Connie’s Instructions using Pecan Pie to match my papers, but from there I changed things up.
For the front Mini Card, I used a piece of the wood grain card base as my background. Then, I stamped my sentiment in the sentiment piece provided in the kit. This was mounted onto the Pecan Pie Board Ephemera. Next, I built my chair using some scraps of Country Woods DSP and added Peaceful Pine accessories. I thought having the sign hang from one of the oars ephemera would look neat.
Triple Fold Reveal Card
For the Dock Scene, I stamped the birds and the bullrushes and added the Self-adhesive pebble embellishments. To balance this, I added the trimmed down strip of plaid included in the Kit.
Inside of Front Card
The beach scene was trimmed down, stamped with the birds and adhered to the inside of the Mini Card.
Inside of Mini Card
For the inside of my card, I added a trimmed down Plaid Card Base on one side and a strip of Envelope on the other. The “Relax” sentiment from the Relaxing Waterside Bundle and the bullrushes were stamped on the Basic White Mini Card.
Inside Card within a Card
Next, I stamped the larger Basic White with more bullrushes and another sentiment from the Relaxing Waterside Bundle to complete my card within a card.
Supplies of My Father’s Day Alternative Card:
Stamps: Lakeside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Relaxing Waterside Bundle (167928)
Inks: Peaceful Pine (Kit)
Paper: Basic White (166780), Peaceful Pine (167691), Pecan Pie (161717), Country Woods Designer Series Paper (163393), Wood and Scene Card Bases (Kit)
Accessories: Self-adhesive pebble embellishments (In Kit), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Seal (152813)
Close Up of Mini Card Front
Measurements of My Father’s Day Alternative Card:
Pecan Pie:
9 ¾” x 5 ½”, scored at 1 ¼” and 5 ½”
6” x 3”, scored at 3” (Mini Card)
Basic White:
1 ½” x 2 ¾” (Mini Card Inside)
5 ¼” x 4” (Inside)
Card Bases from Kit:
5 ¼” x 4” (Dock Scene – Front)
2 ¾” x 2 ¾” (Wood – Mini Card Front)
5 ¼” x 4” (Plaid – Inside)
2 ¾” x 2 ¾” (Beach Scene – Mini Card Inside)
Envelope:
5 ¼” x 1” (2 Pieces)
Country Woods Designer Series Paper:
Scraps for Chair
Peaceful Pine:
Scraps for Chair Accessories
From Kit:
Oar Ephemera
Pecan Pie Board Ephemera
Sentiment Piece
Plaid Strip trimmed to ¾” x 5 ¼”
Self-adhesive pebble embellishments
Top View of Card
More Information on My Father’s Day Alternative Card
This Kit included everything you needed to create nine beautiful cards that strike that perfect balance between “beautiful” and “masculine.” While they’re ideal for the men in your life, they’re certainly not limited to masculine designs. Here are the cards that the kit made.
Waterside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit
I made 5 alternative fun fold cards including a Shadow Box, Book Binding, Dutch Door, Triple Fold Reveal and a Triple Faux Step card. I will be posting details to these cards in other blog post.
Dutch Door Card
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Dutch Door Alternative Card
Triple Faux Step Card
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Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Dutch Door Alternative Card using the Lakeside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made a total of 5 alternative cards that were all fun folds.
The Details of My Dutch Door Alternative Card
For my alternative card, I thought I would make a fun Dutch Door card. The scene on the circle that comes in the Kit was perfect for this type of card!
So, I cut and scored my Basic White card bases according to the measurements below. I adhered the smaller piece to the inside of the larger piece making sure to line up the centre panel with the bottom. Once you add the mat and sentiment piece to the inside, you will not notice the seam.
Side View of Card
Next, I trimmed down my card bases and matted them with 1/8” mat of Misty Moonlight. I loved how the mat adds a nice finishing touch.
Card Laid Flat
Then, I adhered the scene to the Pecan Pie mat the came in the Kit. This was popped up on the top flap. I stamped and added the sentiment from the Relaxing Waterside Bundle. I die cut the Adirondak chair from the Relaxing Waterside Dies using Pecan Pie Two-Tone Cardstock. This allowed me to use the two different sides to add visual interest. One for the seat and the lighter side for the chair back. I slightly overlapped the finished chair with the sentiment. The life jacket was popped up and used to balance out the chair.
Inside of Card
For the inside, I stamped the “Happy Birthday” sentiment from the Kit. The bullrushes from the Kit were stamped full and then off twice to add dimension. This was then matted onto a Misty Moonlight 1/8” mat to mirror the mats on the front.
All that was left was to add the Faux Bronze Pentagons.
Supplies of My Dutch Door Alternative Card:
Stamps: Lakeside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Relaxing Waterside Bundle (167928)
Inks: Peaceful Pine (Kit)
Paper: Basic White (166780), Misty Moonlight (153081), Pecan Pie Two-Tone Cardstock (166688), Card Bases (Kit)
Accessories: Faux Bronze Pentagons (166931), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Paper Trimmer (152392),Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Paper Snips
Close Up of Focal Point
Measurements of My Dutch Door Alternative Card:
Basic White:
8 ¼” x 4 ¼” score at 2 ¾”
2 ¾” x 8 ½” scored at 2-1/8” and 6-3/8”
5 ¼” x 4” (Inside)
Misty Moonlight:
2-5/8” x 4-1/8” (Top Flap)
2-5/8” x 2” (Bottom Flaps: 2 Pieces)
5-3/8” x 4-1/8” (Inside)
Pecan Pie Two-Tone:
2 ¾” x 2 ¼” (Use Darker side)
2 ¼” x 1 ½” (Use Lighter Side)
Card Bases from Kit:
2 ½” x 4” (Wood)
2 ½” x 1-7/8” (Blue Stripe: 2 Pieces)
From Kit:
Life Jacket Ephemera
Sentiment Piece
Pecan Pie Circle
Scene Circle
More Information on My Dutch Door Alternative Card
This Kit included everything you needed to create nine beautiful cards that strike that perfect balance between “beautiful” and “masculine.” While they’re ideal for the men in your life, they’re certainly not limited to masculine designs. Here are the cards that the kit made.
Waterside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit
I made 5 alternative fun fold cards including a Shadow Box, Book Binding, Dutch Door, Triple Fold Reveal and Triple Faux Step card. I will be posting details to these cards in another blog post.
Triple Faux Step Card
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Triple Faux Step Alternative Card
Shadow Box Card
Shadow Box Card
Book Binding Card
Book Binding Card
Triple Fold Reveal Card
Triple Fold Reveal Card
For more of my Stampin’ Up! Paper Pumpkin cards, please click here.
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Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Triple Step Faux Alternative Card using the Lakeside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made a total of 5 alternative cards that were all fun folds.
My Template
For this alternative card, I saw a video that made a triple faux step card that was 5” x 7”, but I wanted to make an A2 version. So, I created my own by designing a template using a recycled paper bag.
My Template
I started with a three step card base and scored it according to the measurements below. Then, I went with a regular 3” wide central panel, but I trimmed the 8 ½” height down by 1/8” since the front sits inside the first step. This allowed it to fit into a regular envelope. Otherwise, it would be too tall…I learned this from trial and by error. Lol! This central panel was scored in half. The two side panels were 1” wide and scored according to the measurements below. This gives you a very slight gap between all the panels when adhered to the card base.
My Card Base Before Adding Details
The Details of My Triple Faux Step Alternative Card
Now that I had all my card base pieces cut and scored, I decorated them with the Scene Card Base from the Paper Pumpkin Kit, But you could use the Waterside Retreat DSP instead. I used both the front and back of the card base from the Kit.
For the front scene, I trimmed ¼” off the bottom of the card front. I wanted more sky to show in the central panel while allowing the scenes to line up across the panels. Then, I trimmed ¾” off each side which left the 2 ¾” for the central part. Next, I trimmed down each panel to the height I wanted using the measurements below.
Left Side of Card
For the Plaid Card Back, I turned it horizontally to cut my pieces for the front of the steps. I was able to get the two larger pieces cut from the back. The front step was the plaid strip that was included in the kit trimmed down to fit (¾” x 5 ¼”).
Next, I embossed the Peaceful Pine strips for the back of the steps with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder. I also matted all my “scenes” and “plaid” pieces with a 1/8” mat of Peaceful Pine card stock.
Top View of Card
Now, that all my pieces were cut, I stamped the “Happy Birthday” sentiment and the birds on the central panel using the Kit’s Stamp Set. I also stamped the “This is Your Day” Sentiment and the inside using the Relaxing Waterside Stamp Set.
Left Side of Card
Then, I adhered all the pieces together including the inside pieces. Note: Adhere the back of the central panel to the back of large step and the front to the front of the middle step. Adhere small panels to back of the middle step and to the front of the small step.
Finally, I die cut the Adirondak chair from the Relaxing Waterside Dies using Pecan Pie Two-Tone Cardstock. This allowed me to use the two different sides to add visual interest. One for the seat and the lighter side for the chair back. I added some Peaceful Pine accents to the chair to tie in my colour scheme. In addition to this, I added some Garden Green bullrushes with darker Pecan Pie cattails.
Close Up of Right Side
All that was left was to add the ephemera and Self-adhesive pebble embellishments.
Close Up of Left Side
Supplies:
Stamps: Lakeside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Relaxing Waterside Bundle (167928)
Inks: Peaceful Pine (Kit)
Paper: Basic White (166780), Peaceful Pine (167691), Pecan Pie Two-Tone Cardstock (166688), Garden Green (102584), Scene Card Base (Kit)
Accessories: Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder (164049), Self-adhesive pebble embellishments (In Kit), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Seal (152813)
Close Up of Adirondak Chair
Measurements:
Basic White:
5 ½” x 11” scored at 3”, 6”, 7 ½”, 9” and 10”
3” x 8-3/8” scored at 4-3/16” (Centre Step)
7” x 1” scored at 3 ½” (2 Pieces)
2-5/8” x 5-1/8” (Inside)
Peaceful Pine:
2-7/8” x 5-3/8” (2 Pieces – for front and back of Large Step)
1-3/8” x 5-3/8” (2 Pieces – for front and back of Medium Step)
7/8” x 5-3/8” (2 Pieces – for front and back of Small Step)
3-5/8” x 7/8” x (2 Pieces – for 2 side panels)
4” x 2-7/8” (Centre Step)
2 ¾” x 5 ¼” (Inside)
Scraps for chair
Garden Green:
Scraps for Bullrushes
Pecan Pie Two-Tone:
2 ¾” x 2 ¼” (Use Darker side)
2 ¼” x 1 ½” (Use Lighter Side)
Scrap for Bullrushes
Scene Card Base from Kit:
3 ½” x ¾” (Scene – Left Side)
3-7/8” x 2 ¾” (Scene – Centre)
3 ½” x ¾” (Scene- Right Side)
2 ¾” x 5 ¼” (Plaid)
1 ¼” x 5 ¼” (Plaid)
From Kit:
Fish Ephemera
Misty Moonlight Board Ephemera
Wood Grain Piece trimmed down
2 Sentiment Pieces
Plaid Strip trimmed to ¾” x 5 ¼”
Self-adhesive pebble embellishments
More Information on My Triple Faux Step Alternative Card
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This Kit included everything you needed to create nine beautiful cards that strike that perfect balance between “beautiful” and “masculine.” While they’re ideal for the men in your life, they’re certainly not limited to masculine designs. Here are the cards that the kit made.
Waterside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit
I made 5 alternative fun fold cards including a Shadow Box, Book Binding, Dutch Door, Triple Fold Reveal and this Triple Faux Step card. I will be posting details to these cards in another blog post.
Shadow Box Card
Shadow Box Card
Book Binding Card
Book Binding Card
Dutch Door Card
For more information on my card, please click here.
Dutch Door Card
Triple Fold Reveal Card
Triple Fold Reveal Card
For more of my Stampin’ Up! Paper Pumpkin cards, please click here.
You will find the items listed above in my online store.
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My “Mine” Birthday Card using several retired Stampin’ Up! sets including Bistro Burger Bundle, Friendly Seagulls, and Conversation Bubbles Bundle. I used these 3 retired Stampin’ Up! Stamps Sets and the current Waterside Retreat DSP to create a card for my brother’s birthday! Have to love it when an idea comes to fruition and it turns out just like you envisioned! Yay!
The Details of My “Mine” Birthday Card
For my card, I chose a double z-fold design featuring the Waterside Retreat DSP as the backdrop.
I stamped images on Willow White Card Stock and coloured them with my Blends. This was my first time using Willow White, and I loved it! It’s smooth and ideal for blending inks, so I’ll use it for my Blends colouring moving forward.
Side View of Card
There was a lot of colouring involved. So, here is a list of the colours I used and for which items:
Golden Glow: Bun and Fires
Pecan Pie: Meat Patty
Old Olive: Lettuce
Granny Apple Green: Pickles
Poppy Parade: Tomatoes
Pumpkin Pie: Cheese, Seagulls Beaks and Feet
Gray Granite: Seagulls
Light Smoky Slate and Color Lifter: White on Birds
Once the colouring was done, it was time to die cut the images out. I fussy cut the seagulls out with my Paper Snips.
Card Laid Flat
To create my card, I used the measurements below to score the card base and the “picnic table” for my accoutrements. I utilized the Country Woods DSP for the cutting board and knife handle. For the cutting board, I trimmed it with my Paper Snips on the left side to fit my card front.
Top View of Card
I piled the burger and fries onto the cutting board with a container of ketchup made out of Vellum and Poppy Parade card stock. For the knife’s blade, I used a scrap of Galvanized Metallic Paper, but you could use Silver Foil Paper too.
I decided to use a toothpick for the flag in the burger to make it sturdy since it had no support.
I added the Seagulls with two of them having conversation bubbles. For the “MINE” I used the Stampin’ Journaling Pen and just wrote it in. This was my homage to “Finding Nemo” with all the seagulls shouting it. Makes me laugh just thinking about it!
Front View of Card
As a finishing touch I added a final sentiment matted in Misty Moonlight to the front with a Poppy Parade pepper to add interest.
Paper: Misty Moonlight (153081), Basic White (166780), White Willow (166703), Poppy Parade (119793), Vellum Specialty Paper (167099), Country Woods Designer Series Paper (163393), Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper (167920), Galvanized Metallic Paper (Retired)
Accessories: Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (167682), Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (161674), Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154892), Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154885), Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154958), Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154897), Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154886), Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154904), Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter (144608), Stampin’ Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Journaling Pens (166647), Paper Snips, Toothpick
Close Up of Focal Point
Measurements:
Misty Moonlight:
5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 2-1/8” and 4 ¼”
1 ¼” x 1 ¼” (Word Bubble)
3-1/8” x 5/8” (Sentiment)
Basic White
5-1/8” x 2”
½” x 3” (Sentiment)
Scraps for Bird Sentiments
White Willow 12” x 12” Cardstock:
2 ½” x 2 ½” (Burger)
1 ½” x 2 ½” (Fries)
1 ½” x 1 ½” (3 Birds)
½” x 1 ½” (Pickle)
Poppy Parade:
Scraps for Pepper, Ketchup and Flag
Vellum:
Scrap for Ketchup Container
Galvanized Metallic Paper:
Scrap for Knife
Country Woods 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper:
1” x 4 ¼” (trimmed down to fit front)
Scrap for Knife Handle
Waterside Retreat 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper:
5-3/8” x 2” (2 pieces)
5-3/8” x 4-1/8”
1 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼” and 6-3/8” (Picnic Table)
More Information on My “Mine” Birthday Card
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Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! To celebrate the new May-August Catalogue Launch, I am sharing my Faux-Step In Colors Card using the new 2026-28 In Colors and A Rainbow of Thanks Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up!
The Details of My Faux-Step In Colors Card
For my card, I wanted to celebrate the new Catty. So, what better way than to make a card using the new In Colors! I tried a couple of different card styles and decided on a faux centre-step card so that I could fit in all the paint brushes.
Side View of My Faux-Step Card
A Rainbow of Thanks Stamp Set was perfect way to display the colours with a paint brush for each colour. I stamped the brush handles in Basic Gray since I wanted the colours to stand out. Then, I stamped the In Color swooshes and rollers. Once that was done, I coloured the handles with my Crumb Cake Blends. Note: To fit all my brushes, I had to make a slight width change to the Hydrangea Hue (from 3” to 3-5/8”) in regard to the template below.
Since my card was all about the love for the new In Colors, I used the Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder for my two steps. You could use DSP, but I didn’t have any and this was my solution.
Next, I stamped the sentiment in Basic Gray and added a Barely Blush mat.
As a finishing, I added matching In Color Dots beside the corresponding colour and a Hydrangea Hue ribbon along the bottom step. The knot on one side of the ribbon helped to balance off the sentiment.
Supplies:
Stamps: A Rainbow of Thanks Stamp Set (167233)
Inks: Barely Blush Classic Stampin’ Pad (167678), Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin’ Pad (167680), Golden Glow Classic Stampin’ Pad (167676), Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin’ Pad (167679), Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin’ Pad (167677), Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad (149165)
Paper: Basic White (159276), Barely Blush (167689), Peaceful Pine (167691), Hydrangea Hue (167687)
Accessories: Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder (167071),2026–2028 In Color Dots (167546), Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154882), Hydrangea Hue 3/8” Bordered Ribbon (167549)
Close Up of In Colors
Measurements:
Peaceful Pines Card Base:
5 ½” x 8 ½” scored according to template below
Basic White:
4” x 3-3/8”
5-3/8” x 2 ¾”
5-3/8” x 1-1/8”
Scrap for Sentiment
Hydrangea Hue:
8 ½” x 3-5/8” (width is different than template below) scored at 4 ¼”
Barely Blush:
Scrap for Sentiment
For Further Information on My Faux-Step In Colors Card:
Downloadable Faux Centre-Step Card Template
To download a PDF of the Faux Centre-Step Template, please click here or on the picture.
Downloadable Faux Centre-Step Template
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Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here again. I am sharing My Rubik’s Cube Card that I sent to a teenage who has a collection of Rubik’s Cubes. I saw this fun pop-up card that a fellow demonstrator/friend, Laura Seki, made and thought I would use the pop-up mechanism but make the card my own by using some digital papers that I found online.
The Details of My Rubik’s Cube Card
For my card, I found a Rubik’s Cube party invite on Etsy, but I only wanted some of the graphic elements. So, I pulled it into Canva and deleted all the text from the invite. Then I scaled it to the size I wanted and printed 2 copies. I also printed out a scaled down colourful background to use for the front and for the inside.
Next, I used my paper trimmer to trim the colourful border off the invite. This I layered onto the colourful background. For the final print out, I used my paper snips to trim around the exploding Rubik’s cubes. These were popped up with Black dimensionals.
Close Up of Cube
All this was layered onto a Blueberry Bushel mat and then onto the Basic Black card front.
To decorate the front, I added the name of the teenager in similar colours to the Rubik’s Cube in the print outs. These were popped up with Foam Adhesive Sheets.
The sentiment was stamped in Black and die cut out using the largest flag from the Stylished Shapes Dies. One end was snipped down, and the other end was tucked under the top Cube.
The finishing touch was to add a scattering of matching coloured rhinestones.
Inside of My Rubik’s Cube Card
For the inside, I used the directions that Laura showed on her Facebook Group Page to create my Cube. I included the measurements for the scoring below. Next, I added my squares to the cube positioning them as best I could to create a mixed-up cube instead of a solved one. So, I had lots of coloured squares to add. Lol! I added adhesive to the top and bottom section to secure it to the card.
Inside of Card
Then I stamped the sentiment and punched it out. I layered it on a piece of colourful background with a Blueberry Bushel mat at the top of the card.
Side View of Inside of Card
For the bottom of the card, I used my computer to create a custom sentiment with one of the cube graphics.
Close Up of Inside Sentiment
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Measurements:
Basic Black:
11” x 4 ¼” scored at 5 ½”
10” x 2 ½” scored at 2 ½”, 5” and 7 ½” (Cube)
Blueberry Bushel:
5-3/8” x 4-1/8” (Front)
2 ¾” x 4-1/8” (Inside Mat for Colourful Background)
Colourful Background:
5 ¼” x 4” (Card Front)
2-5/8” x 3-7/8” (Inside)
Front Layer 2:
4 ¾” x 3 ½”
Front Layer 3:
Trimmed Exploding Rubik’s Cubes
Basic White:
1” x 2 ¾” (Front Sentiment)
2” x 2 ¼” (Top Inside Sentiment)
2 ¾” x 4” (Bottom Inside Sentiment)
Blueberry Bushel, Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red:
Nine: ¾” x ¾” Scraps
Close Up of Front of Card
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Card Recipe for My Rubik’s Cube Card:
Rubik birthday party digital Invitation, Marleyandhope, Etsy Playful Alphabet Dies, Stampin’ Up! Stylished Shapes Dies, Stampin’ Up! Word Play Stamp Set, Stampin’ Up! Throughout the Year Stamp Set Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, Stampin’ Up! Heartfelt Hexagon Punch, Stampin’ Up! Nobel Peacock Rhinestones, Stampin’ Up! Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Up! Black Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Up! Foam Adhesive Sheets, Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, Blueberry Bushel, Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green, Pumpkin Pie, Basic White and Real Red Card Stock Stampin’ Up! Paper Snips Computer Canva Program
Finished card size: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”
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Hope you like My Rubik’s Cube Card!
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Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here to share My Cruising By Card using the Speedometer Etched Dies from Spellbinders and the Gears & Textures Bundle by Stampin’ Up! A good friend’s birthday was yesterday and there has been a lot of interest in the card that I gave him. So, I decided to create a post with details for those who have asked.
Our friend loves to take his Corvette cars to the track and race them around. So, when I saw the Speedometer Etched Dies and matching Cruisin’ By Sentiments Stamp & Die Set, I knew they would be perfect for his birthday card.
The Details of My Cruising By Card
I decided to reuse an old card front that has some cool metallic embossing on it. I had been saving this for years in my stash for the perfect card. It reminded me of the retired SU Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder. Since I was reusing this old card front, I decided to create a Centre-Step card where I could work around the glue that was on the front.
Old Card Front and Odometer
Once that was decided, I die cut all the bits to build my odometer and die cut the stamped the sentiments.
Then, I die cut the different gears sizes using the Gears and Textures Dies and the Textured Metallic Specialty Paper by Stampin’ Up!
Next, I adhered the embossed panels to my card base, as well as the bottom panel which used a strip of the Classic Garage Designer Series Paper.
Side View of Card
I popped up my odometer and tucked in the gears around it on the different panels. I love how by adding the gears to the side panels, it created dimension. For the top two gears, I added spinning nail charms to make them interactive.
Since there is so much going on with the card front, the only embellishment that I added was a retired key trinket beside the sentiment. How fun is that!
Inside of Card
As a finishing touch, I stamped a couple of elements from the Gears & Textures Stamp Set in Basic Gray on the inside along with the sentiment in Black. I matted the stamped Basic White with Basic Black and adhered them down.
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Measurements:
Costal Cabana Card Base:
11” x 4 ¼” cut/scored according to template below
Centre Panel – Embossed Card Front:
2-1/8” x 4-3/8”
2 Side Panels – Embossed Card Front:
7/8” x 4-3/8”
Bottom Panel – Classic Garage Designer Series Paper:
7/8” x 4-1/8”
Copper:
1 Large and 1 medium gear
Tungsten:
3 Medium and 1 small gear
Silver (For Odometer):
1” x 4 ¼”
½” x ½”
Basic Gray (For Odometer):
4” x 4” (Large Circle)
1 ¾” x 1 ¾” (Smaller Circle)
Basic Black (For Odometer):
3 ½” x 3 ½” (Number Plate)
4 ¼” x 4-1/8” (Inside Mat)
Basic White:
3 ½” x 3 ½” (Circle behind Number Plate for Odometer):
Scrap for 3 Sentiments
4-1/8” x 4 (Inside)
Costal Cabana (For Odometer):
1 ½” x 3”
Real Red (For Odometer):
Scrap
Other Side View of Card
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Card Recipe for My Cruising By Card:
Speedometer Etched Dies, Spellbinders Cruisin’ By Sentiments Stamp & Die Set, Spellbinders Gears & Textures Bundle, Stampin’ Up! Textured Metallic 12” x 12” Specialty Paper, Stampin’ Up! Silver 12” x 12” Foil Sheets, Stampin’ Up! Classic Garage 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up! (Retired) Key Trinket, Classic Garage Metal Embellishments, Stampin Up! (Retired) Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, Stampin’ Up! Basic Gray Classic Ink, Stampin’ Up! Spinning Nail Charms, Amazon Costal Cabana, Basic Gray, Basic Black, Basic White and Real Red Card Stock Stampin’ Up!
Finished card size: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”
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Downloadable Centre-Step Card Template
To download a PDF of the Centre-Step Card Template, please click here or on the picture.
Centre-Step Card Template
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Hope you like My Cruising By Card using the Speedometer Etched Dies by Spellbinders and the Gears & Textures Bundle by Stampin’ Up!!
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Standing Double Z-Fold Card using the Celebrate Spring February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made 7 alternative cards including 6 fun folds and one regular card. I have included a photo of all the cards at the end of this post and links for more details.
The Details of My Standing Double Z-Fold Card
For this alternative card using the February 2026 Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin Kit, I made a stand up double z-fold card. Again, this is another card that I haven’t made before but thought it would be fun to use the floral oval for it. Plus, it looked like an Easter Egg when closed!
My Standing Double Z-Fold Card
I used from the Arches Dies the largest one for the Shy Shamrock base, third largest one for the Lemon Lolly and the fifth largest one for the Pretty in Pink. I watched a video by Jill Casteel Blanchett from Green Thumb Stampers to help with the process.
For the Shy Shamrock base, I folded it in half and used the Arch Die to cut it out, but I made sure that the straight bottom of the die was hanging off the card stock. This kept them attached. Then, I folded the bottom arch in half to create my first z-fold.
Next, I die cut the Lemon Lolly arches and adhered them to the Sky Shamrock card base.
Side View of Card
For the Pretty in Pink piece, I did the same as the Shy Shamrock, but I made sure that the arch part was where the die hung off the edge of the card stock. Then, I turned the die around and ran the card stock through the arch die only at the top to get a finished arch. I folded one of the arches in half to create the second z-fold.
A Basic White arch was added to the back of the card to write a message.
All that was left was to add the twine, ephemera and sequins to my card.
Supplies for my Standing Double Z-Fold Card:
Stamps: February 2026 Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin Kit
Inks: Shy Shamrock (In Kit)
Paper: Shy Shamrock (163795), Lemon Lolly (161720), Pretty in Pink (163793), Basic White (166780)
Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies (164629), Sequin embellishments (In Kit), Twine (in Kit), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Seal (152813)
More Information on My Celebrate Spring Alternative Cards
Here are all my alternative cards including 6 fun folds and one regular card using the Celebrate Spring February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up!
My Celebrate Spring Alternative Cards
For more information on my WV Alternative Card, please click here.
WV Alternative Card
For more information on my Centre-Step Alternative card, please click here.
Centre-Step Alternative Card
For more information on my Secret Slider Alternative Card, please click here.
Secret Slider Alternative Card
The Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin Refill Kit is packed with pastel card bases, floral accents, bunnies, and basket pieces—everything you need to keep making those sweet Easter cards you love. Use it to refresh your original kit or to add a little extra seasonal joy to your handmade projects. Here are the cards that the kit made.
Celebrate Spring February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Cards
For more of my Stampin’ Up! Paper Pumpkin cards, please click here.
You will find the items listed above in my online store.
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My WV Alternative Card using the Celebrate Spring February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made 7 alternative cards including 6 fun folds and one regular card. I have included a photo of all the cards at the end of this post and links for more details.
The Details of My WV Alternative Card
For this alternative card, I wanted to use the card base with the square and build it up which led me to a WV fun fold. I haven’t made this fold before, but I thought it would work perfectly for my card!
The Front of My WV Fun Fold Card
First, I scored my Sky Shamrock card base according to the measurements below. Then, I trimmed apart my green card from the Kit keeping the Square Printed Front for inside and two strips from the back of the card for the panels. I embossed these two strips and two Basic White strips with the Beautiful Pattern 3D Embossing Folder and adhered them to my card base. For the Square Printed Front, I trimmed it down on all sides so that the square remained in the centre.
Next, I stamped the sentiments in Shy Shamrock on two of the square sentiment tags that come in the Kit. I used a retired stamp set for the front since I wanted a religious sentiment and stamped Happy Easter inside from the stamp set in the Kit. Since the square sentiment tags are not exactly square, I had to create a small custom card for them. Lol!
My WV Card Standing Up
For the small card, I centred it in the Square Printed Front on the card base before adding glue. Then, I lifted the front of the smaller card added glue where I needed it and closed the left flaps to adhere it in place. Next, I added glue to the other side of the small card, closed all the flaps and adhered it to the front of my card base. This allowed me to have my card positioned perfectly when the card was closed.
All that was left was to add the ephemera and sequins.
Supplies for My WV Alternative Card:
Stamps: February 2026 Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin Kit, Indescribable Gift Stamp Set (Retired)
Inks: Shy Shamrock (In Kit)
Paper: Basic White (166780), Shy Shamrock (163795), Green Card Base (In Kit), Balmy Blue Card Base (In Kit)
Accessories: Beautiful Pattern 3D Embossing Folder (167097), Sequin embellishments (In Kit), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Seal (152813)
Close Up of Sentiment
Measurements for My WV Alternative Card:
Shy Shamrock:
5 ½” x 11” scored at 1 ¾”, 3 ½” x 5 ¼”, 7”
2-5/8” x 5” scored at 2 ½” along 5” side
Basic White:
5-3/8” x 1-1/8” (2 Pieces)
Green Card Base from Kit:
5-3/8” x 3-7/8” (Square Printed Front)
5-3/8” x 1-1/8” (2 Pieces)
From Kit:
Flower and Leaves Ephemeras, Square Sentiment Tags (2 Pieces), Sequins
More Information on My Celebrate Spring Alternative Cards
Here are all my alternative cards including 6 fun folds and one regular card using the Celebrate Spring February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up!
My Celebrate Spring Alternative Cards
For more information on my Standing Double Z-Fold Card, please click here.
My Stand Up Double Z-Fold Card
For more information on my Centre-Step card, please click here.
Centre-Step Alternative Card
For more information on my Secret Slider card, please click here.
Secret Slider Alternative Card
The Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin Refill Kit is packed with pastel card bases, floral accents, bunnies, and basket pieces—everything you need to keep making those sweet Easter cards you love. Use it to refresh your original kit or to add a little extra seasonal joy to your handmade projects. Here are the cards that the kit made.
Celebrate Spring February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Cards
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Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Centre-Step Alternative Card using the Celebrate Spring February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made 7 alternative cards including 6 fun folds and one regular card. There is a photo of all the cards at the end of this post.
The Details of My Centre-Step Alternative Card
For this alternative card using the February 2026 Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin Kit, I made my favourite fun fold, a centre-step! I have included a downloadable Centre-Step Template at the end of this post.
I had a piece of the back of the Balmy Blue card base left that was the perfect size for my centre panel. With the basket in place, you did not notice the missing flowers. So, instead, I added the flowers to the side panels by trimming down the card front.
For the bottom panel, I used part of the envelope flap and decided to use it to add visual interest.
Side View of Centre-Step Card
All the panels were matted in Basic White to tie in the sentiment piece. The sentiment was stamped in the Sky Shamrock ink provided.
All that was left was to add the basket with the eggs, daffodils, sequins and twine.
Supplies for My Centre-Step Alternative Card:
Stamps: February 2026 Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin Kit
Inks: Shy Shamrock (In Kit)
Paper: Shy Shamrock (163795), Basic White (166780)
Accessories: Twine (in Kit), Sequin embellishments (In Kit), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Seal (152813)
Close Up of Focal Point
Measurements for My Centre-Step Alternative Card:
Shy Shamrock Card Base:
4 ¼” x 11 scored according to template below
Basic White:
7/8” x 4-3/8” (2 Side Strips)
2-1/8” x 4-3/8” (Centre Panel)
7/8” x 4-1/8” (Bottom Strip)
Balmy Blue Card Base:
¾” x 4 ¼” (2 Side Strips)
2” x 4 ¼” (Centre Panel)
Envelope Flap:
¾” x 4” (Bottom Strip)
From Kit:
Sentiment Banner, Basket, Eggs, Daffodils, Sequins and Twine
More Information on My Celebrate Spring Alternative Cards
Here are all my alternative cards including 6 fun folds and one regular card using the Celebrate Spring February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up!
My Celebrate Spring Alternative Cards
For more information on my Standing Double Z-Fold Card, please click here.
My Stand Up Double Z-Fold Card
For more information on my WV Card, please click here.
WV Alternative Card
For more information on my Secret Slider card, please click here.
Secret Slider Alternative Card
Downloadable Centre-Step Card Template
To download a PDF of the Centre-Step Card Template, please click here or on the picture.
Centre-Step Card Template
The Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin Refill Kit is packed with pastel card bases, floral accents, bunnies, and basket pieces—everything you need to keep making those sweet Easter cards you love. Use it to refresh your original kit or to add a little extra seasonal joy to your handmade projects. Here are the cards that the kit made.
Celebrate Spring February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Cards
For more of my Stampin’ Up! Paper Pumpkin cards, please click here.
You will find the items listed above in my online store.
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Secret Slider Alternative Card using the Celebrate Spring February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made 7 alternative cards including 6 fun folds and one regular card. I have included all the other cards at the end of this post.
The Details of My Secret Slider Alternative Card
I have been wanting to create a secret slider card and decided that the basket would make a great focal point on the left. Of course, I just had to have the bunny in the basket holding an Easter egg! He filled in the space nicely!
Front of My Secret Slider Card
I stamped the grass in Shy Shamrock on a leftover piece of Balmy Blue card front even though you can’t see the flowers. Then, I stamped the egg and the sentiment tag provided.
Once the stamping was done, it was time to build the card. So, I used one of the Lemon Lolly card bases and cut it apart to create my card background. You could use a whole Lemon Lolly card base, but I wanted to use part of it for my mat on the front.
Then, I scored the Sky Shamrock card stock according to the measurements below.
I decorated the front flap with the Lemon Lolly mat followed by the Balmy Blue. Then, I added my focal point of the basket with the bunny.
Inside Secret Slider Card
For the inside, I used the Easter Joy DSP to decorate the flaps. Then, I scored a leftover Balmy Blue card back according to the measurements below. I stamped the sentiment on the Basic White and added it to the Balmy Blue. The small flap was adhered to the left panel near the fold. Once that was done the right panel was adhered at the top and bottom with the sentiment piece slotted in between.
The finishing touch was to add the daffodils, twine and sequins to the front of my card.
Supplies for My Secret Slider Alternative Card:
Stamps: February 2026 Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin Kit
Inks: Shy Shamrock (In Kit)
Paper: Basic White (166780), Shy Shamrock (163795), Lemon Lolly Card Base (In Kit), Balmy Blue Card Base (In Kit), Easter Joy 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (166939)
Accessories: Sequin embellishments (In Kit), Pretty in Pink Twine (In Kit), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Paper Snips
Close Up of Focal Point
Measurements for My Secret Slider Alternative Card:
Shy Shamrock:
8 ½” x 5 ¼” scored at 2 ¾” and 6 ¾”
Lemon Lolly Card Base (2 Pieces):
5 ½” x 4 ¼”
5-1/8” x 2-5/8”
Balmy Blue Card Base (2 Pieces):
5” x 2 ½” (Front)
4 ¼” x 3 ¾” scored 3/8” on the 3-3/8” side (Inside Slider)
Easter Joy Specialty Designer Series Paper (2 Pieces):
5-1/8” x 2-5/8” (Inside Left)
5-1/8” x 1-5/8” (Inside Right)
Basic White:
4-1/8” x 3 ¼” (Slider)
From Kit:
Basket, Bunny, Daffodils, Egg, Twine, Sequins, Tag
More Information on My Celebrate Spring Alternative Cards
Here are all my alternative cards including 6 fun folds and one regular card using the Celebrate Spring February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up!
My Celebrate Spring Alternative Cards
My Other Alternative Cards
Two cards I created using the February 2026 Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin Kit were easel cards. I scored the fronts at 2-1/8”. For one, I followed the instructions and just added a strip of envelop with a Shy Shamrock mat for the inside stopper. For the other, I used the floral oval and added some stamped Easter eggs in matching colours.
My Easel Cards
For another alternative card, I create a regular card using the leftover pieces from the other cards. I used the Arch Dies to create a fun focal point that allowed the Easter eggs to be “hidden” amongst the grass and flowers. For the extra eggs, I used the leftover frame from the punched out eggs to trace the outline of the eggs and fussy cut them out. I used a piece of leftover envelope flap for one, Lemon Lolly card stock for the other and a stamped egg from the Kit for the final one.
My Easter Egg Hunt Card
For more information on my Standing Double Z-Fold Card, please click here.
My Stand Up Double Z-Fold Card
For more information on my WV Card, please click here.
WV Alternative Card
For more information on my Centre-Step card, please click here.
Centre-Step Alternative Card
The Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin Refill Kit is packed with pastel card bases, floral accents, bunnies, and basket pieces—everything you need to keep making those sweet Easter cards you love. Use it to refresh your original kit or to add a little extra seasonal joy to your handmade projects. Here are the cards that the kit made.
Celebrate Spring February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Cards
For more of my Stampin’ Up! Paper Pumpkin cards, please click here.
You will find the items listed above in my online store.
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Floral Bridge Card using the Fragrant Layers Bundle by Stampin’ Up! I decide to make a triple panel bridge card to show off the beautiful die cuts from the Fragrant Layers Dies. Don’t you just love it when the card is closed, and the insides are hidden creating a nice surprise as the recipient opens the card!
The Details of My Floral Bridge Card
For my card, I wanted to showcase the Lovely & Beautiful Specialty Designer Series Paper with its metallic gold foil details.
First, I created the card base and cut it according to the measurements below. I went with larger side panels since I didn’t want too much space on either side of my central die cut panel. Plus, the “floral bridge” limited how wide it could be too.
Close Up of Focal Point
I thought it would be a fun bridge if I used the largest solid floral to join my two side panels! Old Olive leaves tie in the DSP colours and added some interest.
The sentiment was stamped in Old Olive and die cut using the flag in the die set.
For the central panel, I used the background floral die and layered the Lovely & Beautiful DSP behind it. Love that it peeks through!
Second Panel inside Card
For the inside, I love how the gold accents on the DSP are revealed as you open the card! A Basic White message piece was stamped in Peach Pie and added to the card base.
Third Panel Inside Card
A scattering of Pearlized Faceted Circles added some sparkle to the front.
Instructions:
Score and cut card base.
Die cut the central panel with the background floral die
Embossed the Basic White panels with the Eyelet Embossing Folder and adhere to side panels
Using a strong glue, like liquid glue, adhere the Peach Pie floral die cut to side panels. Tuck in Old Olive leaves.
Stamp sentiment and pop up
Adhere the DSP to the back of the central panel
Stamp flower on inside Basic White piece and adhere making sure to line up with the DSP
Inks: Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad (147090), Peach Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad (163810)
Paper: Fresh Freesia (155613), Basic White (166780), Peach Pie (163799), Old Olive (100702), Lovely & Beautiful 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (166957)
Accessories: Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder (163414), Pearlized Faceted Circles (166978), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Close Up of Floral Die Cut
Measurements:
Fresh Freesia:
5 ½” x 8 ½” scored 4 ¼” and cut at 1 ¼” and 4 ¼”
Basic White:
4-1/8” x 1-1/8” (2 Pieces)
4” x 2 ¾”
Scrap for Sentiment
Peach Pie:
2 ½” x 4”:
Old Olive:
Scrap for Leaves
Lovely & Beautiful Specialty Designer Series Paper:
4” x 2 ¾”
More Information on My Floral Bridge Card
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Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Swing Fun Fold Card using the Nature’s Symphony Bundle and the Textured Notes Dies by Stampin’ Up! I made a similar fun fold card using the Stampin’ Up! Advent Calendar products and it was a huge hit on my Stamp with Laurie Facebook Group. So, I decided to use current products to create a masculine card that is sure to wow.
The Textured Notes Dies are on the Last Chance List. So, if you don’t have them now is the time to get them!
Stepped-Up Swing Version
I also made a Stepped-Up Swing Version where I added extra panels behind my focal point.
Avid Swing Card Version
I also used Old Olive and Mossy Meadow for the leaves plus mounted the sentiment on a tree bark die cut.
Front of Avid Card
The Details of My Swing Fun Fold Card
For my card, I decided to use the Nature’s Symphony Bundle with the Nature Walk Designer Series Paper to create my masculine version. Perfect for a guy card!
Front of Card Closed
I went with the colour combo of Mossy Meadow, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla and a pop of Old Olive to match the papers. I loved the written DSP and decided to use it for my focal point on the front.
Card Opened
Using the large leafy die, I die cut Old Olive Two-Tone Cardstock and sniped it apart. This allowed me to turn over one of the stems to give a subtle colour variation on the leaves.
Card Showing Inside
When I stamped the inside sentiment in Mossy Meadow, I made sure to stamp on the last panel of the Very Vanilla before adhering it to the card base. I learned that the hard way! Lol! You could also fold the Very Vanilla piece to see where the panel ends to help centre the sentiment. The front sentiment was stamped in Mossy Meadow and adhered with the branches tucked in behind it.
Top of Card
A finishing touch was to add a scattering of Faux Bronze Pentagons around my focal point.
Instructions:
Use the third largest Textured Notes Die to cut a rectangle in the front of the Mossy Meadow card base and set aside
Score Very Vanilla according to measurements listed below and stamp sentiment
Adhere large Crumb Cake piece to inside of Mossy Meadow card base
Adhere one end of the Very Vanilla to the Crumb Cake making sure there is an equal border on side, top and bottom
Adhere the other end of Very Vanilla to the inside front of card with glue only along fold and 1 ¾” from fold along top and bottom
Adhere thinner Crumb Cake piece to the inside panel beside the sentiment panel and add DSP
Add DSP to the die cut rectangle for front focal point
Close card and adhere the focal point to the right side of the front opening. If tight fit, sand a little off top and bottom.
Add sentiment cluster and leaves to the left side of focal point otherwise they might interfere with opening and closing
Add embellishments
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Nature’s Symphony Bundle (166926), Textured Notes Dies (165555)
Inks: Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad (147111)
Paper: Mossy Meadow (133676), Very Vanilla (166784), Crumb Cake (120953), Nature Walk 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (166912), Old Olive 12” x 12” Two-Tone Cardstock (166683)
Accessories: Faux Bronze Pentagons (166931), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Paper Snips
Close Up of Focal Point
Measurements:
Mossy Meadow:
5 ½” x 8 ½” scored 4 ¼”
Crumb Cake:
5 ¼” x 4”
4-7/8” x 1-7/8”
Very Vanilla:
5” x 8” scored at 2”, 4” and 6”
Scrap for Sentiment
Nature Walk Designer Series Paper:
3-7/8″ x 2-3/8″ (front)
4-3/4” x 1-3/4” (inside)
Old Olive Two-Tone Cardstock:
4 ¼” x 3”
More Information on My Swing Fun Fold Card
Here is the other card that I made. It is using the Advent Calendar products that were released for Christmas and are on sale right now in the Last Chance Products List.
Feminine Version Using Advent Calendar
For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.
You will find the items listed above in my online store.
Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Beautiful Valentine Cards using the Special Delivery January 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made 5 alternative cards including 3 with fun folds and 2 as regular cards.
But, first, here are the three cards that the kit makes. Craft the prettiest handmade valentines with the Special Delivery Paper Pumpkin Kit! These charming floral cards are perfect for sweet messages to friends and loved ones, with gold foil and nostalgic postage stamp designs to make every note feel special.
Special Delivery January 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit
The Details of My Beautiful Valentine Cards
My Gate Fold Card
For my card, I used one of the note cards in the kit but scored it at 1-7/8” and 5-5/8” to create my gate. Next, I cut apart a blue envelope from the kit to decorate the front of my card. I trimmed down the front of the envelope so that the address label was centred. I kept 2 strips of leftover envelope for the inside of my card.
My Gate Fold Card
For my focal point, I used the blue flowers ephemera and centred it in the address label. I stamped the “Love Heart” sentiment in Blueberry Bushel and used a circle die to cut it out. Then, I used a Spotlight in Nature die to die cut a Blueberry Bushel mat. A scattering of Rhinestones added sparkle.
Inside Panel of Gate Fold Card
For the inside gate part, I used the postage die from the Beautiful Blooms Add-on Dies to die cut a Basic White piece on which I stamped the sentiment and roses from the Kit. This was matted with a Blueberry Bushel mat. A strip of the envelope was tucked in behind this to tie in the front.
Inside Gate Fold Card
Since the original fold for the card was on the inside, I added a Blueberry Bushel mat to cover it up. Then, I stamped the sentiment on Basic White and added a strip of the envelope making sure that it lined up with the strip on the inside gate part.
Supplies:
Stamps: January 2026 Special Delivery Paper Pumpkin Kit
Inks: Blueberry Bushel (147138)
Paper: Basic White (166780), Blueberry Bushel (146968), Blue Envelope in Kit
Accessories: Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220), Beautiful Blooms Add-on Dies (168666), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Spotlight on Nature Dies (163580), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)
Close Up of Focal Point
Measurements:
Basic White: (3 Pieces)
3 ¾” x 2 ½”
4 ¾” x 3 ½”
Scrap for Sentiment
Blueberry Bushel: (4 Pieces)
4-7/8” x 3-5/8” (2 Pieces)
4” x 2 ¾”
Scrap for Sentiment
Envelope:
3 ¾” x 3 ½” (Front)
3/8” x 3 ½”
3/8” x 1-7/9”
Note Card Base from Kit:
Scored at 1-7/8” and 5-5/8”
From Kit:
Blue Flowers Ephemera
Top View of Gate Fold Card
My Bridge Card
For my next alternative card, I decided to create a bridge card using the pink plaid card base from the Kit. The floral postage ephemera was perfect for this kind of card! So, I cut the front at 1” and 4 ½” up to the fold to create my 3 panels.
My Bridge Card
Next, I stamped my “Love Heart” sentiments in various places while I had the floral ephemera in place. Then, I used the Foam Adhesive Sheets to die cut a Poppy Parade “Beautiful” from the Beautiful Blooms Add-on Dies. I only added 2 popped up flowers to my card front and reserved the other one for the inside.
Inside Panel of Bridge Card
Once the front was done, it was time to work on the inside panel. Again, I stamped the “Love Heart” sentiments but made sure they were hidden when the card was closed. I used the postage die from the Beautiful Blooms Add-on Dies to die cut a Garden Green piece for my background. I decorated it with 2 postage stamp ephemeras and the remaining flower.
Inside Bridge Card
For the inside, I placed strips of leftover envelope from the prior card and placed them on either side. Then, I stamped the 2 sentiment stamps to complete my card.
Supplies:
Stamps: January 2026 Special Delivery Paper Pumpkin Kit
Inks: Poppy Parade (In Kit)
Paper: Poppy Parade (119793), Garden Green (102584)
Accessories: Beautiful Blooms Add-on Dies, Bone Folder (102300), Foam Adhesive Sheets (152815), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)
Close up of Focal Point
Measurements:
Poppy Parade:
Scrap for Sentiment
Blue Envelope:
4-1/8”x 1-1/8” (2 Pieces)
Garden Green:
3 ¾” x 2 ½”
Card Base from Kit:
Cut front at 1” and 4 ½” up to the fold
From Kit:
3 Flower Ephemeras
2 Postage Stamp Ephemeras
My Easel Card
For my next alternative card using the January 2026 Special Delivery Paper Pumpkin Kit, I made an easel card.
Easel Card
For this card, I used the leftover frame from the punched out postage ephemera. I love this idea of repurposing pieces that would otherwise be thrown out!
First, I created my card base according to the measurements below. Then, I added a Poppy Parade mat and a stamped Bubble Bath mat so that the stamping would show through the empty spots in the frame.
Easel Card Open
Next, I decided to use the leftover postage ephemeras from the card above but popped them up from the frame. I placed 4 of them in their matching spots but I moved the small rose one to give support to my “Beautiful” die cut. To add interest and fill in space, I added a heart puffy sticker from the Softest Spring Mix & Match Puffy Stickers above the “Beautiful” sentiment.
Side View of Easel Card
Finally, for the inside, I used a leftover strip from the blue envelope and matted it with Poppy Parade. “Sending Love” was stamped on a circle from the kit and popped up.
Supplies:
Stamps: January 2026 Special Delivery Paper Pumpkin Kit
Accessories: Beautiful Blooms Add-on Dies, Softest Spring Mix & Match Puffy Stickers (166986), Bone Folder (102300), Foam Adhesive Sheets (152815), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)
Close Up of Card
Measurements:
Basic White Card Base:
10 ½” x 4-5/8” scored at 2-5/8” and 5 ¼”
Poppy Parade:
5-1/8” x 4 ½”
1-1/8” x 4-3/8”
Scrap for Sentiment
Bubble Bath:
5” x 4-3/8”
Blue Envelope:
1” x 4-3/8”
From Kit:
White Rectangle
4 Postage Stamps Ephemera
Sentiment Circle
Leftover Frame from Postage Stamps
My Other Alternative Cards
Here are my other alternative cards that created using the Special Delivery January 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit. These final cards are regular card bases using the elements from the Kit with the addition of card stock and the Beautiful Blooms Add-on Dies.
MySketch Card
Stampin’ Up! has a sketch challenge going on and I thought the postage stamps ephemera lent themselves to it. #CreativeChallengeSU
Stampin’ Up! Sketch
I used one of the card bases and added a strip from one of the green envelopes to the top of my card. To add interest, I added a die cut gold “Beautiful” and a thin gold border to my header. Then, I layered the ephemera according to the sketch. I decided to add some gold embossed “Love Heart” sentiments as the smaller elements in the sketch. These were punched out with a 1” punch from my stash. I also gold embossed the “Happy Valentine’s” sentiment. Lots of golden accents for this card!
My Sketch Card
Puppy Valentine Card
For my last alternative card, my puppy literally ate part of my card! Lol! I was working on my cards and noticed that my puppy was chewing! I had dropped the green leaves and he discovered them. The top is a photo of what was left of it after he snacked on it.
Leftovers from Puppy
So, it became part of one of my alternative cards! I kept the background the same as the card in the kit but added a Garden Green backdrop to my rose. For the rose, I cut the bottom row of petals off, glued them down and then used dimensionals to pop up the central part. It gave it a fun 3D look!
Puppy Valentine Card
Then, I tucked in the remaining leaves around the rose. I used the Foam Adhesive Sheets to die cut a poppy Parade “Beautiful” from the Beautiful Blooms Add-on Dies. Can you tell I love this die cut word! I used it on 4 of my 5 alternative cards! Lol!
As a finishing touch I added a butterfly puffy sticker from the Softest Spring Mix & Match Puffy Stickers.
More Information on My Beautiful Valentine Cards
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