Farmhouse Florals Alternative Cards

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing the first set of my Farmhouse Florals Alternative Cards using the Farmhouse Florals August 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made a total of 8 alternatives and thought to split them into 2 posts.

But, first, here are the three cards that the kit makes. The Farmhouse Florals Paper Pumpkin brings a playful twist to classic blooms, featuring hand-painted flowers arranged in unexpected places. These versatile cards are perfect for thank-you notes or sending sweet messages any time of year. With whimsical designs full of rustic character, each card feels like a little surprise!

The Details of My Farmhouse Florals Alternative Cards – Set 1

My Centre-Step Card

For my first alternative card, I used my favourite fun fold and create a centre-step card! I thought this fold would be a fun way to use the handbag card base with the precut handbag that extended past the centre panel.

The only extra products that I added were the Lost Lagoon card base which was cut and scored according to the template below and the Calypso Coral “hello” using the Circle of Seasons Dies add-on. I die cut the hello three times and glued them together to give it dimension.

For my card, I only used the front of the handbag card base. First, I cut off the bottom of the card base for the bottom panel. The bottom of the handbag from the card base will be seen, but once the precut handbag is added on top, it will be covered up.

For the centre panel, I figured out where the centre of the card base was and made my measurements going from the inside out. This allowed the floral image to continue onto the side panels. To line up the flowers I had trim the sides down resulting them in being short So, I added a small square of the envelop at the bottom of my side panels to fill in the space.

The finishing touch was to pop-up the handbag, add the flowers and sentiment with twine just like it the original card.

Measurements:

• Lost Lagoon Card Base:
  • 11” x 4 ¼” cut/scored according to template below
• Centre Panel:
  • 2-1/8” x 4 ½”
• 2 Side Strips:
  • 7/8” x 3-3/8”
  • 7/8” x 7/8” (envelope)
• Bottom Panel:
  • 7/8” x 4-1/8”
• Calypso Coral:
  • Scraps
• Other Pieces from Kit:
  • Handbag Precut Paper Piece
  • Handbag Handle
  • Floral Precut Paper Pieces
  • Sentiment Piece
  • Twine

My Z-Fold Card

For my second alternative card, I decided to create a z-fold card using the printed part of the envelope for the inside panel. So, I scored the front of the Card Base from the Kit in half at 2-1/8” to create my fold. Then, I used the retired Subtles Embossing Folder to add some interest to the front of my card.

I loved the window precut piece! So, the only thing I added was a die cut Calypso Coral “Hello” with a stamped sentiment tucked in behind it. 

For the inside, I just trimmed off one of the envelope flaps. I found this added interest and colour to the inside of my card.

A bow made with the twine was all it needed for embellishments.

Measurements:

• Card base (from Kit):
  • 4 ¼” x 5 ½” scored at 2-1/8”
• Flap of Envelope
• Other Pieces from Kit:
  • Window Precut Paper Pieces
  • Sentiment Piece
  • Twine

My Half-Front Card

For my next Farmhouse Florals Alternative Card using Farmhouse Foral August 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit, I made a half-front card.

This card was cased from Laura Seki with a few tweaks from me. Loved how easy it was to create this card! First, I used my retired Subtles Embossing fold on the front again. Then, I cut the front in half and adhered the right side down to the inside card base. 

For this card, the only extra product that I used was a piece of the printed envelop behind my sentiment.

Measurements:

• Card Base:
  • Front of card cut at 2-1/8”
• Envelope Piece:
  • ¾” x 1” or Scrap
• Other Pieces from Kit:
  • Handbag Precut Paper Piece
  • Handbag Handle
  • Floral Precut Paper Piece
  • Sentiment Piece
  • Twine

My Hello Card

For my final Farmhouse Florals Alternative Card, I had the back of one of the card bases leftover. So, I decided to use it and added a Lost Lagoon card base with the last window pre-cut piece.

The Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper goes perfectly with the colours. So, I added a piece with a Secret Sea mat to help ground my window. I did some stamping to add interest where the top edge of my DSP ended.

As you might have noticed, I love the Circle of Seasons Dies add-on and used the “Hello” again on this card. I die cut it three times and glued them together. It just adds interest without being over the top!

The finishing touch was the stamped sentiment and a bow from the twine.

Measurements:

• Lost Lagoon Card Base:
  • 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
• White Card Back:
  • 5-3/8” 4-3/8”
• Secret Sea Mat:
  • 2 ½” x 4”
• Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper
  • 2-3/8” x 3-7/8”
• Calypso Coral:
  • Scraps
• Other Pieces from Kit:
  • Window Precut Paper Pieces
  • Sentiment Piece
  • Twine

More Information on My Farmhouse Florals Alternative Cards

Here is my second post. For this set, I decided to group all the typewriter cards together. I made a Z-Fold Flip-Flap Card, a Love Note Card, a Pop-Up Lunch Note Card and a For You Card. Please click here or on the photo for more information on these cards.

Downloadable Centre-Step Card Template

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

For more of my Stampin’ Up! Paper Pumpkin cards, please click here.

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