Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Grad Accordion Alternative Card using the Sparkling Celebrations May 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up!
The Details of My Grad Accordion Alternative Card
I needed a grad card and thought this kit with the fireworks would make a fun accordion card! A special fun fold for a special grad!
So, I cut and scored my Basic White card base according to the measurements below. If you didn’t have a 12” x 12” piece of card stock, you could use 2 pieces of card stock that measure 7 ½” x 5 ½” and 7” x 5 ½” and adhere them together to create your 11-7/8” x 5 ½”. But I wanted to make it easy for me. So, I used one piece of Basic White card stock. Lol!
Grad Card Standing Up
Once the card base was done, I used the Blue Sky Card Bases in the Kit to create my panels. You will need a full card base and part of another one. For the inside sentiment panel, I used a Coastal Cabana mat with a Basic White piece for the written area.
Front of Grad Card
For the front panel, I popped up the Fireworks Cluster Ephemera and adhered the half firework behind it.
The sentiment from the retired Blue Ribbon Stamp Set was stamped in Misty Moonlight on the sentiment starburst provided in the Kit and then popped in behind the Fireworks Cluster Ephemera.
Next, I used the retired Playful Alphabet Dies for my Basic White “2026” and adhered them to the firework cluster.
Inside of Grad Card
For the inside panels, I popped up the smaller fireworks on two of them so that they can be seen when the card is closed and adhered the second half firework to the last panel.
Inside of Grad Card Laid Flat
The finishing touches were to add some diplomas, a grad hat and the gems that came in the Kit. I love the whimsical placement of the hat on the “0” of the year!
Supplies:
Stamps: Sparkling Celebrations May 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Blue Ribbon Stamp Set (Retired)
Inks: Misty Moonlight (Kit)
Paper: Basic White (166780), Blue Sky Card Bases (Kit)
Accessories: Playful Alphabet Dies (Retired), Jolee’s Boutique Grad Cap N Diploma Stickers, Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Seal (152813)
Close Up of Focal Point
Measurements:
Basic White:
5 ½” x 11-7/8” scored at 1 ¾”, 4 ¾” and 7-5/8”
2 ½” x 5-1/8”
Scraps for Year
Blue Sky Card Base from Kit:
1 ½” x 5 ¼” (Small Panels: 2 Pieces)
2 ¾” x 5 ¼” (Larger Panels: 2 Pieces)
1 ¼” x 5 ¼” (Inside Panel Beside Sentiment)
Coastal Cabana:
2-5/8” x 5 ¼”
From Kit:
Fireworks Cluster Ephemera
2 x Half Fireworks Ephemera
2 Small Fireworks Ephemera
Sentiment Starburst
Silver Gem Embellishments
More Information on My Grad Accordion Alternative Card
This Kit included everything you needed to create nine beautiful cards. The Sparkling Celebrations Paper Pumpkin Kit gives you all the consumable supplies you need to create charming, silver-foiled cards that are ideal for larger gatherings or when you simply want extras on hand.
Sparkling Celebrations May 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit
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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
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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
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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 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
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You will find the items listed above in my online store.
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 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
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Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Watercolor Thank you Cards using the Watercolor in Bloom December 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made 11 alternative cards including 7 with fun folds and 4 as regular cards. So, I thought I would share details of the three more complex fun folds here. I have included at the end, a brief description of the other cards as well.
But, first, here are the three cards that the kit makes. Immerse yourself in lush botanicals and an evocative palette of deep blues and greens with the Watercolor in Bloom Paper Pumpkin Kit! These stunning cards showcase lovely layers and eye-catching copper accents, with sentiment stamps that make it easy to personalize your greetings. Whether you’re expressing gratitude or reaching out to a loved one, your message is sure to be unforgettable when it arrives in one of these gorgeous cards!
Watercolor in Bloom December 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit
The Details of My Watercolor Thank You Cards
My Twisty Thank You Card
For my card, I used a 5 ½” x 11” Basic White card base and scored it according to the measurements below. Then, I layered a Night of Navy mat with a Shaded Spruce mat. The final layer was the envelope from the Kit trimmed down to fit.
My Twisty Thank You Card
For my focal point, I used a leftover card base from the kit and matted it with Night of Navy. The sentiment was stamped and die cut out with one of the Spotlight on Nature Dies. To add visual interest, I added a Garden Green leafy vine from the Nature’s Symphony Dies and popped up some flowers from the Abundant Joy Add-on Dies. The finishing touch were some copper sequins that came in the kit.
Close Up of Focal Point
Inside of My Twisty Thank You Card
Now, for the inside! I decided to use the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder to emboss the Basic White strips. These were layered onto Shaded Spruce mats.
Inside of Card
Once that was done, it was time to add my tags. I die cut them twice. Once using the card bases and then again with Shaded Spruce and adhered them together. The sentiment was stamped and die cut with a rectangle from the Textured Notes Dies and adhered to the Shaded Spruce side. Some Baker’s Twine from my stash finished them.
Flipped Inside Tags and Sentiments
To adhere them correctly, it is best to have the inside of the card fully opened. This will help to get the sentiment facing the correct way. I learned the hard way! It took me a couple tries before I had it! Lol!
All Inside Sentiments Displayed
Don’t you just love that when you open the card you get the first set of sentiments and then you keep opening and the sentiments flip to see the other side of them. When the card is fully open, you get all three sentiments displayed.
Supplies:
Stamps: December 2025 Watercolor in Bloom Paper Pumpkin Kit
Inks: Night of Navy (In Kit)
Paper: Basic White (166780), Night of Navy (100867), Shaded Spruce (146981), Garden Green (102584)
Accessories: Abundant Joy Add-on Dies, Nature’s Symphony Dies (166925), Spotlight on Nature Dies (163580), Textured Notes Dies (165555), Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder (163414), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit), Copper Sequins (In Kit), Garden Green/White Baker’s Twine (From Stash)
Top View of Card
Measurements:
Basic White: (8 Pieces)
5 ½” x 11” scored at 4 ¼”, 5 ½” and 6 ¾”
Scrap for Sentiment
Scrap for 3 Flowers
5 ¼” x 1” (2 Pieces for Inside)
Scrap for Inside Sentiments
Night of Navy: (2 Pieces)
5-3/8” x 4-1/8”
3 ½” x 3 ½”
Shaded Spruce: (6 Pieces)
5 ¼” x 4”
1 ½” x 3” (3 Tags)
5-3/8 x 1-1/8” (2 Pieces for Inside)
Envelope:
5-1/8” x 3-7/8”
Garden Green:
4 ½” x 3”
Card Base from Kit: (4 Pieces)
3-3/8” x 3-3/8” (Front Piece)
1 ½” x 3” (3 Tags)
My Double Flap Fun Fold Card
For my next alternative card, I had a number of scraps leftover from my other alternative cards. So, I decided to create this fun fold that is like a card within a card.
My Double Flap Fun Fold Card
I used the negative oval frame from when I made my other cards and layered it onto a Shaded Spruce mat. This is a great way to use up scraps that you would otherwise throw out and extend their use! I stamped the sentiment on an oval from the kit and added some stamped accents to fill the space. A Shaded Spruce flower from the Abundant Joy Add-on Dies was popped up for interest. A scattering of copper sequins from the Kit were added for sparkle.
Close Up of Focal Point
Once the focal point was done, it was time to work on the card base. I used an 8 ¼” x 4 ¼” Basic White card base scored at 5 ½”. For the front flap, I used a Shaded Spruce Mat with the part of the leafy card base. The focal point was popped up on the front flap of the card.
Inside of My Double Flap Fun Fold Card
Inside of Card
For the inside, I used a Shaded Spruce Mat and embossed a Secret Sea piece with the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder. This created the foundation for my smaller inside card which measured 9” x 3 ¼” and scored at 4 ½”. I decorated the inside card front with another Shaded Spruce mat and a part of the leafy card base from the kit with some die cut Basic White flowers. I stamped the sentiment on a sentiment strip from the kit and layered some leaves and a Secret Sea flower around it.
Inside of Smaller Card
The inside of the smaller card consisted of a Shaded Spruce Mat with a Basic White message area where I stamped the third sentiment. I love that all the sentiments in the Kit go together so well! I added a left over strip of the leafy card front.
Supplies:
Stamps: December 2025 Watercolor in Bloom Paper Pumpkin Kit
Inks: Night of Navy (In Kit)
Paper: Basic White (166780), Night of Navy (100867), Shaded Spruce (146981)
Accessories: Abundant Joy Add-on Dies, Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder (163414), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit), Copper Sequins (In Kit)
Side View of Card
Measurements:
Basic White: (8 Pieces)
8 ¼” x 4 ¼” card base scored at 5 ½”
9” x 3 ¼” inside card base scored at 4 ½”
4 ¼” x 3” (Inside Message Area)
Scrap for 3 Flowers
Left Over Negative Oval Frame from Kit
Sentiment Oval from Kit
Sentiment Strip from Kit
Night of Navy: (2 Pieces)
5 ¼” x 4”
Scrap for Flower
Shaded Spruce: (6 Pieces)
4 ¾” x 3-5/8” (Front Oval Mat)
2-5/8” x 4-1/8” (Front)
4-3/8” x 3-1/8” (2 Pieces – Inside Card Mats)
5-3/8 x 4-1/8” (Inside mat)
Scraps for Flower and Leaves
Card Base from Kit: (3 Pieces)
4” x 2 ½” (Front Piece)
4 ¼” x 3”
¾” x 3 ¼”
My Faux-Step Card
For my next alternative card using the Watercolor in Bloom December 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit, I made a faux-step card. I shared this in my Facebook Group and there was a lot of interest in it. So, I decided to share it here too.
My Faux-Step Card
First, I measured and scored the two pieces for the card base according to the measurements below. Then, I used the preprinted rectangle piece and trimmed a little off the top and bottom to fit my card. This was matted with a Night of Navy piece. The sentiment was stamped on a rectangle provided in the Kit and decorated like the instructions mentioned.
Side View of Card
Next, I trimmed down an envelope to create my bottom panel which I matted with Night of Navy. I love that the envelopes are printed allowing greater card making capabilities!
Finally, for the inside panel, I used part of a card base provided in the Kit and matted it with Night of Navy.
Supplies:
Stamps: December 2025 Watercolor in Bloom Paper Pumpkin Kit
Inks: Night of Navy (In Kit)
Paper: Basic White (166780), Night of Navy (100867)
Accessories: Abundant Joy Add-on Dies, Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit), Copper Sequins (In Kit)
Top View of Card
Measurements:
Basic White Card Base:
8 ½” x 5 ½” scored on 8 ½” side at 1 ¼” 2 ½” 5 ½”
8 ½” x 3 ½” scored at 4 ¼” (Centre Panel)
Night of Navy Mats:
4-1/8” x 3-3/8”
1-1/8” x 5-3/8”
2-7/8” x 5-3/8”
Centre Panel (printed rectangle from kit trimmed down): 4” x 3 ¼”
Bottom Panel (envelope): 1” x 5 ¼”
Inside Panel (card base from kit): 2 ¾”” x 5 ¼”
My Other Alternative Watercolor Thank You Cards
Here are my other alternative cards that created using the Watercolor in Bloom December 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit.
First, I created a fun centre-step card. I made the focal point for the centre panel as directed in the instructions but adhered it to my favourite fun fold! I trimmed down a card base for my sides and bottom panels.
Centre-Step Card
Next, I created a fun barn door card. I trimmed the card base at 2 3/4” to create my door. Then I added a piece of Eyelet 3D Embossed Pretty Peacock that measured 2 3/4” x 4” on the inside in the opening. I created my focal point and adhered only the bottom half to the front of the card.
Barn Door Card
Then, I created an easy z-fold card. I made the front focal point the same as the instructions but used the oval on the inside to create a place to write a message. I also used the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder behind the oval to add interest and fill in the space.
Z-Fold Card
The next card that I created was a book binding card with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder for the binding and White Baker’s Twine.
Book Binding Card
These final cards are regular card bases using the elements from the Kit with the addition of card stock and the Abundant Joy Add-on Dies.
Alternative Watercolor Thank You Cards
More Information on My Watercolor Thank You Cards
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Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! Happy New Year’s Eve! One last card for me from 2025! I am sharing My Season’s Eatings Card using the Gingerbread Man Bundle by Stampin’ Up! Love how it’s a card within a card!
The Details of My Season’s Eatings Card
For my card, I knew that I wanted to create a pocket on the front in which to tuck my gingerbread man. So, I decided to create a fairly large pocket and have the corner turned down. Almost like he’s tucked into a bed!
The Christmas Tags & More Designer Series Paper was the perfect “bedding” for my gingerbread man with the wreath on one side and the holly on the other. I made this card for a swap, and the ornament DSP worked as well. The leftover strip was tucked into the corner to add interest when the gingerbread man was out of the pocket.
My Swap Cards
The Details of My Pocket
For the pocket, I measured 2” from the top-down on the right side of the Real Red card stock and marked it with a pencil. Then, I scored from the top left corner to the 2 “ mark creating a diagonal score. When I folded it back, the pencil mark was hidden.
Next, I measured 1-7/8” from the top-down on the left side of the DSP and marked it. This time, I cut from the top left to the mark to create a triangle. Then, I turned over the triangle so that the underside of the DSP was revealed. I used the Tear & Tape Adhesive to adhere the pocket along the sides and bottom. The pocket needed the strength since the gingerbread man would be pulled in and out. You could also use liquid glue.
Swap Card with Ornament DSP
The Gingerbread Man
The gingerbread man was embossed in white onto Pecan Pie and then die cut out. I love that you can change the different faces of the gingerbread man. So, I decided to go with him winking. I added a Real Red hat and Garden Green scarf. A couple of Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints were perfect for his buttons. I decided to decorate the inside by die cutting a Basic White gingerbread man, trimmed it down to fit on one side and stamped the sentiment in Real Red before adhering it inside.
Gingerbread Man Out of Pocket
To decorate the front, I added a die cut peppermint candy. The sentiment was stamped in Pecan Pie and die cut with the largest flag die from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
Inside of Gingerbread Man
As a finishing touch, I placed a scattering of the Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints around my sentiment.
Supplies:
Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Gingerbread Man Bundle (165763), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)
Inks: VersaMark Ink (102283), Pecan Pie (161665), Real Red (147084)
Paper: Garden Green (102584), Pecan Pie (161717), Basic White (166780), Real Red (102482), Christmas Tags & More 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper (165907)
Accessories: Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints (164050), Basics Embossing Powder (165679), Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Stampin’ Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Tear & Tape Adhesive (154031), pencil
Close Up of Gingerbread Man in Pocket
Measurements:
Garden Green:
8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Scrap for Scarf
Real Red:
4 ½’ x 4-1/8” scored from top left corner to 2” on right side
Scraps for Hat and Candy
Basic White:
1” x 3 ½”
3 ½” x 5” (for inside of gingerbread man)
Scrap for Candy
Pecan Pie:
5” x 8”
Christmas Tags & More 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper:
4-3/8” x 4” cut from top left corner to 1-7/8” on right side to create triangle
3” x 1 ¾” (Strip)
More Information on My Season’s Eatings Card
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Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing my Santa Centre-Step Card as my Design Team Inspiration Card for Conie Fong Art & Design using Santa Reindeer Friends from Santa And Reindeers Bundle. This Bundle includes 16 images (8 JPG & 8 PNG format images):
Title 1: Reindeer Flight
Title 2: Reindeer Bow
Title 3: Reindeer Scarf
Title 4: Santa Baby Reindeer
Title 5: Rudolph Flight
Title 6: Have A Merry Christmas Sentiment
Title 7: Reindeer Bell
Title 8: Santa Reindeer Friends
The Details of My Santa Centre-Step Card
For my card, I had planned to make a slimline card, but in the end, I decided to switch it up and created a large A7 centre-step card. I have included a file with the measurements for the A7 Horizontal Centre-Step Template at the end of this post. I also created another card using this Bundle and will included a link to that slimline card at the end as well.
Firstly, I coloured Santa and his friends with my Copic markers and added black noses using my Black Gelly Roll Pen leaving a small white showing for a highlight. I added Silver Gelly Roll Pen to the bells on the Baby Reindeer.
Then, I die cut them out with a stitched rectangle die and brushed Vintage Photo along the edges. I also did this with the sentiment that comes with the Bundle.
Side View of Card
Secondly, it was time to build my card base. Since my card was so large, I made my side and bottom panels 1 ½” wide according to the measurements below in the template.
Then, it was time to decorate my card! I used the Santa Claus Lane Papers to match the colours that I used in my colouring. This Collection came with stickers. So, I added a red checked border along the bottom panel to add interest. I also used the matching “HO” banner from the ephemera pack.
For embellishments, I added some punched glimmer snowflakes and layered a silver and a clear snowflake on top of each other. I even had some cute felt mittens in my stash that were perfect to go on either side of my sentiment! The final embellishments were some matching Santa Claus Lane Enamel Dots from Echo Park.
Santa And Reindeers Bundle, Conie Fong Art & Design Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink Santa Claus Lane Collection Kit, Echo Park Paper Co. Santa Claus Lane Ephemera, Echo Park Paper Co. Santa Claus Lane Enamel Dots, Echo Park Paper Co. Sparkle Glimmer Paper, Stampin’ Up! Stitched Rectangle Dies, Stampin’ Up! Snowflake Border Punch, Martha Stewart Snowflake Corner Punch, Martha Stewart Stitched Felt Winter Wishes Mitten, Stampin; Up! Silver Snowflake, My Stash Clear Snowflake, My Stash Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Ranger Blending Brush, Stampin’ Up! Silver Gelly Roll Pen, Sakura Black Gelly Roll Pen, Sakura
Finished card size: 5” x 7”
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More Information on My Santa Centre-Step Card
A7 Horizontal Centre-Step Template
To download a PDF of the Template, please click here or on the picture.
A7 Horizontal Centre-Step Template
Here is my other card Design Team Inspiration Card for Conie Fong Art & Design using Reindeer Flight, Reindeer Bow and Rudolph Flight from Santa And Reindeers Bundle. For more information on my slimline card, please click here or on the photo.
Reindeer Games Card
To view my other Conie Fong Art & Design projects, please click here.
Hope you like my Design Team Inspiration Card using Santa And Reindeers Bundle for Conie Fong Art & Design!
Thank you for stopping by!
Hugs, Laurie
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