While we anxiously await our February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit: Celebrate Spring, Paper Pumpkin has been teasing how awesome this kit is going to be with their own "ALTERNATE CARD" teaser. They released this photo on February 1st...
... and I knew as soon as I saw it that I was going to try to re-create it BEFORE we get the February kit!
Here is my version:
This is when you know a kit is going to be good... you're inspired and making Spring cards before you even have the kit in your hands!
Let's re-create this Paper Pumpkin Designed Card (my version):
NOTE: There are several pieces on the card I had to substitute because I do not have the kit yet, so this is "my version" of their card until the kit arrives.
I will be using the coordinating color products for the February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit which also happens to be the coordinating colors for the Easter Joy Collection.
I recommend taking the Beautiful Blooms Dies (the add on for January, February and March's Paper Pumpkin kits) and pre-cutting these dies in the coordinating colors you have on hand as well as Basic White. This is a great way to get the creative juices flowing, prep for your kit and make great Spring cards with your dies.
MEASUREMENTS:
Card Base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2” Score: 4-1/4”
DSP Layer: 4-1/8 x 5-5/8” (Easter Joy DSP)
(1) Rectangle (Beautiful Blooms Dies)
(3) Tulip Leaves in Shy Shamrock (Beautiful Blooms Dies)
(3 Sets) of Tulip Petals (Beautiful Blooms Dies)
(2) Small Flower or Daffodil Die Cuts (substitute yours)
(1) Banner Die Cut (substitute yours)
(2) 6” Strips of Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon
(3) Easter Assortment Embellishments
INSTRUCTIONS
Add first piece of ribbon to the layer (adhering ends to back before gluing to the card).
Stamp sentiment of choice to the banner of your choice. I used the Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set (January Product of the Month) with the banner die from an upcoming March Online Exclusive product called "Paradise Garden."
Place the rectangle die cut from Beautiful Blooms Dies in the center of the card over the strip of ribbon. Arrange your three die cut tulip leaves and petals over the rectangle.
NOTE: The Paper Pumpkin designed card keeps the flowers very tight and close together, almost overlapping. I chose to spread them out a little more so my tulip petals are higher on the card above the rectangle.
Use a small flower die cut of your choice and place two of them in between the tulips. Add with Stampin' Mini Dimensionals. Add banner below or slightly overlapping flowers.
NOTE: The original Paper Pumpkin card has the word "Beautiful" die cut slightly overlapping their banner, but because I chose a large stamp for my version I thought it looked better without the die cut word. I did do several versions of the card where you can see it with or without the word die cut from the Beautiful Blooms dies.
Take the second piece of ribbon and thread it through the ribbon on the card and tie a side bow next to your banner with the Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon.
OPTIONAL: Finish with 3 Easter Assortment Dots.
PRODUCTS USED:
BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS DIES (ADD ON): https://www.stampinup.com/products/beautiful-blooms-dies?demoid=2212777
FABULOUS SAYINGS STAMP SET: https://www.stampinup.com/products/fabulous-sayings-photopolymer-stamp-set-english?demoid=2212777
EASTER JOY SPECIALTY DSP:https://www.stampinup.com/products/easter-joy-12-x-12-30-5-x-30-5-cm-specialty-designer-series-paper?demoid=2212777
BALMY BLUE GINGHAM RIBBON: https://www.stampinup.com/products/balmy-blue-1-4-6-4-mm-gingham-ribbon?demoid=2212777
EASTER ASSORTMENT: https://www.stampinup.com/products/easter-assortment?demoid=2212777
*COORDINATING COLOR CARDSTOCK AND INKS ALSO USED*
In the end, I made six cards using the Paper Pumpkin Designed template and I played with the coordinating colors and die cuts, but in the end it's a great showcase for your Beautiful Blooms Dies and Easter Joy products!
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| Balmy Blue Card Base - Lemon Lolly Tulip Petals Shy Shamrock Leaves - Peach Pie Rectangle |
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| Basic White Card Base - Pretty in Pink Tulip Petals Shy Shamrock Leaves - Balmy Blue Banner Crumb Cake "Beautiful" Die Cut |
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| Basic White Card Base - Peach Pie Tulip Petals Shy Shamrock Leaves - Lemon Lolly "Beautiful" Die Cut Pretty in Pink Rectangle Die Cut |
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| Pretty in Pink Card Base - Balmy Blue Tulip Petals Shy Shamrock Leaves - Lemon Lolly Banner Crumb Cake Rectangle Die Cut |
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| **This is a simpler version of the card** NO FLOWER DIE CUTS Lemon Lolly Rectangle - Shy Shamrock Banner Balmy Blue "Beautiful" Die Cut |
You still have until February 10, 2026 to get subscribed to the Celebrate Spring February Paper Pumpkin Kit:
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| Here is the star of today's blog post! Get these "add on" dies while supplies last! |
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| You can now REDEEM those coupons you earned in January! Redeem until February 28, 2026 |
SHOP HERE: https://www.stampinup.com/?demoid=2212777
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| BRAND NEW in FEBRUARY! Product of the Month! Spend $75 with a qualifying order and add the "Product of the Month" for only $5! While supplies last |
PAINTED ILLUSIONS DSP: https://www.stampinup.com/products/painted-illusions-12-x-12-30-5-x-30-5-cm-designer-series-paper?demoid=2212777
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| STARTING TODAY! Get a FREE "exclusive" Stampin' Positioner when you purchase the Starter Kit! Ends March 2, 2026 or while supplies last |
Questions? Reach out: stampingwithhart@gmail.com
Happy Crafting!
Melinda
