Lakeside Retreat Cardmaking Kit Kicks Off Next Quarter of Paper Pumpkin Kits!

 

Today is a BIG NEWS DAY for Paper Pumpkin!

Subscribe now to the Lakeside Retreat Cardmaking Paper Pumpkin Kit!

This is one of those kits where I wish I was in the scene on the card! I'm about an hour and a half away from Lake Erie and this captures that vibe for me as I am sure when you look at this sneak peek it will transport you to your favorite lake spot!

I also have the sneak peeks for May and June right here!

April 2026:

Subscription Period: March 11 - April 10, 2026

Details on the April 2026 Kit from Paper Pumpkin:

Show your appreciation for the men in your life with cards inspired by tranquil waterside scenes.

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes

• Precut paper pieces and enamel pebble embellishments

• Stamp set tailored to male recipients

• Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Peaceful Pine (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pecan Pie, Pool Party

NOTE: This will coordinate with the Waterside Retreat Suite that will be available in the upcoming May - August 2026 Catalog! If you love getting the most out of your Paper Pumpkin kits then you will definitely want to get the coordinating suite to maximize the Lakeside Retreat card kit!

BRAND NEW ADD-ON DIES AVAILABLE:

Wonderful Scenes Dies ADD-ON - Item #168665: https://www.stampinup.com/products/wonderful-scenes-dies-english?demoid=2212777

Here is a description from Stampin' Up!:

Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Wonderful Scenes Dies add-on! Quickly and cleanly cut out a detailed sign post, a sparkling firework, butterflies, flowers, or the word Wonderful to elevate your crafting projects. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Sparkling Celebrations Paper Pumpkin Kit, and the Bikes & Blooms Paper Pumpkin Kit. Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options!

DETAILS
- 5 dies
- Largest die: 2-1/4" x 3" (5.7 x 7.6 cm)
- Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. To become a subscriber, visit: https://www.stampinup.com/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2212777

**While supplies last**

Here is a sneak peek of what's coming in May and June! 

May 2026:

Subscription Period: April 11 - May 10, 2026

June 2026:

Subscription Period: May 11 - June 10, 2026

How can you subscribe to this monthly paper crafting kit? (mostly cardmaking kits)

You can subscribe monthly here (pay as you go or billed monthly): https://www.stampinup.com/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2212777

You can also prepay if you know you'll be purchasing three months of Paper Pumpkin kits or more (shout out to my collector and cardmaking kit friends)... you have three prepaid options:

3 Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription: https://www.stampinup.com/products/paper-pumpkin-3-month-subscription?demoid=2212777

6 Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription: https://www.stampinup.com/products/paper-pumpkin-6-month-subscription?demoid=2212777

12 Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription: https://www.stampinup.com/products/paper-pumpkin-12-month-subscription?demoid=2212777

Interested in the PDF from Paper Pumpkin with details on the next three months of kits? Email me and I'm happy to send it to you. If you are already on my email list it has already been sent to you.

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and go on a Lakeside Retreat with your April Paper Pumpkin Cardmaking Kit! Deadline for April Kit: April 10, 2026

Happy Crafting!

Melinda

Handmade Dutch Door Cards - Easy Paper Pumpkin Alternative Card Ideas for February 2026

 

If you are loving your Paper Pumpkin kit cards and you feel ready to try your hand at making some easy fun fold cards with your Paper Pumpkin Kits I recommend the Dutch Fold Card!

I have three Dutch Fold Cards for you today using the February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit: Celebrate Spring! The Easter Joy Suite also coordinates with the February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit. 

FUN FACT: I only used Shy Shamrock ink with the alternative cards as well! All you need is extra cardstock for these fun folds! And I recommend scissors, a paper trimmer and liquid glue.

I have a free PDF download of today's card measurements and instructions. You can get it here when you sign up for my email list: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/zt1LQ8b/3dutchdoorfolds

Need a refill for the February Kit? https://www.stampinup.com/products/celebrate-spring-paper-pumpkin-refill?demoid=2212777

Don't miss out on the March Paper Pumpkin Kit: Fluttering Garden! You can subscribe here: https://www.stampinup.com/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2212777

There is a BONUS stamp set in the March kit!

VERTICAL DUTCH DOOR FOLD CARD

CARD BASE: 5-½ x 8-½” Score: 4-¼”

Cut the front of the card in half at 2-¾” to the score line

Then trim the piece off at the score line with your paper trimmer or scissors (you can use this piece as your dutch door if you like)

Designer Paper or Paper Pumpkin Card/ Envelope Patterns Used as DSP: 

(1) Dutch Door Front Panel - 2-½ x 3-¾” or use add-on postage die from Beautiful Blooms Dies

(1) Bottom Front Panel: 2-½ x 4”

Insert: 4 x 5-¼” (Basic White or cut kit envelope and use as white layer)

Add your DSP or Paper Pumpkin patterns from the kit to the bottom front of your card before adding your fun fold piece.

Only add adhesive to the bottom of your dutch door piece so you don’t glue the gatefold shut.

Stamp greeting on insert. Glue insert inside card. Add die cuts and embellishments to decorate your dutch door fun fold card!

HORIZONTAL DUTCH DOOR FOLD CARD

CARD BASE: 4-¼ x 5-½” & 2-¼ x 11” Score Strip: 5-½”

Designer Paper or Paper Pumpkin Card/ Envelope Patterns Used as DSP: 

(2) DSP Strip 2 x 5-¼” (I cut a card front in half and used as DSP)

(1) Dutch Door Panel: I used pre cut pieces from the kit (see photo)

Insert: 2 x 5-¼” (Basic White)

After scoring the card base strip, fold at the score line and glue this piece to a 4-¼ x 5-½” base along the bottom of the card. This becomes a fun fold piece.

Add your DSP to the card along the top inside and the front of the fun fold piece. On the inside of the fun fold piece add your insert in Basic White.

I chose to use die cuts from the kit in place of a traditional dutch door piece. Be sure to only add adhesive to the bottom of the die cut pieces that will be your dutch door so you don’t glue the fun fold piece shut. 

Stamp greeting on die cut for card front and insert. Glue insert inside card. Add embellishments.

DOUBLE DUTCH DOOR FOLD CARD

CARD BASE: 

4-¼ x 9” Score: 5-½” 

8-½ x 2” Score: 2-⅛” on each end of strip

Designer Paper or Paper Pumpkin Card/ Envelope Patterns Used as DSP: 

(1) Top Front DSP 3-¼ x 4”

(2) 1-⅞ Square Panels

(2) 1-¾ Square Panels

(1) Dutch Door Panel - NOTE: I used the Postage Die from Beautiful Blooms 

(1) Insert: 4 x 5-¼” (Basic White)

Take the strip and fold on the score lines at either end. Glue this to the bottom inside of the card base. This becomes the bottom dutch door panel.

Glue insert which will cover the strip on the inside of the card. Glue DSP to the front top flap panel before adding your postage die cut.

Position the die cut so that it comes off of the front panel (this will close the double doors at the bottom of the card and you have your fun fold! 

Just like the other cards, only add adhesive to the top part of the postage die cut so you don’t accidentally glue the fun fold shut.

Add your 1-⅞ squares to the bottom doors first and then add the 1-¾” squares.

NOTE: 1-¾ was the largest square I could manage from the envelope flap (the pink pattern on the squares shown in picture above) that’s why I chose that measurement. If you are using different paper make the squares the size you like!

Stamp greeting on die cut. Decorate card front with die cuts and embellishments. 

I hope you enjoy these dutch door fun fold cards! This is an easy fold to use with your Paper Pumpkin card kits! So much fun!

NOTE: The crumb cake card is the only card that I used the Easter Joy DSP. Everything else is from the card kit patterns or envelope strips.

Here are the original Paper Pumpkin Designed Cards

I have mentioned before and I'll remind you again that Shy Shamrock, Pretty in Pink, Peach Pie, Petunia Pop and Summer Splash are all retiring colors this year. If there is a color you love be sure to stock up before the colors are gone in ink, cardstock, etc.

I am so sorry to see those colors go but very excited for the new colors coming in May.

Happy crafting!

Melinda

3 GATEFOLD CARDS TO MAKE IN 2026

 Here are 3 gatefold cards you should make in 2026! 

I wanted to try a new fun fold and found three gatefolds I think you should make too! 

I am going to be using the Homemade Sweetness Suite from Stampin’ Up! for today’s cards. 

I will also be using the Beautifully Celebrated Dies: https://www.stampinup.com/products/beautifully-celebrated-dies?demoid=2212777

I have a FREE PDF Tutorial for today's cards you can get here when you sign up for my email list: GET FREE TUTORIAL PDF

NOTE: If you are already on my email list this free PDF resource has already been sent to you!

The Homemade Sweetness Suite will be available on March 3, 2026 with the release of the March 2026 Online Exclusives (not in a printed catalog) exclusively in the online store. 

You can wait OR you can take advantage of the starter kit and add this suite! If you get the starter kit today or before March 2nd you will also get the Stampin' Positioner tool for free! Plus, free shipping on your starter kit! 

If you would like to learn more about the starter kit please reach out to me with questions: stampingwithhart@gmail.com or click here: STARTER KIT SPECIAL

DOUBLE GATEFOLD CARD

Measurements:

CARD BASE: 5-½ x 11” Score: 1-¼, 3-⅜, 7-⅝, 9-¾” 

DESIGNER PAPER: (Homemade Sweetness DSP) 

• (2) Strips 1-⅛ x 5-⅜” 
•  (2) Panels 2 x 5-⅜” 
•  Insert: 4 x 5-¼” (Basic White) 

Instructions:

Cut card base and score. Fold on score lines. Achieve crisp edges with bone folder. Glue panels and strips. 

Stamp greeting on die cut for card front and insert. Glue insert inside card. I chose to glue down the double gatefold flaps but it is optional. See video tutorial. 

When adding your die cut to the front of the card be sure to only add adhesive to the left side panel so you don’t glue the gatefold shut. Add embellishments.

Next, the SIDE GATEFOLD CARD!

SIDE GATEFOLD CARD

Measurements: 

CARD BASE: 5-½ x 8-½” Score: 1-½, 5-¾” 

Designer Paper: 

• (1) Strip 1-¼ x 5-¼” 
• (1) Panel 2-½” x 5-¼”
• Insert: 4 x 5-¼” (Basic White) 

Instructions: 

Cut card base and score. Fold on score lines. Line up corners of cardstock before creasing with bone folder so it’s nice and straight. Glue panel and strip. 

Stamp greeting on die cut for card front and insert. Glue insert inside card. 

When adding your die cut to the front of the card be sure to only add adhesive to the left side panel so you don’t glue the gatefold shut. Add embellishments.

Finally, here's the BOOK BIND GATEFOLD CARD!

Measurements:

CARD BASE: 4-¼ x 11” Score: 2-⅛”, 3-⅜, 8-⅞” 

Designer Paper: 

• (1) Strip 1 x 4” 
• (2) Panels 1-⅞” x 4”
• Insert: 4 x 4” (Basic White) 
• Optional: (2) Strips of Ribbon (about 6 inches for first piece and 10 inches for the bow)
• Optional: (2) 1/2 x 4" DSP strips for the inside of the card

Cut card base 4-¼ x 11” and score: 2-⅛”, 3-⅜, 8-⅞”. Fold on score lines. Achieve crisp edges with a bone folder. Glue panels and strip onto card. 

Stamp greeting on die cut for the front of card and insert. 

NOTE: If you are adding ribbon to the book bind section of the card I like I did in the tutorial then glue the edges of the ribbon inside the book bind strip before gluing this strip down. With a book bind fold you glue the first panel (first score line) to the card and then your gatefold panels open and close on this fun fold! Add your 4 x 4 insert. 

When adding your die cut to the front of the card be sure to only add adhesive to the left side panel so you don’t glue the gatefold shut. 

OPTIONAL: When I tie bows I usually cut two pieces of ribbon, 6” strip for the book bind strip and 10” for the bowl. Once I have the bow in place I add a glue dot behind the knot to hold in place. I know many of you prefer to keep the ribbon flat and not add the bow so this way you can choose the look you prefer. Add embellishments. 

REMINDER!
Redeem those Bonus Days coupons by 2/28/26

I hope you enjoyed today's card ideas!

Happy Crafting!

Melinda

Easy Elegant Handmade Cards with the Scalloped Wishes Bundle

Easy elegant cards with the Scalloped Wishes Bundle!

Vertical Layout

Horizontal Layout

The Scalloped Wishes Bundle is an online exclusive product that will be available to customers on March 3, 2026.

You can put this bundle in your starter kit right now (you get to choose the items you want in your starter kit) plus you will get the exclusive Stampin' Positioner for free until March 2, 2026!

Learn more here: https://www.stampinup.com/join?demoid=2212777

For today's tutorial there are two layouts: horizontal and vertical versions with the scalloped ovals in this bundle!

Card Base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" Score: 4-1/4"

DSP Layer: 3-3/4 x 5"

Note: I will be using the Easter Joy Designer Series Paper today but I chose the non-Easter patterns for more of a Spring theme that would compliment this bundle.

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

Colors used for ovals: Pretty in Pink, Peach Pie, Shy Shamrock, Balmy Blue, Lemon Lolly, Crumb Cake, Basic White

As I've done in previous videos, I love creating a simple template from the negative of die cuts and then gluing it to the grid paper on the Stampin' Positioner so I can repeat stamp onto die cuts in multiple colors.

Being able to perfectly stamp both ovals at one time onto both die cuts is such a time saver! I am LOVING the exclusive Stampin' Positioner!

I loved creating the different combinations of ovals and even layering the small ones over the large ovals!

This is an easy technique of cutting the small oval in half - in this case vertically - and then gluing it to each side of the oval. Decorate your cards with all of the other lovely die cuts in this bundle!

Here is the horizontal version! Same steps!

Have fun layering your ovals! Here is the large oval with the greeting and then the small oval stacked on top of the large for an elegant multi-layered look!

If you are tired of Winter then this will be a crafting treat! This Scalloped Wishes Bundle also features greenery, flowers and dragonflies!

FREE SHIPPING! Three days only! February 18 -20, 2026

Shop here: https://www.stampinup.com/?demoid=2212777

Pretty in Pink

Lemon Lolly

Peach Pie

Crumb Cake

Balmy Blue
*This is a simple version of the card*
No split oval on the ends but still elegant and easy!

This color combo works with Easter Joy and the February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit: Celebrate Spring as well! This bundle will elevate your Spring and Easter cards and 3D projects!

Happy Crafting!

Melinda

Fluttering Garden! Subscribe Now

 You can now subscribe to the March 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit: Fluttering Garden!

BONUS STAMP SET included in this month's kit!

Subscribe: https://www.stampinup.com/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2212777

Beautiful Blooms Dies Still Available!

Beautiful Blooms Dies: https://www.stampinup.com/products/beautiful-blooms-dies?demoid=2212777

Active subscribers can purchase past kits, refills and add ons

Thank you for subscribing to the February Kit! It should be on it's way any minute now!

Happy Crafting!

Melinda