February 2023 Paper Pumpkin ALTERNATE CARD Ideas

Hello! Welcome! First, let's tackle the Suspended Book Fold Card. I found this card by Jan B Cards on YouTube. She makes the most incredible fun folds. Check out her tutorial on this. I did use her measurements but, of course, we are decorating our cards with the Paper Pumpkin kit (Sunshine card) and the Rain or Shine Suite (for the Rain card).

Rain Theme Suspended Book Fold
Rain or Shine Suite

Sunshine Theme Suspended Book Fold
February Paper Pumpkin Kit 2023

I will be referencing the February Paper Pumpkin Kit throughout this tutorial but I'll just type here once it is the Sunshine & Smiles 2023 Kit and I will be using the Add-On dies as well.

I do recommend and use the Rain or Shine Suite (or pieces from it) with this kit for alternatives. It's a perfect compliment to your Paper Pumpkin kit.

Here are the coordinating colors we will be using today. Okay, let's get to it!

SUSPENDED BOOK FOLD CARD *both cards have identical measurements, just swapping the themes*

• CARD BASE: 7 x 10" Score at 5" (This ends up being a 5 x 7 size card)
• CARD INSERT: 4-3/4 x 6-3/4"
• (2) MECHANISM PIECES - 6 x 2" Score: 1-1/2, 3, 4-1/2"
• (6) BASIC WHITE PANELS (for mechanisms): 1-1/4 x 1-3/4"
• (6) DSP PANELS (for mechanisms): 1-1/8 x 1-5/8"
• (1) BOOK PANEL: 5 x 5"
• (2) BASIC WHITE PANELS (for book panel): 2-1/4 x 4-3/4"
• (2) DSP PANELS (for book panel): 2-1/8 x 4-5/8"
• (1) BASIC WHITE PANEL (for card front): 2-3/4 x 4-3/4"
• (2) BASIC WHITE PANELS (for card front): 1-3/4 x 4-3/4"
• (1) DSP PANEL (card front): 2-5/8 x 4-5/8"
• (2) DSP PANELS (card front): 1-5/8 x 4-5/8"
• Decorative Elements (Rain Card: Rain or Shine Suite/ Sunshine Card: Paper Pumpkin Pieces and Rain or Shine DSP)
• NOTE: I did not create an envelope for this card

The Sunshine Card has a MANGO MELODY CARD BASE

The Rain Card has a BALMY BLUE CARD BASE

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut card base and card insert as well as all of the pieces listed above. I have added photos of the steps for this card as well to help visuals.

Once everything has been cut and the Basic White and DSP panels have been assembled it's time to measure.

Measure to the center of your card, 3-1/2" inch mark. If you have a pencil and can erase easily then draw the line on your card at the mid point.

Then, measure 1-1/2" from top of card center and then measure again from bottom of the card, 1-1/2" in and mark in both places along that center line. These become the markers for where you will glue your mechanisms. Jan B said it is important to get this straight and center so the card stands up. I wasn't perfect but the card stood up so just wanted to mention that.

Glue a mechanism on either side of the pencil line as close as possible. Cover the mechanism with the Center Card Front Panel as pictured above.

Add the decorative panels to your mechanism. 1 panel goes on the inside (both mechanisms) closest to the DSP panel. 2 panels get glued to the outside of the mechanism closest to DSP center panel (pictured above) on both mechanisms. The last square of the mechanism will be adhered to book panel so it doesn't need decorated.

Last step for the card assembly is lining up book panel center and then gluing one side at at a time to the mechanism. Make sure it is straight so it'll stand up. Once card is finished it should look like the card pictured above. 

For the sunshine card, we are using mostly Paper Pumpkin kit pieces and stamps. You can decorate however you like. This is what I did:

Stamp and fussy cut sun in Mango Melody ink.

Trim up the clusters of flower die cuts so you have enough for each panel OR stamp flowers and die cut with add-on dies.

Trim down the grass die cut panels to (2) at 2-1/8" for the front panels and (2) 1-1/8" for the back panels. It gives a cool scene look! Pop up with dimensionals.

Add your characters and sentiment however you like! WISHING YOU SUNSHINE AND SMILES!

FAUX SHAKER CARD

Decorated with Paper Pumpkin Kit Pieces
*Pink For Everything Sequins*

Decorated with Paper Pumpkin Pieces and Stamp from Playing in the Rain Stamp Set
*Blue For Everything Sequins*

Decorated with Lucky Clover Bundle
*Green For Everything Sequins*

• CARD BASE: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" Score: 4-1/4" (I used Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive and Balmy Blue Cardstock for the Shaker bases pictured above)
• Card front from Paper Pumpkin: 4-1/4 x 5-1/2"
• Inside Layer from Inside of Paper Pumpkin Card: 4 x 5-1/4" (rainbow and rain, splatter pattern from Rain or Shine DSP in cards pictured above)
• 1 Medium Clear Envelope
• Couple Scoops of Sequins or desired filler for shaker
• Die Cut or Decorative Pieces from Kit

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut those Paper Pumpkin cards in half. Set aside the frame. That doesn't need trimmed further.

Trim the inside layer (or pattern background piece) to 4 x 5-1/4"

Tuck inside clear medium envelope. Toss in or scoop in sequins on the front side of the envelope.

Make nice and tight and seal envelope. Tuck excess envelope on one edge to the back and secure with tape. Make it tight, no big air pocket.

Glue this to the card front. Glue the frame panel to the front of shaker.

Decorate as desired.

For the PINK CARD: Bunny, Kite, Flowers from Paper Pumpkin Kit

For the GREEN Card: St. Patrick's Day Theme with Lucky Clover Bundle

For the BLUE Card: Rain theme using Paper Pumpkin kit

I used the sequins for all three faux shaker cards.

This is a much simpler but FUN card!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope you enjoyed today's free project sheet! I know the fun fold is a lot of pieces but I promise it comes together easier than it seems! Give it a try! 

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Here is a fun alternate using a combination of the
Paper Pumpkin Kit and Rain or Shine Suite

Last but not least, this is the same concept of the Shaker but without the clear envelope and sequins!

Thank you and happy crafting!

Melinda