Wednesday, January 28, 2026

How to Make WOW Alternate Cards with Paper Pumpkin Envelopes! Special Delivery Alternate Card Idea

Today I have another alternate card idea for you using the January 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit: Special Delivery.

For this "alternate" card I will be using a coordinating color cardstock for the card base: 

  • Blueberry Bushel Cardstock
  • 4-1/2 x 11" Score: 5-1/2"                 
  • Basic White Insert (cut with Perennial Postage Die in 3-1/2 x 5"
Note: This card will fit in a Paper Pumpkin Kit envelope.

I will also be using the Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad and adding Brushed Brass Butterflies embellishments to this card (3 of them)

Blueberry Bushel Cardstock (8-1/2 x 11" Pack)
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Blueberry Bushel Cardstock (8-1/2 x 11" Pack): https://www.stampinup.com/products/cardstock-8-1-2-x-11-blueberry-bushel?demoid=2212777

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad
Images © Stampin' Up!

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad: https://www.stampinup.com/products/classic-stampin-pad-blueberry-bushel?demoid=2212777

Brushed Brass Butterflies
Images © Stampin' Up!

Brushed Brass Butterflies: https://www.stampinup.com/products/brushed-brass-butterflies?demoid=2212777

One of the best things about this embellishment is that they are flat unlike a pearl if you take that into consideration when mailing your cards.


For this card you will use your Paper Trimmer to cut along the dark green line from the above pictured kit layer die cut to separate the inside from the postage frame. 

Save that inside panel for another card. For this card it's the postage frame we want!

Next...



Take those adorable patterned envelopes from your kit and cut them up! You can get so many pieces by trimming or die cutting these envelopes and using them as DSP! This is one of my favorite things to do with Paper Pumpkin alternates. This kit has 3 different color envelopes too and 9 total! If you get the refill you can really have fun with this!

I cut these up with the Perennial Postage Dies and I used the Blue Envelope with the white label center for the card front. 3-1/4 x 4-1/2" is the measurement of the Perennial Postage Die used.

Place the blue floral bouquet die cut from the kit in the white label center with dimensionals.

Stamp "Just for You" from the kit stamp set onto the back of the banner die cut in Blueberry Bushel ink. 

NOTE: The banner is actually shaded pink but if you use the back it's white.

Add 3 Brushed Brass Butterflies and you have a beautiful alternate card!


Don't forget you still have time to EARN bonus days coupons! Earn $5 coupon for every $50 spent until 2/2/26! You can start redeeming February 3 - 28, 2026!



The refill for the January Paper Pumpkin Kit is available *while supplies last*



What is a refill for a Paper Pumpkin Kit? It's the consumable pieces (card bases, envelopes, die cuts)
It does NOT include the stamp set or ink spot.

You must be an active Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase refills, past kits and add on items (like the Beautiful Blooms Dies).

While we are chatting about the fabulousness of Paper Pumpkin... get subscribed now to receive February's Celebrate Spring Kit! 

Deadline to subscribe: 2/10/2026


Happy Crafting!

Melinda

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