Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin ALTERNATE CARDS You Haven't Seen

 

I am making April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Alternate Cards today! I will be using the April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Waterside Retreat Suite (or the Relaxing Waterside Bundle) and the Wonderful Scenes Dies add on. 

The April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Refill: Lakeside Retreat is now available to purchase while supplies last. 

Lakeside Retreat Refill
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NOTE: You need to be an active Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase refills, add ons and past kits. Refills contain the consumable pieces. The refill does NOT include the ink spot or stamp set.

Wonderful Scenes Dies
Images (c) Stampin' Up!

The Wonderful Scenes Dies "add on" are also available now to purchase while supplies last.

NOTE: The Waterside Retreat Suite or Relaxing Waterside Bundle will be available to purchase May 5, 2026 along with the Peaceful Pine products (ink, cardstock, Stampin' Blends, etc.) with the launch of the May to August Catalog from Stampin' Up!

The concept for today's alternate cards are to "build-a-scene." I love the Paper Pumpkin designed cards but I wanted more of the scenes so I re-created them based on the image in the Paper Pumpkin kit.

Because I have so many options between the kit, the suite and the add on dies, I know I can build some really fun landscapes to celebrate the men in your life and they will be moved by your artwork and appreciation for them!

Now, the measurements are really simple! For the portait layout cut your strips to 4-1/4" and for the landscape layout cut your strips to 5-1/2"

CARD MEASUREMENTS:

Standard Top Fold: 4-1/4 x 11" Score: 5-1/2"

Top Fold Layers: Cut to 4-1/4" (the width varies depending on how many layers you want - my layers were about 3/4," 1 and 2"ish" inches for sand and water layers. 

Standard Side Fold: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" Score: 4-1/4"

Same instruction for layers except cut these to 5-1/2" 

For the sand: Basic Beige Cardstock

For the land and signs: Pecan Pie Cardstock

For the water: The water pattern DSP from Waterside Retreat DSP

For the sky: The sky pattern envelopes from the April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit

I also used the "Wonderful" die cut word from the Wonderful Scenes Dies in combination with the stamps "Dad" "Son" etc. from the Paper Pumpkin kit stamp set.

TIP: to add some deeper color and dimension use a sponge dauber or blending brush with Misty Moonlight ink along the water layer edges. This helps those layers really stand out as you tuck your fish into the waves.

I hope you enjoyed today's alternate card ideas featuring the April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Wonderful Scenes Dies and Waterside Retreat Suite.

If you know someone who will enjoy these card ideas please share it with them!

Happy Crafting!