In my last post, I showcased the August, 2024 Time For Cake Paper Pumpkin Kit. I assembled those cards according to the Kit directions. The cards in this post are “Out-Of-The Box” Paper Pumpkin Alternatives. I used all of the supplies in the Kit and created “alternate” card designs. I put together six of the 9 cards in the Kit plus the three I’m showcasing today. There are easily enough supplies to make an additional four to five cards.

As you can see, I substituted the card bases using Night of Navy cardstock, added a Basic White cardstock layer to the top card and “shadowed” the sentiment with Basic White cardstock. Except for the addition of embellishments, all other supplies are in the Kit. Remember, if you are a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber, you can get Refill Kits.

Hooray It’s Your Birthday

• This design is a popular Book Binding Fun Fold. It’s quick and easy.
• I cut a Night of Navy cardstock card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, and scored it at 3 1/4″ and 4 1/4″ on the long side.
• Fold the card base in half on the 4 1/4″ score line, then fold the front flap back on the 3 1/4″ score line. Adhere the left edge of the card front by placing glue n the 1″ scored space.
• The floral patterned paper layer is 3 1/8″ x 5 3/8″. I cut it from one of the envelopes in the Kit.
• The Night of Navy and Misty Moonlight patterned paper layer is 7/8″ x 5 3/8″. I cut this piece from one of the card layers in the Kit.
• The rectangle front candle patterned paper layer is 2 1/4″ x 3 1/4″. I cut this from one of the card layers in the Kit.
• The Basic White cardstock layer under the center patterned paper layer is 2 3/8″ x 3 3/8″.
• The sentiment is a sticker in the Kit. I attached it to a piece of Basic White cardstock and fussy cut it creating a “shadow layer”. I attached it to the card front with Mini Dimensionals.
• I added some embellishments I had in my stash.

Happy Birthday Stripes

• The card above turned out to me my favorite!
• I cut a Night of Navy cardstock card base 4 1/4″ x 11″, and scored it at 5 1/2″ on the 11″ side.
• The pink card front layer is a card base from the Kit. I cut it 4 1/8″ x 5 2/8″.
• The center horizontal patterned paper layer is 2 1/4″ x 3 1/2″. I cut it from one of the card front layers in the Kit.
• The vertical patterned paper layers are punch-outs from the Kit. I trimmed the flower design layers to measure 2 3/8″ in length. The strips are 1/2″ wide.
• The pink vertical strips on the Focal Point are also punch-outs from the Kit. They measure 3/8″ x 2 3/4″,
• I attached the five strips to the center horizontal layer with glue, stamped and adhered the sentiment layer, and popped the horizontal layer onto the card front with Dimensionals.
• The off-set candle is stamped with one of the Kit stamps. I attached it with glue.
• I added embellishments I had in my stash.

Sparkle, Shine, and Make A Wish

• The card above is probably the quickest and easiest card I ever put together! I love the sentiment font.
• The Night of Navy cardstock card base is 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″.
• The Moody Mauve and blue striped card front layer is 3 3/4″ x 5″. It’s the back of one of the card bases in the Kit.
• The candle patterned layer is 3 1/2″ wide x 3 3/4″ long. I cut it from one of the card layers in the Kit.
• The two short candles are cut-outs from the Kit. I stamped them with the candle image and Night of Navy ink.
• I stamped the sentiment with Night of Navy ink and added a few embellishments.

So I hope you enjoy this parade of alternative cards from the August Time For Cake Paper Pumpkin Kit. I had so much fun putting them together. I’m looking forward to the September Kit, Autumn Abundance. You can get the Kit details, along with Paper Pumpkin details here.

So, with a few cuts, a little glue, and don’t forget the embellishments, you can expand your Paper Pumpkin Kits, and have lots of fun in your craft space.

… the only limitation is your imagination!

August, 2024 Customer Card Kit

This is a Fall-Themed Kit that features the Autumn Leaves Bundle. You will receive your Kit automaically with a minimum product purchase of $50 through my online store at Stampin’ Up! The Kit will include:

• Everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them;
• Card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes;
• I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamp you already own, or you can purchase the Autumn Leaves Bundle through my Online Store.
• A printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
• This card kit will be available through August 31st.

Redeem Bonus Days Coupons

You have until August 31st to redeem your Bonus Days Coupons. You should have received an email from Stampin’ Up! shortly after you placed your order in July. This email contains a Coupon Code. When you place your order in August, you will be prompted to put in the Coupon Code(s). If you have more than one Coupon Code, enter them in the space provided separated by a comma. The discount will appear when you check out.

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