Did you know that Paper Pumpkin started in 2013, and since then has shipped more than 5.2 million kits? That’s amazing!
What is Paper Pumpkin? It’s a monthly kit subscription delivered to your mailbox each month. Although there are sneak peeks, it’s mostly a surprise when you open your box and look at the contents. Kits vary from cards, to treat packets, to home decor. They arrive with everything you need to make the project inside, including card bases, die cuts, mini ink pad, stamp set, embellishments, envelopes, adhesives, and directions. First-time subscribers receive a free, clear block. Click here to subscribe or contact me for more information.
Generally, when my kit arrives, I make the kit as instructed. However, in the last few months, I’ve created alternates — cards and/or projects using many of the kit’s components. There’s even a Facebook page (Paper Pumpkin Fan Club), where crafters can post their alternates, and others can view them for inspiration.
Here’s a picture of the cards created exactly as the kit shows. This kit makes three each of three desings.
For today’s card, I used March’s Fluttering Garden Paper Pumpkin Kit to create a Reverse Gate Fold fun fold.
Measurements and Details
- Pool Party cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 1 7/8, 3, 5 1/2, and 6 5/8
- Cut up the card base from the kit: two pieces measuring 5 1/4 x 1 5/8
- Cut the card base from the kit: one piece measuring 5 1/4 x 2 1/4
- Stamped the garden/grass image with Pool Party ink on those pieces before adhering to card base.
- Spotlight on Nature die cut from card base
- I took apart one of the envelopes and die cut it with the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
- Used sentiment and hummingbird die cut images included in the kit
- Added gems, also included in the kit
Here’s another look at the card:
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give instructions for creating a Reverse Gate Fold fun fold. Note: The video demonstrators a card using different materials than the one shown in today’s post. However, it uses the same principles for cutting and scoring.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoy my Paper Pumpkin alternative. Consider purchasing a subscription. All of the work is done for you; just put the cards together. Everything you need is in one box! After the initial subscription month, you can skip or cancel. Subscribers are also offered refills (when available) and add-on die cuts.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona.
Supply List
Click on any of the pictures below to shop for the products to create this card at home:
