Paper Pumpkin October 2025 Alternative Card Tutorial | Create Your Own Enamel Looking “JOY” Detail

Welcome to Paper Pumpkin Week here on Creative Chelsey! Thanks for joining me today as I share another beautiful Alternative Card Idea you can make with the October 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit – Cozy Christmas.

This card features a warm and rustic holiday look with layered greenery, soft textured stamping, and a bold “JOY” focal point. I love how the different foliage pieces from the kit combine with simple cardstock die-cuts to create a cheerful and dimensional Christmas design.

If you want to see me unbox this kit and make the original cards, check out the playlist here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL40dV1oxpkNl4xaWqLcI0lmyqerzajmin

Each month I create several alternate projects using only the Paper Pumpkin kit plus a few additional basic supplies. They’re quick, fun, and perfect for all skill levels. A full supply list is below.

I also want to remind you of the creative perks my Paper Pumpkin subscribers enjoy each month. I design an exclusive card and mail out a card kit so they can make two of my designs using the included stamp set and ink spot. We also meet monthly to craft together, talk, and have fun!

PLUS—subscribers receive a FREE 7–10 project PDF tutorial created in collaboration with other talented demonstrators.

If you’d like these extras, sign up using the link below and select me as your demonstrator:
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If this project inspires you, tag me on social media @creativechelsey | #creativechelsey, or email me at chelsey@creativechelsey.com

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———————— Supplies ————————

Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[166815]

Abundant Joy Dies

[167855]

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

Darling Duckling 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165622]

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

Versamark Pad

[102283]

Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

[165679]

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

Add All to Cart

———————— My Favorite Supplies ————————

• Stampin' Seal+ [149699] —— https://bit.ly/3Ibz8YK

• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] —— https://bit.ly/3IaGF9S

• Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] —— https://bit.ly/3ajQSo5

• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] —— https://bit.ly/3IbzezA

• Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25 —— https://bit.ly/3anAcw3

• Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] —— https://bit.ly/3IjEq4d

• Simply Shammy [147042] —— https://bit.ly/3bQH7hE

• Paper Snips [103579] —— https://bit.ly/3ulT6tV

• Take Your Pick [144107] —— https://bit.ly/3IeYxR9

• Bone Folder [102300] —— https://bit.ly/3uhErzZ

• Clear Block D [118485] —— https://bit.ly/3uuabSs

• Paper Trimmer [152392] —— https://bit.ly/3abvykH

• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] —— https://bit.ly/3ujz8zU

 

Get the Cutting Guide for all my alternatives here!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mAji1pYr_nlLOa1tyCgBiMo9gV6MuyvS/view?usp=sharing

———————— Measurements ————————

Basic Beige Cardbase - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
Beige Envelope Front – 4" x 5 1/4"
Brown Envelope Flap – Tag Die Cut
Granny Apple Green Cardstock – 3 Leaf Die Cuts
Darling Duckling Cardstock – 3 Sprig Die Cuts
Any Red Color Cardstock – JOY Die Cut
Basic Beige Ornament – KIT
Tree Row leftover pieces – KIT
Baker’s Twine - Vanilla

———————— Step-by-Step Instructions ————————

1- Use the Cutting Guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mAji1pYr_nlLOa1tyCgBiMo9vG6MuyvS/view?usp=sharing to cut the Beige Envelope Front to 4" x 5 1/4".

2– Stamp the snowflake images over the background using Pecan Pie ink using the stamp off - stamp on technique to get a lighter color.

3– Distress the edges by gently curling or folding back each corner for a soft, worn look. Add to the Basic Beige Cardbase with adhesive.

4– Die Cut the Tag from the Abundant Joy Dies from the flap section of the envelpe. Add to the center of the cardbase with dimensionals.

5– Begin creating the foliage arrangement:

Add lefoter pieces from the Tree Row Die Cuts, tucking them behind the tag - I used 4 total.

Layer the Granny Apple Green Leaf Die Cuts

Add the Darling Duckling Sprigs

Fussy cut the last of the Basic Beige Ornament the last of the green velvet kit pieces to fill in as needed

6– Cut the JOY Die Cut from any Red Cardstock - I thought I used Real Red, but I might have used Poppy Parade. Keep in mind after your add the Clear Embossing it will be a little darker than the original color. 

Add Versamark ink to the top by pressing it into the ink pad (only do half at a time).

Add an even amount of Clear Embossing Powder and remove excess. 

Heat with Heat Tool until shiny. 

Then repeat on the other side. Add to the center of the tag with Dimensionals.

7– Tie a small bow from Vanilla Baker’s Twine inside the hole of the tag.

8– Optional: Add embellishments or a white panel inside for writing.

All done!

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Here is the video Tutorial:

Have a creative day!
Chelsey
chelsey@creativechelsey.com