Turn Your February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit into a FUN FOLD Card! | Sweet Spring Greetings

Welcome back to Paper Pumpkin Week here on Creative Chelsey! Today I’m sharing my fourth alternative card idea using the February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit called Celebrate Spring.

For this card, I wanted to create something a little different from a traditional card layout, so I turned the kit pieces into a fun fold design. The top portion of the card acts as a flap that opens, revealing the inside of the card for your message and a bottom tuck-spot.

Fun fold cards are always a favorite because they add a little surprise for the recipient while still being simple to create.

The soft pastel colors and playful flowers make this card feel bright, happy, and perfect for celebrating the arrival of spring.

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[166815]

Easter Basket Bundle (English)

[166947]

Beautiful Blooms Dies (English)

[168666]

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

Pretty In Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[163793]

Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad

[163807]

Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad

[163810]

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

Pretty In Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[163824]

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154830]

Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[163827]

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Measurements

Balmy Blue Cardbase – 4-1/4” x 11” scored at 1” & 6-1/2"

Light Blue Flower Cardbase – 4” x 4-1/4”

Pretty In Pink Cardstock – 2-3/4” x 7-1/2”

Basic White Cardstock – 4” x 4-1/4”

Envelope* – Pink Pattern 7/8” x 4”  |  White Front scrap for stamping

Rectangle Label*

Sequins*

Pink Baker’s Twine – 9”

Adhesive, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

 

Card Assembly Instructions

1. Create the Fun Fold Card Base
Score the Cardbase at 1” and 6-1/2". Fold along score lines so the top & bottom flaps meet.

2. Add the Bottom Patterned Strip
Cut the Pink Pattern from one Envelope to 7/8" x 4”. Cut 7/8" first so you can save the leftover pieces for another card. Add this to the bottom flap with borders around the sides and bottom. The top edge should sit at the top of the flap.

Adhere the bottom flap to the inside of the card with adhesive along the side. This will give you a little pocket (tuck-spot).

3. Decorate the Flap
Cut the Light Blue Flower Cardbase to 4” x 4-1/4" so the flowers are in the center and along the bottom. Add to the top flap with even borders all around.

4. Add the Layered Postage Frame
This is a little tricky, you may want to watch the video tutorial below for some help.

Cut two Postage Style Rectangles from Pretty In Pink Cardstock. Layer them together to elongate the short edge to be a little larger than the Rectangle Label from the kit. I added 1 extra notch.

 

Cut the Length of the Postage Style Rectangle just short of the length of the Rectangle Label. Trim off just the decorative edge (about 1/4") from the piece your just removed. I added the greeting first before adding this bottom edge.

5. Stamp the Sentiment
Stamp “Sweet Spring Greetings” in Shy Shamrock ink onto the white square. Adhere to the center of the Pink Postage piece with even borders along the top and sides.

Adhere the bottom edge of the Pink Postage piece so it create a matching border. It may not line up perfectly. That is okay you can cover up any weird looking stuff with a flower or embellishments.

 

Then add to the center of the card, just above the flowers, with dimensionals.

6. Add Floral Accents
Stamp a small flower (similar to the ones on the card) in Pretty In Pink, Balmy Blue & Peach Pie on the leftover front Envelope piece. Stamp as many as you would like. I used the Bunch of Flowers from the Easter Basket Bundle.

I added a little dot of color in the center of each flower to mimic the design on the cards. I used the coordinating Stampin’ Blend Marker.

Fussy cut. Add the small flower images around the sentiment to create a scattered floral look.

7. Add Twine and Embellishments
Tie a small bow with the pink twine and add a few embellishments from the kit for sparkle.

8. Finish the Inside
Stamp the same flowers in the bottom right corner of the Basic White piece. If there are leaves, stamp them in Shy Shamrock. I stamped the whole image in Shy Shamrock and then added the color flowers over the green ones with a glue dot.

Add this to the open area above the tuck-spot with an even border all the way around.

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Why I Love This Card

Fun fold cards are always a hit because they add an interactive element to your handmade cards. The surprise of opening the flap makes the card feel extra special, and the floral details from the kit make it perfect for springtime greetings.

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Video Tutorial

I’ve also created a step-by-step video tutorial showing exactly how to create this fun fold card. Be sure to check out the video if you’d like to craft along with me!

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If this project inspires you to create something, I would love for you to tag me on social media using @creativechelsey | #creativechelsey or email me at chelsey@creativechelsey.com.

Stay tuned because I’ll be sharing more alternative card ideas using the February 2026 Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin Kit!

Have a creative day,
Chelsey 🌸

Let the Die Cuts Do All The Work | Paper Pumpkin Spring Wreath Alternative Card for February 2026

Welcome back to Paper Pumpkin Week here on Creative Chelsey! Today I’m sharing my third alternative card idea using the February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit called Celebrate Spring.

This card uses one of my favorite elements from the kit — the beautiful floral wreath die cut. The soft pastel flowers and greenery make the perfect focal point for a spring card, and I love how delicate and detailed this piece is.

For this alternative, I wanted to keep the design simple and elegant, letting the wreath be the star of the card while adding just a few layers and a sentiment to finish it off.

The pastel colors in the wreath really pop against the neutral textured background, making the whole design feel light, fresh, and perfect for spring.

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Beautiful Blooms Dies (English)

[168666]

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Pretty In Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[163793]

Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad

[163807]

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder

[164049]

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

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[152815]

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Measurements

Soft Sea Foam Cardbase – 4-1/4” x 11” scored at 5-1/2”

Light Green Cardbase – 4” x 5-1/4” & 1/2" x 2-1/4"

Pretty In Pink Cardstock – scraps for (3) Beautiful die cuts

Wreath Die Cut*

Sequins*

Adhesive, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

 

Card Assembly Instructions

1. Create the Card Base
Cut the Light Green Cardbase to 4” x 5-1/4". Emboss with you choice of Embossing Folder, I used the Forever Plaid Folder.

Splatter with the Dark Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blend Marker. Add to the center of the Cardbase.

2. Attach the Floral Wreath
Add the large floral wreath die cut to the center of the card using dimensionals to give it some depth.

3. Layer the Word Die Cut
Add Adhesive Sheet to the back of Pretty In Pink Cardstock. Cut out 2 “Beautiful” pieces using the die from the Beautiful Blooms Dies.

Cut out a third “Beautiful” piece with Foam Adhesive Sheet in the center of the greeting.

Layer all three together with the Foam piece at the bottom. Place the “Beautiful” die cut in the center of the Wreath. See video tutorial below for extra help.

Add Wink of Stella to the top for a little extra sparkle.

4. Add the Sentiment
On the back of the 1/2" strip (white side) stamp “Spring” in Pretty In Pink ink. Add below the Beautiful die cut with dimensionals.

5. Add Embellishments
Finish the card by adding a few of the sequins from the kit around the wreath for a little sparkle.

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Why I Love This Card

This design is a great reminder that sometimes the kit pieces themselves are the perfect focal point. The floral wreath already has so much detail that it creates a beautiful card with very little effort.

It’s the kind of card that works for so many occasions — spring greetings, encouragement, thank you cards, or just sending a little happy mail.

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Video Tutorial

I’ve also created a step-by-step video tutorial showing exactly how this card comes together. If you’d like to craft along with me, be sure to check out the video!

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If this project inspires you to create something, I would love for you to tag me on social media using @creativechelsey | #creativechelsey or email me at chelsey@creativechelsey.com.

Stay tuned because I’ll be sharing more alternative card ideas this week using the February 2026 Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin Kit!

Have a creative day,
Chelsey 🌸