SIMPLE & STUNNING Card in Minutes! | March 2026 Paper Pumpkin Alternative Card Stampin' Up!

We made it to the final card! 🎉 This is my ninth and last alternative design using the March 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit, and I wanted to end with something that truly highlights the beauty of this kit…

✨ Simple. Clean. Elegant.

This card proves that you don’t need a lot of layers or techniques to create something absolutely beautiful.

For this final design, I focused on:

●      A clean and simple layout

●      Letting the stamped florals and hummingbird shine

●      Minimal layers for a soft, elegant feel

●      Just a few embellishments for the perfect finishing touch

This is the kind of card you can make quickly—but it still feels special and thoughtful.

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Measurements

Thick Basic White Cardbase - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"

Light Gray Cardbase* - 3” x 4”

Hummingbird*

Glitter Dots*

 

Card Assembly Instructions

1. Stamp the Florals & Color

Stamp the floral & leaf images in Basic Gray ink in the lower left corner of your panel.

This keeps the design grounded while leaving plenty of open space.

Lightly color the florals using Stampin’ Blends:

●      Soft greens for the leaves - I used Granny Apple Green

●      Light pink tones for the flowers - I used Bubble Bath with a touch of Berry Burst

👉 Tip: Keep your coloring minimal—this card is all about simplicity.

2. Stamp the Sentiment & Hummingbird

Stamp the “Hello” sentiment in Basic Gray near the top of the panel.

The placement balances the floral image perfectly.

Attach the hummingbird using dimensionals so it slightly overlaps the floral image and looks to be hovering above the flowers.

3. Add to the Cardbase & add Embellishments

Add the panel to the front of the cardbase with dimensionals. If you want to step up the design you could add an embossed piece of cardstock between the panel & cardbase.

Add just a few Glitter Dots from the kit for a little sparkle—no more than 2–3 to keep that clean look.

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Why I Love This Card

I love ending with this card because it’s a great reminder that:

💡 Simple doesn’t mean boring—it means intentional.

The white space, soft coloring, and minimal elements all work together to create something that feels calm, polished, and beautiful.

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Video Tutorial

Be sure to watch my YouTube tutorial where I share:

●      Tips for creating clean and simple cards

●      How to know when to stop adding (the hardest part!)

●      Easy ways to let your focal images shine

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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.

Thanks again for joining me this week! Come back again next month to see what I do with the April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit.

Have a creative day,
Chelsey