Saturday, August 15, 2026

8/15 Easy Easel Card Using Paper Pumpkin Pieces! | June 2026 Paper Pumpkin Alternative Card Idea

I'm back with Paper Pumpkin Alternative #3 using the June 2026 Bikes & Blooms Kit! This card is another fun easel design, but this time I've kept things quick, simple, and easy to recreate.


I love how the bicycle becomes the focal point of the card, while the little die-cut flowers and leaves add just the right amount of detail.

The easel fold gives the card a fun interactive element without requiring a complicated construction. Once you have the pieces prepared, this card comes together surprisingly quickly.


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Supplies

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Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 131199 ]
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Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 100702 ]
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Measurements

Crushed Curry Cardbase - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored at 4-1/4" & 2-1/8" (easel fun fold - horizontal)

Old Olive - scrap for die cut leaves

Basic White - 3-1/4" x 5-1/4" & 1/2" x 2-1/2"

Blue Bike w/ Yellow Background Piece*

Green Stripe Envelope (Back)* - 3/8" x 3-1/4"

Pink Flap Envelope* - 3 Die Cut Flowers

Card Assembly Instructions


1. Create the Easel Card Base

Start with the Crushed Curry cardbase and score with the 8-1/2" edge at the top of your Paper Trimmer at 4-1/4" and 2-1/8". Fold along the score lines so the bottom half of the front of the card folds back and create the easel mechanism.

Burnish the score line well with a Bone Folder so the card opens and stands easily.

The bottom portion of the card remains flat and gives you a place to write your message.

2. Add the Background Bicycle & Greeting

Adhere the Blue Bike w/ Yellow Background Piece to the bottom section of the card front.

Cut from the Back of the Green Stripe Envelope a 3/8" x 3-1/4" strip with the lines running vertically. Using the Fine Point Tip of the Light Old Olive Blend Marker, darken each Green Stripe. Cut each end at an angle and adhere to the right center area of the card front with dimensionals.

Stamp "Thank you" in Black Ink on the Basic White 1/2" strip. Cut each end to an angle and adhere above the Green Stripe Strip.

3. Add the Flowers

Cut 3 Pink Flower Groups from the Pink Flap (we trimmed it off of the envelope for card #1) using the die from the Wonderful Scene Dies Set.

Cut 4 Leaves from Old Olive Cardstock using the die from the Detailed Flora Dies (this die cut two at a time!) You will want to cut off the top stem part so you only see the leaves.

Add 1 Flower Group to the Basket on the front of the Bike with a glue dot.

Add 1 Flower Group to the left of the greeting with a glue dot. Tuck two sets of leaves near the flowers with glue dots.

Adding a small cluster near the greeting helps connect the basket of flowers to the rest of the card.


4. Create the Easel Stopper & Finish the Inside

Stamp a greeting in the bottom right corner of the 3-1/4" x 5-1/4" Basic White piece. Adhere it to the lower portion of the inside of the card (there should be a small border around the sides and bottom. Use Stampin' Dimensionals so when the card is opened, the folded front panel will rest against the raised top edge of this piece. This piece can be used for your personal message.

I kept this area mostly clean, adding just a small cluster of the die-cut flowers and leaves in the lower corner near the greeting.

This little detail ties the inside of the card back to the flower basket on the front.

And that's it! It's such a simple way to create a fun fold without a lot of extra pieces or complicated measurements.

How to Display the Easel Card

To open the card, simply pull the front upward and fold it backward along the score line.

The front panel will stand upright and rest against the raised White piece.

When you're finished displaying it, the card folds flat again so it can easily be placed in an envelope.

Watch the Video Tutorial

In my YouTube video, I'll show you exactly how I turned the Bikes & Blooms kit pieces into this quick and simple easel card, including how to position the bicycle, layer the small flowers and leaves, and create the easel stopper.

Grab your kit and craft along with me!

Why I Love This Card

This is one of those Paper Pumpkin alternatives that looks like you spent much longer making it than you actually did!

The Bikes & Blooms Kit does most of the work for you. The bicycle is already beautifully designed, the flower pieces are ready to layer, and the coordinating colors make it easy to pull everything together.

The easel fold adds the fun factor, while the little flowers and leaves give the card that extra special touch.

If you're looking for a quick Paper Pumpkin alternative that still has a WOW factor, this one is definitely worth trying!

I hope this project inspires you to pull out your June 2026 Bikes & Blooms Kit and give those extra pieces a whole new life.

Happy Crafting! 🌸🚲

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.

Last call of action

Have a creative day,
Chelsey

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