Welcome back to Paper Pumpkin Week here on Creative Chelsey! Today I’m sharing my second alternative card idea using the February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit called Celebrate Spring.
This kit is full of soft spring colors and sweet floral images, and for this card I wanted to create something that feels light, fresh, and perfect for sending a little happy mail to a friend.
The soft mint background with the
delicate floral frame already included in the kit makes the perfect backdrop
for a simple layered design. By adding a few banner pieces and some twine, the
card comes together quickly while still having lots of dimension and interest.
This design is a great example of how you
can let the printed design from the kit do most of the work, while still
creating something that feels unique.
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Measurements
Thick Basic White Cardbase – 4-1/4” x 11”
scored at 5-1/2”
Light Teal Front Cardbase – 4” x 5-1/4”
Balmy Blue Cardstock – 5/8” strip
Shy Shamrock Cardstock – 1” strip
(1) Pink Flower Die Cut*
White Baker’s Twine (2) 10”
Adhesive, Dimensionals, Glue Dots
Card Assembly Instructions
Cut the front of the cardbase to 4” x 5-1/4". Cut a 2” x 2” Square from the center of the white space. I used a die from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Add the frame to the front of the cardbase.
Cut from coordinating cardstock two Banners. On the Shy Shamrock Cardstock I cut a 1” x 3-1/2" banner from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Adhere it to the center of the card in the middle of the opening.
With the Balmy Blue Cardstock I cut a
1/2" x 2-3/4" banner from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Cut the banner in
half so you can make it longer. Add each end in the center of the Shy Shamrock
banner extending a little beyond.
Stamp the “Hello Friend” in the center of the 2” square with Shy Shamrock Ink. Add over the opening with dimensionals.
Attach the small flower die cut near the sentiment using dimensionals.
5. Add Twine for Texture
Wrap 10” of PinkBaker’s Twine around your fingers and
secure it with a glue dot behind the sentiment to create a half bow look in the
bottom left corner.
Repeat and add the second one to the top
right corner.
Why I Love This Card
This card is a great reminder that sometimes
simple layouts are the most beautiful. The printed floral design on the
card base creates a soft frame that makes the sentiment stand out, and the
layered banners add just the right amount of dimension.
It’s the perfect card to send to a friend
just to brighten their day.
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 watch the video!
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 🌸