Cut It, Stack It, WOW! | Creative Oval Die-Cut Technique for the July 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit

For my fifth alternative card using the July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit, I wanted to try something a little different with the large floral images from the kit. The focal point of this card is a layered white circle that has been cut and stacked to create a fun dimensional look.

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Measurements

Hydrangea Hue Cardbase - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"

Blue Cardbase with Blue Grid* - 4” x 5-1/4"

Flower Die Cuts*

Stem Die Cut*

Large Oval Die Cut*

Label*

Black Hooray Die Cut*

Card Assembly Instructions

1. Prepare the cardbase

Cut the Blue Cardbase with Blue Grid from the kit to 4” x 5-1/4".

Adhere to the center of the Hydrangea Hue cardbase.

2. Prepare the white circle pieces

Cut the Large Oval Die Cut from the kit to 3-1/8" with the straight edge at the top of your paper trimmer.

Add the 3-1/8" side of the Large Oval to the right edge of the Blue with Blue Grid pattern layer, about 1/2" from the top, with adhesive along the straight edge only.

Tuck the smaller side of the Large Oval under the larger side and adhere so it peeks out about 1/2". Adhere flat to the cardbase.

Add dimensionals under the top layer to give depth.

This creates a subtle layered border around part of the circle.

3. Adhere the floral stem

Adhere the Long Floral Stem Die Cut from the Pumpkin kit with dimensionals under each leaf.

The stem should extend upward from the lower portion of the circle, leaving plenty of room for the flowers.

4. Add the flowers

Arrange the flowers from the kit at the top of the stem.

Mix the different flower sizes and colors, including the Dark Pink, Orange, Yellow, and Light Pink flowers.

Layer some of the smaller flowers over the larger flowers to create additional dimension.

Add the Yellow Flower Centers where appropriate.

5. Add the “hooray” sentiment

Use the large black “hooray” die-cut from the kit.

Position it across the lower portion of the white circle and across the stems.

6. Add the small greeting & the embellishments

Stamp “It’s your day!” onto a Label from the kit using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

Adhere it directly below the sentiment with dimensionals.

Finish the card with a few White Sunset Sequins. Place them around the floral arrangement and/or near the sentiment to add a little sparkle without distracting from the large layered circle.

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Watch the Tutorial

Want to see exactly how I created the cut-and-stack circle technique? Be sure to watch my YouTube tutorial! I’ll show you exactly where I cut the circle pieces, how I stacked them to create the layered effect, and how I arranged all of the flowers, leaves, and sentiments. Sometimes seeing the technique in action makes all the difference, so grab your July Paper Pumpkin kit and craft along with me!

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Last call of action

Have a creative day,
Chelsey