Creative Chelsey

Welcome back to Paper Pumpkin Week here on Creative Chelsey! Today I’m sharing another alternative card idea using the March 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit, and this one features a really fun design—a bridge fold card!

This style of card is one of my favorites because it adds dimension and interest while still folding flat for mailing. I also love how this layout gives the hummingbird a chance to really stand out as the focal point.

For this design, I focused on:

● Creating a bridge fold card base

● Highlighting the beautiful hummingbird image

● Adding layers with circles, florals, and texture

● Keeping the design balanced but still eye-catching

The combination of the bold background, soft textures, and layered elements makes this card feel really special.

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Measurements

Thick Basic White Cardbase - 4-1/4" x 11" score at 5-1/2”.

Petal Pink Cardstock - (2) 1" x 4"

Pool Party Cardstock - 2-1/2" Circle

Basic White Cardstock - 2-1/2" x 4-1/4" & scraps

Calypso Coral Cardstock - 4-1/4" x 4-1/4"

Gray Baker’s Twine - 13" (1 strand)

Light Gray Cardbase* - 2-1/4” x 4”

Hummingbird*

Have a... Label*

Card Assembly Instructions

1. Create the Bridge Fold Base

On the front cut 1-1/4” from the bottom and 1-1/4” from the score line. Cut 2-1/2” x 4-1/4” from the extra piece.

Stamp the Large Flower image in Petal Pink over both Petal Pink strips. Attach them to the top flap and bottom piece for the cardbase.

Use removable tape and attach the bottom piece to the bottom of the cardbase. Attach the 2-1/2" x 4-1/4" center piece to the middle of the cardbase connecting the top flap and bottom piece with strong adhesive (tear & tape).

2. Build the Center

Stamp the Light Gray Cardbase with the Large Splatter image in Pool Party in the corners. Add the smaller splatter in Basic Gray. Add this piece to the center section of the card with dimensionals.

3. Stamp & Color Elements

Stamp the Flower three times in Basic Gray on Basic White Cardstock. Color with coordinating colors. I used Petal Pink, Calypso Coral & Darling Duckling.

Stamp the Leaves image six times in Basic Gray on Basic White Cardstock in a green color, I used Old Olive Stampin’ Blend Markers.

Fussy cut out all images.

4. Add the Circle Layer & Elements

Stamp the Large Branch image in Pool Party ink on the Pool Party 2-1/2" Circle, add it to the right of the center panel with dimensionals.

Attach the Large Hummingbird to the left side of the Pool Party circle.

Attach one flower on the bottom right area of the Pool Party Circle.

5. Add the Sentiment

Trim the “Have a” & “Mother’s Day” off of the Label at about 3/16” each. Save for Alternative Card #4.

Stamp Birthday Wishes in Basic Gray ink on the empty center piece. Add with dimensionals below the Hummingbird.

6. Finish the Front

Adhere three Leaves around the flower and greeting with glue dots.

Tie a bow with 2 strands of 13” Gray Baker’s Twine (from Alternative Card #1). Tuck under the bottom right corner of greeting with a glue dot.

7. Inside

Add the Calypso Coral 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" piece to the center so it covers the openings on the front.

Stamp the Flower image in Basic Gray in the bottom left area of the 2-1/2" x 4-1/4" Basic White piece and color with the same colors - see step 3. Add this to the center of the Calypso Coral piece, it should be directly under the bridge on the front.

Adhere two more flowers around the stamped flower. Add three leaves.

Why I Love This Card

The bridge fold is such a fun way to take your Paper Pumpkin kit to the next level. It looks impressive, but it’s actually really simple to create.

I especially love how the sentiment stretches across the front, tying everything together while adding that extra wow factor.

Video Tutorial

Be sure to check out my step-by-step video tutorial where I walk you through exactly how to create this bridge fold card from start to finish!

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.

Come back tomorrow to see Alternative Card #3.

Have a creative day,
Chelsey

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