Welcome back to Paper Pumpkin Week here on Creative Chelsey! Today I’m sharing my fifth alternative card idea using the March 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit, and this one is such a fun design!
This card features a unique fun fold with a belly band closure, which makes it feel extra special when you give it to someone. I love how the belly band slides off to reveal the inside of the card—it’s such a simple detail that adds a big wow factor!
For this design, I focused on:
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Creating a simple fun fold card
base
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Adding a belly band to hold the
card closed
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Highlighting the beautiful
wreath focal point
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Keeping the design balanced with
soft layers and texture
The wreath paired with the soft pink
background makes this card feel elegant and perfect for so many occasions.
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Measurements
Bubble Bath Cardbase - 5-1/2" x
7-1/2" score at 1-3/4” from left side & 1-1/2” from right side.
Petunia Pop Cardstock - 4-1/8" x
5-1/2"
Lost Lagoon Cardstock - 1-1/4" x
10" score at 2” then fold around finished card and adhere ends together on
the back.
Basic White Cardstock - large scraps
Black Baker’s Twine - 20"
Light Gray Cardbase* - 2-3/4” x 5-1/4”
Grateful Circle Label*
Card Assembly Instructions
1. Create the Fun Fold Base
Start with your cardbase and score the
left side at 1-3/4" and the right side at 1-1/2" it so the two
sides fold inward toward the center, creating a gatefold-style card. If you
want to have it even on both sides, you will want to score each at 1-5/8".
Stamp the Large Branch image in Berry
Burst ink all over the Petunia Pop cardstock piece. Adhere it to the back of
the right panel (smaller panel). Make sure you can close the card around the
Petunia Pop piece.
Fold the left panel (larger panel) to the
back and stamp along the folded edge (stamp on the panel) the same Large Branch
image in Berry Burst ink. Then open the left panel and finish stamping along
the open edge.
2. Add the Front Panels
Cut the Light Gray Cardbase to
2-3/4" x 5-1/4". Color with Light Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blend Marker.
Cut this piece at 1-1/2" & 1-1/4" OR 1-3/8" each if even on
both sides.
Add these to the front of the left &
right panels. The larger should be on the left and the smaller on the right.
3. Stamp & Color the Wreath
Stamp the Large Branch image in Basic
Gray ink three times on Basic White Cardstock scraps.
Color with coordinating colors. I used
Granny Apple Green Light Blend Marker for the Leaves, Dark Bubble Bath for the
center flowers & Dark Berry Burst for the stamen (just circle around the
small dot).
Fussy cut out all three branches.
4. Create the Wreath
Add Small Dimensionals to the top, left
and bottom edge of the Circle Greeting on the front. Adhere two Large Branch
pieces so they surround the circle and stick to the dimensionals.
Add Small Dimensionals to the back on the
right side. Add the third Large Branch with the top covering the stem of the
one on top of the greeting and tuck it behind the circle adhering it to the
dimensionals, This will keep an opening and help the greeting not feel closed
off.
5. Create the Belly Band
Wrap a strip of cardstock around the card
front and ahere the ends at the back (without adhering it to the card itself)
to create your belly band closure.
👉 Tip: Make sure it’s snug
but still easy to slide on and off.
Attach the Wreath to the front of the
Belly Band with dimensionals. Line it up with the opening.
6. Finish with Embellishments
Stamp with either Basic Gray or Berry
Burst ink the Small Scattered Dots around the Wreath on the Bubble Bath panels.
Tie a double bow with the black twine and
attach it to the wreath for added texture and contrast. Use this tip from a
past alternative to learn how to tie a double bow - (step 7) https://creativechelsey.blogspot.com/2026/01/finger-wrapping-double-bow-technique.html
Why I Love This Card
This card is such a great example of how
a simple fold + one extra element (like a belly band) can completely
transform your design.
It feels interactive, looks impressive,
and is still really easy to create—which is my favorite kind of card!
Video Tutorial
Be sure to check out my step-by-step
video tutorial where I show you exactly how to create this fun fold card
and belly band.
If this project inspires you to create
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See you again tomorrow for Alternative
Card #6.
Have a creative day,
Chelsey