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Welcome back to Paper Pumpkin Week here on Creative Chelsey! Today I’m sharing my sixth alternative card idea using the February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit called Celebrate Spring.

And I have to say… this one might be my favorite! I absolutely love the soft colors, the layered textures, and how the Easter eggs create the perfect background for the greeting.

For this card, I created an egg-patterned banner using stamps from the kit as the main focal point and layered it with a banner, twine, and the “Beautiful” word die cut to create a sweet Beautiful Easter greeting.

The combination of soft pastels and playful Easter elements makes this card feel festive while still being elegant.

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Measurements

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

Light Blue Cardbase - 4” x 5-1/4"

Balmy Blue Cardstock – 3” x 5”

Pretty In Pink – scraps

Shy Shamrock – 1/2" strip

Curvy Label*

(2) Pink Flower Die Cuts*

White Baker’s Twine – 16”

Card Assembly Instructions

1. Create the Banner
Stamp both Eggs in Balmy Blue ink randomly on the Balmy Blue piece. Trim the bottom into a fish tail banner.

Splatter with White Craft Ink. I like to add a drop or two on a clear block and mix it with water with a paintbrush. Then splatter and let dry.

2. Create the Greeting
Add the two Pink Flowers with dimensionals to the left side of the Curvy Label.

Add Adhesive Sheet to the back of Pretty In Pink Cardstock. Cut out 2 “Beautiful” pieces using the die from the Beautiful Blooms Dies.

Cut out a third “Beautiful” piece with Foam Adhesive Sheet to the right of the “a” in Beautiful. You can add Adhesive Sheet to the left side.

Layer all three together with the Foam piece at the bottom. Place the “Beautiful” die cut in the center of the Curvy Label. See video tutorial below for extra help.

4. Stamp Easter
Manipulate the Happy Easter stamp so it is straight on your clear block. Use an Embossing Buddy over the Shy Shamrock strip.

Ink up the whole stamp in VersaMark ink. Add some tape over Happy so it doesn’t stamp. Then stamp Easter on the strip.

Apply White Embossing Powder and heat until shiny.

Trim down to fit around the greeting, about 1-1/2”. Add below Beautiful with dimensionals.

5. Add Twine Texture
Separate 16” of White Baker’s Twine into the individual threads. Wrap three threads into loose circular loops and attach it behind the banner to create a nest-like texture. Save the other 2 threads for tomorrow's card.

Add dimensionals to the back and place in the center of the Balmy Blue Banner.

6. Put it All Together
Add the Light Blue piece to the center of the cardbase. Add the Banner in the middle with the top edge matching the top of the Light Blue piece, use dimensionals.

If you want you can add some sequins as well.

Why This Card Is My Favorite

There’s something about the layers and texture on this card that I just love. The twine adds so much visual interest, and the Easter egg background makes the card feel playful while still keeping the overall design clean and balanced.

It’s a great example of how you can combine a few simple elements from your Paper Pumpkin kit to create a really eye-catching card.

Video Tutorial

I’ve also created a step-by-step video tutorial showing exactly how this card comes together. Be sure to check out the video if you’d like to craft along with me!

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 using the February 2026 Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin Kit!

Have a creative day,
Chelsey 🐣🌸

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