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

This card uses one of my favorite elements from the kit — the beautiful floral wreath die cut. The soft pastel flowers and greenery make the perfect focal point for a spring card, and I love how delicate and detailed this piece is.

For this alternative, I wanted to keep the design simple and elegant, letting the wreath be the star of the card while adding just a few layers and a sentiment to finish it off.

The pastel colors in the wreath really pop against the neutral textured background, making the whole design feel light, fresh, and perfect for spring.

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Measurements

Soft Sea Foam Cardbase – 4-1/4” x 11” scored at 5-1/2”

Light Green Cardbase – 4” x 5-1/4” & 1/2" x 2-1/4"

Pretty In Pink Cardstock – scraps for (3) Beautiful die cuts

Wreath Die Cut*

Sequins*

Adhesive, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Card Assembly Instructions

1. Create the Card Base
Cut the Light Green Cardbase to 4” x 5-1/4". Emboss with you choice of Embossing Folder, I used the Forever Plaid Folder.

Splatter with the Dark Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blend Marker. Add to the center of the Cardbase.

2. Attach the Floral Wreath
Add the large floral wreath die cut to the center of the card using dimensionals to give it some depth.

3. Layer the Word Die Cut
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 in the center of the greeting.

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

Add Wink of Stella to the top for a little extra sparkle.

4. Add the Sentiment
On the back of the 1/2" strip (white side) stamp “Spring” in Pretty In Pink ink. Add below the Beautiful die cut with dimensionals.

5. Add Embellishments
Finish the card by adding a few of the sequins from the kit around the wreath for a little sparkle.

Why I Love This Card

This design is a great reminder that sometimes the kit pieces themselves are the perfect focal point. The floral wreath already has so much detail that it creates a beautiful card with very little effort.

It’s the kind of card that works for so many occasions — spring greetings, encouragement, thank you cards, or just sending a little happy mail.

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 check out 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 🌸

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