Create This Rustic Lakeside Card with April 2026 Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Kit

Today I’m sharing my seventh alternative card idea using the April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit – Lakeside Retreat!

This card has such a peaceful outdoor feel with the cozy cabin scene, rustic colors, and layered textures. I love how easy this design is to create while still looking detailed and polished.

For this design, I focused on:

●      Highlighting the beautiful scenic image

●      Layering natural textures

●      Using earthy colors for a rustic feel

●      Creating depth with simple embellishments

The circular focal point really draws your eye into the lakeside cabin scene and gives the card a cozy outdoorsy look.

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Supplies

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

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Peaceful Pine 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

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Measurements

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

Peaceful Pine – 1-1/4" x 4-1/2" & 5/8" strip

Basic White – 1/2" strip

Vanilla Twine – 10"

Envelope* – scraps

Plaid Strip*

Pecan Pie Circle*

Lakeside Cabin Circle Scene*

Card Assembly Instructions

1. Create the Cardbase
Splatter the front of the Thick Basic White Cardbase with a Brown ink. I used Pecan Pie Dark Blend Marker.

Emboss the Peaceful Pine piece with an Embossing Folder. I used the Mini Corrugated Folder with the lines running vertical across the cardstock piece. Add it to the bottom of the cardbase.

Layer the Plaid Strip across the top of the Peaceful Pine embossed piece and trim off the excess.

2. Layer the Circle Scene

Adhere the Pecan Pie Circle behind the Lakeside Cabin Scene with dimensionals. Add it to the card with a little hanging off the left edge. Trim to the edge of the cardbase.

Stamp some Birds in the top-right corner area in Crumb Cake ink.

3. Cattails
Stamp the Cattails in groups of three, using both first & second generation stamping in Peaceful Pine ink on Envelope leftover scrap pieces. Stamp with varied heights. Fussy cut out.

 

Tuck to the right behind the Pecan Pie Circle and over the right side of the Cabin Image to create a layered look.

 

4. Add the Sentiment
Stamp your choice of greeting in Pecan Pie ink on Basic White Cardstock and trim down. You can also tear the edges if you want a distressed look.

Add below the Cattails with dimensionals if needed.

Create a Faux Bow with 10” of Vanilla Twine and tuck under the greeting on the right side. Distress the ends if you want.

5. Add the Little Details
Create a Banner with the trimmed off piece of the Plaid Strip add to the top-left corner of the cardbase. Cut a smaller banner from 5/8" strip and layer on top of the Plaid Banner.

Add 3 Stone Embellishments to the bottom of some Cattails.

 

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Why I Love This Card

This card feels:
 ✔ Peaceful
 ✔ Rustic
 ✔ Relaxing
 ✔ Easy to recreate

My favorite part is how the scenic image instantly creates a beautiful card front with very little effort.

The combination of:

●      Plaid patterns

●      Earthy greens

●      Rustic textures

●      Scenic artwork

makes this card perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors.

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Video Tutorial

Be sure to watch my YouTube tutorial where I’ll show you:

●      How to layer scenic elements easily

●      Tips for creating rustic masculine cards

●      Simple ways to stretch your Paper Pumpkin supplies into even more card ideas

 

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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.

Make sure to come back tomorrow for even more Alternative Ideas you can make with the April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit.

Have a creative day,
Chelsey