One Flower, Two Halves | Stretching Die Cuts Across the Card | Paper Pumpkin Alternative for January 2026 Special Delivery Kit

Welcome back to Paper Pumpkin Week here on Creative Chelsey!

Today I’m sharing my sixth alternative card idea created with the January 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit called Special Delivery.

This card is all about stretching your images and using every piece in a new way. By cutting and separating the floral elements, you can create a design that flows across the entire card front and feels completely different from the original kit cards.

These simple changes make the card feel balanced, layered, and extra special.

If you recreate this card, be sure to tag me @creativechelsey or use #creativechelsey so I can see your version!

Below you’ll find the full step-by-step tutorial, measurements, and supplies so you can create along with me.

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Tutorial

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Measurements

Crumb Cake Cardbase - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"

Green Plaid Envelope* - 4” x 5-1/4"

Large Pink Flower*

Large Leaf & Berry Branch*

Crumb Cake Twine - 10"

Pink Label*

Card Assembly Instructions

1. Cut the Envelope

Cut the Green Plaid Envelope to 4” x 5-1/4" with the white address label in the center.

Splatter with Crumb Cake ink - I used the Dark Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blend Marker.

Add to the center of the Crumb Cake Cardbase.

2. Cut the Flower

Cut the Large Pink Flower in the center.

Add one half to the top left area with dimensionals. Make sure the straight edge lines up with edge of the Green Plaid piece.

Add the second half to the bottom right area with dimensionals. Lining up the straight edges.

3. Add the Love Heart Circles

Stamp the Love Heart Circle image in Poppy Parade ink on the White Cardbase from the kit.

Punch out with a 1” Circle Punch.

Repeat for 2 more circles - 3 in total.

Cut one circle in half and add one half to the bottom left corner and one to the right of the White Address Label.

Add the other two whole circles near the Pink Flowers.

4. Cut the Leaves & Branches

Separate the Leaves from the Branch and tuch under the flowers with dimensionals.

5. Stamp your greeting

On the Bubble Bath Label Strip, stamp your greeting in Poppy Parade ink.

Add to the center of the White Address Label with dimensionals.

6. Finish with Embellishments

Separate 10” of Crumb Cake Baker’s Twine into 5 individual threads.

Combine two threads together and wrap around your fingers to create two loops. Add a glue dot where the loops and tails connect and tuck under the flowers over the leaves.

Repeat with two more threads.

With the single leftover thread - create two loops and tuck near the top left corner under the flower. 

Video Tutorial Available

I’ve also created a step-by-step video tutorial so you can see exactly how I cut and arranged the floral pieces and twine.

 

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Be sure to check back tomorrow for Alternative Card #7 using the January 2026 Special Delivery Paper Pumpkin Kit—there are more ideas still to come!

Have a creative day!
Chelsey 💕