Welcome to Creative Chelsey. Today, I am sharing my set of
cards made with the July 2026 Sheetload Of Cards Template created by Alicia, of
Call Me Crafty Al.
Every month on the first she creates great templates which
she shares on her YouTube Channel. You can get your template from her channel,
the link is in the CREATIVE TEAM playlist link below.
If *YOU CREATE* cards using this month’s SheetLoad of Cards, please use the following hashtags: #SUYSJul2026 #ShowUsYourSheetLoad
With the PDF instructions Alicia provides you can make 9
Cards with 3 sheets of 6” x 6” pattern paper.
I love making cards using the Sheetload Templates. If you
have never played around with the Sheetload of Cards templates & cutting
guides, make sure to check it out.
I'm excited to share Alternative Card
#6 from the May 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit!
One of my favorite things to do when
creating Paper Pumpkin alternatives is to take the beautiful printed designs
and make them even more unique with a few simple techniques. For this card, I
added extra stamping and used a White Gel Pen to enhance the
background, giving the nighttime sky even more depth and sparkle.
These little details are subtle, but they
make such a big difference! Combined with the layered frame and glowing lights,
the finished card feels rich in texture while still allowing the gorgeous
artwork from the kit to shine.
Have You Joined the
Paper Pumpkin Cut Club Yet?
If you love
making alternatives each month and want exclusive perks, make sure you join my
Paper Pumpkin Cut Club on YouTube! For only $4.99/month, members receive:
✨ Loyalty badges & custom emojis
✨ Early access to all my Paper Pumpkin alternative
videos
The Cutting Guide
is one of the most requested resources I create—it shows exactly how to cut
your cardbases/gift boxes to make all of my alternatives. Cut Club members get
it EVERY MONTH.
Thick Basic White Cardbase - 5-1/2" x
8-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"
Basic Black - 3-1/4" x 4-1/2" &
1/2" x 3-3/4"
White Baker’s Twine - 18"
Lamp Post Die Cut*
Card Assembly Instructions
1. Build the Background
Cut a 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" piece
from the front of the coordinating Envelope to the String Lights Cardbase.
Stamp the Stars in Misty Moonlight ink on
the envelope piece in the Blue area mainly focused along the outside edge.
Adhere to the cardbase.
2. Create the Layered Focal Piece
Stamp the Stars in Misty Moonlight ink on
the String Light Cardbase piece in the blue area. Stay away from the
lightbulbs.
Mat it onto the slightly larger piece of
Basic Black cardstock before attaching it to the card front with dimensionals.
Add the Lamp Post Die Cut to the left side with dimensionals.
3. Add the Greeting & Twine
Add Embossing Buddy to the Black Strip.
Stamp "Wishing You Happiness" sentiment in VersaMark ink. Add White
Embossing Powder and remove excess. Heat until shiny with a Heat Tool.
Wrap 18” White Baker's Twine behind the
sentiment and create several loose loops before securing the back of the
greeting. The twine softens the bold black layers
while adding just the right amount of texture
Attach the sentiment across the center
panel, between the blue & yellow areas, with dimensionals.
4. Enhance the Background
Here's where the magic happens!
Use a White Gel Pen to add tiny
dots and highlights around the stamped stars and throughout the background.
You don't need many—just a few extra
details help create the illusion of a sky filled with sparkling stars.
These simple additions blend beautifully
with the printed artwork and make the background feel more finished and
dimensional.
My Favorite Design Detail
I absolutely love how just a few simple
techniques completely transform the printed background.
The extra stamped stars blend seamlessly
into the original artwork, while the White Gel Pen creates tiny highlights that
look like twinkling stars scattered across the evening sky.
These little additions don't overpower
the original design—they simply enhance what's already there and make the
entire card feel more custom and handcrafted.
Why I Love This Card
This project is a great reminder that you
don't always need extra embellishments to elevate a design.
Sometimes a little stamping and a few
touches with a White Gel Pen are all it takes to give a card more personality
and depth.
The layered framing, glowing lights, and
enhanced night sky work together to create a card that's elegant, peaceful, and
full of beautiful detail.
Video Tutorial
If you love finding creative ways to
stretch your Paper Pumpkin kits, be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and
join my Paper Pumpkin Cut Club! Members receive exclusive cutting
guides, early access to tutorials, and members-only live streams.
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 watch the video!
Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope
this project inspires you to look at your Paper Pumpkin backgrounds a little
differently. With just a bit of stamping and a White Gel Pen, you can add
depth, sparkle, and your own creative touch to any printed design.
If you recreate this card, I'd love to
see it! Be sure to tag me on social media using @creativechelsey |
#creativechelsey or email me at chelsey@creativechelsey.com.
I'm so excited to share Alternative
Card #5 from the May 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit!
One of my favorite ways to stretch a
Paper Pumpkin kit is by looking beyond the obvious supplies—and the envelopes
are often some of the most beautiful pieces in the entire kit! For this card, I
used one of the printed envelopes as the background, allowing the gorgeous
sunset sky to become the focal point.
One of my favorite things about this
design is the subtle color theory happening in the artwork. The trees at
the bottom appear to be green, but if you look closely, they're actually
created by printing blue ink over the yellow sunset background. It's
such a clever design technique that creates a rich green without ever using
green ink!
Combined with the repeated
"Wonderful" die cuts, this card is simple, modern, and lets the
beautiful printed artwork do all the work.
Have You Joined the
Paper Pumpkin Cut Club Yet?
If you love
making alternatives each month and want exclusive perks, make sure you join my
Paper Pumpkin Cut Club on YouTube! For only $4.99/month, members receive:
✨ Loyalty badges & custom emojis
✨ Early access to all my Paper Pumpkin alternative
videos
The Cutting Guide
is one of the most requested resources I create—it shows exactly how to cut
your cardbases/gift boxes to make all of my alternatives. Cut Club members get
it EVERY MONTH.
Blackberry Bliss Cardbase - 5-1/2" x
8-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"
Vellum - 2-3/4" x 3"
Blackberry Bliss - scraps for die cuts
Silver Foil - (2) 1/8" x 3-1/4"
strips
Basic White - 5/8" x 3/4" banner
White Baker’s Twine - 18"
Card Assembly Instructions
1. Create the Background
Carefully cut apart the matching envelope
to the Lantern Cardbase from the kit. Trim the front to 4” x 5-1/4".
Stamp in Misty Moonlight ink the trees
along the bottom in the yellow area. You can create different heights and
elongated the trees by turning the stamp 180 degrees and matching up the
straight edges.
Stamp the Stars in Blackberry Bliss ink
randomly in the Purple & Orange areas. Splatter with Blackberry Bliss Blend
Marker.
Add to the center of the cardbase.
2. Add the Focal Panel
Cut 6 Wonderful Die Cut from the
Wonderful Scenes Dies in Blackberry Bliss Cardstock. Add Adhesive Sheets to the
back before cutting.
Stack two Wonderful Die Cuts together to
create a thicker Die Cut. This will give you a total of 3 Wonderful Dies Cuts.
Add all three, one below the other, on
the vellum piece leaving a little space at the bottom.
Adhere the Vellum to the center of the
cardbase with little glue dots behind the words.
3. Finish the Sentiment
Layer in the open space at the bottom of
the Vellum piece two 1/8" strips of Silver Foil. Trim the ends to an
angle.
Cut 18” of White Baker’s Twine in half
and create a faux bow on the right side of the Silver Foil Strips.
Finish the greeting by stamping"You" in Blackberry Bliss ink on a
small banner. Adhere it to the center of the bow.
Repeating the word three times creates a
bold graphic element while giving the card a modern layered look.
My Favorite Design Detail
The artwork on this envelope is
absolutely gorgeous, but what really caught my attention was the clever color
theory used in the design.
At first glance, the trees along the
bottom look like they're printed in green ink. But they're actually created by
printing blue ink over the warm yellow portion of the sunset. Since blue
and yellow visually combine to create green, your eye naturally interprets the
trees as green—even though no green ink was used!
It's such a simple but brilliant printing
technique, and it's one of those little artistic details that makes me
appreciate the design of this kit even more.
Why I Love This Card
This card is a great reminder that every
piece of a Paper Pumpkin kit can become part of a beautiful project—including
the envelopes!
The dramatic sunset, layered sentiments,
and subtle texture all come together without needing lots of extra supplies.
The repeated "Wonderful" die cuts create a striking focal point,
while the envelope artwork provides all the color and interest.
Sometimes the simplest cards are the most
eye-catching!
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 watch the video!
If you love getting even more ideas from
your Paper Pumpkin kits, be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and join my
Paper Pumpkin Cut Club! Members receive exclusive cutting guides, early
access to tutorials, members-only live streams, and even more creative
inspiration every month.
Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope
this project inspires you to look at your Paper Pumpkin envelopes a little
differently. They aren't just packaging—they're beautiful pieces of artwork
waiting to become your next handmade card!
If you recreate this card, I'd love to
see it! Be sure to tag me on social media using @creativechelsey |
#creativechelsey or email me at chelsey@creativechelsey.com.
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