A Beautiful Hello Friend Alternative Card Idea using the August 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit - Kindred Greetings

Welcome to Paper Pumpkin Week here on Creative Chelsey! Today I’m sharing my sixth alternative card idea using the August 2026 Kindred Greetings Paper Pumpkin Kit. This is the third video in my alternative card series, and I’ve combined a few cards with similar techniques to share even more creative inspiration with you.

For this card, I combined a Berry Burst blended background, stamped branches and splatter, a vellum circle, and layered die-cut leaves. I also added a shimmer-brushed greeting to give the card a little extra sparkle!

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Supplies

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

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Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

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Supplies You’ll Need

From the August 2026 Kindred Greetings Paper Pumpkin Kit

●      Thick Basic White Cardbase - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored at 4-1/4" vertical

●      Vellum Cardstock - 3" Circle

●      Calypso Coral - 1-1/2" x 2-3/4"

●      Pool Party - scrap for die cut leaves

●      Lost Lagoon - scrap for die cut leaves

●      Basic White - scrap for stamped heart

●      Gray & White Twine - 12"

●      Long Rectangle*

●      One linen-textured white cardbase* - 4” x 5-1/2"

Tip: You can substitute similar colors from your stash to create a completely different look!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Die-Cut Greeting

Add a foam adhesive sheet to the back of the Calypso Coral Cardstock.

Cut the word “hello” from Calypso Coral cardstock using the Circle of Seasons Dies.

Place the die-cut on your silicone craft sheet and brush the top with the Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush.

Set it aside to dry before assembling the card.

Step 2: Add Color to the Greeting Label

Take the long rectangular label from the kit.

Use the Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush to add a light wash of color across the label.

Apply the color in loose strokes, allowing some of the brush marks to show for added texture.

Set the label aside to dry.

Step 3: Blend the Linen-Textured Background

Take the white linen-textured card base piece from the kit.

Using a blending brush and Berry Burst ink, blend color into the center of the piece.

Keep the color concentrated toward the middle rather than blending all the way to the edges. This creates a soft area of color while allowing the beautiful linen texture to remain visible.

Add more ink gradually until you achieve the depth of color you like.

Step 4: Stamp the Branches and Splatter

Ink the branch image with Berry Burst ink.

Stamp the image off once on scratch paper, then stamp it onto the blended panel.

Repeat the process across the panel, arranging the branches from one side to the other to create a hedge-like row of leaves.

Ink the splatter stamp with Berry Burst ink and stamp splatters around the branches.

Add as much or as little splatter as you prefer.

Step 5: Trim and Attach the Background

Trim the decorated panel to 3-3/4" × 5".

To achieve this size, remove approximately ¼" from the top and bottom, then trim ¼" from one side as needed.

Attach the panel to a Thick Basic White card base using liquid adhesive.

Smooth the panel down carefully, I like to do it from the inside of the card, if needed.

Step 6: Stamp the Hearts

Place the vellum circle in the bottom left area of the card, temporarily, to help you decide where the greeting will sit.

Using Crisp Cantaloupe ink, stamp several small hearts onto the background in the open spaces around the branches.

Stamp one additional heart onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock.

Set the extra heart aside to cut out and use as a raised embellishment later.

Step 7: Stamp the Greeting

Position the die-cut “hello” toward the left side of the  shimmer-brushed rectangular label.

Stamp the word “friend” to the right of “hello” using Calypso Coral ink.

Allow the ink to dry before assembling the greeting.

Step 8: Attach the Vellum Circle

Add a small amount of liquid adhesive to the center and back of the vellum circle, where it will be hidden by the greeting.

Position the circle over the lower portion of the stamped branches.

Press gently to secure it without adding visible adhesive around the edges.

Step 9: Add the Twine and Die-Cut Leaves

Cut approximately 16" of the gray and white twine from the kit.

Arrange the twine behind the greeting and secure it on the back with adhesive.

Create a single bow, adjusting the loops until you like the shape and size.

Attach the Lost Lagoon and Pool Party die-cut leaves using glue dots behind the twine.

Arrange the leaves on either side of the bow, tucking some of the pieces together to create a layered look.

Adjust the bow and leaves until everything sits nicely behind the greeting.

Step 10: Assemble the Greeting and Finish the Card

Attach the “hello friend” label across the lower portion of the vellum circle using Dimensionals.

Trim around the extra stamped heart from Step 6.

Add a small dimensional to the back of the heart and place it near the layered leaves.

Adjust the leaves and heart so they overlap naturally.

Check that all the pieces are secure, and your card is complete!

Make It Your Own

One of my favorite things about alternative Paper Pumpkin cards is how easy it is to change the look with different colors and supplies. Try a different ink color for the blended background, switch out the die-cut leaves, or use another greeting to make this design your own.

The combination of the linen texture, soft blending, stamped branches, vellum, and layered die cuts creates a beautiful card with lots of dimension and detail.

Watch the Full Video Tutorial

Want to see exactly how I created this card? Watch my YouTube tutorial for the full step-by-step process, including blending the background, stamping the branches, and assembling all the layered details.

Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel for more Paper Pumpkin alternative card ideas! If you enjoy seeing how to stretch your monthly kit into something new, I have lots of creative inspiration to share.

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Have a creative day,

Chelsey