THREE Paper Pumpkin March 2026 Fluttering Garden Cards

Hi, Stampers!

I’m trying to take advantage of some (rare) free time and play with the Paper Pumpkin kits that are starting to stack up. Can you relate? Well, it was easy to get creative with the Paper Pumpkin March 2026 kit, called Fluttering Garden. I had to get my hands on the beautiful hummingbirds! The kit also came with two stamp sets, so I can play with them again in the future. I made a fun fold card, a gift card holder, and another using a gorgeous new frame die, Phrases & Frames Dies, coming out on May 5th.

My Secrets!

Card #1

• This was the first card I made, because I wanted to try out the new Phrases & Frames Dies, which uses the new impression plate to add dimension to the frame. I went through my designer papers and found that the Brushed with Beauty paper pack matched the wings of the hummingbird, making it the perfect choice.
• Card Base: The frame, once cut, measures 5-1/2 x 4-1/8. So, I decided to use the Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes. It’s a larger card than the A2 size, measuring 6-1/4 x 4-1/4, but the envelopes are provided, so there’s no problem using them. (They are currently still available and on sale in the Last Chance List.)
• Background Panel: 6-1/8 x 4-1/8
• Phrases & Frames Die: Firstly, I cut the Brushed with Beauty designer paper with the die. Then, I removed the top plate and replaced it with the new Impressions Plate, which gave the frame the dimension you can hopefully see in the photos. (Secret: designer paper may crack from the pressure, so don’t crank it through more than once.) Then, I cut another frame with cardstock and glued them together to give it some strength.
• Panel inside the Frame: 4-1/2 x 3
• Once everything was adhered to the card base, I popped the hummingbird (from the Paper Pumpkin March 2026 kit) on the card base with dimensionals.
• I couldn’t decide what sentiment to put on the card front and whether it would look nice with white or colored cardstock. So, I have left it without a sentiment for now. I would love your opinion! Please give me your suggestions in a comment.

Card #2

• The second card uses mostly products from the kit. I love making a Z-fold with my Paper Pumpkin kits, so here it is!
• Card Base (from the kit): scored at 2-1/8 and it’s already scored at 4-1/4.
• I stamped the pretty florals at the bottom of the card base and the little dots that I placed to look like the little insects you always see swarming around flowers. (does anyone know what they are?)
• Then, I used the Paper Pumpkin add-on frame die from the Beautiful Blooms dies and cut the postage frame with Pool Party cardstock. Once that was done, I cut Basic Gray cardstock, cut to 2-1/4 x 3-1/2, and glued it to the postage frame. I popped the “thank you” sentiment from the kit with dimensionals and glued the panel to the left side, making sure that the glue didn’t go over the edge of the Z-fold panel.
• Once that was done, I was able to add the hummingbirds and the little gems from the kit.

Card #3

• My last card for you today came together so fast and easy! This fun fold is a great way to add a gift card if you’d like.
• Card Base: Cardstock: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 and scored at 1 and 3-1/2.
• Front Panels: The card base from the kit was cut to 5-1/4 x 3, and the small one at the bottom of the card was cut to 5-1/4 x 3/4.
• Then, I cut the pretty envelope down to 5-1/8 x 2-7/8 and glued it to the first panel.
• Before gluing the small panel to the bottom of the card, I put the sheer ribbon (long retired but perfect for this card) around and then glued it to the card base.
• The sentiment, from the kit, was glued onto a circle of Pool Party cardstock, cut with the 2-3/8 circle punch.
• Then, I glued it to the card base (make sure it is only glued on the top of the circle).
• I made a double bow with the sheer ribbon and added the Rainbow Dots (on sale on the Last Chance List).
• Inside: I used the other piece of the card base used on the front and cut it down to 5-1/4 x 4. Then, I adhered the two sides of the 1″ bottom panel to make a pocket for a gift card. Easy!

I hope to share my card with these challenges:

1. 613 Avenue Create
2. A Perfect Time to Craft
3. A Place To Start
4. Classic Design
5. Ellibelle’s Corner
6. Make My Monday (birds or eggs)
7. Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges
8. The Paper Funday
9. Triple B (birds, butterflies, blooms)
10. Simon Says Stamp Wednesday

So, what do you think of my cards today? Do you have a favorite? I love hearing from you!

Please leave a comment if you have any questions or comments about my project today.

If you enjoyed my project today, please be sure to…

• Firstly, visit my Gallery and Fun Fold Gallery for lots of ideas, and…
• Enter the Creative Creases Challenge HERE with any fun fold card!
• Also, follow me on Pinterest and Instagram
• You can see My Secret Sale HERE

Today’s project supply list

Paper Pumpkin Subscription [166815] $27.00	Brushed With Beauty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167082] $12.50	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924] $14.00	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121044] $14.00	Beautiful Blooms Dies (English) [168666] $13.00
2 3/8" (6 Cm) Circle Punch [161354] $25.00	Basic White Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes [159234] $11.50	Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots [162758] $9.00	Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [152462] $6.00

Items from the new May-August 2026 catalog:

• Phrases & Frames Impressions Dies: item #167586
• Impressions Plate: Item #167767

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