{"id":17864,"date":"2026-04-24T10:45:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T00:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/?p=17864"},"modified":"2026-04-24T10:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T00:15:10","slug":"paper-pumpkin-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/paper-pumpkin-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Paper Pumpkin Alternatives: How to Stretch Your Kit and Create Stunning Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve been curious about Stampin\u2019 Up! Paper Pumpkin Kit, this is such a great time to dive in\u2014especially now that it\u2019s finally available in Australia. And if you\u2019re anything like me, you\u2019re not just going to make the cards as-is\u2026 you\u2019re going to want to stretch that kit as far as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s exactly what we did in this week\u2019s Thursday Live\u2014taking the elements from the kit and turning them into something completely different (and honestly, this is where the magic happens).<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17864_b20a65-37 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17864_b20a65-37 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Bike.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Bike.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Bike-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Bike-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Bike-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Bike-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Bike-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Bike-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Bike-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Get in a Paper Pumpkin Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the things I love most about Paper Pumpkin is how truly all-inclusive it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside your first kit, you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A clear stamping block (first month only\u2014keep it!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exclusive stamp set<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ink spot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-cut card bases and layers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adhesive, dimensionals, and embellishments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step-by-step instructions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything is designed to make nine cards (three of each design), but here\u2019s the thing\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t <em>have<\/em> to follow the instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And that\u2019s where you can really start to elevate your cardmaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"April Paper Pumpkin Alternative | Stampin&#039; Up! | Easy Card Making\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qh95xyDnH1E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turn Kit Pieces into Custom Card Bases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of using the card bases as intended, I cut one in half and completely reworked it into a <strong>tent fold card<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is such a simple tweak, but it changes the entire look and feel of the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what I did:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cut the original card base in half<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scored at \u00bd&#8221; and again at the centre (2\u00bd&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Created a dimensional \u201ctent fold\u201d design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Used a small panel as a stopper so the card stands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This gives you a card that feels more interactive and dimensional\u2014without needing any extra supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17864_13151a-64 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17864_13151a-64 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-both.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-both.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-both-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-both-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-both-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-both-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-both-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-both-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-both-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You\u2019ll Love Creating Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because everything is pre-designed and coordinated, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mix and match elements across designs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use leftover layers for new layouts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add just a small amount of your own cardstock to extend the kit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this card, I only added:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Misty Moonlight Cardstock for the base<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic White for layering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything else came straight from the kit.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17864_63bf43-7e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17864_63bf43-7e size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Jetty.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Pumpkin Kit\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Jetty.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Jetty-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Jetty-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Jetty-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Jetty-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Jetty-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Jetty-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-Jetty-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add Depth with Simple Stamping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the easiest ways to take your card from \u201ckit\u201d to \u201ccustom\u201d is by adding extra stamping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this case:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I stamped grasses and seagulls over the printed background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kept the ink colour consistent for a cohesive look<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Followed the original design loosely\u2014but added my own placement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It instantly added more depth and made the card feel less flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stretch Your Kit Even Further<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of the session, I had:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Created multiple alternative cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Used both front and back of card bases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Still had <em>plenty<\/em> of elements left to play with<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And that\u2019s the real value of Paper Pumpkin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s not just nine cards\u2026 it\u2019s a starting point for so many more.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17864_1e78cd-2b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17864_1e78cd-2b size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_9376.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_9376.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_9376-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_9376-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_9376-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_9376-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_9376-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_9376-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve been sitting on the fence about trying Paper Pumpkin, this is your sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re short on time, feeling a bit creatively stuck, or just want something easy to get started\u2026 this kit gives you structure <em>and<\/em> flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you\u2019re an intermediate crafter like many of us\u2014you\u2019ll absolutely love pushing it beyond the instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because that\u2019s where your style really starts to come through.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17864_e13502-b8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17864_e13502-b8 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stampinup.com.au\/products\/paper-pumpkin-subscription\/?demoid=4000014\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" 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