The June 2021 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives with the Expressions in Color box are here. This kit is so pretty, so I found it quite easy to make some beautiful alternatives. Although there are adequate components to this kit, I did add some extras. The extra items used can be found at the end of the post. The first alternative The first alternative has many layers. I love the Fresh Freesia splattered-ink card, but I had …
The May 2021 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives are done! I’m not going to lie, this one was a little more tough for me. Because of that, I decided to keep them all baseball-themed. There are only a few extra products that I used that weren’t in the kit. You can find those items at the end of the post. The first alternative The first alternative uses the word “son”, but you can change it to fit …
The March 2021 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives have a great outdoorsy theme. With flowers, mountains, and sunshine, what could be better? There are endless possibilities with this kit and the best part is the decorative masks that are included. The masks can be used over and over again to create more unique designs. The first alternative The first alternative is a side step card. It involves some cutting and scoring, but the end result really shows …
The February 2021 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives are a sweet trio of cards. They are from the kit titled Bouquet of Hope. The kit was designed to provide a way to offer comfort, care, and condolences to those enduring life’s challenges. However, I have found that the flowers are rather cheery, so two of the alternatives can be used for more cheerful occasions. The first alternative The first alternative is my favorite. It’s so vibrant and …
It’s time for some January 2021 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives! This kit, Sending Hearts, is all about love and Valentine’s Day. I tried to keep the alternatives rather easy this month. There isn’t a lot of added extras and should be relatively easy to make. The first alternative The first alternative is pretty simple. The mailbox cutout is given some depth by adding a layer of Basic Black behind it. When you put that on top …
It’s the end of the year and time for some December 2020 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives. This month’s kit is so cute! The bears are adorable and the color palette includes a couple of my favorite colors. Here are the coordinating colors for December’s kit. Basic Gray Calypso Coral Cinnamon Cider Daffodil Delight Rich Razzleberry Soft Sea Foam Whisper White The First Alternative The first alternative includes repetitive stamping for the background. You simply stamp the …
Happy Black Friday! What better way to enjoy the day than by viewing the November 2020 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives. This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit is all about the gingerbread house. Although I did add some extra card stock and ribbon to these alternatives, the color palette remains the same. Blushing Bride Calypso Coral Cinnamon Cider Daffodil Delight Mint Macaron Shaded Spruce The First Alternative The first alternative is a slimline card. I have over-sized this …
I am happy to share the October 2020 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives today. This Christmas card trio was fun to make and gives you even more possibilities to an already great kit. I have added just a few items to each card but kept the color palette the same as the kit. Cherry Cobbler Crumb Cake Early Espresso Gold Foil Just Jade Soft Sea Foam Whisper White The first alternative uses the envelope liner as designer …