The May Paper Pumpkin kit is bursting with color, shine, and festive energy. Sparkling Celebrations is designed for all those joyful moments — birthdays, graduations, promotions, parties, and every “you did it!” occasion in between. If you enjoy bright colors and a touch of shimmer, this kit is for you!
Sparkling Celebrations Kit Contents:
Makes 9 cards: 3 each of three designs
Exclusive Sparkling Celebrations photopolymer stamp set
The designs are bright, cheerful, and perfect for celebrating life’s big (and small) wins. Whether you’re sending invitations or congratulations, these cards bring a festive touch with very little prep. Click the button below to subscribe.
If you want to add even more creativity to your Paper Pumpkin experience, the Wonderful Scenes Dies are a fun optional add‑on. This set includes pieces like a signpost, fireworks, butterflies, flowers, and even the word Wonderful. They’re designed to coordinate with three upcoming kits—Lakeside Retreat, Sparkling Celebrations, and Bikes & Blooms—but they also mix beautifully with the rest of your Stampin’ Up! supplies.
5 dies – Largest die: 2-1/4″ x 3″ (5.7 x 7.6 cm)
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The Lakeside Retreat April Paper Pumpkin Kit is such a peaceful, nature‑inspired kit. The watercolor artwork, soft colors, and outdoorsy themes make it perfect for masculine cards. I love kits like this. Masculine cards aren’t always the easiest for me, and this one takes all the pressure off. For today’s post, I’m sharing the three cards I made exactly as designed.
Happy Father’s Day Card
This card captures that perfect boardwalk‑to‑the‑beach moment, and it’s my favorite of all three cards. I love the colors, the soft sky, and the birds make it feel calm and uplifting. It’s a great card for Father’s Day.
Happy Birthday Card
This card features a peaceful coastal scene complete with a bright bicycle and soft watercolor sky. It’s such a refreshing design and makes a perfect birthday greeting for anyone who loves the outdoors.
Thanks Dad Card
This lakeside cabin design is full of cozy, rustic charm. The paddles, fishing gear, and trees make it perfect for outdoorsy dads or anyone who loves time at the lake.
All three cards look so nice together. Each one unique, yet perfectly tied into the lakeside theme. I always struggle a bit with masculine cards, and this kit makes it so easy.
If you loved this kit as much as I did, the Lakeside Retreat Refill Kit is currently available to active Paper Pumpkin subscribers. It includes all the consumable pieces so you can recreate these cards again or craft your own alternatives. Please note the Refill does not include stamps or ink spot.
The April kit is all about celebrating the wonderful men in your life with calming, nature‑inspired card designs. Think peaceful lakeside views, earthy tones, and a masculine feel that’s easy to love. Last call—subscribe or reactivate by the 10th to have this calming lakeside kit delivered to you!
Lakside RetreatKit Contents:
Makes 9 cards: 3 each of three designs
Exclusive Lakeside Retreat photopolymer stamp set-designed with masculine sentiments
Includes precut pieces for quick assembly
Features enamel pebble embellishments for added texture and charm
Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin’ Spot – one of the NEW In Colors debuting in the May–August Catalog!!
Don’t wait—there’s only one day left to subscribe and get the Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Kit! This month’s kit even coordinates with the Waterside Retreat Suite Collection coming in May, giving you extra creative possibilities. Click the button below to make sure your subscription is active.
If you want a little extra fun with your Paper Pumpkin kits, the Wonderful Scenes Dies are a great add‑on. They cut out cute pieces like a signpost, fireworks, butterflies, flowers, and even the word Wonderful. They’re made to coordinate with three upcoming kits—Lakeside Retreat, Sparkling Celebrations, and Bikes & Blooms—and you can mix them with your other Stampin’ Up! supplies too.
5 dies – Largest die: 2-1/4″ x 3″ (5.7 x 7.6 cm)
Note: You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. Available while supplies last.
Pre-Paid Subscriptions Also Available
Stampin’Up! also offers Prepaid 3 month, 6 month or 12 month Subscriptions which allow you to pay ahead or give as a gift. Just click the image below for the prepaid subscription of your choice.
Get excited for the Fluttering Garden Kit! Whether you’re celebrating Mother’s Day or crafting a simple thank-you note, these elegant, understated designs help you send just the right message. Colorful hummingbirds brighten each card, while TWO stamp sets provide plenty of crafting options! Make sure your subscription is active so that you don’t miss this exclusive kit!
Fluttering Garden Kit Contents:
Makes 9 cards: 3 each of three designs
Exclusive Fluttering Garden photopolymer stamp set
Perfect for thoughtful cards and happy mail, the Fluttering Garden Kit offers another fun creative surprise. Paper Pumpkin kits are revealed only after they ship, so the best way to enjoy this one is to be subscribed by March 10th! Click the button below to make sure your subscription is active!
The Beautiful Blooms Dies add‑on is a fantastic way to get even more from your Paper Pumpkin kits. These coordinating dies make it easy to cut out a charming tulip, a classic postage‑stamp shape, or the word Beautiful, adding extra detail and a finished look to your projects. Designed to coordinate with the Special Delivery, Celebrate Spring, and Fluttering Garden kits, this add‑on opens the door to even more creative possibilities.
DETAILS 4 dies – 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (8.9 x 6.4 cm)
Note: You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. Available while supplies last.
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Spring is just around the corner, and February’s Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin kit is full of sweet details perfect for Easter and the spring season ahead. This month’s kit is all about soft pastels, playful patterns, and easy cardmaking. The Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin makes nine handmade cards (three each of three designs), complete with coordinating envelopes — all delivered right to your door.
Whether you’re getting a head start on Easter cards or simply love creating with fresh spring colors, this kit makes crafting simple and fun — no cutting required. The subscription period for the February Celebrate Spring kit is January 11 – February 10. Click the button below to subscribe!
If you’re looking to stretch your Paper Pumpkin kits even further, the Beautiful Blooms Dies add-on is a wonderful way to do just that. These coordinating dies make it easy to quickly cut out a sweet tulip, a versatile postage stamp shape, or the word Beautiful, adding extra detail and polish to your projects. Designed to coordinate with three Paper Pumpkin kits: Special Delivery, Celebrate Spring, and Fluttering Garden. This add-on opens up even more creative possibilities.
DETAILS 4 dies – 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (8.9 x 6.4 cm)
Note: You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. Available while supplies last.
Pre-Paid Subscriptions Also Available
Stampin’Up! also offers Prepaid 3 month, 6 month or 12 month Subscriptions which allow you to pay ahead or give as a gift. Just click the image below for the prepaid subscription of your choice.
Welcome Back! If you’re just joining me, I’ve been sharing alternative card designs created with the December Watercolor in Bloom Paper Pumpkin Kit. I previously shared the cards made as designed, along with three alternative card designs created using the same kit elements. Today I’m sharing the remaining five cards, each one showing another way to use this beautiful and versatile kit.
This thank you card was created using both the envelope and a cardbase from the paper pumpkin kit on a Coastal Cabana cardbase. i used the envelope in place of Designer Series Paper. The kit cardbase is used as a layer for the sentiment on the front of the card as well as the inside of the card. To finish this card I added those pretty Copper Sequins and a bow made with White Bakers Twine.
Secret Sea cardstock is the card base for my next card. I also used the envelope again in place of where I’d normally use Designer Series Paper. The sentiment is stamped on a circle die cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies. Then I added the foliage die cuts to both the front and inside of the card.
Here’s my next card using the pretty oval die cut and velum from the kit. I used the cardbase from the kit layered with Basic White cardstock on Shaded Spruce cardbase.
My next card has several layers on the front of the Coastal Cabana cardbase. I trimmed the cardbase from the kit and layered it on Night of Navy cardstock. To create the rectangle that I stamped the sentiment on, I trimmed about an 1-1/8″ off of each end of the die cut. Then used those pieces layered under the ends, which makes it look like a rectangle.
My final card is a Book Bind fun fold. I used the strips of left over kit cardbase for the strip on the binding and behind the circles. The circles are die cut from Night of Navy cardstock and the rectangle die cut from the kit. The sentiment is stamped on another die cut from the kit, then i punched the edges to round them a bit with a 2″ circle punch. I used an envelope to line the inside of the card.
I hope you’ve enjoyed exploring different ways to use the December Watercolor in Bloom Paper Pumpkin Kit, as much as I did creating them. From the cards made exactly as designed to creating my own alternative layouts. If you missed any part of this series, Click below to read them:
