December 2024 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

Let’s play around with some alternate card ideas featuring the December 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit called Notes from the Heart. The kit includes all the supplies you need to make 9 cards. The cards are beautiful and easy to make. However, by adding just a bit of patterned paper, you can step them up a bit to create 6 alternative ideas.

Paper Pumpkin Kit

First let’s talk about the card designs as featured in the December 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit. The kit includes all the supplies you need to make 9 cards; 3 of each of the 3 different designs.

Typically, I like to cut apart the card bases and envelopes in the Paper Pumpkin kits to create some fun alternative designs. However, this time the card bases and envelopes did not have any pre-printed designs on them. As such, I decided to step up the kit designs by adding layers of cardstock and patterned paper.

Alternate Designs

The first 3 alternate paper pumpkin designs feature the NEW Serene Love Designer Series Paper (DSP). This particular paper is a special release and only available online. It’s actually a returning favorite in fresh NEW colors!

Each alternate design features a cardstock and DSP layer. Here are the cardstock and DSP layers for the first 3 cards:

• Card #1: Old Olive cardstock layer is 1-3/4 x 4-3/4″; DSP layer is 3 x 4-1/2″
• Card#2: Old Olive cardstock layer is 3-1/2 x 1-3/4″; DSP layer is 3 x 4″
• Card#3: Dovetail a 4 x 1-1/4″ piece of DSP and a 3-1/4 x 1/2″ piece of Blackberry Bliss cardstock

The last 3 alternate card ideas feature the NEW Shades & Hues Designer Series Paper (DSP). This DSP is also a returning favorite in fresh NEW colors! Here are the cardstock and DSP layers for the last 3 card ideas:

• Card#4: Blackberry Bliss cardstock layer is 3-1/2 x 1″; the two DSP layers are 3-1/2 x 1-1/2″
• Card#5: Blackberry Bliss cardstock layer is 3-1/2 x 1/2″; the DSP layer is 1-1/2 x 4-1/2″
• Card#6: Blackberry Bliss cardstock layer is 1-1/2 x 4-3/4″; DSP layer is 3-1/2 x 4-1/2″

One you add the cardstock and DSP layers; you are ready to add the beautiful floral elements and greetings from the kit!

Video Tutorial

As you can see, there are a variety of different ways you can use each Paper Pumpkin kit! However, you must subscribe to the program by the 10th of each month in order to receive that month’s kit. Once the deadline passes, the kits are no longer available. So, I highly recommend becoming a subscriber, so you don’t miss out on the fun!

As one of my subscribers, you will receive a free tutorial each month featuring 10 or more project ideas! Yes, 10 or more fun ways to use the kit supplies and the exclusive stamp set. Check out the sneak peek of past tutorials and learn more about upcoming kits HERE.

Did you miss out on this month’s kit? Browse my selection of past kits HERE.

Be sure to watch the video for some tips on creating these alternate designs. Have a fun and creative day my friends! ~ Lynn