PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN SPOT: Paper Pumpkin Hooray for Birthdays More Alternatives

Friday, August 7, 2026

Paper Pumpkin Hooray for Birthdays More Alternatives - AHSC#693

Here's this week's sketch at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #693 designed by Brandi and digitalized by Michelle. A little bit more complex design to look at however super easy to create a special card.

Here Are My Cards:

The July 2026 Paper Pumpkin kit titled "Hooray for Birthdays" is the highlight of my card for this challenge. Initially, I wasn't very enthusiastic about this kit, so I was pleasantly surprised by the way these challenge cards turned out.

Since the designer paper for this card is cut to make two cards, I took this opportunity to display both a light and a dark version using the same designer paper from the kit. The difference lies in the use of Hydrangea Hue as the matte colour on the first card with more pastel hues for the florals and Melon Mambo on the second with brighter more robust flower details. Let me know your preference card one or two.

Supplies and Instructions:

Stamps and Dies:

Perennial Birthday #145757 (R)- Large Happy Birthday sentiment
Best Catch #148598(R) - It's Your Day!
Birthday Wishes -
Hooray for Birthdays - Paper Pumpkin July 2026
Stylish Shape Dies #159183

Cardstock and Designer Papers (DSP):

Basic White 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" cut two
Basic White Inside mattes - cut 2 at 5" x 3 7/8"
Coloured mattes on front and inside - Choose cardstock that coordinates with the Designer Paper.
Cut two mattes 5"1/4 x 4" Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin kit design
Cutting instructions for Designer Paper:
Cut two coordinating pieces of DSP to measure 3 5/8" x 4 7/8".
On the long side place in scoring channel on trimmer and cut across on an angle from corner to corner. This will give you two pieces of cardstock that need to be cut again on the angle, corner to corner. Hint: put a post it note or some sticky strip across the cut lines on the back of the sheet to hold it together while you make the second cut.
Fit the pieces together into rectangle and adhere to the front matte.
Repeat for second card. reversing cutting order for rectangles.
Cut a piece of cardstock in any shape for the center focal on the front of the card. Decorate with pieces of ephemera/or dye cuts on hand.
Scrap pieces of Old Olive, Calypso Coral, Hydrangea Hue, Melon Mambo for flowers and leaves that were die cut.

Ink:

Hydrangea Hue for touching up flowers and stamping sentiments
Melon Mambo for touching up flowers and stamping sentiments

Accessories:

Flowers and Ephemera from July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin kit. Sequins self adhesive Mauve tones,

Thanks for visiting my blog this week and checking out my latest challenge card creation. I really encourage you to start participating in card challenges, as it not only challenges you to increase your card making skills, but it is an enjoyable way to create and keep your mojo going.

Before you go, here are some additional cards I made using supplies from the July Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin kit. There are enough supplies left to make at least ten more cards.