Friday, April 10, 2026

APPT March Blog Hop


Hello, my stamping friend. Thank you so much for stopping by today!

This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit was so easy and enjoyable to work with. I absolutely love the stamp sets and the hummingbird element — they’re beautiful on their own, but for my alternates, I felt the projects needed just a little more floral detail. So I pulled in the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape, die‑cut a few pieces, and used those floral accents on both of my cards.

My first project is a simple, clean three‑square layout where I added a pop of Petunia Pop to brighten the design. 


The squares are 1 3/4" each. Check a video on how to create the card with this layout. 

For my second project, I created a funky fold gift card holder using the envelope. I cut the envelope to use on a card front and a flap to create a pocket for a gift card.  It’s a fun twist that shows how far you can stretch the pieces in this kit.

The triangle flap is 3 3/4" square folded diagonally:
When Open:

✂️ Measurements

  • Petunia Pop" 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Card Base: 5 1/4 x 8" scored at 4 1/4";
  • DSP Layer (envelope front) : 3 7/8  x 5 1/8”
  • Flap: 3 3/4 x 3 3/4" 

These alternates are simple, fun, and perfect for using up every last bit of the kit. I hope they inspire you to take your Paper Pumpkin creativity even further this month.

Before you go, I’d love to hear from you. Leave me a comment and tell me which card was your favorite this month. I always enjoy seeing what inspires you.

And don’t forget — make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss next month’s kit. There are so many fun ideas coming, and I can’t wait to share more with you.

Thank you for hopping along with me today. Continue the hop for even more creative inspiration and alternative ideas using the March Paper Pumpkin kit.



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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Adorable Bee Card Tutorial | Hello Friend Three-Square Layout

Today I’m sharing this sweet and cheerful card made with the brand‑new Cute As A Bug bundle from Stampin’ Up! I had so much fun creating this one — the little bees, strawberries, and tiny details just make me smile.


The full video tutorial is available, so you can follow along step‑by‑step and make this card with me.


✂️ Measurements

  • Card Base: 5 1/2 x 7 1/2"; scored at 4 1/4";
  • DSP Layer: 3 x 5 1/4”
  • Three Squares: 1 3/4 x 1 3/4" each
  • White Squares: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2";
  • DSP Squares (behind images): 1 3/8 x 1 3/8”
  • White Stitched Banner: using Stylish Shapes dies
  • Stamped & Die‑Cut Images: From Cute As A Bug bundle (bees, strawberries, ladybug)

💛 Why I Love This Card

The playful insects, the bright strawberries, and the stitched details make this card perfect for spring, friendship, and happy mail. It’s simple to assemble, but the layered squares give it that extra pop.

If you want to craft along, watch the video, grab your Cute As A Bug bundle, and let’s make something adorable together.

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