Sorry for the delay. I normally share my first set of Paper Pumpkin alternates around the 21st or 22nd of the month. But I was at a crafting retreat last week Wednesday through Sunday. And then I needed to put time into getting information out about my fun Craft Along event (I’m so excited about this!). I went ahead and shared these February 2026 Celebrate Spring alternates in my Online Paper Crafting Class on YouTube on Wednesday (maybe you tuned in?), but I needed a bit more time to get photos and my connected blog post pulled together.
By the way…this “Celebrate Spring” kit contains enough supplies to make 9 fun cards – 3 of 3 kinds. (Did you get the kit and want to make them as intended? Click here for a link to Stampin’ Up!’s how-to video.)
So FINALLY today I have all of my first set of alternates ready to share with you in my blog…
- How to put together a Note Pad & Pen Holder (using the same base measurements I shared on 2/9/26)
- Directions for assembling a fun fold card (inspired by one I received from Melissa Faust)
- A card idea you could duplicate (with Blends Markers) with just your stamps from the kit
- A super simple alternate kit card made into a wedding card (with the help of the Stampin’ Positioner tool)
- AND…how to turn the supplies for the 3 kit cards into 9 to triple the cards you can get from the kit
Directions for the last 9 cards weren’t given in the video, but I have written measurements and tips below that I believe will be easy to follow.
And as always…I didn’t have enough time to create all that I wanted to. So I am hoping to share more in early March. Stay tuned.
On 2/25/26 I shared these ideas during my Live Online Paper Crafting Class on YouTube. Maybe you tuned in? Watch my video here to get measurements, directions, and tips (or you can just click on this image below if you are already in my blog post). Scroll down to see close-up photos, access the links that I mentioned in my video, and see a list of extra supplies (linked to my online store) that I used to make my creations. Then remember to visit my blog again soon, because I’ll have many more alternate projects that I’ll be sharing in future posts!
I hope you enjoyed what I shared and gained some creative inspiration!
If you did not get this kit, I hope you can apply these ideas to products you already own. OR…become an active subscriber and get in on the refill kit (which typically becomes available after the 20th of each month). The refill kit doesn’t contain the ink and stamp images. But you will at least gain the main pieces and can hopefully replace many of the stamp images I used with some of your own.
Below are close-up photos of the alternates I created I shared in the video. (Remember to watch my video first to get measurements, tips and directions for the first 4 ideas.) The products that I’ve shared or mentioned are shown/listed below and are currently linked to my online store.
Note Pad & Pen Holder that looks sort of like a basket with a floral handle (using the same base measurements I shared on 2/9/26)
A fun fold Easter card inspired by one I received from Melissa Faust)
(oops! I forgot to show the entire inside with the egg paper on the far left. So that means you absolutely need to watch the video. Hahaha)
Here is Melissa’s card…
Technique card featuring Blends Markers (to show that you can still create with just the stamps from the kit after your consumables are all used up)
Super simple wedding card (with the help of the Stampin’ Positioner tool)
“Triple the Kit”
Here are photos of cards I made where I turned the supplies for the 3 kit cards into 9. Doing this with all the cards from your kit will give you 27 cards!!
Measurements…
- Crumb Cake Cardstock
- (9) 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored and folded in half at 5-1/2″
- Kit envelopes (cut from 3 envelopes)
- (3) 3-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ white layers from the envelope back
- (6) 2-3/4″ x 4″ white layers from the envelope front
- (3) flaps
- Kit twine
- (3) 5-6″ each (tied into bows)
- Yellow kit card base
- (2) 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Blue kit card base
- 4-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ (printed half)
- 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Green kit card base
- 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (printed half)
- 3″ x 4-1/4″
- 2-1/2″ x 3″
- (2) 5/8″ x 2-1-2″
These first three cards use the envelope flaps (trimmed on the edges after adhering). I stamped the grass images first on two of the cards before adhering the envelope flap layers. The green and white sentiment strips are the small pieces cut from the green kit card base (one is flipped over to the white side). And insides are the smaller envelope layers.
These next two use the yellow kit card base and inside are the smaller white kit envelope layers. I cut the short tag in the kit in half for the Hello tag on the basket. And all the die-cut images are added with Dimensionals except the lower stems of the flowers. There I used glue to tuck the stems behind the banner. The sentiments are from the stamps, but I used the masking technique to isolate those images when inking.
These next two cards use the blue kit card base and inside are the larger white kit envelope layers. I used the other half of the short tag for the Hello tag on the wreath. And all the die-cut images are added with Dimensionals. Because the sequins from the kit are limited, I added in Rhinestones for some sparkle on these cards. And the white layer behind the oval wreath is one of the smaller white envelope layers trimmed in on the corners.
For the last two I cut the green card base in half. I used the printed half on one card and one of the larger kit envelope layers for the inside. Then I cut the other half of the green kit card into four pieces (measurements are above). The largest of these four was added on the inside of this second card. And the other large piece was used for the sentiment layer on the front. For the peach/pink layer, I cut 3/8″ in on all four sides to make a frame. Then I flipped the pink oval center area over for an all white layer. All the layers and pieces are added with Dimensionals except for the ends of the branches on the first card. There I used glue. And again, because the sequins from the kit are limited, I added in Rhinestones on that first card within the white flowers.
I hope you had fun and gained some creative inspiration!
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A PEEK AT MARCH’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Fluttering Garden: Create charming cards with a hummingbird motif for Mother’s Day and more! Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes. The kit also includes precut paper pieces & sentiments, textured white card bases, and an EXTRA free stamp stamp (which has become a tradition with the March kits – a kit you never want to miss!). Coordinating Colors: Basic Gray (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Gorgeous Grape, Old Olive, Peach Pie, Pretty Peacock. Click here for a flyer showing peeks of the January – March kits. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Beautiful Blooms Dies (#168666) — made available December 11th and only while supplies last!
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Our group of creative Stampin’ Up! demonstrators is excited to design alternate projects each month using the contents of the Paper Pumpkin kits. These exclusive projects are within printable PDF tutorials and include measurements, supply lists, photos and directions. They are shared as a FREE bonus gift to our Paper Pumpkin kit subscribers and team members. And you can purchase them as early as the 1st of each month that follows the release of each kit. So the February 2026 Celebrate Spring exclusives will be available at this link March 1st.
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Products…things you might need/want in addition to the full February 2026 Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin kit
- Precision tip bottle for glue
- Scissors
- Post It® Note Pad (3×3) and pretty pen
- Herma Repositionable Tape
- Stampin’ Positioner (currently only available Free through a Starter Kit order)
- Ruler
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
Introducing Stampin’ Up!’s March 2026 Product of the Month: NOTES OF SPRING STAMP SET. Add this to your shopping cart for just $5 when you place a $75+ order during this month of March 2026! Click here for details. Click HERE to shop my online store and place your order online. Because the POM items are some of the best Stampin’ Up! has to offer and because there will be a limited quantity, they are likely to sell out quickly. Once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good!
(Heads up…The April POM will release April 1.)
ONLINE EXCLUSIVES NEWS
So MANY fantastic products are only available in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store! You won’t find Online Exclusives products in any catalog. New products release every two months. The next set of products just debuted on March 3.
CATALOG NEWS
We currently have two active catalogs: the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog & the Jan-April 2026 Mini Catalog. The next one coming out will be the May-August 2026 Catalog. Click here to view the current catalogs and to request any current or future catalogs. Right now I’m taking requests for the May-August 2026 Catalog. These will mail out in April.
2026-2028 IN COLOR COLLECTION!
Introducing the new 2026-2028 In Color Collection by Stampin’ Up!® These colors debut May 5, 2026 in the new May-August 2026 Catalog. I shared them Live on YouTube in my color comparison Live video on Tuesday March 17th with a peek at them on Monday’s Box Opening. Click here for a few more details.
NEW KITS FROM THE KITS COLLECTION!
New kits are added to the Kits Collection at the start of each month. Visit the Kits Collection to see the most recent additions.
A PEEK AT APRIL’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Lakeside Retreat: Show your appreciation for the men who matter most in your life with the Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Kit. These masculine cards, inspired by calm waters and easy days, are perfect for birthdays, Father’s Day, and more. Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes. The kit also includes printed card bases, precut paper pieces, and pebble embellishments. Coordinating Colors: Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Peaceful Pine, Pecan Pie, and Pool Party. This kit features a 2026–2028 In Color Ink Spot (Peaceful Pine) and coordinates with the new Waterside Retreat Suite Collection available May 5th (available early March 24th for demonstrators to preorder). Click here for a flyer showing peeks of the Aprl – June kits. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Wonderful Scenes Dies (#168665) — made available March 11th and only while supplies last! If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more about Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity. CLICK HERE to sign up by April 10th for this next kit.
PAPER PUMPKIN PRICE INCREASE
Paper Pumpkin is increasing its subscription prices to accommodate rising manufacturing costs. The first kit at the new price of $29 per kit, the April Lakeside Retreat Kit, will bill on April 11. The price increase will go toward product value—which means will earn more Stampin’ Rewards when you purchase subscriptions, past kits, and refills.
PAPER PUMPKIN CREATIVES TUTORIAL BUNDLES
Our Paper Pumpkin Creatives Design Team is excited to share that our February 2026 Celebrate Spring Bundle of Tutorials is now available. Visit HERE for more information. Visit HERE to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to purchase and to see others offered. (The next one featuring the Fluttering Garden kit will be available April 1st.)
ALL STAR VIDEO CLASS BUNDLES
Our All Star Design Team is excited to share that our March 2026 Cute As a Bug Video Class Bundle is now available. Visit HERE for more information. Visit HERE to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to purchase and to see others offered. (The next one featuring the Homemade Sweetness Suite will be available April 1st.)
LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS
Every two months retiring products get added to the Last Chance Products List in the Online Store. Some are not discounted, but some are and can be up to 60% off. I encourage you to shop today to see what is leaving, because once an item from this section is sold out, it is gone for good. Items were added on February 3rd!
Stampin’ Up!® Products Available to Even More Crafters Throughout the World
Stampin’ Up! products are now available to “Non-Open Stampin’ Up! Countries.” Effective immediately, and under specific conditions, current Stampin’ Up! products can now be purchased by crafters in most countries where we do not currently conduct business. It’s so exciting that we can now make a positive difference in the lives of even more people around the world through creativity and connection.
You can find the full details and conditions here.
