Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m excited to share a few fun and fabulous alternative card ideas using the April 2025 Paper Pumpkin kit – Inked Occasions. This kit is already packed with creative potential, but sometimes it’s fun to take things a step further and see how many more cards we can make from it!

Whether you’re looking to use up every last piece or you just want a fresh spin on the kit’s original designs, these quick & easy alternatives will give you a creative boost. And yes — they’re beginner-friendly, too!

🎥 Be sure to watch my video CLICK HERE to see these cards come together step-by-step!

💌 Alternative Card #1: “Thinking of You”

This card uses one half of the card I cut in half and trimmed down to 4″ x 5 1/4″ and is mounted on Basic Black. I simply stamped the greeting from this month Paper Pumpkin kit and embellished with the In Color Flat Pearls that will be coming in the NEW Annual Catalog.

🎥 Alternative Card #2: “Hugs” Simplicity

For this card, I used the second half and pieces from the original kit designs to create a simple yet elegant notecard. A little stamping of the butterflies and a bit of layering gave this card a fresh feel — perfect for sending hugs and letting them know you’re here for them!

🎉 So Many Possibilities…

The Inked Occasions kit is one of those special ones that keeps on giving — and I hope these ideas inspire you to keep crafting and stretching your supplies.

👉 If you liked these alternatives, don’t forget to give my YouTube video a thumbs up, subscribe, and leave a comment — I love hearing what you’re creating! And if you’re not already subscribed to Paper Pumpkin, now’s a great time to join in the fun. 💕

Before I say goodbye …. just a reminder,

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Thank you so much and have a great day and here’s to happy crafting and big savings! 💌✨!! Linda