Paper Pumpkin Playtime – ” Bikes & Blooms” June 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit

It’s time to play with June’s Paper Pumpkin Kit, “Bikes & Blooms”. Join me as we put together the cards and use this fresh & fun kit! You will find a video tutorial for creating with this kit as well as ideas for some alternative designs below.

Here is Our Monthly Paper Pumpkin Challenge

1. Open the kit when it arrives (or anytime you get to it!).
2. Use the contents to create beautiful things.
3. Store the leftovers in an organized way.

Grab your kit and join me for some creative playtime. June’s Paper Pumpkin Kit, “Bikes & Blooms” makes nine cards. I will make three cards as designed by Stampin’ Up! and then make four alternative versions using the supplies in the kit. The photos of the alternative cards are below. Watch the video for the specific measurements used to create the alternative designs on cards #1-#4.

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Alternative Card 1 – Book-Binding Z-Fold Card

• 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″, 5-1/4″, and 7″. Fold both score lines back towards the card front.
• Use half of a premade card to cut into a 3″ x 5-1/2″ piece for focal point and a 1-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ piece for inside card.
• 1-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ piece of envelope

Alternative Card 2 – Side Easel Card

• Cut 1-1/4″ from the right edge of the card front from bottom edge to score line creating two flaps. Attach the 1-1/4″ flap to the inside of the card.
• Score the other flap in half at 2-1/8″ horizontally and fold towards the inside. Attach the bike die to the bottom half of the flap under the score line.
• Envelope piece cut to 2″ x 4-1/4″ and adhere to the inside along the bottom.
• Pop up an inside greeting along the edge of the to act as a stopper for the easel.

Alternative Card 3 – Diamond Pillar Pop-Up Card

• 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (2) – 1 Basic White and 1 premade card half. Score each piece at 3/4″, 2-3/4″, and 4-3/4″.
• Mountain fold the 2-3/4″ score line and valley fold the other score lines.
• Attach the two pieces together at the 3/4″ sections.
• Cut the 4″ x 5-1/4″ premade bike focal point in half at 2-5/8″, then cut off 5/8″ on the two outside edges. Attach the pieces onto the card base making sure to adhere them right up to the score lines.

Alternative Card 4 – Square Pillar Card

• Cut a premade card in half to get two 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ pieces. Score one of the pieces at 1-1/4″, 2-1/2″, 3-3/4″, & 5″. Fold on the score lines in the same direction to create a square pillar.
• Attach the pillar to the other 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ piece along the left side using the 1/2″ section. Create the square and attach the first section to the back.
• Attach the focal point to the front section of the square pillar.
• 4″ x 3-1/4″ envelope piece for the “inside”.

How I used the Remainder of My Kit – 4 More Cards

I hope you are feeling inspired to be creative, whether it is with June’s Paper Pumpkin Kit, “Bikes & Blooms”, or any other kit! Happy Paper Pumpkin-ing!

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