Hi! I’m Sara Levin the artful inker an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in the United States. Welcome to my blog and today’s Sweet Sunflowers A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop! The APPT design team and I have lots of alternates for the August 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit to share with you. Let’s take a look at my Paper Pumpkin alternatives and the video tutorial!
Sweet Sunflowers A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop
August 2022 Paper Pumpkin Alternative 1

Without a doubt, the Sweet Sunflowers Paper Pumpkin Kit is one of my all time favorite kits. It is simply beautiful!!
Sometimes when I’m making alternatives for Paper Pumpkin I’m trying to make the kit something different — more in line with my style. And sometimes, I’m trying to get more from the elements in the kit. Either approach is valid.
This month, I am definitely trying to “get more” from the elements. This first card uses pieces from two of the card bases from the kit.

Then, I added some easy watercolor sunflowers and leaves. You can see the technique in the video below.
And I finished with a small punched tag using the Best Label Punch and adding the stamped sentiment.
August 2022 Paper Pumpkin Alternative 2

For this second Paper Pumpkin alternative, I used part of one of the beautiful envelopes in the kit. I say part because I cut it into three pieces and will be using the remaining pieces for additional cards.
Then, I used my favorite Stylish Shapes Dies to cut a couple of elements. These dies are a basic for anyone’s die collection. And, they work perfectly here to add a little subtle detail to highlight the sentiment.
Sweet Sunflowers Alternatives 1 and 2 Video
Watch today’s video for all of the details and tips for making these two alternate Paper Pumpkin cards for the Sweet Sunflowers kit.
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I don’t see my original comment for some reason.
Great ideas & tips. Loved the sunflowers!
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Hi Cheryl — you don’t immediately see comments since I have them set for me to approve first. Thanks for taking to the time to leave a little love 🥰
wow amazing cards I love this kit! Is incredible how many optional cards you can make, I love your ideas and love your cards!
Thanks, Lizzy! That’s one of the things I love about getting Paper Pumpkin Kits — all of the additional things I can make beyond the box ideas.
Fun with circles! Thanks for sharing your creations Sara!
Ha! Sometimes there’s a theme without even realizing it 🙂
Lovely cards
Thank you, Tracy!
What beautiful cards! The watercolor flowers look amazing!
Thanks, Vy! They were some quick coloring fun.