Wishing You Happiness – One Last Sparkling Celebrations Alternative

Today I’m sharing the fourth and final alternative project I created with May’s Sparkling Celebrations Paper Pumpkin Kit – and this one has a fun surprise opening! What started as leftover pieces from another project turned into an interactive card filled with rich colors, glowing lanterns and layered details. Come see how it all came together! ♥
Peek-a-Blooms! A Scalloped Window Box with the Scalloped Blooms Dies
New Month, New Goodies – June’s Product of the Month and New Kits
Welcome Gatefold with May’s Sparkling Celebrations Paper Pumpkin

Today I’m sharing the third alternative project from May’s Sparkling Celebrations Paper Pumpkin Kit – a gatefold card featuring the elegant punch-out streetlight from the kit and a bold black-and-white patterned backdrop. This simple design would be perfect as a welcome card, a thoughtful note for a guest or a sweet everyday greeting.
Brian’s Week in Review: May 31, 2026

It’s time for my Week-in-Review.
This week’s projects included patriotic cards, Paper Pumpkin alternatives, a peek-a-boo technique card and a fun blog hop challenge – plus a gorgeous surprise from this year’s hibiscus blooms on our porch. Come take a look back at all the creativity and inspiration from the week!
A Peek-a-Boo Beauty with Beautiful Gallery DSP

Tuesday was a full day of creativity! After my Pumpkin in the Fungeon call, I joined my InKing Royalty team for our Stamp-and-Share night where the theme was “Peek-a-Boo.” I used Beautiful Gallery DSP and the Sweet Words & Labels Bundle to create a fun die-cut reveal card with a little hidden surprise inside. Come take a peek! ♥
A New View with the Sparkling Celebrations Kit

Today I’m sharing another alternative project made with May’s Sparkling Celebrations Paper Pumpkin Kit – this time with a completely different view outside the window! I paired the kit pieces with Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper to create a peaceful lakeside scene and added a few custom details to make the card my own. Come take a look! ♥
Sparkling Celebrations – A Fun Fold Alternative Card

Tuesday night was my monthly Pumpkin in the Fungeon Zoom call with my Paper Pumpkin customers, and it was such a fun evening of creativity and inspiration! Today I’m sharing an alternative card I created with the Sparkling Celebrations Paper Pumpkin Kit, along with a closer look at this festive kit and the coordinating dies now available for subscribers.
Paper Piecing + Pattern Mixing for the Be Inspired Blog Hop

Today’s Be Inspired Design Team Blog Hop combines TWO fun techniques in one card – paper piecing and pattern mixing! I used the Sunset Coast Bundle and Everyday Essentials Mix & Match Designer Series Paper to create a layered sunburst design full of color and texture. Come take a closer look at all the details and hop along with the team for even more inspiration! ♥







