A Beautiful Panel Card with the Aspens of Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit

I’m always happy when I can take the beautiful pieces from a Paper Pumpkin kit and turn them into a card with a little something extra! Today I’m sharing a Panel Card I made using supplies from the September 2026 Aspens of Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit.

The gorgeous fall scenery on the kit’s cards does most of the work for you, making this card relatively simple to create while still having plenty of visual interest.

Creating the Card Base

I started with a piece of Crumb Cake Cardstock measuring 6 3/4" x 4 1/2".

Score the card base at:

• 1 1/8"
• 2 1/4"
• 4 1/2"
• 5 5/8"

Fold along the score lines to create the panels.

Creating the Front Panels

I took one of the horizontal design cards from the Aspens of Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit and cut it in half, leaving me with a piece measuring 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".

From the left side, I cut off 7/8", and then another 7/8". Turn the piece around and repeat the process from the right side.

This leaves you with three sections of the beautiful patterned card. I adhered the two outside pieces to the corresponding panels on my Crumb Cake card base, creating the pretty panel-card effect.

Finishing the Back

For the middle section on the back of the card, I used the white card back from the kit and cut it to 2" x 4 1/4".

I also added strips of Moonlight Flora Designer Series Paper, cut to 7/8" x 4 1/4".

These DSP strips are completely optional, but I like the extra bit of pattern they add to the back of the card.

Adding the Embellishments

For a little extra dimension, I added three birds from the now-retired Dragonflies & Birds Embellishments.

But don't worry if you don't have those! The beautiful gold embellishments included in the Aspens of Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit would be absolutely perfect on this card.

I love how the gold accents complement the warm fall colors and add just a touch of sparkle.

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Want to see exactly how this Panel Card comes together?

I hope this gives you another fun way to use your September 2026 Aspens of Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit. The beautiful printed card fronts make it so easy to create a special card, and with just a few cuts and scores, you can turn one card into something completely different!

Happy crafting!

Jean

Jean's Paper Jewels

 

Spooky Sweet Panel Card For Card Chaos Episode 9

 

Panel Card for Card Chaos, Episode 9 🎃✨

I had so much fun playing along with Card Chaos, Episode 9! This creative (and slightly chaotic!) show was created by one of my Craft Roulette friends, Irene Smith, and this was my very first time participating.

Card Chaos airs Mondays on YouTube at 6pm Central Time. Irene sets the theme ahead of time, and then she and a guest take turns creating a card in just 15 minutes. This week’s guest was Vicki Ruta from the UK, and the theme was Fun Fold.

Since I wanted something quick to put together, I decided to make another Panel Card—and I actually finished right at the 15-minute mark (whew!).

For my card, I used paper from the Spooky Sweet 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper pack. The adorable Dracula and the back sentiment came from the Spellbinders 13 Days of Craftoween Box. To finish it off, I added a few Shimmer Star Foam Stickers. I definitely would have added more embellishments if time allowed, but I think it turned out super cute as is. 🦇⭐

What I love most about Card Chaos is the challenge—it really pushes you to craft under pressure, and I had a blast. There are also Card Chaos Facebook and Instagram groups where participants can share their creations, which makes it even more fun to see everyone’s take on the theme.

If you’d like to try making this Panel Card Fun Fold, here are the measurements:

• Card Base: 8 ½" x 5 ½", scored at 2" and 3 1/8" on both sides

• Middle Panel: 5 ¼" x 2"

• Side Panels: 5 ¼" x 1 ¾"

• Optional Accent Panels: 5 ¼" x ⅞" (to layer on the sides of the middle panel)

• Back Middle Panel (Basic White): 5 ¼" x 2" (perfect spot for your greetings)

You can also decorate the back of the card if you’d like to carry the design all the way around.

This challenge definitely stretched my creativity—and I can’t wait to play along again!

Floral Charm Panel Card – A Fall-Inspired Fun Fold

Today, I’m sharing a Panel Card I created using the Floral Charm Designer Series Paper on a Timid Tiger card base. The rich orange and burgundy tones instantly reminded me of fall—warm, cozy, and full of seasonal charm.

To bring everything together, I paired the paper with the Charming Day Bundle for both the sentiment and floral die cuts. The sentiment itself was cut with the Stylish Shapes Die Set, adding that perfect finishing touch.

One of the things I love about this Panel Card is how versatile it is—it stands up beautifully for display, yet folds flat for easy mailing.

Here are the measurements if you’d like to make one yourself:

• Card Base: 8 ½" x 5 ½", scored at 2" and 3 1/8" on both sides

• Middle Panel: 5 ¼" x 2"

• Side Panels: 5 ¼" x 1 ¾"

• Optional Accent Panels: 5 ¼" x ⅞" (to add to the sides of the middle panel)

• Back Middle Panel (Basic White): 5 ¼" x 2" (perfect for writing your greetings)

You can also decorate the back of the card if you’d like to carry the design all the way around.

This fun fold is such an easy way to make a big statement. The bold fall colors, layered textures, and striking fold really make this card a standout piece. I hope you’ll give the Panel Card a try—it’s simple, fun, and so rewarding when you see it all come together!