{"id":2905,"date":"2026-08-20T15:11:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T22:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/?p=2905"},"modified":"2026-08-20T15:38:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T22:38:24","slug":"leaves-pumpkins-and-sunflowers-a-nod-to-autumn-center-pop-up-fun-fold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/20\/leaves-pumpkins-and-sunflowers-a-nod-to-autumn-center-pop-up-fun-fold\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaves, Pumpkins, Sunflowers – An Autumn Center Pop UP Fun Fold"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In my latest <\/span>Facebook Live<\/b> (also now on YouTube!), I shared how to make a warm, seasonal card using the upcoming <\/span>Painted Patch DSP<\/b> and <\/span>Painted Pumpkin Dies<\/b> \u2014 both available September\u2013December 2026. This project is more than just cozy fall layers: it features what I call the <\/span>Center Pop\u2011Up Fun Fold<\/b>, an interactive design that adds surprise and dimension while still being stash\u2011friendly and easy to recreate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2702\ufe0f Step\u2011by\u2011Step Instructions<\/b><\/h2>\n
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  • Card base<\/b>: Started with a half sheet of <\/span>Basic White cardstock<\/b> (8\u20111\/2″ x 5\u20111\/2″), scored at 4\u20111\/4″.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Frame layer<\/b>: Cut a 4″ x 5\u20111\/4″ piece of <\/span>Painted Patch DSP<\/b>. From the center, trim out a rectangle leaving a 3\/4″ margin all around.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Layered rectangle<\/b>: Mount the cut\u2011out rectangle (approx. 2″ x 3″) onto <\/span>Cajun Craze cardstock<\/b> measuring 2\u20111\/8″ x 3\u20111\/8″. (I turned the rectangle to the opposite site of the cut out rectangle for interest)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Front panel<\/b>: Adhere a full 4″ x 5\u20111\/4″ DSP panel to the card base, then layer the framed DSP piece on top.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Center accent<\/b>: Add the smaller rectangle back into the center for a dimensional, window\u2011style look.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Pumpkin details<\/b>: Die\u2011cut pumpkins from the DSP using the <\/span>Painted Pumpkin Dies<\/b> and arrange them around the focal point.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \ud83c\udfa8 Design Notes<\/b><\/h2>\n
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    • The <\/span>framed DSP technique<\/b> creates depth without extra bulk.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Using <\/span>Cajun Craze<\/b> cardstock adds warmth and contrast to the lighter DSP.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • The <\/span>Center Pop\u2011Up Fun Fold<\/b> makes the card interactive and memorable.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • The <\/span>pumpkin die\u2011cuts<\/b> tie the whole design together with seasonal charm.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \ud83c\udf1f Why You\u2019ll Love This Project<\/b><\/h2>\n

      This card is stash\u2011friendly, quick to assemble, and perfect for fall greetings. The <\/span>Center Pop\u2011Up Fun Fold<\/b> adds a delightful surprise inside, making it extra special whether you\u2019re sending a note to a <\/span>sweet friend<\/b> or simply saying <\/span>hello<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

      \ud83d\udcfa Watch & Create<\/b><\/h2>\n

      Catch the full tutorial\u00a0 here<\/span>\u00a0on <\/span>YouTube<\/b> to see the fold in action. Then, grab your <\/span>Painted Patch DSP<\/b> and <\/span>Painted Pumpkin Dies<\/b> this September to recreate the look yourself!<\/span><\/p>\n