Becky's Stampin' Studio: Painted Pumpkin Book Binder

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Painted Pumpkin Book Binder

What a fun color combination! The colors in the new Pumpkin Patch DSP, while interesting, really do work together! The background color is not Black, it's Secret Sea!! I just love that color! The original idea was created by Laura Seki, but of course I added my own touches!

Measurements:

Pool Party: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE, 4 1/4" square (embossed)
Pumpkin Patch DSP: 1" x 4" (Secret Sea print), several die cut pumpkins
Basic White: 4" square inside
Thick White: 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" (gate)
Lost Lagoon: scraps
Secret Sea: scraps

To Make this Card:

Fold the Pool Party card base in half. Score the front @ 4 1/4" - 5 1/2". Crease the front forward at the 4 1/4" score line.
Adhere the 1 1/4" "binding" to card.
Next, take the Pool Party Square and emboss it with the new Rustic Check 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to the right side of front, all cut edges even.
Also, add the Secret Sea print strip to left side "binding".
Now, die cut the "fence" and "gate" from the heaver White cardstock. (Mine is the regular weight, and it's a little flimsy.)
Adhere left side of "gate" to the card front with Tear n Tape and attach the "fence" to the right with Multipurpose Glue.
Next, die cut "hinges" and "handle" from Secret Sea and add to "gate" as shown.
Die cut some "vines" from Lost Lagoon.
Die cut random "pumpkins" from the DSP with the coordinating dies. Choose several of these to decorate the "gate". I also added some of the vines.
Finish the inside with White layer and one pumpkin.
Finish the front with a Secret Sea label, embossed in White.