Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Alternative Card Using the Double Vision Technique

Looking for creative Paper Pumpkin alternatives? In this week’s live, I created a masculine birthday card using the April 2026 Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Kit and tried the trending Double Vision Technique for the very first time — and I absolutely love the depth and dimension it creates!

This card combines the beautiful scenic imagery from the kit with layered strips to create a striking 3D effect that looks far more complicated than it actually is. If you love finding new ways to stretch your kits and create unique handmade cards, this technique is definitely worth trying.

What is the Double Vision Technique?

The Double Vision Technique is a fun cardmaking technique where a scenic image is cut into strips and raised using foam adhesive to create extra depth and movement. It works especially well with landscape scenes like the gorgeous lakeside artwork in this Paper Pumpkin kit.

For this card, I used:

The scenic lakeside image from the kit
Foam adhesive strips for dimension
Extra die cuts from the kit
Stamped birds and cattails for added detail
Pecan Pie cardstock matting
Elements trimmed from one of the coordinating envelopes

The finished effect gives the illusion of looking through layered panels into the scene — almost like a little window view of the beach.

Handmade masculine birthday card created with the Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Kit using the Double Vision Technique, featuring a layered beach scene, bicycle embellishment, cattails, birds, and dimensional scenic panels in soft blue and earthy tones.

Stretching Your Paper Pumpkin Supplies

One of my favourite things about Paper Pumpkin kits is how easy they are to turn into alternative projects. Instead of only creating the designed cards, I love using the leftover pieces, envelopes, embellishments, and die cuts to make something completely different.

For this project, I:

Used one of the woodgrain card bases
Cut apart one of the patterned envelopes for extra designer paper
Added the adorable bicycle, life jacket, and oars embellishments
Used the “Older. Wiser. Better.” sentiment from the kit

The embellishments that look like little river stones were the perfect finishing touch!

Tips for Creating This Card

1. Don’t Press Too Hard with Fine Photopolymer Stamps

When stamping detailed images like the birds, use a light touch. Pressing too firmly can make the image spread and lose detail.

2. Foam Adhesive Strips Work Best

Foam strips are ideal for this technique because they support the narrow image panels evenly and stop them sagging.

3. Use Every Part of Your Kit

Don’t forget the envelopes! Many Paper Pumpkin envelopes feature beautiful printed designs that can be trimmed down and reused on cards.

4. Scenic Images Create the Best Depth

Landscape scenes work beautifully with the Double Vision Technique because the layered strips naturally enhance perspective and dimension.

Why I Love the Lakeside Retreat Kit

The Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Kit is perfect for creating masculine cards — something many of us struggle to make! The soft blues, earthy browns, rustic imagery, and outdoor theme make it incredibly versatile for birthdays, Father’s Day, retirement cards, and more.

I especially love:

The peaceful lakeside artwork
The coordinating stamp set
The nature-inspired embellishments
The flexibility to create alternative projects

And yes — there are even refill options available if you want more of the consumable pieces from the kit!

More inspiration:

Handmade masculine birthday card featuring a circular lakeside cabin scene with pine trees, layered over striped patterned paper with twine, fishing embellishments, and “Happy Birthday” sentiment in blue and earthy tones.

Cabin Scene Birthday Card

Create a peaceful masculine birthday card with the Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Kit featuring a tranquil lakeside cabin scene, layered textures, rustic twine, and fishing-inspired embellishments. This alternative design combines soft outdoor imagery with rich earthy tones for a relaxed nature-inspired handmade card.

Watch a short video HERE on how I created this card

Handmade masculine birthday card created with the Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Kit featuring a peaceful dock and lake scene with Adirondack chair, paddles, life jacket embellishments, birds in the sky, and “Older. Wiser. Better.” sentiment.

Older. Wiser. Better. Card

This Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin alternative card features a calming dockside scene with layered embellishments including paddles, a life jacket, and Adirondack chair. The “Older. Wiser. Better.” sentiment makes it perfect for masculine birthdays while showcasing the versatility of the kit for creative alternative cardmaking ideas.

Watch the Full Live Replay on Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Alternative Card Using the Double Vision Technique

If you’d like to see these cards come together step-by-step, you can watch the full live replay here:

Final Thoughts

I had so much fun experimenting with this technique live, and I think the finished card has such a beautiful layered effect. Sometimes the best crafting moments happen when we simply try something new together!

If you have the Lakeside Retreat kit, I highly recommend giving the Double Vision Technique a go. It’s easier than it looks and creates such a unique result.

Have you tried creating alternative Paper Pumpkin projects before? I’d love to hear what your favourite techniques are!