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Elegant Layers & Thoughtful Words | Featuring the Beautiful Gallery Suite
There’s something deeply soothing about painting with paper—layering textures, tones, and tiny details until a card feels like a work of art. Today’s creation is just that. Using the Beautiful Gallery Suite, I crafted this greeting card with soft, moody florals and a layered design that feels timeless and comforting. 💌 Front & Center: The front of the card features a painterly floral background paired with a creative corner fold technique—perfect for spotlighting a sentiment. I used the “HELLO” greeting embossed in white on black cardstock to contrast the dreamy rose tones. A double ribbon accent (a soft cream ribbon layered with linen thread) adds movement and softness. A few…
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Just a Note – Featuring the Beautiful Gallery Suite
Sometimes, the simplest messages carry the most heart. Today’s card is a gentle reminder that “just a note” can brighten someone’s entire day. This design showcases the elegance of the Beautiful Gallery Suite, paired with serene tones and rich texture. The embossed background adds depth, while the softly patterned frame tilts playfully, guiding the eye to the delicate floral cluster. 🌸 Supplies Used: Beautiful Gallery Suite (stamps, dies, and coordinating DSP) Cardstock: Lost Lagoon and Basic Beige Embellishments: Pressed Flower Motifs Tools: Damask Designs Embossing folder for background texture, Gallery Blooms dies for the florals The sentiment on the front reads “just a note”, making it perfect for any occasion—thank…
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Elegant Florals & Sentiments with the Beautiful Gallery Suite
There’s something timeless about pairing rich textures with delicate florals—and today’s card is a beautiful example of just that. Crafted using the Beautiful Gallery suite, this card combines Secret Sea, Lost Lagoon, and Basic Beige cardstocks for a soft, romantic palette with just the right amount of vintage charm. ✨ The front features two floral patterned diamonds framing the sentiment:“Wishing you love & happiness that lasts a lifetime”—perfect for a wedding, anniversary, or heartfelt celebration. 🌸 The background was embossed to add depth and elegance, and the subtle floral details are echoed inside the card, where a simple “Celebrate” is stamped, flanked by delicate stamped florals in soft ink. To…
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Blended Beauty with Happy Hibiscus: A Pastel Celebration Card
Some cards just radiate joy—and this one might be my favorite yet! For this “Congratulations” card, I pulled out the Happy Hibiscus bundle and let the flowers do the talking. I embossed the design to give it that lovely raised texture, and then brought it to life using my blending brushes with a soft round of inks: Fresh Freesia, Crushed Curry, Petal Pink, Highland Heather and Pretty in Pink. The gentle blend creates a dreamy, watercolor vibe that feels like spring sunshine and flower petals. To add a little more magic, I layered in some Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper as a subtle accent. It ties in beautifully with the…
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You Make Me Smile – A Fresh Freesia Floral Card with Happy Hibiscus
Bring a little joy to someone’s day with this soft and elegant handmade card, created using the Happy Hibiscus bundle from Stampin’ Up! I chose Fresh Freesia as the main color for both the flowers and the card base—it adds such a dreamy, uplifting feel. The florals are paired with leafy greens and layered atop textures created with embossing folders and circle dies. The background is softened with a delicate strip of patterned paper from the Lovely Garden DSP. I love how it subtly frames the sentiment, “You Make Me Smile,” in a playful script. Inside, a sweet message of gratitude finishes it off: “Thanks for being so kind.” This…
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You Make Me Smile – Happy Hibiscus Card Inspiration
You Make Me Smile with the Happy Hibiscus Bundle Today’s card is a vibrant celebration of kindness and creativity using the Happy Hibiscus bundle! I absolutely love the tropical charm of these floral images, and the embossed background adds a layer of elegant texture that really makes everything pop. The front sentiment, “You Make Me Smile,” sets the perfect tone for a heartfelt hello, while the inside message, “Thanks for being so kind,” finishes it off with warmth and gratitude. Card Details: Stamp & Die Set: Happy Hibiscus Bundle Embossing Folder: (Insert name if you’d like—happy to update!) Cardstock Color: Pretty Peacock (or your best guess) Coloring Technique: Watercolor or…
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Your Kindness Made My Day — Featuring Texture Techniques with a Twist!
There’s something magical about blending soft florals with unexpected texture, and today’s project captures that balance beautifully. This handmade card features the stunning Everyday Happiness Designer Series Paper, paired with the heartfelt sentiments from the Everyday You & Me stamp and die bundle and the versatile Mixed Label stamps. The cheerful florals set a whimsical tone, while the two-tone cardstock brings depth and dimension. To enhance the layered look, I used an embossing folder on the cardstock and then gently sanded the surface to reveal the lighter core beneath. This technique adds a subtle weathered texture that perfectly complements the natural patterns in the DSP. Inside, a simple but sincere…
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Everyday Happiness Card Inspiration – Featuring Layers, Texture, and Floral Magic
Today’s card project is all about layers, textures, and a little bit of Everyday Happiness! For this design, I used the Everyday Happiness Designer Series Paper (DSP) to create a trio of vertical panels—each one showing off a different pattern and color story that ties together beautifully. I love how this paper brings such a soft, yet fresh vibe to the card. The background panel features the Mini Corrugated Embossing Folder, which adds that lovely dimensional texture. It reminds me of vintage cardboard or worn journal pages—perfect for a bit of tactile interest! The florals on the front were stamped and die cut using the Everyday You & Me stamp…
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Add Beauty with Paper Tearing – No Embossing Folder Needed!
Hello, crafters! If you’re looking for a quick, beginner-friendly way to add texture and visual interest to your handmade cards, let me introduce you to one of my favorite techniques—paper tearing! It’s an easy, no-fuss method that adds beautiful depth to your project without needing an embossing folder or die-cutting machine. This week’s Card Kit to Go features the dreamy Everyday Happiness Designer Series Paper. In this card, I layered torn strips from the DSP to create a soft, rustic background that draws the eye and gives the card a handcrafted, textured look. Why I Love Paper Tearing: • It’s forgiving—no perfect lines needed. • It…
