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✨ Kintsugi-Inspired Beauty: A Striking Birthday Card with Torn Paper Elegance ✨
Today I’m sharing a handmade birthday card that feels like a piece of art—both visually and emotionally. Created with the gorgeous new Kintsugi Inspirations suite from Stampin’ Up!®, this card combines the serene elegance of Cloud Cover and Misty Moonlight cardstock with delicate torn layers of Designer Series Paper. Each strip is purposefully torn to highlight the wabi-sabi beauty of imperfection—true to the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi, which finds gold in the broken places. 💙 Front Details:I layered several strips of coordinating Kintsugi Inspirations DSP, each torn to create organic texture. The colors dance between Petal Pink, Cloud Cover, and elegant gold, creating a harmonious blend that’s both soothing and…
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✨ Cardmaking with Heart: Thanks Through the Cracks
Sometimes, the most beautiful things come from the broken pieces—pieced back together with love, intention, and gold. That’s exactly the inspiration behind this handmade card created using the brand-new Kintsugi Inspirations Suite from Stampin’ Up! 💙 Color Palette: Misty Moonlight (Card Base) Cloud Cover (Patterned & Accent Layers) Petal Pink (Sentiment Panel & Ribbon) The front of the card is designed with a geometric, kintsugi-inspired layout—interwoven panels of softly patterned paper highlighted with “cracks” of gold foil. It’s a symbolic and heartfelt way to say thank you when words alone aren’t enough. The sentiment, “Thanks for helping me through this difficult time,” is heat embossed in gold powder for an…
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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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Just for You: A Last-Chance Beauty with Butterflies
Hi, crafty friends!Today, I’m sharing a bright and cheerful handmade card that’s all about butterflies, texture, and a touch of love. This design is perfect for birthdays or just to send a little joy—and it features a bundle that’s fluttering off into retirement soon: the Labeled with Love Dies & Stamp Set 🏷️✨ 🌸 Design Details: This card base is made with Basic White cardstock, layered with the stunning Summer Splash Designer Series Paper from the new 2024–2026 In Colors. I absolutely adore this fresh, tropical turquoise—it brings such a vibrant energy to the design! Each butterfly is perched atop a textured label cut with the Labeled with Love dies,…
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There Is Hope: A Handmade Reminder When It Matters Most
Some cards are more than just paper and ink—they’re lifelines in an envelope. Today, I’m sharing a pair of cards that came straight from the heart, created with the hope that they might one day land in someone’s hands right when they need it most. This card feature the beautifully detailed Delicate Forest Dies—a favorite that’s sadly retiring. I couldn’t let them go without one more walk through the woods. I used these dies to frame a peaceful forest silhouette that opens up to a blended sunset background. With blending brushes and a mix of ink colors (including Crushed Curry, Fresh Freesia, and Starry Sky), I layered a soft transition…
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Country Flowers Bundle – Last Chance List
Today’s last chance product is the Country Flowers bundle (163411). It is part of a larger suite, Country Woods Suite Collection (163418). This set has lovely flower stamps and cute flower pots to create fun floral scenes. Luckley the fabulous DSP that comes with this suite is still going to be available. It’s definitely a suite worth checking out. Check out the last chance list here: https://www.stampinup.com/categories/specials/last-chance-products?demoid=2296466
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Enduring Beauty – Last Chance
This is the last week of April, and next week the new catalog will be available to shop. So this week there won’t be a Card-Kit-To-Go. I will be posting cards I’ve made this past year with Last Chance items from the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. I will be back next week with a new Card Kit, with new product! Today’s card was made with the Enduring Beauty stamps, dies, and mask. This was one of the first cards I made with my starter kit. This was my first card using the masks. I love how easy it is to create lovely cards with color and depth. Enduring Beauty is definitely…
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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…
