I was inspired by my Silver Sister, Tamara Bertram’s card for this layout. Over the embossed layer, are 1 inch squares from the sensational Boutique Bloom specialty designer series paper. Finished it off with a die cut, greeting and ribbon for a quick and elegant card. Use any patterned paper and embossing folder to duplicate. Do you like it? Let me know!
Do you like to colour? Maybe instead, you’d prefer to add colour with a sponge dauber or blending brush onto a stamp? Either way, Wendy’s Team Shoebox Swap card from June 6, is a stunner featuring this gorgeous background stamp called Flowers Fair. We stamped the image in Granny Apple Green ink then coloured in with 4 shades of Stampin’ Blends: Lemon Lolly, Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green and Timid Tiger. Turned out great and really screams, “Bring on Summer!”
Have you played with this patterned paper yet? The Moonlit Flora designer series paper is so luxurious with the new Golden Glow flowers popping right off the page against the various greens. Thanks to Stacey for designing this card for our June shoebox swap. The patterned paper layer is 3” tall by 3 ¾” wide giving you 12 cards from one sheet of 12 x 12 - now that’s a value! With some matching ribbon and a greeting, the card comes together quickly.
Doesn't this look just like patterned paper? Oh friends, it is not! It's not even multiple single stamps because I cannot see me being able to get this great pattern done that way. I cut - yes I said cut - my Floral Vignette stamp out of its frame piece to make the background stamp two stamps. It goes back together easily for those times when I'll want the full image. This gives so many creative choices with the one stamp. Give that a try with your stamps.
Here’s a bundle that escaped my keen eyes in our Online Exclusives section: Filled with Sweetness. The dies make the car in the shape of a jam jar and it’s a great size at 3 ⅝” x 4 ⅛”. Comes with all the adorable bits for dressing up the jar: top edge mimicking fabric, strawberries and blueberries, a bow, tiny flowers and several labels. Thanks, Jane, for designing this one for our shoebox swap!
Holly’s June Shoebox creation highlights the Eyelet Blooms die. This was definitely worth the $7 add on. Here’s a tip: using an adhesive sheet on the back to help remove the tiny holes in this delicate eyelet pattern. Pairing with Petal Pink, Peaceful Pine and Strawberry Slush for the accents, it turned out beautifully. Thanks, Holly, for sharing this card design with us!
Thrilled to share today’s card designed by Dawn for our June Shoebox Swap. It’s been ages since I’ve flipped open the White Craft ink to stamp with and I’m glad we got to do just that. The Cloud Cover layer has the subtle white craft ink stamping on it with a hint of Old Olive for the leaves. What an amazing colour combo! I can see using this for a sympathy or thinking of you card. So pretty and delicate.
Stunning black and white card with some old and new products: the Nested Essentials dies and Artisan Sketched Garden DSP bursting with images to cut out such as flowers in vases. The Nested Essentials dies have been around quite a while and are a great choice for greetings and adding layers to a project. Received this one in the mailed swap from Karen Duke in B.C. Just love the simplicity and striking look of this card. Enjoy!
My Silver Sister Shauna Mikuliak designed this exceptional card with an adorable bookmark tucked into the left side flap. Wouldn't this make the perfect card to add to the gift of a book for someone special? I'm thinking of my many friends in book clubs who would love this. To make this possible, close up the left flap and slide your bookmark in. Enjoy!
Happy to share this lovely card from Kristen Hancock with several delicate layers in Crisp Cantaloupe, Pecan Pie and Calypso Coral. This project shows off the two bundles from the Bloom Boutique Suite Collection with the greeting from one and the floral image from the other. I will duplicate this layout with other colour combinations and products for a completely different look. Enjoy!
Sharing a lovely card from my Silver Sister Sue Philip that shows our Two-Tone paper that's been embossed and distressed in Secret Sea to reveal the inside white core. The embossed butterflies are a sweet touch being in Melon Mambo to offset the regal colours from the gorgeous Moonlit Flora paper. Enjoy!
A background stamp is a great one to have in your stash! They cover up a whole layer on the card for quick designing and creating multiples. I stamped the Floral Vignette in Secret Sea then coloured within the flowers using my Crisp Cataloupe Stampin' Blends. A greeting in a cursive font rounds out the front beautifully. Enjoy!
Have you made your first Double Vision card? It looks very much like an Eclipse card layout but even easier! You start with two layers that are exactly the same. Cut half inch strips vertically and add over its matching layer with stampin' dimensionals to add that double vision look. This Moonlit Flora paper is so perfect for it. Make one and share it with me!
This side flap fold is a a nice "step it up" type of card. Adding an insert sliding out really makes a statement. This card layout works both vertically and horizontally. For my card today it was all about the vertical layout. The inside also has space for a gift card. You know I love butterflies so no surprise I'm featuring loads of them through this spring. Enjoy this lovely pop of colour on a bleak day!
My class attendees take home a treat holder with something sweet or adorable inside from each class. I love researching and designing these for them especially finding ways to upsize and change them for new treats inside. This was from my May Avid class where everyone took home the All Aflutter stamp set and punch bundle. These are 3" x 3" x 1" boxes. Aren't they darling? They hold a cookie or some chocolate. I found the "Made Good" mini granola bites which come with several in a tiny pouch fit nicely inside.
Here's a fun fold I haven't done in ages: The Drapery Fold. Helps use up a third of a sheet of patterned paper as you start with 4 inches by 12 inches. You'll want to pick a sheet where the pattern on both sides compliment one another as this fold shows off both sides.
More with Circles! Use your punches or dies to create a fun background to show off coordinating patterned paper like the Moonlit Flora. My focal point on the white stitched circle is my favourite image from the Cutest Crew Stamp Set. Three quirky birds on the grass. Reminds me of the many birds swarming the bird feeder lately just trying to get some seed for themselves. The greeting is perfect for sending off to friends and family that are friends!
The Floral Vignette Stamp Set makes every project a work of art. An oval greenery border creates the perfect spot for various sentiments, while the floral vignette forms a soft focal point. Use them together, separately, or as repeating motifs to design cards and crafts that feel polished, personal, and frameworthy.
Today's card is worthy of two photos to show the fun fold to its fullest! Received this beautiful card from Carolyn Dieleman in our recent new catalogue swap featuring this special card fold. Really shows off the gorgeous Moonlit Flora patterned paper with its bold greens and goldens mirroring the gardens we see in bloom during the summer. Enjoy!
When designing this swap card, I was looking to build using mutiple layers with gold accents, and the new All Aflutter butterflies. A whisper of Barely Blush paired with Basic Black really gets that gold to pop. StaZon ink is the go-to ink for working with slippery surfaces like foil papers and window sheets. A fresh, delicate card. Enjoy!
Happy to share this lovely card from Melva Peters in our new catalogue swap. The vase of flowers is not a stamp at all but from the Artisan Sketched Garden patterned paper. There are oodles on two sheets to make loads of easy cards by using your favourite colouring medium: pencil crayons, Stampin' Blends, ink pads using eith er a Blender Pen or Water Painter. Super easy and very effective as it is framed by the Phrases and Frames dies. Love it!
Looking for an easy Technique to boost your card making up a notch? Try the Inlaid Embossing Technique. Cut multiple shapes of patterned paper or intermingle with cardstock as I've done on this card. Adhere onto a piece of cardstock (I used Basic White) and then run through your embossing machine using any folder. The Paradise Garden 3D Hybrid was used on today's sample. The patterned paper gets a boost of texture that you're going to love. Enjoy!
Loving playing with our 2026-2028 In Colors, in particular the return of Crisp Cantaloupe and the new Peaceful Pine on today's card. The delicate flowers on this patterned paper called Bloom Boutique with gold accents is a real stunner. To get these nicely matted, cut your patterned paper to 3 inches by 4 inches and the matte to 3.25 inches by 4.25 inches. Cut them both in half on the diagonal and they will match up beautifully. Give it a try!
We had a great time at my team member, Jane's home for our Shoebox Swap yesterday! I'll be showcasing everyone's cards. Such varying styles and great designs. This was my card using the de-bossed side of the Sunflower Embossing Folder with three inks: Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie and Early Espresso. What a stunning backdrop it makes for this birthday greeting. I snuck a butterfly on there for good measure, too!
I've definitely been on a "circle" kick with my card designs! It's just a great way to a) use up some scraps of pretty papers and b) show off several patterns on one card. Today's features the Moonlit Flora which is my current go-to pattern. I've die cut the circles with the you-gotta-have-them Stylish Shapes dies layered over the Paradise Garden hybrid folder. Love how all the layers add texture and depth to this card. Enjoy!
Happy to share this lovely card from Melva Peters in our new catalogue swap. The vase of flowers is not a stamp at all but from the Artisan Sketched Garden patterned paper. There are oodles on two sheets to make loads of easy cards by using your favourite colouring medium: pencil crayons, Stampin' Blends, ink pads using eith er a Blender Pen or Water Painter. Super easy and very effective as it is framed by the Phrases and Frames dies. Love it!
Along with butterflies, one of my other favourite focal points on a card is birds. All kinds - all species - all colours. At my bird feeders in the backyard oasis, I am frequently visited by the Grackles so I've switched to Songbird seed to attract more colourful and less "pushy" types. This card was born out of seeing some cardinals, finches and sparrows visiting the perch. This paper is retired but I still have loads of the birds to continue making more cards like this.
Sharing a sweet card combining some of our retired and last chance products with the All Aflutter stamp set and punch bundle. It's a butterfly punch and that makes my heart sing! What I love about this card layout is how versatile it is - just change up the patterned paper and embossing folder then swap out your butterflies and you've got a design for any occasion or holiday!
I recently attended a De-Stash Garage sale in my community which was a smash hit, I must say! Lots of vendors and amazing finds. Watch for it at the Salvation Army Church May 2027....anyhow, at the event I did a few draws from among those who signed up for my newsletter with the prize being a card class with 3 of their friends. This is one of the 3 cards we're doing at these classes. Easy to duplicate with any shapes besides circles and your fave critter. For me, that's the feathered kind. Enjoy!
The Eclipse card is taking the cardmaking world by storm - you see them everywhere you look for inspiration. The trick is using two of the exact same pieces of patterned paper, trimming one into half inch strips and adhering every other one using adhesive strips over the original pattern. Then add your embellishments, a focal point and greeting. On this one in particular, it's a gorgeous sunset scene using the Scenic Coast paper. How gorgeous! Give it a try.
