Category Archives: Designer Series Paper

Watercolor Pears Friend Card Tutorial: Easy Mixed Media Cardmaking

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! BIG NEWS is coming October 1st from Stampin’ Up! Stay tuned to this blog for all the exciting details! There’s something as delightful as biting into a juicy pear – and that’s creating with our Perfectly Pears Stamp Set! This versatile collection features everything you need: whole and sliced pears, blossoms, stems, leaves, and delicate flowers, plus heartfelt sentiments that pair beautifully together. Whether you’re making… Read More »

Handmade with Love: Why Personal Birthday Cards Make All the Difference

In an age of instant everything, receiving something tangible that I made by hand feels special and rare. It breaks through the noise of countless digital messages. That’s why I make personal (and not necessarily Stampin’ Up! images) for my immediate family. Sydney is my granddaughter and she is very special to me. I printed this digital image (non-SU) directly from my computer for the main focal point. The patterned… Read More »

Autumn Gratitude: A Pumpkin-Perfect Thank You Card

Hello my Stampin’ Friends You can create stunning autumn projects with the Beautiful Pumpkins Bundle, featuring coordinating stamps and dies for creating dimensional pumpkins, leaves, and greenery. This versatile Two-Step Stampin’ set lets you layer multiple images for rich texture and depth, while the Distinktive stamp technology adds photo-realistic detail in a single step. Perfect for cards, scrapbook pages, and seasonal décor that captures the beauty of fall! This gorgeous… Read More »

How to Make a Handmade Birthday Card with Distressed Wood Background

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! We finally got some much-needed rain in our area! Are you in the path of this large front that’s moving through? I’m so glad this DSP carried over! The Country Woods 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (DSP) lets you create rustic yet sophisticated paper crafts that work for any occasion. These beautiful wood designs are incredibly versatile – you can dress them up for elegant… Read More »

DIY Thank You Card Tutorial: Creating Dimensional Floral Cards with Paper Layering

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Transition your florals from summer to fall with the Charming Day Bundle. These hand-drawn rose and anemone designs feature open line art perfect for coloring. The set includes versatile sentiments for birthday cards, thank-you notes, and more! Instructions and card measurements below signature. These three panels showcase elegant fun fold card with variations of the same layered arch design. The left features a “Thanks for Being… Read More »

Vintage Floral Birthday Card Tutorial: Combining Pattern Papers and Die Cuts

Charming Day Bundle

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Gracefully transition your florals from summer to autumn with the Charming Day Stamp Set. These exquisite rose and anemone designs feature hand-drawn, calligraphy pen artwork that creates open line art perfect for coloring. Complete with versatile all-occasion sentiments, this set lets you craft beautiful handmade birthday cards, thank-you notes, and so much more! I’ll be honest before we begin the card instructions: it was genuinely difficult… Read More »

From Garden to Card: Watercolor Woodland Scenes

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Step into a charming world of folk tales and garden adventures with the Storybook Moments 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper! Perfect for springtime, Easter, or baby announcement cards, this collection features delightful neighborly critters, gardening accessories, and countryside cottages that are ideal for fussy cutting. The ornate frame patterns, flora, and hearty vegetables make beautiful scrapbook page accents. With its hand-painted characters and soft… Read More »

Soft Pink Roses & Textured Backgrounds: A Blessed Day Card

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Transform your paper crafting with stunning floral arrangements perfect for both summer and fall seasons! The stamps and dies in our Charming Day Bundle showcase intricate floral and greenery designs that will beautifully adorn your projects. With versatile all-occasion sentiment stamps included, this bundle is an essential addition to any crafter’s collection! Card Instructions: Thank you for visiting my blog!  I  hope today’s card design inspires… Read More »

You Are Seriously the Best: Creating Heartfelt Handmade Cards That Show You Care

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Bring the beauty of nature to your handmade cards with the Textured Notes Stamp Set. Featuring intricately detailed stamps of woven textures and botanical leaves, this collection adds an organic, earthy feel to any craft project. The delicate script sentiments included in the set complement the natural imagery perfectly, creating cohesive designs that feel both elegant and grounded in nature. Card Instructions: Inside Card Details: Cut… Read More »

Botanical Blessings: Crafting Cards to Show Appreciation

Bring the beauty of nature to your handmade cards with the Textured Notes Bundle. Featuring intricately detailed images of woven textures and botanical leaves, this collection adds an organic, natural feel to all your crafting projects. The delicate script sentiments complement the nature-inspired imagery perfectly, creating cards that celebrate the elegant simplicity of the outdoors. This beautiful handmade card showcases elegant botanical artwork with Misty Moonlight and Crumb Cake foliage… Read More »