Category Archives: Designer Series Paper

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

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 »

From Flat to Fabulous: Adding Dimension to Your Fun Fold Handmade Cards

Hello my Stampin’ Friends Despite having dilated pupils from my eye appointment this morning, which made it difficult to see clearly, I managed to create this card and I’m happy with the results.” The card showcases the Thankful Garden Bundle and lovely techniques like using the Thankful Garden Decorative Masks, dimensional die-cutting, layered patterned papers, embossed frames, and decorative ribbon accents. This handmade greeting card features a beautiful layered design… Read More »

A Hand-Painted Thank You: The Art of Thoughtful Gratitude

Hello my Stampin’ Friends This charming thank you card (scene is from the Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper) perfectly captures the warmth and personal touch that makes gratitude truly meaningful. The pastoral scene—with its cozy cottage nestled among rolling green hills, a winding dirt path, and soft cloudy sky—evokes feelings of home, comfort, and genuine appreciation. The base card is made from Early Espresso cardstock cut to 8 1/2″ x… Read More »

Clean & Simple Birthday Card: Showcasing Memorable Blooms with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! The Memorable Blooms Bundle features beautiful floral designs and heartfelt sentiments perfect for thank you cards, spring projects, and everyday crafting. You can use the flowers as background elements or make sentiments like “Thanks So Much” or “You Are Awesome” the main focus of your card. The floral images are ideal for watercoloring, making this versatile set perfect for expressing gratitude and appreciation on any occasion.… Read More »