Category Archives: Dies

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 »

Dino-mite Birthday Fun: A Prehistoric Party Card for Ollie

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! It was a wonderful day in spite of having to sit in the DMV for about 2 1/2 hours just to renew my driver’s license! Last time I renewed my license the wait was only 30 minutes. Our area must be growing faster than I thought! How are your lines for renewing your license? Not long, I hope! The Darling Dinos Bundle absolutely dino-mite! I know… Read More »

Dreamy Watercolor Butterfly Card: Creating Soft Blended Backgrounds with Dimensional Die-Cut Accents

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Capture the beauty of butterflies with the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle! Stamp and die cut large paper butterflies for detailed card focal points or emboss mesmerizing butterfly patterns onto card backgrounds and gift tags. With all-occasion sentiments, label pieces, gorgeous wing designs, and more, this bundle makes it easy to bring stunning butterfly details to any paper craft. This stunning butterfly card features a beautiful dimensional die-cut… Read More »

Vintage Floral Hello Card: Layered Peonies with Embossed Frames and Beautiful Gallery DSP

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Today’s card features a fun fold hinge design using the Gallery Blooms Bundle, Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper, and a greeting from the Unbounded Love Stamp Set. This bundle includes detailed flower shapes and versatile rectangle dies. Stamp and die cut your favorite flowers for a beautiful paper bouquet. Or frame a few stamped flowers with the open rectangle shapes. This charming hello card features a… Read More »

Layered Elegance: Creating Stunning Floral Cards with Dimensional Elements

Hello my Stampin’ Friends I decided to leave the sentiment/greeting off today’s card until I know whom I will give it to. With the Thankful Garden Bundle, your paper crafts will always be in bloom! Die cut the large flower stamps to give your card a bright center piece or pair some greenery with smaller die cut flowers to create an eye-catching gift tag. Use the decorative masks to add… Read More »

Floral Birthday Card with Elegant Portrait Circle Frame

Hi my Stampin’ Friends! This week, I found myself reaching for non-Stampin’ Up! images for all three birthday cards I created. I love personalizing my cards for each recipient, and currently Stampin’ Up! doesn’t offer the specific images I wanted to use for my family members’ birthdays. The focal point features an elegantly stamped woman’s silhouette with flowing hair, perfectly framed within a circular die-cut border that adds dimensional interest… Read More »

Layered Botanical Card: Mixed Media Foliage Design with Embossed Details and Encouraging Sentiment

Good Morning my Stampin’ Friends! Add touches of nature to your handmade cards with the Textured Notes Bundle. The stamp set features highly detailed stamp images of woven textures and leaves that will bring a botanical feel to your crafts! The included sentiments are in a dainty script that pairs beautifully with the organic image stamps. The dies include a variety of rectangles in different sizes, each with a gorgeously… Read More »

Uplifting Encouragement Card: Layered Design with Meaningful Sentiment and Fresh Spring Florals

Hello my Stampin’ Friends: I’ve been away for a while after being hospitalized with heart failure, but I’m grateful to be back home with the right medication. It was such a frightening experience, especially since I’m in my senior years and have never dealt with heart problems before. I plan to continue sharing card pictures as often as possible because this is my happy place, and I have no intention… Read More »

Elegant Embossed Thinking of You Card: Layered Florals with Gold Accents and Dimensional Details

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! For today’s card I’m using the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape – I had to fussy cut the flowers and leaves because I forgot to order the coordinating stamp set and die bundle but that’s been corrected and it’s on it’s way! Anyhoo, the washi tape is big, bright, and beautiful! It’s 3-1/4″ wide and features a gorgeous pattern of watercolor florals and botanical images. The design… Read More »

Interactive Fun Fold Card: Showcasing Gallery Blooms with Mixed Media Florals DSP in Poppy Parade and Shaded Spruce

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! This stunning interactive fun fold card features the beautiful Gallery Blooms Bundle with vibrant peonies and florals stamped in rich Poppy Parade and Shaded Spruce inks. The card showcases an innovative folding design with multiple panels that create visual depth and movement when opened. Each panel is adorned with the gorgeous Mixed Media Florals Designer Series Paper, which perfectly complements the stamped blooms with its painterly… Read More »