Category Archives: Thinking of You

Autumn Wishes Card with Detailed Background Layer

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Well, it’s back to just the two of us! Our friend returned to Washington State after spending two weeks with us. We loved every minute of his visit, but there’s something special about reclaiming our quiet routine again Today’s card features the Amber Autumn Bundle in a gorgeous palette of warm colors—Timid Tiger, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, and Pecan Pie. I absolutely love the intricate detail… Read More »

DIY Floral Card Making: Beautiful Thinking of You Card

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Today is a beautiful day in our area, and it has inspired me to create a lovely card featuring the warm fall colors of Cajun Craze, Old Olive, and Pecan Pie. Instructions: Layer the largest roses first, then add the leaves and smaller flowers around them to create a full bouquet look. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals behind the large image to add dimension and make them pop… 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 »

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 »

Dreamy Watercolor Triptych Card: Creating “Thinking of You” Cards with Stampin’ Up!’s Thoughtful Journey DSP

Hello my Stampin’ Friends I was planning to use my favorite Designer Series Paper, Beautiful Gallery, for today’s but decided to show some love to the retired and much neglected—yet equally beautiful—Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ DSP instead. This stunning “thinking of you” card showcases a creative triptych design using three panels of Stampin’ Up!’s Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper. Each panel features beautiful watercolor-style artwork with dreamy washes of… Read More »

Alternative Designs Using Stampin’ Up!’s Painted Wishes Kit for Elegant Watercolor Cards

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Today’s post features alternative versions of the Painted Wishes Kit instructions. If you want to see the original cards and what is included in the kit, please click here. Card #1 – alternative card Changes I made: Card #2 – alternative card Changes I made: Card #3 – alternative card Changes I made: The inside of Card #3 Gate Fold Card Thank you for visiting my… Read More »

Elegant Highland Heather Blooms: A Textured ‘Wishing’ Card with Delightful Wishes Bundle

Hello my Stampin’ Friends Well, it looks like those delightful warm days are behind us now. We’ve quickly transitioned back to cold days and even colder nights. The weather in our area has been quite the rollercoaster ride lately! This Highland Heather floral card from the Delightful Wishes Bundle seems perfect for sending warm thoughts during these chilly end of winter/beginning of spring days. The “Wishing” card showcases a stunning… Read More »

Delightful Wishes Fun Fold Card

What’s Happening this week: Hello My Stampin’ Friends! Send heartfelt greetings throughout the year with our Delightful Wishes stamps. Create unique messages using mix-and-match sentiments, and add depth to the forsythia blooms by layering colors for the flowers and details. This delightful handmade card features our charming Delightful Wishes Stamp Set Bundle, showcasing beautiful forsythia blooms in in Lemon Lolly ink and Daffidil Delight Ink. The flowers and leaves are… Read More »

Simple Sunflowers & Sweet Sentiments: A Perfect Get Well Card Combination

Hello my Stampin’ Friends When I spotted the Abundance Beauty Decorative Mask in the clearance section, I couldn’t resist picking it up. Though I’d admired it during its regular catalog run, I had somehow missed adding it to my collection. As fate would have it, this turned out to be perfect timing. A dear friend, who absolutely adores sunflowers, is currently going through rehabilitation, and I wanted to create something… Read More »

‘Hello Sunshine’ Card: Combining Digital Sunflower Art with Stampin’ Up! Supplies

Good Afternoon my Stampin’ Friends! Without a current sunflower stamp set from Stampin’ Up!, I got creative with my card design. I turned to my favorite digital artist and downloaded a beautiful sunflower image instead. This digital approach allowed me to incorporate the cheerful sunflower theme I wanted, while still using other Stampin’ Up! products for the rest of the card. Today’s card features a beautiful sunflower design. The focal… Read More »