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Thinking of You Card with Boutique Blossoms
Project Details & Inspiration Our card starts with a Hydrangea Hue card base, with Basic White Cardstock layered onto the front. We then cut two triangles — one from Hydrangea Hue Cardstock and one from Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper — and layered them together before adhering the pair diagonally across the card front, creating that bold corner-to-corner design. The "Thinking of you" sentiment was stamped directly onto the Basic White Cardstock in the upper right with H

Nancy & Kayla
May 212 min read


Diagonal DSP Card with Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper
Project Details & Inspiration Our card starts with a Soft Sea Foam Cardstock base, with a piece of Basic White Cardstock layered onto the front to create a clean, light border. We cut a piece of Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper diagonally into two triangles, then bordered each cut edge with a slim strip of Peaceful Pine Cardstock before adhering both triangles to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals. We die-cut a leafy sprig from Peaceful Pine Cardstock using the Bou

Nancy & Kayla
May 192 min read


Golden Glow Split Triangle Card with the Bloom Boutique Suite
Project Details & Inspiration We started this beauty with a Golden Glow Cardstock card base, then cut both Basic White Cardstock and Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper into fan-shaped pieces that alternate across the card front, creating that gorgeous layered diagonal effect. For the florals, we blended Golden Glow ink onto a scrap of Basic White Cardstock for the large flower, Crisp Cantaloupe for the smaller bloom, and Peaceful Pine for the leaves — then stamped over each

Nancy & Kayla
May 182 min read


Happy Anniversary Card with Scenic Coast Designer Series Paper
Project Details & Inspiration Our card starts with a Blueberry Bushel Cardstock base, layered with a piece of Azure Afternoon Cardstock and then a panel of Basic White Cardstock on top. We cut several circles in varying sizes from the Scenic Coast Designer Series Paper using the Stylish Shapes Dies and our Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, then arranged them across the white panel in a cascading cluster, tucking and overlapping them for a fun, dimensional feel. The "Happy Annive

Nancy & Kayla
May 142 min read


Scenic Gatefold Card with Sunset Coast Bundle
Project Details & Inspiration Our card starts with a Melon Mambo card base, which we scored and folded to create a fun gatefold-style design with a Melon Mambo band that wraps around the front to keep it closed. We layered Night of Navy Cardstock onto the front panel, then added a piece of Scenic Coast Designer Series Paper behind a Night of Navy arch shape die-cut with the Everyday Arches Dies — that gorgeous painted sunset DSP really peeks through the arch and sets the whol

Nancy & Kayla
May 142 min read


Window Pane Sunset Card Featuring the Sunset Coast Stamp Set
Project Details & Inspiration We started this card with a Gorgeous Grape Cardstock base, then layered on a piece of Basic White Cardstock that we ran through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine using the So Swirly Embossing Folder to give it a beautiful textured look. On top of that, we arranged six panels of Scenic Coast Designer Series Paper side by side, framed with thin strips of Gorgeous Grape Cardstock to create that striking window-pane effect. For the sentiment focal po

Nancy & Kayla
May 112 min read


Prayers & Promises: A Sending Love Card Tutorial
Project Details & Inspiration Our card starts with a Thick Basic White Cardstock base, layered with Calypso Coral Cardstock and then another layer of Basic White Cardstock. We cut two pieces of Petal Pink Cardstock and ran through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine using the Damask Designs Embossing Folder for that beautiful textured background. We cut a vertical strip of Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper and layered it side by side the embossed Petal Pink layers, then

Nancy & Kayla
Apr 282 min read


Not Just for Soccer! Make a Thank You Card with the Match Day Bundle
So, we get it! The Match Day Bundle is great if you love soccer. But if you're looking to get more versatility out of it, just focus on the design elements that aren't blatantly soccer themed. At least, that's what we tried to do with this thank you card! Project Details & Inspiration To make this card, we started off with a Garden Green card base. We cut four pieces of A Wonderful Match Designer Series Paper and adhered them to a layer of Basic White Cardstock. After that, w

Nancy & Kayla
Mar 262 min read


Geometric Triangle DSP Card with the Match Day Bundle
Fair warning, this card might make you do a double take! It looks like something tricky is going on, but we promise it's simpler than it appears. Two squares of A Wonderful Match Designer Series Paper, cut into triangles and reassembled just so, and suddenly you've got a card with a totally unique, geometric look. Sometimes the best designs are the ones that make people say "wait, how did you DO that?" Project Details & Inspiration This card starts off with a Thick Basic Whit

Nancy & Kayla
Mar 252 min read


Make a Standout Soccer Card with the Match Day Bundle
Green has been the easiest to create with when it comes to the Match Day Bundle! Mostly because we like letting the designer series paper do all of the talking, and green is a main color in the A Wonderful Match Designer Series Paper. The contrast of the black patterns also help out so it's not TOO much green. Project Details & Inspiration We started off with a Garden Green card base and adhered layers of Basic Black and Basic White to the front. On the Basic White mat, we ad

Nancy & Kayla
Mar 242 min read


DIY Pop-Up Soccer Card Using the Stampin' Up! Match Day Bundle
This card is a soccer mom's dream come true! 😂 The inside of the card, really is the star here though. Creating a little pop-up with the soccer goal was the first thing on our mind when we go our hands on the Match Day Bundle. So, we made it happen and are really pleased with how it turned out! Project Details & Inspiration To make this card, we started with a typical Granny Apple Green card base then layered on an additional layer of Granny Apply Green Cardstock that we emb

Nancy & Kayla
Mar 232 min read


Easy Handmade Card Layout with the Simply Said Stamp Set and Garden Poetry Designer Series Paper
Easy layouts are undoubtedly the quickest and most efficient way to create beautiful handmade cards, particularly when you're in the process of making multiple cards for various occasions. These straightforward designs allow you to focus on the creative aspects without getting bogged down by intricate details. This is especially beneficial for events like birthdays, holidays, or thank-you notes, where you may need to send out several cards at once! Project Details & Inspirati

Nancy & Kayla
Mar 192 min read


Center-Opening Card Tutorial: A Fun Fold with Garden Poetry Designer Series Paper
This card has a cool design where just the middle part opens up, giving the recipient a fun surprise. The way it folds makes it more exciting than a regular card, with an unexpected reveal like a sweet message, a drawing, or a pop-up. This interactive twist turns a simple card into a treasured keepsake, great for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion. These creative designs show how much thought you put into it, making card-giving more special! Project Details & I

Nancy & Kayla
Mar 182 min read


Bold in Blue: A Garden Poetry Card You'll Absolutely Love
If your favorite color is blue, this card is for you! Or maybe for someone who you know loves the color blue! We're loving how bright this card is with the gorgeous patterns from the Garden Poetry Designer Series Paper. Project Details & Inspiration For this card, we started off with a Blueberry Bushel Cardstock base. Then we added on a layer of Basic White Cardstock, followed by two sections of more Blueberry Bushel Cardstock and Garden Poetry Designer Series Paper. We stamp

Nancy & Kayla
Mar 162 min read


Bold & Beautiful "You're on My Mind" Card with the Stampin' Up! Forever Florals Bundle
Can we just take a moment for this purple? Because wow. There are colors that are pretty, and then there are colors that just stop you in your tracks and this rich violet paired with that dreamy floral DSP is absolutely the latter. Sometimes a card comes together and you think, yeah, I'd keep this one for myself. Project Details & Inspiration For this card, we started off with a Thick Basic White cards base and added a layer of Basic White Cardstock that we embossed with the

Nancy & Kayla
Mar 122 min read


Sunny "You're on My Mind" Card with the Stampin' Up! Forever Florals Bundle
Some cards are pretty. This one is happy. There's something about that warm golden yellow that just radiates good energy, and paired with the Forever Florals Bundle, it came together like a little ray of sunshine in card form. If your craft room needs a mood boost, you've come to the right place. Project Details & Inspiration Starting off the a Peach Pie card base, we layered on a piece of Lovely & Beautiful Designer Series Paper. Then we die cut this GORGEOUS floral layer fr

Nancy & Kayla
Mar 102 min read


Colorful Thank You Card with the Filled with Sweetness Bundle
This new Filled with Sweetness Bundle was on our wish list the moment we saw it! Being that we're in the middle of winter, we're loving how bright and fun these colors are and can't wait for summer days ahead when we can make our own jam. Project Details & Inspiration To make this card we started off with a Strawberry Slush card base and layered on an embossed (with the All in a Row Embossing Folder) Basic White Cardstock piece. We then added on three panels of Strawberry Slu

Nancy & Kayla
Mar 22 min read


Bright & Fun Birthday Card with the Boardwalk Fun Bundle
The ferris wheel from the Boardwalk Fun Bundle is SO much fun to play with! I mean how adorable did this card turn out? And if you haven't seen our moving ferris wheel card, you need to check that out by visiting that blog post . The ferris wheel on this card is glued down but it still adds such a fun element for anyone's birthday card. Project Details & Inspiration To make this card, we started with a card base in Summer Splash. Then we added another layer of Summer Splash C

Nancy & Kayla
Feb 182 min read


Spinning Ferris Wheel Card with the Boardwalk Fun Bundle
Have you ever played around with spinners? The kind you add behind an element so it actually spins? We tried it on this Ferris wheel card we made with the Boardwalk Fun Bundle, and it made the card ten times cuter! Project Details & Inspiration We made this card with a Pool Party Cardstock base. Then we layered on various sizes of the Beach Boardwalk Designer Series Paper and Basic White Cardstock to build out the background. The coordinating Boardwalk Fun Bundle was perfect

Nancy & Kayla
Feb 162 min read


Easy Florals in Bloom Card with Petunia Pop and Night of Navy
This layout does a great job of letting the Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper take center stage. The wide panels give those bold florals plenty of room to breathe, which makes the whole card feel clean and well balanced. Pairing the bright Petunia Pop flowers with Night of Navy cardstock adds just the right amount of contrast. It sharpens the design and gives the card a polished look, even though the layout itself stays pretty straightforward! Project Details & Inspirati

Nancy & Kayla
Feb 102 min read
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