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A Soft & Structured Floral Card with the Lovely Arrangements Bundle
This card is proof that a clean layout can still be a show-off. We put the Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper on the table, and those bold Secret Sea leaves immediately stole the spotlight—so we decided to frame it like the main character it is. The goal was simple: create a polished thank-you card that looks intentional, not overloaded. A few crisp layers, a little texture, a soft ribbon detail, and a sentiment you can use for basically anyone (clients, friends, teachers

Nancy & Kayla
Dec 30, 20253 min read


Northern Lights Thank You Card with the Light & Wonder Bundle
There’s something really satisfying about a thank you card that feels intentional, not just “grabbed from the stack.” This one leans into that idea with a full aurora sky from the Lights of Aurora Designer Series Paper and a layered pine forest cut with the Light & Wonder Bundle . The result is a winter scene that does all the talking before the sentiment even kicks in. We let the paper be the star here. That sweeping Northern Lights print sets the mood right away, and then

Nancy & Kayla
Dec 10, 20253 min read


Grateful Blooms: Handmade Friendship Card Featuring the Pop-Up Petals Bundle
This cheerful card design celebrates everything we love about handmade paper crafting—colorful florals, layered textures, and a sweet sentiment that says it all. Created with the Pop-Up Petals Bundle, this layout combines easy stamping with bold color choices for a look that feels happy, polished, and heartfelt. We chose a mix of Old Olive, Blackberry Bliss, and pops of Timid Tiger for a combination that feels warm and lively. The floral background paper from the Floral Charm

Nancy & Kayla
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Simple Yet Stunning: Handmade Thank You Card Featuring the Pop-Up Petals Bundle
There’s something timeless about a handmade thank-you card, especially one that feels as fresh and polished as this design. We used the Pop-Up Petals Bundle from Stampin’ Up! to create this clean and modern layout that still carries all the warmth of a handmade touch. Soft embossed texture, paired with patterned paper and layered squares, gives this card subtle depth without overcomplicating the design. The mix of floral patterns and solid prints from the Floral Charm Designe

Nancy & Kayla
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Grateful for Friendship: Elegant Floral Card with the Pop-Up Petals Bundle
This project brings together everything we love about handmade cards: beautiful paper, soft florals, and a touch of texture that feels effortless. The Pop-Up Petals Bundle takes center stage, paired with the Floral Charm Designer Series Paper to create an elegant design perfect for celebrating friendship. The layout is a simple fun fold that opens to reveal a warm message, “Grateful for your friendship.” With deep tones of Blackberry Bliss and delicate floral patterns, this c

Nancy & Kayla
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Cozy Fall Pop-Up Card Featuring the Pop-Up Petals Bundle
Okay, let’s talk cozy crafting. You know that sweet spot where a project feels both heartwarming and impressive? That’s exactly what this fall-inspired pop-up card brings to the table. We pulled out the Pop-Up Petals Bundle and paired it with the Gathering Together Designer Series Paper, and honestly, it’s giving total pumpkin patch perfection. The front of the card keeps things classic: warm tones, leafy prints, and a soft bow to tie everything together (literally). But the

Nancy & Kayla
Nov 3, 20252 min read


Elegant Simplicity: Thank You Card Featuring the Perfectly Pears Bundle
Not every card needs layers of die cuts and embellishments to make an impact. Sometimes, it’s the simplest designs that stop you in your tracks like this elegant “Thank You” card created with the Perfectly Pears Bundle and Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! This design proves that your Designer Series Paper can (and should!) be the star of the show. With just a few well-chosen layers and textures, you can create a card that looks polished, professional, a

Nancy & Kayla
Oct 29, 20252 min read


June 2025 Paper Pumpkin Alternative: Full of Charm
Welcome to our monthly “A Paper Pumpkin Thing” blog hop! Check out this month's Paper Pumpkin alternatives that we created and scroll...

Nancy & Kayla
Jul 9, 20253 min read


Accordion Fun Fold Card Featuring Floral Charm
Whew! We may have been on our summer hours, but this week’s YouTube Live was full of crafting chaos, kitty updates, tornadoes...

Nancy & Kayla
Jun 30, 20252 min read


How to Make an Colorful Fun Fold Card with the Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper
Fun folds are the best kind of cards to create, prove us wrong! 😂 But really, they are called fun folds because it really changes up and...

Nancy & Kayla
May 23, 20242 min read


How to Make an Elegant Watercolor Greeting Card using the Poised Peony Stamp Set and the new In Color, Peach Pie
Using the fun technique of embossing some cardstock and using a White Ink Stampin' Pad, we were able to create this GORGEOUS greeting...

Nancy & Kayla
May 16, 20242 min read


How to Make an Easy Eclipse Themed Thank You Card in Minutes
If you've been living under a rock, we'd like to let you know that there's an eclipse happening today! To celebrate this very rare...

Nancy & Kayla
Apr 8, 20242 min read


Make a Rainbow Themed Treat Box
This set is like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, perfect for sending heartfelt cards that show support and friendship in the most...

Nancy & Kayla
Feb 29, 20242 min read


New Fun Fold Card with the Rock & Roll Designer Series Paper
Oh my stars, this card turned out so cute! Don't you just love a monochromatic card? Black and white never disappoint when creating with...

Nancy & Kayla
Feb 22, 20242 min read


Quick and Easy Handmade Card: Sending Hugs with the Heartfelt Hexagon Stamp Set
Get ready to amp up your crafting game with the Heartfelt Hexagon Stamp Set and its sidekick, the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch! This duo is...

Nancy & Kayla
Jan 15, 20242 min read


How to Make a Healthcare Worker Thank You Card in Minutes
Cheers to the everyday heroes who make our communities shine! We've been ones to send thank you cards to our healthcare professionals in...

Nancy & Kayla
Jan 8, 20242 min read


Let's Go Fishing Fun Fold Thank You Card
Andy's graduate was last month so he received a lot of graduation cards in the mail! We are busy sending out handmade thank you cards to...

Nancy & Kayla
Jul 17, 20231 min read


Bay Window Thank You Card
Have a lot of designer series paper? Not sure what to do with it all? The great thing about a Bay Window card is that it really showcases...

Nancy & Kayla
May 22, 20231 min read


December 2022 Paper Pumpkin Alternative: Good Things Come in Small Packages
Welcome to our monthly “A Paper Pumpkin Thing” blog hop! Check out this month's Paper Pumpkin alternatives that we created and scroll...

Nancy & Kayla
Jan 6, 20233 min read


Sending Smiles Thank You Card (MMM)
We can always send smiles to those we love and cherish! That's what makes this Sending Smiles Stamp Set perfect. For this card we paired...

Nancy & Kayla
Jun 6, 20221 min read
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