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Sunset Coast Sympathy Card Tutorial

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Do you love the beautiful silhouette images that the Sunset Coast Dies (167780) create? I thought they were lovely and perfect for a sympathy card with their nature inspired images. I always find the sound of the surf peaceful and healing.

So today I’m sharing a sympathy card that I created with these dies and a simple Blending Brush technique to create a soft sunset inspired backdrop.

What do you think? Would you like to see how I created this card? I’ve whipped up a quick video tutorial for you today.

Along with a PDF with the measurements, video link, and supply list too. So why not check it out?

Sunset Coast Sympathy Card Tutorial PDF

And of course if you’ve fallen in love with these dies like I have go ahead and stop by my Online Store to check them out. They are part of a fantastic Suite of products, Scenic Coast Suite (167786) that you can find in our Mini Catalog.

The Suite and products have been so popular that some of the items are on back order like this one that should be back in stock on July 13th.

And remember that when something is on back order you can have Stampin’ Up! notify you when it is back in stock so you can order at that time.

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Lily of the Valley Thank You Card Tutorial

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Do you love seeing those little white bells? I know I always did as the leaves poked their heads out in the spring under my oak tree. The white bells always meant the beginning of summer as they bloomed after school ended in June.

Today’s card uses the Lily of the Valley Stamp set (167937) along with other products from the Valley in Bloom Suite (167951).

I love the way a Suite gives us all kinds of goodies to use that coordinate!

Check out today’s card uses both side of this lovely Designer Series Paper found in the Suite.

Bright and cheerful these little flowers send a little note of thanks. And since this card uses one of my Card Sketches you’ll be able to create it too as you craft.

Here is a video tutorial sharing how I created this card.

Lily of the Valley Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

And a Card Sketch for your convivence. Whether you print the PDF for a binder or create the little card to put in the crate I shared with you or simply on a ring the choice is yours!

Card Sketch #33 PDF

If you like this idea of Sketches to be inspired why not check out my Sketches category to see more sketches that you can use too? Or simply search Sketches with the magnifying glass.

Enjoy!

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Scalloped Blooms Birthday Card Tutorial

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Today’s card uses a card sketch along with a soft color pallet to create a pretty and feminine birthday card for that special person we would like to celebrate.

The card uses the lovely Bloom Boutique Specialty Designer Series Paper (167637) that highlights all 5 of the NEW 2026-2028 In Colors.

It contains floral patterns, neutrals, and has some lovely gold foiling too. I’ve used the Scalloped Blooms Bundle (167467) since it has a lovely flowing font that has been used for this birthday sentiment to add to the softness.

Want to see how I created this card? I’ve got a quick tutorial for you and a PDF for the Card Sketch too.

Scalloped Blooms Birthday Card Tutorial PDF

And if you have been following along with my Card Sketches and you’d like to create the Card Sketch I’ve used for the card to add to your creativity tools. I’ve even shared a fun crate or cover for a 3 ring binder to hold your sketches that you can place on your work area.

Here is my Card Sketch #20

And the PDF with the measurements you can find others simply by clicking on Sketches in the category links

Card Sketch #20 PDF

Enjoy!

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Creating with Card Sketches

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Today I’ve got a quick and easy card for you that I created with my Card Sketch #6. I began sharing this resource with you a couple of years ago already and I really love having these sketches handy to inspire me for quick and simple cards.

I love the All Aflutter Bundle (167570) since it uses a coordinating punch and I’ve included a quick tip in my video tutorial today for perfect punching every time in case you’re having issues with lining them up.

I’ve used the NEW In Color Hydrangea Hue for this card since it is simply beautiful and right on trend along with the fun Bloom Boutique Specialty Designer Series Paper (167637) with it’s fun little patterns and sprinkling of gold foil for the back drop. After all aren’t those little flowers perfect for this card?

Want to see how I created it? Here is a quick Video Tutorial for you along with the PDF for the Card Sketch too!

All Aflutter Card Tutorial PDF

And if you like to use my Card Sketches or check them out – I’ve got you covered. Here is my PDF for the Card Sketch I’ve used for this card. The thing I love about sketches is you can use them in landscape or portrait depending on your stamp set or need.

Card Sketch #6 PDF

And you can learn more about this resource HERE and HERE. It’s a resource I reach for all the time.

And I’ve created this sketches using color combinations from our color coach to inspire you.

Enjoy!

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Silly Safari Hakuna Matata Card Tutorial

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Fun, colorful and a clean and simple layout – 3 things I love and the Silly Safari Stamp set makes it 4! Any set with animals is always fun to work with for me. How about you?

The Silly Safari Stamp set (165254) has big bold images that are great for coloring with our blends and since giraffes are a family favorite I chose to use it as the focal point for today’s card.

This card done in our 2025-2027 In Colors uses my card sketch #9 which I’ll share with you below the video tutorial in case you’d like use my sketch resource for your paper crafting too.

My post is short and sweet today as we head into a long holiday weekend which I hope you enjoy what ever you choose to do. So without further delay here is the video tutorial for you.

Silly Safari Hakuna Matata Card Tutorial PDF

Card Sketch #9 PDF

Check out my other sketches that I’ve already shared with you simply by searching the key work Card Sketch using my magnifying glass.

Enjoy!

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Friendly Foliage Masking Technique

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I’m loving the new 2026 In Colors. How about you? There is nothing like new color to freshen up our color pallet and so I find myself reaching for them and trying different combinations. So today’s tutorial uses two of our NEW In Colors Golden Glow and Peaceful Pine to create a Get Well Card for a family friend.

I’ve chosen to pull out the Friendly Foliage stamp set (Online exclusive 167021) and a simple technique for this card. Don’t you just love the sentiments in this set – a little bit of everything that we need to create those special cards.

I’ve chosen to team it up with the now retired Textured Notes Dies for this technique, but you could use any die set you choose or shape for that matter. I wanted a rectangle since it mimicked the outline on the stamped image.

Want to see how I created this card? Why not check out my video tutorial and PDF with a supply list, measurements and more.

Friendly Foliage Masking Technique Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

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All Aflutter Friend Card Tutorial

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Need a quick and cheerful card to say hello to a friend? Have you seen the All Aflutter Bundle (167570)? It’s got some wonderful all occasions sentiments.

Today’s card uses this fun Bundle found in the NEW 2026 May-August Mini Catalog and the punch makes it so easy to create this fun little butterflies quickly. And it’s a two-step stamp set so you can add colors to your images so quickly like I did today.

The monochromatic Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper makes a great back drop and since it has all 5 In Colors it’s also a great way to build your color collection too.

I’ve got a quick video tutorial for you so you can make one too! Why not check it out?

And of course here is a PDF with the supplies list, measurements and more!

All Aflutter Friend Card PDF

Enjoy!

It’s short and sweet today, but stop back by next week when I’ll be sharing some more of my organizational items with you.

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Quick and Simple Painter’s Tape Technique Tutorial

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Today’s card uses a quick and simple technique that is so easy to do. It’s one of the first techniques I used when I learned how to stamp as it is an easy way to add color to your projects.

This card creates the feel of the setting sun with just two colors and a simple image. These type of cards I find are great for the guys in my life.

Want to see how I created this card? Check out my video tutorial.

And of course here is a PDF tutorial for you too.

Loveliest Tree Painters Tape Technique Birthday Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy! And then stop back by next week as we get ready to launch the NEW 2026 May-August Mini Catalog!

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Throw back Thursday with Simply Said

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I love a quick and simple card sketch and today’s throw back Thursday uses my Card Sketch #2 that I’ve shared with you earlier. So here is a bright cheerful spring card using the Pretty Florals Designer Series Paper on our Last Chance List.

Clean and simple this layout makes showing off our Designer Series Paper so simple. And I love the fact our papers give us an easy way to see what colors work together simply.

Check out this quick video tutorial I made for this card along with the PDF and PDF for the Card Sketch too!

Floral Impressions Birthday Card Tutorial PDF

Card Sketch #2 PDF

And if you love this paper and the In Colors I’ve used you’ll want to make sure to get yours before they are gone these products are while supplies last.

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Woolly Friends Faux Flocking Card

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Today I wanted to share a card with you that I received in my swap using the Faux Flocking Technique. It’s so stinking cute! I just love this little lamb in the Woolly Friends Bundle (166888).

While this flocking technique has been around for awhile it’s use on this card drew my attention back to it again. The last time I saw it I was using a little edge Destressing Edge tool that Stampin’ Up! had back in the day. Today’s card uses a cheese grater to create the fluff. How cute right?

this card also uses the fun Old Olive Specialty Rickrack (167006) giving the card tons of texture.

While this card has lots of texture and layers it is really quite simple to do. The first two lambs are stamped and colored with a Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends. While this stamp set is a two step set a mask was created for the lambs face so the body wouldn’t cover it and the blends gives you a bit more control since it has the row of flowers that were stamped along the bottom. You’ll want to cover these also stamping the 2 lambs.

Next the lambs bodies and heads were stamped and punched out. A bit of the card stock fuzz was added and allowed to dry and then added to the card front. The

Adorable right? Who wouldn’t love to get one of these cards? I can’t wait to try this fun technique with my distressing tool and might even pull out my grater to see which I like better, about you?

If you haven’t checked out this Bundle already, why not stop by my Online Store?

Then stop back by and check out my tutorials using this Bundle that I’ve shared with you over the last few months.

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