Creating with Card Sketches

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Stamp with Jini

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

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Stamp with Jini

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

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Stamp with Jini

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

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Stamp with Jini

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

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Stamp with Jini

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

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Stamp with Jini

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

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Stamp with Jini

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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Floral Impressions Kindness Card Tutorial

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s card is perfect for spring and reminds me of my mother who always looked forward to those first flowers popping up in the spring.

This card uses my Card Sketch #2 making it a great way to create quick and simple cards like this one that highlight our Designer Series Paper. I simply did this card in landscape rather than the portrait version.

Here is a quick video tutorial showing you how I created the card and PDF for both the card and Card Sketch.

Floral Impressions Kindness Card Tutorial PDF

Card Sketch #2 PDF

Remember items on our Last Chance List are while supplies last so you don’t want to delay getting your favorites.

Enjoy!

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Lifetime of Love

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Stamp with Jini

Yesterday I shared a quick and easy monochromatic card with you using the Lifetime of Love stamp set (Last Chance 162574) so today I thought I’d share another card that was created with this stamp set.

Today’s card has a totally different feel to it since it uses our Petal Pink and Gray Granite to create this lovely wedding card along with a simple masking technique.

The flowers were first stamped onto the Basic White Card stock panel and then a simple mask was used to cover the flowers. After the leaves were stamped using Old Olive to create this layered color look. Fun right? Simply stamp the flower image onto masking paper or a sticky note and cut out and you’re ready to go.

This card is also a fun fold called a joy fold card that is so simple to do! This card uses a 8 inch Basic White panel that has been scored at 4 3/4″. It creates a panel large enough to hide the inside sentiment when the outside sentiment is opened.

Here are a couple of photos showing you the flap portion of the card.

Lovely right? Who wouldn’t enjoy receiving this card on their special day?

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Silly Safari Thank You Card

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s card is quick and easy and uses my Card Sketch #13 along with the Silly Safari Stamp set (165254).

While this set is part of a money saving bundle and includes a circle punch I’m only using the stamp set for this card.

Bright and cheerful it’s perfect any time of year and of course who doesn’t love a giraffe? Do you ever stamp onto your Designer Series Papers? Check out the upper panel of Darling Duckling Designer Series Paper that I’ve used for this card. It’s added not only color and texture to the top of this card but also a great backdrop for the foliage I’ve stamped too! Why not give it a try?

Here is my video tutorial for you and a PDF with the supplies, step by step directions, and even the video link so everything is in one place when you are ready to craft.

Silly Safari Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

As I mentioned this card uses my Card Sketch #13. These Sketches are great when you need a little inspiration. I’ve been sharing them with you for a while and if you’d like to make them as a reference for you’re crafting too I’ve got a hand PDF that gives you the measurements and more. Put them on a ring or make this little crate I’ve shared with you to keep them on your desk and have them at your finger tips.