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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Tis the Season: A Winter Bouquet Card

Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing a Christmas card that came together almost by accident — and I love it when that happens. I had a leftover center panel from the all-inclusive Gilded Gallery Kit sitting on my desk, and rather than let it go to waste, I decided to build an entire card around it. The result is this soft, elegant "Tis the Season" bouquet card, inspired by a design on page 23 of the upcoming September–December 2026 Catalog.

The Inspiration

I'm always a little thrilled when a scrap of pretty paper turns into the starting point for a whole project. That leftover Gilded Gallery panel had just the right soft, neutral background to let a floral arrangement really pop, so I built the card's color story — Peaceful Pine, Cherry Cobbler red, and icy silver — around it.

The Details

For the background, I reached for the gorgeous All Wrapped Up Specialty Designer Series Paper, with its shimmery Peaceful Pine bow print in cool, wintry tones. It sets a quiet, elegant stage without competing with the focal image.

The bouquet itself is the star of the show. The individual sprigs of greenery, berries, and eucalyptus were cut using the Wrapped Greenery Dies and the All Wrapped Up Specialty Designer Series Paper, so they'd layer beautifully against that leftover Gilded Gallery panel. Once assembled, I popped the whole panel up on Stampin' Dimensionals for a bit of dimension and shadow play — it makes the bouquet feel like it's really sitting on the page.

For the sentiment on the front, I used the Magical Christmas Hot Foil dies in Silver Hot Foil. There's nothing quite like the gleam of hot foil against a matte background, and "Tis the Season" catches the light beautifully in person.

To finish off the front, I added a few Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Sequins tucked in among the greenery — just a touch of sparkle to mimic light catching on frosty leaves. And of course, no winter card is complete without ribbon: I wove in some Cherry Cobbler and White Striped Grosgrain Ribbon behind the focal panel for a classic candy-cane touch.

Inside, I kept things simple and cohesive. The sentiment is from the Stitched Stocking stamp set, stamped in Peaceful Pine ink, paired with a sweet sprig of greenery and berries from the All Wrapped Up Specialty Designer Series Paper in the corner to tie the inside back to the front.

Why I Love This Card

There's something so satisfying about a card that started with "what do I do with this leftover piece of paper?" and ended up feeling fully intentional. The layered dimension, the pop of hot-foiled silver, and that little wink of iridescent sparkle make this one feel special enough for a favorite person on your Christmas list — while the soft palette keeps it from feeling over the top.

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Monday, August 10, 2026

A Sweet Little Jungle Party: First Birthday Shaker Card

Some cards are just too cute not to share — even when every single product I used to make it has since been retired! This one falls squarely into that category, so today's post is less "here's what you need to make this" and more "let's just admire this little jungle party together."

The Design

This card is built around an adorable trio of party animals: a shy koala in a polka-dot party hat, a toucan sporting a jaunty green polka-dot hat of his own, and a cheerful lion holding a bunch of balloons. Each critter sits inside a scalloped circle window, which gives the whole design a fun "peek-a-boo" feel — like each animal is popping in to wish the birthday kid well.

Both the koala and the toucan hats are topped with a little pom-pom (red for the koala, peachy-orange for the toucan), adding a soft, tactile touch that photos just can't fully capture. Scattered gold sequins finish off the confetti-party vibe.

The Star of the Show: A Shaker "1"

The real showstopper on this card is the big Daffodil Delight "1" in the bottom corner — and it's not just printed or die-cut, it's a shaker! Inside that number is a little window filled with loose sequins and confetti that shift and shimmer every time the card moves. It's such a fun surprise for a first birthday card, and it turns a simple number into an interactive element the birthday parent (or eventually, the birthday kid) can shake and enjoy.

Happy Birthday, Inside and Out

The front features a hand-stamped "Happy Birthday" sentiment in Basic Black ink, while the inside continues the celebration with "Wishing you the happiest birthday" stamped in a cheerful Daffodil Delight, paired with a solo koala, fussy cut from the retired Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper, holding his own bunch of balloons. Even the envelope gets in on the fun, with a fussy-cut toucan carrying balloons across the front flap.

A Note on Supplies

I know some of you will ask about the specific stamps, dies, and papers used here — unfortunately, every product in this project has been retired. So consider this post purely a "cute card for cute card's sake" share! Sometimes it's worth posting anyway, just to spread a little crafty joy (and maybe spark ideas for your own stash of retired goodies).

Have a favorite retired product you still can't bear to part with? Let me know in the comments — I'd love to hear what's still living in your craft room!

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Friday, August 7, 2026

A Berry Beautiful Anniversary Card

Hello, friends!

Windows are open, the light is pouring in, and I'm in the mood for florals — so today's card leans all the way into that with the gorgeous Berry Botanical Vellum Specialty Designer Series Paper. If you haven't worked with this paper yet, you are in for a treat. The vellum florals have a soft, translucent quality that makes them look almost hand-painted once they're fussy cut and layered, and I thought it was the perfect fit for celebrating a couple's blossoming years together.

Getting the Look

I started with a soft lavender grid pattern from the Designer Series Paper collection as my base — it's subtle enough to let the focal elements shine without competing with them.

For the star of the show, I fussy cut individual blooms and berries right out of the Berry Botanical Vellum paper — golden berry clusters, blue florals, and rich red and plum blossoms. I layered them onto an angled label shape from the Classic Labels Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, tucking in a few leaves underneath to ground the arrangement. Because the paper is vellum, everything has this beautiful soft, see-through quality that catches the light differently than cardstock ever could — it almost looks hand-painted once it's all layered together.

The Sentiment

The "Happy Anniversary" sentiment comes from the Phrases and Frames stamp set — such a versatile set to have on hand! I heat embossed it in gold embossing powder and tucked it right in among the florals so it reads as part of the bouquet rather than sitting separately on top. That warm gold script gives the whole design a little extra shimmer and elegance. Inside, I kept the coordinating sentiment simple, stamped in Fresh Freesia ink to echo the colors on the front for a cohesive finish from cover to inside.

The Finishing Touches

To add a bit of sparkle and dimension, I scattered several Pretty in Pink 2024–2026 In-Color Flat Pearls across the design — a few nestled right into the floral cluster, and several more floating across the grid background for movement and balance.

The combination of the vellum florals, the angled label frame, and the gold-embossed "Happy Anniversary" sentiment gives this card a soft, romantic, garden-gathered feel — perfect for celebrating a couple's special day!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I'd love to know — what's your favorite way to use vellum paper in your projects? Drop a comment below and let me know!

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