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Monday, July 6, 2026

Hit the Road: A Summer Celebration Card

There's something about a little VW bus that instantly says "summer road trip," and that's exactly the vibe I was going for with this card. Bright, breezy, and packed with sunny details, this one came together using the Summer Happiness Washi Tape along with two fun Mix and Match Ephemera packs.

Building the Base

I started simple, layering up the foundation before adding any of the fun bits:

Card base: Basic White cardstock, folded into a standard card shape
Next layer: Strawberry Slush cardstock, popped on top of the base with a little bit of an angle to give a pop of contrasting color around the edges
Top panel: A piece of Basic White cardstock with the Summer Happiness Washi Tape adhered directly to it, creating that sweet floral-and-sunshine patterned background

Layering the panels this way gives the card some dimension before a single embellishment is even added — that little sliver of Strawberry Slush peeking out around the white panel ties the whole color scheme together.

The Star of the Show: The VW Bus

That sweet pink-and-orange Volkswagen bus is from the Under the Sun Mix and Match Ephemera Pack, and it's easily my favorite element on this card. The little "I Luv U" license plate and heart detail on the front make it feel just as sweet as it is summery. I popped it up for a bit of dimension so it lifts right off the page.

Right next to the bus, the cat-eye sunglasses and that gorgeous blue daisy are part of the washi tape pattern itself — no extra cutting required there, they're baked right into the background.

Sentiment and Sparkle

For the sentiment, I reached for the Sincerely Noted Mix and Match Ephemera Pack and pulled the cheerful yellow "Celebrate!" tag — the perfect word for a card that could work for a birthday, a graduation, or really any reason to celebrate.

To finish off the front, I added Rhinestone Basic Jewels in a few spots:

One on each flip-flop strap, right where the strap would meet the foot
A few scattered around the card front as little sparkly accents among the florals

Those small touches of sparkle catch the light beautifully and add just the right amount of bling without overwhelming the design.

Inside the Card

Pop the card open and the celebration continues! Inside, I kept things simple with a birthday sentiment paired with an adorable glass of lemonade, fussy cut straight from the Summer Happiness Washi Tape — straw, lemon slices, and all. It's a small detail, but fussy cutting little scenes like this out of patterned washi tape is one of my favorite ways to get extra mileage out of a single sheet.

The Envelope Detail

I didn't stop at the card itself — I also fussy cut a pair of those cat-eye sunglasses from the washi tape and added them to the envelope. It's such a fun, easy way to give the whole mailed piece a cohesive, finished look before it even gets opened.

This one was such a fun, quick build, and proof that washi tape can do so much more than just line the edge of a card — fussy cutting scenes and motifs out of it turns one roll into a dozen different embellishments. Have you tried fussy cutting from washi tape before? I'd love to see what you come up with!

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Friday, July 3, 2026

A Little Sunshine in Card Form: Summer Happiness

I'm so excited to share this sweet little card with you today! I made this one during a training I attended at the Stampin' Up! Home Office in Riverton, Utah, and it's been sitting in my "must share" pile ever since. There's something about a sunny pineapple and a pair of flip-flops that just makes me want to slip into summer mode, even when I'm sitting at my craft desk.

The Inspiration

This project came together using the gorgeous Summer Happiness Washi Tape, which I love for exactly projects like this one. Instead of stamping the images, I adhered strips of the washi tape to Basic White cardstock, and then fussy-cut the shapes out using the coordinating Summer Happiness dies. It's such a fun, low-fuss way to get clean, colorful images without breaking out a single ink pad for the main elements — the sun, the pineapple, and the flip-flops all came together this way.

Adding the Sparkle

No summer card is complete without a little shimmer! I used Clear Sunset Sparkle Sequins for the dotted accents scattered across the panel, but rather than leaving them as-is, I colored them yellow using a Dark Darling Duckling Stampin' Blends marker. It's such a simple trick, but it lets you customize the exact tone of sparkle you want to match your color palette instead of being stuck with what comes in the package.

Bringing It All Together

The card base is the Basic White Note Cards and Envelopes, which gives you a clean, ready-made canvas to build on. I adhered the decorated panel to the note card front using Stampin' Dimensionals, which adds just enough lift to make the sun, pineapple, and flip-flops pop off the page with a bit of dimension and shadow.

For the sentiment, I reached for the Botanical Expressions stamp set and stamped the "you're wonderful in every way" greeting in Basic Black ink. The mix of the playful script and clean block lettering felt like the perfect pairing for this sunny, laid-back design.

Final Thoughts

This card is proof that you don't need a complicated process to make something cheerful and eye-catching — washi tape, a few dies, some colored sequins, and a great sentiment stamp can take you a long way. I had so much fun making this one at the training, and I hope it inspires you to pull out your own Summer Happiness supplies and create a little sunshine of your own!

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Elegant Simplicity: A Floral Spray Anniversary Card

Sometimes the most stunning cards are the ones that let a single technique do all the talking. This Happy Anniversary card is a perfect example — clean, elegant, and absolutely breathtaking in its simplicity, thanks to the gorgeous Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder.

The Front of the Card

The soft, tonal beauty of this card comes from embossing Basic White cardstock with the Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder. The raised floral design catches the light beautifully, creating depth and dimension without the need for a single drop of ink or color on the panel itself. It's one of those techniques that looks incredibly sophisticated yet is wonderfully achievable.

The sentiment — "happy anniversary" — is stamped in Basic Black ink from the retired Blooming Phrases stamp set. The flowing script style sits beautifully along the lower portion of the card, grounding the design with an elegant, handwritten feel.

Silver Foil cardstock, peeks out ever so subtly along the bottom edge of the embossed panel, adding just a whisper of shimmer and a touch of contrast that frames the design perfectly.

To finish the front, a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels are scattered across the embossed panel, nestled among the flowers — like tiny dewdrops catching the light. They add just the right amount of sparkle without competing with the texture of the embossing.

The Inside of the Card

Open the card and you're greeted with a heartfelt sentiment from the Phrases and Frames stamp set, stamped in Basic Black on a clean Basic White panel:

"Anniversaries are for celebrating the joys of today, the memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow."

The mix of uppercase block lettering with italic script accents on the key words — joys, memories, and hopes — gives the inside an expressive, meaningful feel that perfectly complements the understated elegance of the card's exterior.

A Few Tips

Run your Basic White cardstock through the embossing folder slowly and evenly to get a crisp, full impression from the Floral Spray folder — there's a lot of detail to capture!
The Silver Foil added to the card base is subtle but impactful. Even a 1/8" border peeking out makes a big difference in elevating the overall look.
This card works beautifully for any anniversary — wedding, work milestone, or friendship — just swap out the front sentiment!

A huge thank you to Rachel Brumley for the inspiration behind this design. I love how a card this simple can feel so refined and special. It's a wonderful reminder that sometimes less truly is more.

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