Card Making · Stampin' Up!

A Birthday Card with Valley in Bloom

Arrow Cut · Lily of the Valley · Blackberry Bliss

There's something so satisfying about a card that looks elaborate but comes together with a few smart cuts. This Arrow Card does exactly that — a bold geometric layout wrapped in the most beautiful lily of the valley patterned paper.

I've been absolutely smitten with the Valley in Bloom Designer Series Paper since I first laid eyes on it. That lush, painterly lily of the valley print practically begs to be the star of any project, and the Arrow Cut technique is the perfect stage for it. The geometric diagonal lines let the pattern show from two angles at once, creating a framed, dimensional feel without any actual 3D elements.

Card front — Valley in Bloom DSP with stamped focal flower

Card inside — white triangle panel with Fern & Flora moths

Building the Arrow Cut

The base card starts with Basic Beige cardstock, layered over a mat of rich Blackberry Bliss. That deep plum-purple is absolutely perfect with the greens and soft lavenders in the Valley in Bloom print — it anchors everything without competing with the florals. The diagonal cuts of the arrow reveal the DSP on both the left and right panels, while the inverted triangle in the center gives you a beautiful, open canvas.

The two DSP panels are cut and adhered so the lily of the valley blooms fall at the outer edges, framing the design in lush greenery. A few Barely Blush 2026–2028 In Color Dots are scattered across the floral panels as accents — they catch the light just enough to add a little sparkle without distracting from the botanical print.

The Focal Flower & Sentiment

On the card front, a Lily of the Valley stamp takes center stage beside the sentiment. I stamped it in Basic Black Hybrid ink, then colored it using a Blender Pen with Garden Green ink for the stems and leaves, with Dark Granny Apple Green and Light Barely Blush Stampin' Blends for depth and the soft blush tones of the delicate bells. The result is a hand-painted look that ties beautifully into the DSP.

The sentiment — "Happy Birthday" — is from the Loveliest Tree stamp set, stamped in Blackberry Bliss ink. It sits inside a circle label cut with the Spotlight on Nature dies, that elegant stitched-edge die that adds just the right amount of detail without fuss.

Coloring Tip

When using a Blender Pen to lift ink from a stamp pad, work in small circular motions on the ink pad, then apply to your stamped image in layers. This gives you much more control over where color lands than stamping directly with the ink.

The Inside — Where the Butterflies Live

I love when a card's inside feels just as intentional as the outside. The arrow cut creates a perfect inverted triangle on the interior, so I stamped the sentiment on a piece of Basic White cardstock and adhered it right onto that Basic Beige triangle panel. The message — "To a marvelous person on their birthday!" — is from the Sending Salutations stamp set, stamped in Blackberry Bliss ink.

And then the butterflies. Two moths from the Fern and Flora stamp set flutter in the upper right corner, also stamped in Blackberry Bliss. They feel whimsical and a little unexpected — exactly the kind of detail that makes someone smile when they open the card.

This card came together so quickly once I had the arrow panels cut — it's one of those techniques that looks complex but is really just about precision measuring and a confident cut. The combination of Blackberry Bliss with the soft botanical print feels both elegant and fresh, and I think that balance of dramatic geometry with delicate florals is exactly what makes it work.

Whether you're making one for a birthday or building a small batch to have on hand, the Valley in Bloom DSP does all the heavy lifting. I hope this inspires you to pull yours out and get creating!

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Lily Of The Valley Bundle (English)

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Sending Salutations Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Loveliest Tree Cling Stamp Set (English)

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Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

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Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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A Valley in Bloom: Lily of the Valley Birthday Card

There is something quietly magical about lily of the valley — those delicate little bells nodding on their stems, tucked beneath broad green leaves. This card captures all of that gentle beauty, and I am so in love with how it turned out.

Spring has arrived in full force on my craft desk, and I could not resist pairing the

 gorgeous Valley in Bloom Designer Series Paper with Stampin' Up!'s Lily of the

 Valley dies to create this birthday card. The result is lush, layered, and just a little

 bit whimsical — especially with those fluttery butterflies dancing across the front!

The Valley in Bloom Designer Series Paper does all the heavy lifting for the background — its soft watercolor illustration of lily of the valley creates the most dreamy, garden-fresh backdrop. I mounted it on a Pretty Peacock card base to give it just a touch of depth and structure around the edges, which helps the lighter florals pop beautifully.

This is where the card really comes to life. The Lily of the Valley dies were used to cut the individual flower bell shapes, and each one was gently inked with Coastal Cabana ink before being shaped into those characteristic nodding blooms. The soft blue-white of Coastal Cabana gives the flowers a delicate, almost translucent quality — just like real lily of the valley.

The flower stems were cut from Granny Apple Green cardstock, providing a fresh and crisp green that grounds all those airy white bells. Layering the dimensional flowers over the designer paper creates wonderful depth — you almost feel like you could reach in and pick a stem!

✦ Technique tip

After cutting the Lily of the Valley die shapes, use a bone folder or spoon to gently curl each bell before assembling. This little step adds incredible dimension and makes the flowers look lifelike.

Three butterflies from the All Aflutter stamp set and matching punch flutter across the card, adding movement and a pop of color. They were stamped on Basic White cardstock using the new Hybrid Basic Black Stampin' Pad, which gives a beautifully crisp outline — perfect for coloring in with Stampin' Blends.

The wings were colored using a gorgeous, nature-inspired palette of Stampin' Blends: Light Summer Splash, Light Granny Apple Green, Light Lemon Lime Twist and Dark Highland Heather.

The combination of those fresh greens against the rich purple of Highland Heather is just stunning — it mirrors the colors found in the designer paper beautifully. To finish the butterflies, a little Wink of Stella was brushed over the wings, giving them a subtle shimmer that catches the light.

The "Happy Birthday" greeting sits on a Pretty Peacock sentiment label — that deep teal is such a perfect anchor for the card. The sentiment, from the Lily of the Valley stamp set, was heat embossed using Clear embossing powder, which gives it a gorgeous raised, glossy finish. It feels polished and intentional, like a little ribbon tied around the whole design.

A scattering of White Shimmering Dots across the card adds just the right amount

 of sparkle — a few near the butterflies, a few tucked among the flowers. They

catch the light like tiny dewdrops and bring the whole garden scene together.

I hope this card inspires you to pull out your Lily of the Valley collection and create something beautiful! The Valley in Bloom Collection is available for purchase in my online store, click here for more information. Spring is the perfect time to send someone a little garden magic. As always, if you have any questions about supplies or techniques, feel free to reach out — I love hearing from you.

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Product List

Lily Of The Valley Bundle (English)

[167943]

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Small Blending Brushes

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Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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