Beautiful Sunflower Card Tutorial 🌻 With Video

Today we’re making a stunning sunflower card using embossing folders, sponge daubers, and ink blending. This technique creates a bold, textured look that really makes the sunflowers pop.

Measurements

• Card Base: Secret Sea – 4 ¼" x 11", scored at 5 ½"

• Layer 1: Crushed Curry – 4 ⅛" x 5 ⅜"

• Layer 2: Basic White – 4" x 5 ¼" (x2)

• Accent Strip: Basic White – 1" x 4"

• Sentiment Strip: Secret Sea – ¾" x 3"

Instructions

Step 1: Adhere the Crushed Curry layer to the Secret Sea card base.

Step 2: Emboss one of the 4" x 5 ¼" Basic White pieces with the Sunflower 3D embossing folder.

Step 3: On the debossed side, lightly drag the Secret Sea ink pad across the surface. Repeat in the opposite direction with Pecan Pie ink. Use a light hand so the texture shows through.

Step 4: Color with sponge daubers:

• Petals → Crushed Curry

• Leaves → Mossy Meadow

• Flower centers → Crumb Cake + Early Espresso

Step 5: Repeat this same process on the 1" x 4" Basic White strip.

Step 6: Adhere the decorated strip to the second 4" x 5 ¼" Basic White layer for the inside of your card.

Step 7: Stamp your greeting onto the ¾" x 3" Secret Sea strip with Versamark ink. Heat emboss with white embossing powder.

Step 8: Die cut the sentiment using Stylish Shapes banner die and adhere to the card front.

Step 9: Finish by scattering a few 2025–2027 In Color Flat Pearls across the card front.

Here are some other samples I have for you using the same technique.

This card was colored with Stampin' Blends, instead of sponge daubers. Background was drug with Secret Sea, the petals are Dark Darling Duckling, dark and light Daffodil Delight, the leaves are dark and light Old Olive and the centers are dark and light Crumb Cake, light Pumpkin Pie, light Pecan Pie and dark Cajun Craze.

 

For the purple card the background was drug with Crumb Cake and Early Espresso, the flowers are Highland Heather and Crushed Curry, the centers are Crushed Curry and Crumb Cake and the leaves are Mossy Meadow

This card was done using the same technique, just with the Jolly Holly Hybrid embossing folder. The background was drug with Mossy Meadow ink, the holly was colored with light and dark Old Olive Blends and the berries were colored with the light and dark Cherry Cobbler Blends.

Envelope Decoration ✉️

Stamp three sunflowers from the Darling Dino set onto the envelope. Color them with:

• Daffodil Delight (petals)

• Crumb Cake (centers)

• Mossy Meadow (leaves)

This extra touch ties the project together beautifully!

✨ This sunflower card is full of texture and color, perfect for brightening someone’s day.

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🎄 Super Simple Christmas Card Using Party Alphabet Dies

📝 Supplies List

• Cardstock

  • Thick Basic White (card base)

  • Real Red (layer)

  • Granny Apple Green (embossed layer)

• Designer Paper (DSP)

  • Take A Bow (retired) — or Christmas Tags & More DSP as an alternate

• Dies

  • Party Alphabet Dies

• Embellishments

  • Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints

  • Real Red & White Baker’s Twine (about 13")

• Adhesives

  • Stampin’ Dimensionals (for letters)

  • Multipurpose Liquid Glue / Stampin’ Seal+ (for layers)

• Tools

  • Forever Plaid Embossing Folder

  • Die-cutting machine

  • Bone folder

  • Scissors / Paper trimmer

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✂️ Measurements Recap

• Card base: Thick Basic White – 4 ¼" × 11", scored at 5 ½"

• First layer: Real Red – 4 ⅛" × 5 3⁸"

• Second layer: Granny Apple Green – 4" × 5 ½" (embossed)

• DSP pieces: Four patterns at 2" × 3" each (die-cut letters)

• DSP for envelope flap: 2 ¼" × 6"

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🪄 Step-by-Step Assembly

1. Prepare Card Base

   • Score Thick Basic White at 5 ½" and fold.

2. Adhere Real Red Layer

   • Center on card front with adhesive.

3. Emboss & Add Green Layer

   • Emboss Granny Apple Green with Forever Plaid folder.

   • Attach on top of Real Red layer.

4. Die-Cut DSP Letters

   • Use Party Alphabet Dies on your 2" × 3" DSP pieces.

   • Arrange letters for your word/sentiment.

5. Attach Letters with Dimensionals

   • Use Stampin’ Dimensionals behind each letter for added height.

6. Wrap & Tie Baker’s Twine

   • Wrap 13" of twine across the card front or tie a bow; secure with glue dots.

7. Decorate with Adhesive-Backed Peppermints

   • Add to the card front for extra festive detail.

8. Finish the Envelope

• Adhere the 2 ¼" × 6" DSP to the envelope flap; trim excess.

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🌸 Thinking of You Card with Gallery Blooms & Beautiful Motif

Today we’re creating a soft and elegant Thinking of You card using the Gallery Blooms and Beautiful Motifs stamp sets. Paired with textured embossing, watercolor pencils, and soft color layers, this card is perfect for any occasion.

Supplies Used

• Stamp Sets: Gallery Blooms, Beautiful Motifs

• Embossing Folder: Exposed Brick 3D

• Dies: Textured Notes Dies

• Embellishments: Antique Pearls

• Cardstock:

  • Very Vanilla (8½" × 5½", scored at 4¼")

  • Basic Beige (4" × 5¼")

  • Blueberry Bushel (3" × 4½")

  • Very Vanilla (3" × 4½")

  • Calypso Coral (3½" × ¾")

• Ink & Coloring: Crumb Cake ink pad, Early Espresso ink pad, Old Olive & Calypso Coral watercolor pencils

• Other Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Dimensionals, liquid glue, Wink of Stella or blender pen

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Emboss the Background

   • Ink the inside of the Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder with Crumb Cake ink.

   • Place the Basic Beige cardstock (4" × 5¼") inside and run it through your machine.

   • Use the third largest rectangle die to cut out the center, leaving only the embossed frame.

2. Create the Blue Frame

   • Using Blueberry Bushel cardstock (3" × 4½"), cut with the third and fourth largest rectangle dies together.

   • This gives you a thin frame—set aside the center cut for another project.

3. Stamp & Color the Focal Image

   • On the Very Vanilla (3" × 4½"), stamp the largest flower image.

   • Color with Old Olive and Calypso Coral watercolor pencils.

   • Blend using a blender pen, water brush, or Wink of Stella for a soft watercolor look.

4. Assemble the Layers

   • Adhere the Blueberry Bushel frame to the stamped Very Vanilla piece with liquid glue.

   • Attach this panel to the Very Vanilla card base.

   • Add the embossed Basic Beige frame on top using Stampin’ Dimensionals for depth.

5. Add the Greeting

   • Stamp the sentiment on the Calypso Coral cardstock strip.

   • Die cut with the long skinny rectangle from the Textured Notes Dies (trim as shown in the video).

   • Adhere to the card front.

6. Finishing Touches

   • Scatter Antique Pearls across the card front for a soft, elegant accent.

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Inside & Envelope

• Stamp the inside sentiment with Early Espresso ink.

• Add the smallest floral stamp inside and color with watercolor pencils, blending with Wink of Stella.

• Stamp the same small flower on the envelope to tie the project together.

This creates a coordinated, elegant “Thinking of You” card with beautiful layers and soft texture.

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Layers of Beauty Thank you card

Today, I’m excited to share a project featuring the Layers of Beauty Bundle. We’ll be combining masks, sponging, and embossing to create a beautiful layered card with lots of texture and detail.

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Supplies Used

• Stamp Sets & Bundles: Layers of Beauty Bundle, Mixed Label Stamp Set

• Embossing Folders: Eyelet 3D, Dotted Circles

• Dies: Everyday Arches Dies

• Embellishments: Starburst Sequins

• Stampin’ Blends: Timid Tiger, Soft Sea Foam, Lemon Lolly

• Cardstock: Soft Sea Foam, Secret Sea, Basic White

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Cardstock Measurements

• Soft Sea Foam: 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼" (card base)

• Secret Sea: 4" x 5¼" (x2)

• Basic White: 4¼" x 5½"; 3½" x 4¾"

• Soft Sea Foam: 3½" x 4¾"

• Secret Sea: ½" x 3" (greeting strip)

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Instructions

Card Front

1. Emboss & Layer: Emboss one Secret Sea panel with the Dotted Circles Embossing Folder and adhere it to the card base.

2. Arched Panel: Die cut the Soft Sea Foam panel with the Everyday Arches Die, then emboss with the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere this piece to the card front.

3. Stamp & Color: On the largest Basic White panel, stamp the large floral image. Use the masks to apply color:

   • Flowers: Lemon Lolly (layer 1), Daffodil Delight (layer 2), Timid Tiger (layer 3)

   • Leaves: Soft Sea Foam (both layers)

4. Cut the Flowers: Use the coordinating die to cut the large floral cluster. Fussy cut the additional flowers you’ll use separately on the card front.

5. Greeting: Heat emboss the “Thank You” sentiment from the Mixed Label Stamp Set onto the Secret Sea strip with white embossing powder.

6. Assemble: Arrange the flowers on the card front, popping up some pieces with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add the sentiment strip.

7. Finishing Touch: Randomly add Starburst Sequins for extra sparkle.

Inside the Card

1. On the smaller Basic White piece, stamp the small flower in Basic Gray ink in the bottom right corner.

2. Color the flower with Secret Sea, Lemon Lolly, and Timid Tiger Stampin’ Blends.

3. Stamp your chosen greeting in Secret Sea ink.

4. Adhere this panel to the remaining Secret Sea layer, then attach it inside the card.

Envelope

Stamp the same small flower on the bottom left corner of the envelope, and color with Secret Sea, Lemon Lolly, and Timid Tiger Blends to coordinate with your card.

     

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✨ And that’s it! You now have a cheerful, layered thank-you card that combines stamping, sponging, die cutting, and embossing for a professional finish.

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Joseph's Coat with Artistic Leaves

Joseph’s Coat Technique with Artistic Leaves 🍂

Today’s project features the Joseph’s Coat technique—a fun way to create rich, layered backgrounds with color and embossing.

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Supplies

• Stamp Set: Artistic Leaves (#166162)

• Cardstock:

  • Cajun Craze – 8.5" × 5.5", scored at 4.25" (card base)

  • Secret Sea – 4" × 5.25"

  • Old Olive – 3.75" × 5"

  • Basic White – 3.5" × 4.75" (front layer)

  • Basic White – 4" × 5.25" (inside)

• Ink Colors: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Secret Sea

• Other: VersaMark ink, clear embossing powder, heat tool, embossing buddy, blending brushes, open weave gold ribbon

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Joseph’s Coat Technique

1. Blend Colors:

   • On the 3.5" × 4.75" Basic White piece, blend Cajun Craze, Old Olive, and Crushed Curry until the whole surface is covered.

2. Prepare for Embossing:

   • Use your embossing buddy over the blended piece to remove static and make sure the ink is set.

3. Stamp & Emboss:

   • Stamp the line images from Artistic Leaves in VersaMark ink.

   • Cover with clear embossing powder, tap off excess, and heat set.

4. Overlay Color:

   • Swipe the Secret Sea ink pad directly across the embossed panel, covering the entire background.

   • The embossed leaf images will resist the ink, allowing the blended colors to shine through.

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Assembly

1. Layer Secret Sea → Old Olive → Joseph’s Coat panel.

2. Wrap gold ribbon around the center and adhere to Cajun Craze card base.

3. Use a shorter piece of ribbon to tie a knot onto the wrapped ribbon.

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Inside of the Card

• Stamp the large leaf in Cajun Craze in the bottom right corner.

• Stamp the coordinating image in Cajun Craze, stamped off once for a softer effect.

• Lightly sponge Old Olive over the leaf for added depth.

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✨ And that’s it! You now have a stunning fall-themed card using the Joseph’s Coat technique.

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Sneak Peek with Traditional Labels

Today I’m excited to share a Christmas card that combines retired favorites with upcoming new product for a fresh yet familiar design. This is a great way to stretch your crafting supplies while still creating something beautiful for the holidays.

Supplies Needed

• Cardstock & Paper

  • Thick Basic White Cardstock – 8 ½" x 5 ½", scored at 4 ¼"

  • Mossy Meadow Cardstock – (2 pieces) 4 ⅛" x 5 ⅜"

  • Basic White Cardstock (inside layer) – 4" x 5 ¼"

  • Season of Green and Gold Designer Series Paper (retired)

    • Pattern 1: 2 ½" x 5 ¼"

    • Pattern 2: 1 ½" x 5 ¼"

    • From Pattern 1: ½" x 3 ⅞"

    • From Pattern 2: ¼" x 3 ⅞"

• Ribbon

  • Gold & Mossy Meadow Ribbon – about 6 ½"

Prep Work

1. Score your thick basic white cardstock at 4 ¼" to create your card base.

2. Take one of the mossy meadow layers and die-cut your label shape from the center before adhering it—this saves cardstock since the middle won’t show.

3. Cut and set aside the different patterned pieces from the Season of Green and Gold DSP.

4. Prepare your ribbon at about 6 ½" in length.

Step-by-Step Assembly

Now that all of your pieces are prepped, let’s put the card together!

Step 1. Attach the two Designer Series Paper strips (2 ½" x 5 ¼" and 1 ½" x 5 ¼") together to form your card front panel. Adhere them onto the Mossy Meadow layer that has the die cut removed from the center.

Step 2. Adhere that completed Mossy Meadow/DSP layer to the card base.

Step 3. Stamp your greeting with VersaMark ink, sprinkle with gold embossing powder, and heat emboss until smooth and shiny.

Step 4. Add a few embellishments to the card front for a touch of sparkle and bling.

Step 5. On the inside layer (4" x 5 ¼" basic white), stamp your greeting with Mossy Meadow ink.

Step 6. Attach the narrow DSP strips (½" x 3 ⅞" and ¼" x 3 ⅞") along the bottom edge of the inside layer.

Step 7. Adhere the inside stamped/DSP layer to the second Mossy Meadow panel, then adhere that whole piece to the inside of your card.

And just like that, you’ve created a beautiful Christmas card mixing old favorites with new supplies!

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Current supplies can be found HERE.

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Delicate Pines Sneak Peek

Hello my stamping friends. Today I have a sneak peek of some products that will be available beginning September 3, 2025. This is a super simple layout that can be used over and over with different papers. I have all of the details below for you as well as a video.

Card Base & Layers:

• Card Base: Shaded Spruce – 8 ½" x 5 ½", scored at 4 ¼".

• Layer 1: Basic White – 3 7⁄8" x 5 1⁄8".

• Layer 2: Two-Tone Pretty Peacock – 3 ¾" x 5", embossed with the So Swirly embossing folder.

Designer Series Paper (DSP): (Elegant Pine Snowflakes DSP)

• Pattern 1: 1" x 4 ½"

• Pattern 2: 2 ¼" x 3"

Additional Pieces:

• Basic White (inside): 4" x 5 ¼".

• Basic White (for stamping): 2 ½" x 2 ½". Stamp a snowflake, then die-cut.

• Cherry Cobbler cardstock: ¾" x 4".

• Ribbon: about 6".

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Assembly Steps:

1. Adhere Basic White (3 7⁄8" x 5 1⁄8") to the Shaded Spruce card base.

2. Emboss the Pretty Peacock layer and adhere to the card front

3. Layer the DSP pieces and Cherry Cobbler strip as shown in the video.

4. Stamp the snowflake onto 2 ½" x 2 ½" Basic White and cut out with coordinating die.

5. Attach the snowflake to your card front with dimensionals.

6. Add ribbon for an elegant finishing touch.

7. Insert the 4" x 5 ¼" Basic White layer inside for writing.

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Christmas Greenery Sneak Peek

Hello Friends! My share today is a sneak peek of some upcoming holiday products. Stampin' Up! has a new catalog and online exclusives available on September 3, 2025. If you don't have a demonstrator and would like a catalog, I would be more than happy to send you one. Just shoot me an email and I will get it out. 

This card is super simple and comes together quick. I have all of the measurements below as well as a video.

Measurements:

Thick Basic White: 5½ x 8½ scored at 4¼

Basic White: 5¼ x 4 (inside)

Bubble Bath: 5 x 3¾

Pool Party: 4¾ x 3½ embossed with the Traditional Wreath 3D folder

Gold Foil: 2½ x 1 and 3¼ x 1

die cut flowers from Traditions of Christmas dsp

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Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder

Hello stamping friends. I am back today with WOW card. This is my first time using the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder and I love how it turned out. I started out with a layer of basic white and embossed it with the Sunflower 3D folder. I drug Secret Sea very lightly over the debossed side of the basic white. I then used my blends to color the flowers and leaves. I am hooked and now need to try other color combinations. The measurements are simple, Secret Sea 8½ x 5½ scored at 4¼ and a basic white layer that measures 4 x 5¼ times 2 (one for the inside). I also embossed a strip of basic white 1 x 4 and drug the Secret Sea on the embossed side for the inside.

The colors of the blends used on the flowers are:

Petals: Dark Darling Duckling, Dark Daffodil Delight, Light Daffodil

Leaves: Dark Old Olive, Light Old Olive

Centers: Dark Crumb Cake, Light Crumb Cake, Light Pumpkin Pie, Light Pecan Pie, and Dark Cajun Craze (I might leave the Cajun Craze off my next card)

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Masculine card with Scenic Adventures

Hello stamping friends. I am back today to show you a fun fold masculine card that I saw by Sarah Simon. This card is really simple to put together but is sure to impress the recipient. I have a video below for you with step by step instructions on putting this card together.

Measurements:

Basic Black: 4¼ x 11 scored at 1⅜ & 2¾ on each end

Basic Black: 8½ x 1½ scored at 1½ & 3

Basic Black: 3½ x 2¾

Weekend Adventures dsp: 5¼ x 4

Weekend Adventures dsp: ½ x 4

Weekend Adventures dsp: 1⅛ x 4 (4 pieces)

Basic White: 5¼ x 4

Basic White: 3¼ x 2½

Cajun Craze: 4 x 1¼

Cajun Craze: 4 x 1⅛

Cajun Craze: 2 pieces 1¼ x 1¼

 

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