March 2, 2026

3 Quick & Cute Holiday Cards with the Seasonal Celebrations Stamp Set

 If you’ve ever needed one stamp set that covers multiple occasions without taking up half your craft room… this is it.

This week on Stampin’ Sunday, I featured the Seasonal Celebrations Stamp Set — and we created three simple but adorable cards:
• A sweet Easter bunny
• A lucky shamrock
• A bright and cheerful birthday card

And let me tell you… these are beginner-friendly, quick to assemble, and perfect for using up your designer series paper.

Let’s break them down.

🐰 Sweet & Simple Easter Card


This little bunny makes me smile every time I see it.

For this card, I layered two 3” x 4” pieces of Fresh Freesia DSP from the Subtles 6x6 paper pack onto a Thick Basic White card base. The overlap gives visual interest without complicated layering.

The bunny was stamped in Petunia Pop (stamped off once for softness) and paired with Secret Sea for the facial details. Using an Everyday Arches die gave it that polished stitched look.

Why this works:

  • Soft monochromatic background

  • Simple focal point

  • Clean sentiment strip with angled cut

Sometimes the cutest cards are the simplest ones.

🍀 Sending a Little Luck Your Way


St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and I couldn’t resist that shamrock.

This card features:

  • A 5 ¼” x 4” plaid DSP panel

  • A large circle die cut from Basic White

  • Shamrock stamped in Old Olive

  • “Sending a little luck your way” layered sentiment

Adding a smaller circle for the sentiment creates dimension without bulk. And those sparkle dots? Just enough shine to make it festive.

Quick Tip:
If you ever discover your DSP retired mid-design (ask me how I know 😉), just swap in a similar color palette. The layout still works beautifully.

🎉 Bright Birthday Book Fold Card


This might be my favorite of the three.

The book fold design always looks fancy, but it’s surprisingly easy:

  • Card base scored at 3 ¼” and 4 ¼”

  • Adhere the narrow flap down to create the “binding”

  • Add ribbon before sealing for a finished look

The birthday hat was stamped in Azure Afternoon with a Lemon Lime Twist pom-pom for a pop of brightness. A vellum circle softens the background and makes the focal point stand out.

Why book folds are great:

  • Perfect for special birthdays

  • Looks impressive

  • Still mails easily

And honestly… that little party hat is just happy.



Why I Love This Stamp Set

Seasonal Celebrations includes:

  • Easter bunny

  • Shamrock

  • Birthday hat

  • Daffodil

  • Graduation cap

  • Confetti, stars, and borders

That’s spring, birthdays, St. Patrick’s Day, and graduations covered in one compact set.

If you like versatile stamping, this one earns its spot.

Free With Purchase Class

Because this was our first Sunday of the month, this class is FREE with a $35 online store purchase (before shipping and tax) through March 15.

Place your order →
I ship the pre-cut kit on March 20 →
You create these at home with whatever stamps you own.

It’s simple. It’s fun. And it keeps your card stash stocked.

I’d love to know — which card is your favorite?
The bunny? The shamrock? The book fold birthday?

Drop a comment, save this layout idea, or join my email list so you never miss a free tutorial.

Happy crafting, friend 💙

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February 23, 2026

Petals of Beauty & Words of Beauty: Elegant Floral Cards with Texture, Layers & a Fun Fold

 After being completely knocked down last week by a nasty head and chest cold, I am so happy to say… we are officially back in the craft room 🙌

The voice may still get a little raspy here and there, but we are stamping again—and that’s what matters.

This week I featured the Petals of Beauty Bundle paired with the Words of Beauty Bundle, plus the coordinating Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper. Let me just tell you… this suite is soft, elegant, and ridiculously versatile.

We created three cards:

  • A fun fold “I Think You’re Amazing”

  • A layered “Just Because”

  • A textured “Because I Love You”

And each one highlights a different way to stretch your supplies.

Why Petals of Beauty + Words of Beauty Work So Well Together

The magic here is simple:

  • Petals of Beauty gives you the florals and greenery.

  • Words of Beauty gives you bold, layered sentiments.

  • The coordinating Brushed with Beauty DSP does half the design work for you.

You can purchase them separately, but together? They feel like they were made to be paired (because they were 😉).

In my live demonstration, I showed how easy it is to layer the detailed and solid floral stamps using Peach Pie and Calypso Coral for that dimensional look. Photopolymer stamps make lining everything up so simple—just look for a “kicker petal” and anchor from there.

Card #1: The Fun Fold That Looks Fancy (But Isn’t)


Let’s start with the showstopper.

This fun fold uses:

  • A 5½" x 7¼" base scored at 3"

  • A 4¼" x 4¼" square scored at 1"

  • Strong adhesive (tear tape recommended!)

The key tip?
Use strong adhesive on that 1" scored flap. You want that panel secure since it carries the decorative front.

I layered:

  • A stamped and die-cut floral cluster

  • Pearls of Beauty embellishments

The result feels interactive but still mails beautifully. This is the kind of card that makes people say, “Wait… how did you do that?”



Card #2: Let the Designer Paper Do the Heavy Lifting


If you ever feel “not creative enough,” here’s your reminder:

Good designer paper solves that problem instantly.

For this one:

  • Crumb Cake base (because it goes with everything—Nancy would roll her eyes right now 😂)

  • Striped background

  • Floral focal panel

  • Die-cut “just” with adhesive sheet backing

  • Mini dimensionals for clean layering

Pro tip:
Use adhesive sheets behind detailed word dies. It turns them into stickers and saves your sanity.

Also, I strategically hid a glue dot behind vellum with a pearl. Craft math at its finest.

Card #3: Texture Makes Everything Look Expensive


This one might be my favorite.

  • Thick Basic White base

  • Beautiful Patterns Embossing Folder

  • Die-cut florals straight from DSP

  • Vellum greenery

  • White and coral pearls

The embossing folder adds a subtle lattice texture that feels high-end without overpowering the design.

Important tip:
Because the texture is fine, regular adhesive works perfectly here. You don’t need liquid glue unless the embossing is deep and dramatic.

And don’t be afraid to die cut directly from designer paper. That floral detail? It’s already shaded for you.



Bonus Days Reminder + Starter Kit Perk

Quick housekeeping before I let you go:

  • 💌 This is the LAST week to redeem your Bonus Days coupon codes. They expire on the 28th. Don’t leave free money sitting there.

  • 🎁 It’s also the last chance to get the Stampin’ Up! stamp positioner tool in your Starter Kit. I totally forgot to mention that during the live, so I’m telling you here. If you’ve been even slightly thinking about joining for the discount alone… this is a solid time.

Final Thoughts

This suite is elegant without being fussy. You can:

  • Keep it flat for mailing

  • Add dimension for wow factor

  • Mix sentiments with other stamp sets

  • Stretch that designer paper in a dozen ways

If you missed the live, you can catch the full walkthrough here

Petals of Beauty & Words of Bea…

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Now tell me…
Are you Team Fun Fold, Team Texture, or Team “Just Because”?

Drop a comment, save this post for later inspiration, and if you need supplies, you know where to find me 💙

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February 9, 2026

3 Easy Card Ideas Using the Good Luck Stamp Set (Including a Fun Fold!)

Some weeks call for complicated techniques and layers on layers… and some weeks just call for cute, quick, and confidence-boosting cards. This week’s Stampin’ Sunday was definitely the second kind—and honestly, I think we all need more of those.

I featured the Good Luck stamp set and created three easy cards that come together fast, look polished, and work for lots of occasions. One of them is even a simple fun fold that looks fancy but is totally beginner-friendly.

If you’re short on time, crafting mojo, or patience (no judgment here 😉), these ideas are for you.

Card #1: “You’re Gold” (Simple With Texture)



This first card is all about clean layers and texture. The pot of gold image does the heavy lifting, while the background adds interest without overwhelming the design.

Why I love this card:

  • The embossed panel adds instant texture with zero extra effort

  • Fussy cutting is minimal and totally manageable

  • Works great for encouragement, congratulations, or appreciation

This is one of those designs you can mass-produce without getting bored.

Card #2: “Good Luck” (Quick & Classic)



This card is fast, cheerful, and perfect when you need a go-to good luck card on hand.

Key design elements:

  • Designer Series Paper does most of the work

  • A simple sentiment strip layered over ribbon adds dimension

  • Repeating horseshoes keep the layout balanced and playful

If you’re someone who likes having a stack of ready-made cards in your stash, this one’s a winner.

Card #3: “Lucky to Be Friends” (Easy Double Gatefold)



Let’s talk about the fun fold—because this one looks impressive but is surprisingly easy.

This double gatefold card opens beautifully and gives you extra space to decorate without making things complicated.

Why this fun fold works:

  • Straight scoring (no fancy measuring tricks)

  • Panels make it perfect for patterned paper

  • Opens flat for mailing—always a bonus

If fun folds usually intimidate you, this is a great place to start.





A Note on Color Choices

All of the colors for these cards came straight from the Designer Series Paper color lists. If you ever feel stuck choosing colors, this is your permission slip to let the paper do the thinking for you.

Less stress. Better results.

Free Class-to-Go Details

Because this was the first class of the month, it’s available FREE with a $35 order (before shipping and tax) in my online store by 2/15/26.

You’ll receive:

  • All the pre-cut cardstock

  • Designer Series Paper pieces

  • Embellishments

  • Instructions to create all three cards

It’s a great way to craft without pulling out your entire stash. Kits will ship on 2/20/26

If you’d like to recreate these cards, scroll back up and save this post, or drop a comment and tell me which card is your favorite—I love hearing from you!

Happy stamping,
Katrina

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