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June 1, 2026

Cute Get Well Cards with the Stampin' Up! Ouch Bundle: 3 Easy Card Ideas to Brighten Someone's Day

Have you ever needed a card for a friend, family member, or co-worker who could use a little encouragement, but wanted something more fun than the typical flowers and sentiments? This week's Stampin' Sunday projects were exactly that!

As soon as I saw the Ouch Bundle, the nurse in me immediately fell in love. After years of handing out Band-Aids in healthcare, I couldn't resist turning them into adorable handmade cards. The best part? These cards are quick, cheerful, and perfect for sending a smile when someone needs it most.

Create a Colorful Background with Simple Stamping

Our first card features a playful background made entirely from the Band-Aid stamp.

Instead of reaching for designer paper, I created my own custom pattern using four beautiful colors:

Crisp Cantaloupe
Golden Glow
Peaceful Pine
Hydrangea Hue

The trick is simple: stamp the Band-Aid outlines first, then stamp the solid image inside using the "stamp-off" technique. This creates a softer look and adds depth without requiring any special tools.

A simple "Feel Better Soon" sentiment and a few coordinating embellishments finish the card perfectly.

Why This Design Works

Great for beginner stampers
Uses minimal supplies
Easy to customize with any color combination
Perfect for batch card making

The "Ouch" Card That Stole the Show

If I had to pick a favorite project from this week's live, it would definitely be the "Ouch" card!

This card combines:

Embossed texture
Die-cut Band-Aids
Mini Alphabet dies
A bold focal point

The Band-Aids were stamped, colored with Stampin' Blends, then die cut using the coordinating dies. By layering them over a stitched die-cut shape and adding the word "OUCH" in large letters, the card becomes playful, fun, and impossible not to smile at.

One of my favorite tips from this project was varying the coloring on each Band-Aid. Using light and dark shades creates subtle differences that make the design more interesting.

Add Texture and Dimension with the "Be Brave" Card

Our third project showcases another fun way to use the Band-Aid dies.

For this card, I created a textured panel using the Simply Scored tool. By scoring every 1/8 inch along one side of the cardstock, it creates the appearance of corrugated texture without needing an embossing folder.

After adding linen thread and a simple bow, I layered several die-cut Band-Aids in different colors and patterns around the "Be Brave" sentiment.

The result is a card that feels encouraging, uplifting, and just plain cute.

Quick Tip

Don't be afraid to mix:

Solid cardstock Band-Aids
Stamped Band-Aids
Patterned paper Band-Aids

Combining all three creates visual interest while keeping the design cohesive.

Why I Love the Ouch Bundle

This bundle proves that get well and encouragement cards don't have to be serious.

Whether you're making cards for:

Children recovering from an illness
Friends going through a tough season
Someone facing surgery
A co-worker who needs a little boost

These playful Band-Aid images add humor and heart at the same time.

As a former ICU nurse and now an IT Business Analyst, I know firsthand how meaningful a simple act of encouragement can be. Sometimes a handmade card is exactly the medicine someone needs.

Want the Tutorials?

I'd love to know—which card is your favorite? The colorful Feel Better Soon, the bold Ouch, or the encouraging Be Brave? Leave a comment and let me know!

Happy stamping!

Product List

Ouch Bundle (English) [167887] $32.25	Ouch Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167885] $19.00	Ouch Dies [167886] $17.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $17.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780] $14.00	Crisp Cantaloupe 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167693] $14.00	Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165625] $14.00	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990] $14.00
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115320] $14.00	Barely Blush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167689] $14.00	Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin Pad [167680] $14.00	Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin' Pad [167677] $14.00
Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad [167679] $14.00	Golden Glow Classic Stampin' Pad [167676] $14.00	Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [165286] $11.00	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $9.00
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051] $9.00	Barely Blush Classic Stampin Pad [167678] $14.00	Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad [166648] $12.00	2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [167546] $9.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [165192] $8.50	Linen Thread [104199] $5.00	Simply Scored [122334] $37.00	Scalloped Blooms Dies [167646] $39.00
Mini Alphabet Dies [162934] $31.00

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September 7, 2017

Colorful Seasons for Fall

Good morning and Happy Thursday! It really is beginning to look a lot like Fall around here so I thought today I would share with you a quick and very easy card with you that uses very few of your stamping resources, yet packs a whole lot of PUNCH!

Supplies:

Stamps:

Colorful Seasons

Paper:

Whisper White

Ink:

Pumpkin Pie

Cajun Craze

Chocolate Chip

Tools/Embellishments:

Clear Wink of Stella

Jute Twine

Seasonal Layers Thinlits

Stampin' Sponges

Glue Dots

Fast Fuse

Post-It Notes for mask

Directions:

Begin with a half sheet of Whisper White Cardstock folded in half (8 .5" x 5.5") and mask off the left side of the front panel of the card base protecting the back of the cardbase and the right front leaving an area of approximately 2" of white space (this really isn't important, leave open what you think will look good for your taste). Once masks are in place, using a piece of Stampin' Sponge, swirl on Pumpkin Pie ink, begin swirling color onto the mask working your way onto the cardbase, this will prevent the color from being applied to heavy handed (it's far easier to add color than it is to take it away), then using the same technique, add Cajun Craze followed by a little of the Chocolate Chip. Go easy on the Chocolate Chip, you just want a little to accent the piece. Go ahead and add a little more Pumpkin Pie and remove the mask.

Using the left over Whisper White, stamp 3 solid leaves using the "Rock n Roll" technique. To do this, pick up Pumpkin Pie ink with the solid stamp, then carefully "roll" the edges of the stamp over the Cajun Craze ink and stamp onto the cardstock. Do this for a total of 3 leaves. Then, using the leaf image with veins, stamp over the leaves with the Chocolate Chip. Die cut the leaves with the Big Shot and coat with Clear Wink of Stella. Apply to card front with Fast Fuse, tie a bow with the Jute Twine and add to card over leaf stems with a glue dot.

I hope you enjoy this card and give it a try for yourself. It's quick and it's simple and it really packs some wow! To purchase the products used in this card, just use the links below. Thank you for taking the time to hang out with me for a few.

Happy Stamping!

Product List

Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set

[143726]

$27.00

Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Bundle

[145348]

$54.00

Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies

[143751]

$33.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[126945]

$6.50

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[126965]

$6.50

Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad

[126979]

$6.50

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Jute Twine

[144625]

$5.50

Stamping Sponges

[141337]

$3.50

Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Fast Fuse Adhesive

[129026]

$10.00

August 3, 2017

Nature Sings - Bring Beauty and Ease to your Christmas Card Designs

Hello and Happy Thursday! I hope you enjoyed the blog hop with the Carols of Christmas stamp set and Card Front Builder Framelits? I know I did; so many talented demonstrators, 40 to be exact, took part in this awesome hop. if you haven't checked it out yet, please do, I promise you won't be disappointed.
Today, I want to share a really quick and easy card this is also eye catching and will be loved by anyone that receives it, especially those that love nature and the beautiful animals that roam, such as in this case, the Elk. I LOVE this stamp set. Yeah, I'm a country girl at heart and I love critters....well most critters...I don't do well with mice or rats...they would be my all out phobia...eeek, I get the Hebe jeebees just thinking about them! Anyway, as I was saying, I love this stamp set and want to share a card I made using it. I was inspired by a card designed by Ronda Wade and her Rubber Queens. I changed up the stamp set and I used some retired ribbon that I had on hand, but I really love this card and am very happy with how it came out.

Instructions:

Supplies:

Nature Sings Stamp Set

Whisper White 8.5" x 5.5" and 4" x 5.25"; scrap piece to stamp and punch

Scrap Real Red Card stock to punch with 1.75" Circle Punch

Be Merry DSP cut 4" x 2.5"

Soft Suede Ink

Basic Black Archival Ink

Real Red Ribbon

Pretty Label Punch

1.75" Circle Punch

Stampin' Dimensionals

Fast Fuse

Directions:

Adhere the DSP to the Whisper White panel with Fast Fuse. Wrap with the ribbon around the seam. Using the small Elk image and Soft Suede ink, stamp off onto scrap paper then stamp the image onto Whisper White. Then with the Archival Basic Black ink, stamp the sentiment directly over the Elk image and punch using the Pretty Label punch. Adhere to the front of the Real Red 1.75" circle and adhere to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals. Finally, adhere the card front to the card base using Dimensionals.

I hope you enjoyed this card and helps you get thinking about your Christmas cards. If you get started now, you will be ready to send them when the time comes and won't be stressed trying to make them and send them all at the same time while trying to get ready for the holiday's. Let's make it our mission to have a stress free holiday season and enjoy Christmas with the ones we love this year.

Happy Stamping,

Katrina

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