The perennial dies are the perfect starting point for the postage stamp cards. I love the look of the layers and you can use any images you have for any occasion. I used the Charming Day stamp set. I love the floral images. The images are a line stamp so I colored them in with Stampin' Blends markers.
Supplies Used:
Perennial Postage dies
Charming Day stamp set (*available as a bundle with dies)
Stampin' Blends markers: Cloud Cover, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Secret Sea and color lifter
Classic inks: Secret Sea and Basic Gray
Cardstocks: Basic White and Smoky Slate
Two Tone cardstock: Secret Sea
Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder (retired)
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Instructions:
Card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" - I used Smoky Slate cardstock
Embossed layer 5 1/4" x 4" - I used Secret Sea two tone cardstock and embossed with the mini corrugated 3D embossing folder (retired)
Die cut the second largest Perennial Postage die from Basic White cardstock
Draw lines with a pencil and ruler on each edge about 1/4" in. I used my grid paper as a guide.
Use post-it notes or tape to mask off outside the lines so you don't stamp in that area.
Pick your images, ink up and stamp inside the rectangle area. I used 2 floral images from Charming day stamped in Basic Gray classic ink. Then colored with Stampin' Blends markers- Cloud Cover, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Secret Sea and color lifter.
Allow layer to dry a bit. Pull off post-it notes (you can do this before you color if you prefer).
Use a ruler and Stampin' Write marker or fine tip sharpie to trace lines. Stop where lines intersect. This creates the rectangle line frame.
Use the emboss die from Perennial Postage to add the wavy mail lines. (hard to see in the photo- it's on the small pretty in pink flower).
Stamp greeting with Secret Sea classic ink. Use a stamp positioner to help get a good image.
Cut Basic White cardstock for inside 5 1/4" x 4". Stamp words or images. Adhere to inside card base.
Adhere embossed layer with strong adhesive like liquid glue or seal + to card base.
Adhere postage stamp layer to embossed layer with strong adhesive.
Love this color combo. The pinks really pop with Secret Sea.
You can watch my Facebook live replay on the Stamp and Create with Beth YouTube channel. We explore the creative process and go over choices and everyone has a little say in how the card comes out.
Here are some more samples with the Charming Day stamp set and Perennial Postage dies by Stampin' Up!®
I used the light Secret Sea two tone cardstock for my layer
I've enjoyed making the postage stamp cards again. I love this look and it can be a simple layer but that edge ups the wow factor. Change up the edge by coloring the white space around your rectangle or leave space in the line and add in dots. Have fun with it!
I hope you've been inspired and enjoyed this card idea. Give it a try and let me know in the comments what stamp sets you used.
You can browse all the great colors Stampin' Up! offers as well as many other wonderful card making supplies over in my online store.
Today, I'm sharing a tri-fold Christmas card made with Textured Notes dies by Stampin' Up!®. I used some of my favorite stamps from my stash- Peaceful Evergreens, Christmas Barn, Classic Cloche and October 2024 paper pumpkin. What stamps do you have in your stash that you can use for a winter scene or Christmas card?
Products used:
Peaceful Evergreens stamp set
Christmas Barn stamps and coordinating dies
Classic Cloche stamp set (greeting)
October 2024 paper pumpkin (greeting)
Classic inks: Secret Sea, Cloud Cover, Basic Gray
Stampin' Blends markers: Secret Sea (light), Cloud Cover, Cherry Cobbler, Smoky Slate, Natural Tones medium light (700) and color lifter
Textured Notes dies
Secret Sea and Basic White cardstocks
Instructions:
Die cut 3 panels from Secret Sea cardstock with the largest Textured Notes die.
Die cut 4 panels from Basic White cardstock with the second largest Textured Notes die.
Cut 2 connector pieces 4 1/2" x 2" from Secret Sea cardstock and score at 1".
Stamp images on Basic White panels. Adhere stamped layers to Secret Sea die cuts.
Adhere a connector cardstock strip to the first panel by putting adhesive on the left side of the score line. Make sure you don't get adhesive too close to the score line. Then add adhesive on the right side of the score and adhere the second panel.
Adhere another connector cardstock strip to the right side of the middle panel. Then adhere the last panel to the connector. *see video on how I lined them up.
If you'd like an area to write a message, adhere a piece of 5" x 3 3/4" cardstock or die cut onto the back of the last panel.
On the first panel, I used two Basic White Textured Notes die cuts. On the bottom layer I stamped trees from Peaceful Evergreens in Cloud Cover classic ink. The trees were stamped in first generation and second generation (stamping off first on scrap and then onto the layer). This gives a wonderful variation in color and adds some depth.
On second layer, I stamped the horse and sleigh from Christmas Barn in Basic Gray classic ink. Then colored with Stampin' Blends markers. I used Cloud Cover, Cherry Cobbler, Smoky Slate, light Secret Sea, Natural Tones medium light (700) and the color lifter. The color lifter is the alcohol solution without color and helps smooth the edges where I drew in snow and added a little color on the horse. Stamp the greeting in Secret Sea at the bottom.
I did a partial die cut on the layer with the horse and sleigh. *See video or the tab at the top of this page on how to do that technique.
Then adhere the sleigh layer to the layer with the trees. Adhere to the Secret Sea Textured Notes die cut.
On the second panel, I stamped the trees in Cloud Cover classic ink using the same technique of stamping in first and second generations. I drew in some snow lines with a light Smoky Slate Stampin' blend marker and used the color lifter to smooth the edges and dilute the color. The color lifter doesn't actually "lift" the color. It adds more alcohol solution to the area and pushes the color through the paper. The greeting is stamped in Secret Sea classic ink and is from the October 2024 paper pumpkin. You could leave some space this area for a handwritten message instead of stamping a greeting. Adhere the Basic White layer to the Secret Sea Textured Notes die cut.
On the last panel, I stamped the barn from Christmas Barn in Basic Gray classic ink. Then I colored it with Cherry Cobbler and light Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends markers. The Smoky Slate lines were smoothed and diluted with the color lifter.
To stamp the trees behind the barn, I created a mask with the masking pager. The masking paper is sticky on one side. You stamp the image on the paper side and cut with scissors around the edge just inside the stamped line. Then peel off the backing and place over your stamped image on the layer. Ink up your trees in Cloud Cover classic ink and stamp beside and behind the barn. I used the same technique with first and second generation stamping to make it look like some trees are further away. Peel off the mask carefully. Add in some snow lines and shadows along the bottom of the trees and barn with a light Smoky Slate Stampin' blend marker and use the color lifter to smooth and soften/dilute the lines.
Adhere the finished panel to a Secret Sea Textured Notes die cut.
To connect the panels, adhere the cardstock connectors. To see how I did it, watch the video. The finished card folds like a Z fold card. The front panel folds back and the last panel folds in. It fits in a medium envelope. I didn't use any dimensionals as it is thicker with this much cardstock. It may require extra postage if it's too thick.
I love this Christmas color combo- Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Cloud Cover and Secret Sea. I added in Smoky Slate and Basic Gray as neutrals.
Watch the video here:
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Today, I'm sharing a card I made on my Coffee and a Card Facebook live. I decided to use some favorites from my stash and make a card for "Christmas in July". I'd love to say I make my Christmas cards this far ahead but I don't. Kudos to those that are getting them done early. My card features the Peaceful Cabin bundle by Stampin' Up!®. It's retired now and has a stamp set with coordinating dies.
Mix your favorites from your stash with new favorites. I used the Peaceful Cabin set with Everyday Arches dies to create this tri-fold card. I used Secret Sea, Cloud Cover, Old Olive, Crumb Cake and Gray Granite. The new Cloud Cover in-color gives it a soft feel. I'm really loving the new Secret Sea in-color. It's a deep dark blue.
Measurements:
Everyday Arches die #1 (largest) - cut 3 from Secret Sea cardstock
Everyday Arches die #3- cut 3 from Cloud Cover two tone cardstock (light side)
Everyday Arches die #4 - cut 4 from Basic White cardstock
Cardstock connector 3" x 2" scored at 1"- cut 2 from Secret Sea cardstock
Optional layer for the back of the last panel- Everyday Arches die #2 cut from Basic White cardstock
Once your pieces are cut, stamp the Basic White layers with the trees, fence and cabin from Peaceful Cabin to create a scene. On the first panel, the trees are stamped in Old Olive classic ink. Then stamp a fox in Gray Granite classic ink and snowflakes in Cloud Cover classic ink. One the second panel, stamp the fence in Gray Granite classic ink, snowflakes in Cloud Cover classic ink and the greeting in Secret Sea classic ink. For the third panel, you'll use two white arches. On the first one, stamp trees in Old Olive Classic ink and snowflakes in Cloud Cover classic ink. On the second, stamp the cabin about midway down in Gray Granite classic ink. Then use the coordinating die to cut the layer.
Use a light Gray Granite Stampin' blend marker to add in snowy lines, color in the fox and the cabin roof. Use a light Crumb Cake Stampin' blend marker to color the cabin.
Adhere the Basic White arches to the Cloud Cover arches. For the third panel, adhere the cabin layer to the tree layer, then adhere it to the Cloud Cover arch. Adhere these layers to the Secret Sea arches.
Attach card together with the connector pieces. Adhere a connector onto the first panel and second panel, then adhere the another onto the second and third. This creates an accordion fold. The first panel fold back and the third panel folds in. It folds like a Z fold card. See video on how I connected the panels.
Watch the video and get more tips
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Thanks for stopping by and checking out my card. I hope you'll give this fun a try and give some love to stamps and products in your stash.
If you've been crafting with me for a while, you already know this- I love layered scenes. I collect most of the scene stamps and dies that come out and keep them in my stash. For my card I'm sharing today, I've created a layered shaped scene with the Scenic Adventure and Nested Essentials dies by Stampin' Up!.
Supplies used:
Nested Essentials dies
Scenic Adventure bundle (dies on front, stamps on inside)
Weekend Adventures stamp set (greeting)
Month by Month "celebrate" stamp (Month by Month Album Retreat kit)
Make a Difference "&" stamp (retired)
Simply Said stamp set - "happy birthday" on inside of card
Two Tone Cardstock: Secret Sea, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive and Pool Party
Cardstocks: Basic White and Secret Sea
Neutral Matte Dots
Pool Party Stampin' Blends markers (dark to color neutral dots), Old Olive Stampin' Blends markers (to add ground around trees on inside layer)
Secret Sea, Mossy Meadow and Old Olive classic ink pads
Instructions:
Die cut the follow two tone cardstocks with the largest elongated hexagon from Nested Essentials dies: dark Secret Sea, light Secret Sea, light Mossy Meadow, light Pool Party, dark Old Olive. (5 hexagons, 1 of each color)
Die cut Basic White cardstock with largest elongated hexagon from Nested Essentials dies.
Die cut light Secret Sea two tone hexagon with the smaller mountain edge die from Scenic Adventure dies. Position the die just to the left of the top point. Use scissors to finish cutting the edge to the side of the hexagon.
Die cut dark Secret Sea two tone hexagon with the larger mountain edge die from Scenic Adventure dies. Position the taller mountain to the right of the top point and just a bit down from the top of the hexagon.
Die cut the light Mossy Meadow two tone hexagon with the line of trees edge die from Scenic Adventure dies. Adjust the height to how far up the mountain you want the trees. I placed the bottom of the die about the middle of the hexagon.
Tear the light Pool Party two tone hexagon. Pulling toward you will reveal the white core of the paper. I tore it a little less than half way from the bottom. Then I tore more until I liked how it looked layered.
Die cut the dark Old Olive two tone hexagon with the grass die from Scenic Adventure dies. I lined the edge of the die up with the bottom corners. Adjust height to your liking.
Cut a Secret Sea cardstock base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and score at 4 1/4"
Cut a Basic White cardstock layer for the inside of the card 5" x 3 3/4"
Adhere the dark Secret Sea mountain layer to the light Secret Sea mountain layer. Make sure to line up the sides and bottom.
Adhere the mountains to the Basic White hexagon. Make sure to line up the sides and bottom.
Adhere the light Mossy Meadow trees onto the layer. Make sure to line up the sides and bottom.
Adhere the light Pool Party stream onto the layer. Make sure to line up the sides and bottom.
Adhere the dark Old Olive grass piece onto the layer. Make sure to line up the sides and bottom. You want to keep all your layers lined up with the Basic White hexagon.
Use a stamp positioner to stamp your greeting onto your layered scene. I stamped "enjoy" from Weekend Adventures, "&" from Make a Difference (retired) and "celebrate" from Month by Month Album Retreat kit in Secret Sea Classic ink.
Adhere scene layer to card base.
Color some neutral matte dots with a dark Pool Party blend and place on your card front. I like to use the Take-your-pick tool to apply embellishments.
Stamp a tall tree in Mossy Meadow Classic ink and a smaller tree in Old Olive Classic ink on the inside layer of the card. Then stamp "happy birthday" from Simply Said in Secret Sea Classic ink. *I used a dark Old Olive Stampin' Blend marker to add a little ground just under my trees.
Adhere inside layer to inside of card.
I'm loving this outdoorsy color combo: Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Pool Party and Secret Sea. Secret Sea is becoming one of my favorite colors. Here's a close-up of the layered scene.
Here's another card I made using the same method for my layered scene. I used a "thanks" die cut I had from a paper pumpkin die set (April-June 2024). I die cut the thanks from Basic White cardstock. I adhered two die cut words together to give it strength and dimension. Then I colored it with Pool Party Stampin' Blends markers to create a gradient look. I colored the bottom with dark Pool Party and then used the light Pool Party over top and a little further up the letters. Then I used the color lifter to smooth my edges.
Would you like to watch a tutorial? Check out my video on YouTube.
I really enjoyed creating this card. This would be great for all nature lovers, guys, kids and works for many occasions. Have fun creating and testing out different color combos with this layout.
Want to check out the products I used? You can check out my Layered Card with Scenic Adventure dies resource. It has an easy add to cart option and you can remove any items from the list you already have on hand. Or browse my online store for Stampin' Up!® cardmaking and scrapbooking supplies.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed this card.
Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up!® is a monthly subscription kit. It includes all the bits & pieces, pre-printed card bases and envelopes as well as an exclusive stamp set, ink spot and adhesives to complete a card project. You will need the clear block that comes in your first kit to use with the stamps and some craft scissors. I also recommend a stampin' pierce mat to help you get great stamped images because the stamps are photopolymer and a simply shammy to clean your stamps.
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It is called Farmhouse Florals
Subscription period is July 11–August 10 2025
Send whimsical cards featuring flowers nestled in delightfully unexpected places.
Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
Precut paper pieces and linen thread
Sentiment stamps for the outside and inside of the cards
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Check out the color scheme. I'm excited to see how these colors work together. Secret Sea is quickly becoming my new favorite color. It goes with everything!
This kit features florals in unexpected places such as a typewriter. What kind of containers would you like to see used to hold flowers? What would be unexpected? I love the teapot holding flowers. Stampin' Up!® has a retired set that features a teapot and milk jug (Country Flowers) and Country Home that featured a milk jug and pitcher. I love using the ideas from a kit and seeing what I have in my stash to recreate the theme. Can you think of any others? Comment below and share ideas.
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Cards with layers and texture really draw me in. For my cards I'm sharing today, I used the new Charming Day bundle from Stampin' Up!®. I love the floral image. It is an outline stamp. You can color it with markers (Stampin' Write or blends), watercolor pencils, or add color with brushes/sponges and classic ink pads.
Cut all your cardstock pieces. Stamp and color the floral images and then die cut. Use the Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder on the Secret Sea two tone cardstock. To create the rough, rustic texture, use a sanding block or nail file and go over the raised parts of the embossed layer. Two tone cardstock is printed so the core is still white. Sanding allows the white core to show. Isn't that cool?! Adhere your textured layer to the card base. Make sure you use a strong adhesive when adhering textured/embossed pieces. I used multipurpose liquid glue. Stamp your greeting in Early Espresso classic ink and adhere to the embossed layer. My floral images are popped up with dimensionals. Stamp or embellish your inside layer and adhere.
Cut all your cardstock pieces. Stamp and color the floral images and then die cut. Use the Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder on the Secret Sea two tone cardstock. To create the rough, rustic texture, use a sanding block or nail file and go over the raised parts of the embossed layer. Adhere your textured layer to the card base. Make sure you use a strong adhesive when adhering textured/embossed pieces. I used multipurpose liquid glue. Stamp your greeting in Secret Sea classic ink onto the circle die cut. My floral images are adhered to the circle. Then I popped up the whole layer with dimensionals. Stamp or embellish your inside layer and adhere.
Sanding technique with two tone cardstock:
Use any embossing folder you have on hand
Pick out desired color of two tone cardstock
Put the two tone cardstock in the embossing folder and run it through your cut & emboss machine
Use a fine or medium sanding block or nail file over the raised areas
This is such a fun technique. I love the rustic look.
Here's an up close look at the texture of the Forever Plaid 3D embossed layer. Check out the up close look at the Mini Corrugated 3D embossed layer. Each embossed layer has a different feel. You can pair this with most occasions and images. The sanded Mini Corrugated layer reminds me of an old washboard. I think it gives this card a vintage feel. It would also pair well with mountains, outdoorsy themes or many masculine themed images.
Coloring technique:
For the flowers and leaves, I used a stippling technique- coloring with dots.
Stampin' Blends Markers by Stampin' Up!® are an alcohol marker. When you layer the dots they blend together as you layer them.
I used Cloud Cover and light Secret Sea on the blue flowers.
I used Timid Tiger and dark Cajun Craze on the orange flowers
For the leaves, I used Pretty Peacock and Mossy Meadow.
I love the texture you get from this technique. To see how I did the coloring, watch the video. You can jump ahead to just the coloring with the chapters in the description on YouTube.
Here's some up close pics of the coloring:
Watch the video replay on my Stamp and Create with Beth YouTube Channel:
Thanks for stopping by and checking out my layered card with the Charming Day florals. I hope you are inspired to create a rustic layer and add some beautiful florals with it.
I'm really drawn in by pears. Not really sure why, but I love images. Stampin' Up!'s Painterly Pears Suite collection is gorgeous. I just had to add the Perfectly Pears bundle to my collection.
The yellows and greens remind you of a warm summer day. The Painterly Pears designer series paper just makes me smile.
Today, I'm sharing a clean and simple card made with the Perfectly Pears bundle. I love that the stamp has an outline stamp as well as a solid filler stamp. You can use them separately or together.
Measurements:
card base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" (Basic White)
cardstock layer 5 1/4" x 4" (Basic White)
Instructions:
Cut card base and cardstock layer.
Score cardstock layer at 1/4" on each side. (I used the Simply Scored Scoring tool. You can do this on the Stampin' Up! trimmer as well.)
Ink up the pear and leaves outline stamp with Gray Granite Classic ink and stamp.
Ink up the pear filler stamp in Crushed Curry and stamp.
Ink up the leaves/stem filler stamp in Old Olive and stamp.
Use watercolor pencils to add Old Olive, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry and Early Espresso to your stamped images. *see video
Use Coastal Cabana watercolor pencils to color around the pear.
Stamp greeting in Secret Sea classic ink.
Adhere layer to card base.
Stamp inside if desired.
I just love how this card turned out. I love the texture of the watercolor pencil. If you want a smoother look, you can use a slightly damp paint brush or a blender pen to smooth the pencil lines.
Check out the scored lines. This adds texture and steps up the look of your finished card. I tried not color over my score line. Don't fret if you do though. It just adds to the texture.
I created another card with the smaller pear image. It has a solid filler stamp for the pears but not the stem and leaves. I used watercolor pencils to fill it in.
Check out my video on YouTube:
I hope you enjoyed this clean and simple card. Leave me a comment if you love pears and this set is on your list.