Hey, crafty friends! Today, I’m excited to share a unique card featuring stamp sets from an unexpected place—Dollar Tree! If you’ve ever wondered whether budget-friendly stamps can create stunning designs, this project proves they absolutely can. We’re mixing florals, vintage textures, and a touch of distressing for a beautifully layered look. Plus, I’ve got a video tutorial to walk you through the process step by step!
Dollar Tree's Stamp Sets:
Bringing Budget-Friendly Stamps to Life
One of the biggest struggles card makers face is finding affordable supplies without sacrificing quality. Dollar Tree’s garden and bird-themed stamp sets might not have the same name recognition as high-end brands, but with the right techniques, they can create a vintage-inspired masterpiece. Let’s dive into how I turned these budget-friendly finds into an elegant distressed floral card!
Creating the Ink-Blended Background
To start, I blended two shades of blue and two shades of brown Distress Ink onto a panel of Neenah Solar White 80 lb Cardstock. This gave me a soft, aged look—perfect for layering stamped images.
Next, I added texture with the vintage postage text stamp from the garden set, stamping it in Memento Toffee Crunch Ink around the background. This created a subtle, aged effect that makes the card feel like an old botanical journal.
Building the Focal Elements
Once the background was ready, it was time to add the star of the show—the florals and hummingbird!
Sunflowers & Leaves: I stamped the large sunflower image randomly in Versafine Clair Leaves Ink, adding extra leafy details from the same set for a cohesive botanical feel.
Hummingbird & Sentiment: From the bird-themed set, I stamped the delicate hummingbird and the “Enjoy Life” sentiment in the same Versafine Clair ink, ensuring everything tied together beautifully.
To enhance the layered look, I went back in with more postage text stamping in Toffee Crunch Ink, adding depth to the design.
Adding Finishing Touches
Subtle Coloring: I lightly colored the hummingbird using Crayola Colored Pencils, proving that even basic supplies can add charm to your cards! A few white gel pen highlights brought extra life to the little bird.
Distressed Edges: Using paper snips, I distressed the edges of the panel for a worn, vintage look before trimming it down to 4” x 5 1/4”.
Ink-Blended Mat Layer: I ink-blended Walnut Stain Distress Ink around another piece of cardstock to create a coordinating mat.
To add texture, I wrapped May Arts Burlap Twine around the card front a couple of times, tying it into a simple bow for a rustic touch. Then, I layered everything onto a top-folding A2 card base.
Decorating the Inside
I never leave the inside blank! Using Toffee Crunch Ink, I stamped a few leaves and the postscript image for a cohesive look when the card is opened.
Final Embellishments
To finish off the design, I added a few pieces from the Crystal Clear Embellishment Mix, giving the card just the right amount of sparkle without overpowering the vintage aesthetic.
Closing Thoughts
Who knew Dollar Tree stamps could create such a sophisticated card? This project is a great reminder that creativity isn’t about how much you spend—it’s about how you use what you have. Whether you’re new to card making or a seasoned pro, this distressed floral design is a fun way to experiment with layering and textures.
Be sure to check out the video tutorial to see this card come together in action! And if you give this a try, let me know—I’d love to see what you create.
Dollar Tree Stamps Distressed Style Card Video Tutorial:
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(Wondering what I used in this video? Everything is linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post, or in the text below. Compensated affiliate links used when possible). As always I appreciate your support of my videos!
Materials Used:
Here you will find the list of supplies that I used to create today's card. All supplies are linked to supply sources below. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.
Happy Stampin'
Rick Adkins
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