Easy Colorful Sunflowers Make a Wish Card | Scrapbook.com and OLO Markers

There’s just something about sunflowers that makes me smile—maybe it’s their bold shape, the way they seem to turn toward the sun, or how they bring instant cheer to a card design. Today I’m sharing a bright and colorful project that came together with just a handful of products, but gives the look of a much more layered, detailed card. If you’ve ever felt a little limited by a small marker set or wished you could make a big impact with just a few supplies, this one’s for you.

This card features the beautiful Sunflowers Stamp Set from Scrapbook.com, along with the Scrapbook.com Exclusive OLO Essentials Brush Marker Set, and one of my favorite new dies—the Nested Stitched Stamps Die Set. I also pulled in the Party Animals Stamp Set for the sentiment, but the star of this project is really that trio of sunflowers and how I used them to create a bold repeating pattern.

Easy Colorful Sunflowers Make a Wish Card | Scrapbook.com and OLO Markers

Using One Image to Fill the Scene

Instead of building a bouquet or masking off complex arrangements, I kept things super simple. The sunflower trio stamp from the Sunflowers Stamp Set is already grouped together beautifully, so I just repeated that one image three times across a panel of OLO Blending Cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

I love doing this kind of layout when I want something full and colorful but don’t have coordinating dies or layering stamps on hand. And here's the thing: sometimes when there isn’t a die set available yet (which is the case for this one, but I hear they're coming soon!), it pushes you to look at stamps in a new way. Repeating this image across the panel gave me a full floral background without needing anything else.

Coloring with a Limited Palette

Let’s talk about the Scrapbook.com Exclusive OLO Essentials Brush Marker Set. If you’re new to OLO markers or you’re working with a smaller color range, this is a perfect set to start with. Every color I used on today’s card came just from that Essentials set—and I was pleasantly surprised by how versatile it was. The yellow, reds, and orange shades layered beautifully, and the brush tips made blending those petal edges super smooth.

Pro tip: If you’re using a limited palette, try to use just two to three shades per section (petals, leaves, centers). It keeps things cohesive and helps prevent muddying the colors.

Because I had repeated the same image across the panel, the coloring felt more relaxing than overwhelming. It became a sort of rhythm—colorful petals, warm brown centers—repeat. I even found myself reaching for this card later just to look at it again. That’s when you know a project made you happy.

Framing the Design Without Coordinating Dies

Once the coloring was finished, I reached for the Nested Stitched Stamps Die Set and used the largest die to cut the panel down. If you haven’t tried this die set yet, it’s so good for framing your card fronts while adding just a little detail with those stitch lines. I especially love that it gives you two pieces: a stitched center and an outside frame.

I adhered the outer stitched frame directly to an A2 top-folding card base made from Brilliant White 110 lb Cardstock, then popped up the center panel with foam tape to add dimension. This simple framing trick adds just enough lift to make your coloring pop, and you don’t need to layer on a bunch of embellishments.

A Bold Sentiment with a Touch of Shine

For the sentiment, I chose “make a wish” from the Party Animals Stamp Set and cut it out with the coordinating die. To give it a little something extra, I stacked two outline layers cut from mirror holographic cardstock behind it. This created a bold shadow effect that catches the light just enough without overpowering the card.

This is one of my go-to tricks when a card doesn’t need sequins or gems but still needs something to anchor the sentiment. Holographic cardstock gives you dimension and shine all in one step—and you can use up those scraps in your stash.

Final Thoughts: Simple Supplies, Big Impact

If you’re looking for a way to stretch your supplies—especially a smaller marker set—try this layout with any trio-style floral stamp. The repeating design makes it look like patterned paper, but you still get the joy of coloring it yourself. And that’s what makes handmade cards so special.

This card came together quickly, used minimal supplies, and still delivered a bold, layered look. Whether you’re sending a birthday wish or just a little sunshine in the mail, this design is one you can come back to again and again.

Let me know if you give it a try. I’d love to see your sunflower creations.

Thanks for dropping by today I hope that you found a little spark of creative inspiration with my project today. Wondering what I used in this project? Everything is linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails in the Materials Used section, or in the text below. Compensated affiliate links used when possible.

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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