I love a Christmas card that looks detailed and thoughtfully layered without requiring a complicated card design. This Making Spirits Bright: A Christmas Card with Unity Stamps came together by combining a strong stamped focal image, patterned paper, and a few simple layers that let the coloring take center stage. The Holiday Hustle Stamp Set immediately gave me the playful holiday character I wanted, while the Where Winter Lingers Paper Pack provided a soft, vintage-inspired

I love finding ways to stretch a stamp set beyond the first card idea that comes to mind. It’s easy to look at a new stamp set, choose one image, create a card, and then move on to the next project. But what if that same stamp set could give you five completely different handmade cards? That was the idea behind this Halloween cardmaking project.

One of my favorite ways to stretch a cardmaking idea is to stop changing the layout and start changing the color story. It is amazing how different the same stamped image can look when you move from cool colors to warm colors, or combine warm and cool shades in a balanced palette. That was the idea behind these three winter cards featuring the Knit Wits Stamp Set from Unity Stamp Company. Rather than creating three completely different designs, I kept the basic card structure

There’s something I really enjoy about a one-layer card. With no die-cut layers, patterned paper, or extra embellishments competing for attention, the stamped image has nowhere to hide. Every bit of coloring, placement, and detail becomes part of the design. That was exactly the approach I wanted for this fall card using the Acorn Almanac Stamp Set from Unity Stamp Company. Instead of building the card with multiple layers, I let the beautiful botanical image do most of the w

I love when a stamped image does more than simply decorate a card—it gives the card a place, a feeling, and a little story. That is exactly what happened with this fall scene featuring the Fall for the Scenic Route Stamp Set from Unity Stamp Company. The boardwalk winding through the colorful trees immediately gave me that feeling of taking a quiet autumn walk, and I wanted the finished card to let that scene take center stage.

here’s something about a large floral stamp that makes me want to slow down and really play with color. For this fall card, I used the Heirloom Mum Stamp Set from Unity Stamp Company’s September 2026 Whit-Kit Card Kit, and instead of relying on a complicated card layout, I let the coloring become the star of the design. The sentiment, “Holding you close from here,” adds a heartfelt touch that makes this card appropriate for sending a little encouragement when someone you care

I love when one cardmaking technique can take a familiar stamped image and make it feel completely different. That was the idea behind these four Halloween cards. I wanted to play with the spooky images from the R.I.P. Stamp Set from Unity Stamps, but instead of simply stamping and coloring them, I decided to experiment with Deco Foil Transfer Gel Duo and see what would happen when I brought foil into the mix. The result is a collection of dramatic Halloween cards with plenty

There’s something about a Halloween card that makes me want to reach for my markers and have a little fun. For this card, I knew I wanted the stamped image to do most of the talking, so I kept the overall design clean while adding enough layers and details to make it feel special. The result is a playful Halloween card featuring the Cowstume Party Stamp Set from Unity Stamp Company, with plenty of room for coloring and a few simple details that really bring the finished desig

There’s something I really enjoy about making birthday cards for people born in October. You can take all those familiar Halloween colors—purple, orange, black, and a little bit of sparkle—and turn them into something that feels festive without making the card entirely about Halloween. That was exactly the direction I took with this card featuring the Bagged & Bothered Stamp Set from Unity Stamp Company. The slightly grumpy cat, bold colors, and cheeky sentiment gave me the p

There is something especially fun about creating a handmade card that tells a little story before the recipient even reads the sentiment. When I started working with the Surprise Mail Stamp Set from the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® release, I knew I wanted the mailbox to be the center of attention. From there, the colorful envelopes, gift, and scattered pieces of mail became a playful way to build a birthday scene that feels cheerful without becoming overly complicated. Some

Sometimes a Halloween card needs more than a spooky stamped image to make an impact! For this project, I wanted the card base itself to become part of the design. That is what I love about a diamond stair step fun fold card—it gives you multiple layers, angles, and surfaces to work with, creating a dimensional handmade card before you even begin decorating it. For this Halloween design, the combination of the bold black cardstock, patterned paper, and adorable character image

There is something I really enjoy about taking individual stamped images and turning them into a complete little world on a handmade card. A character stamp is wonderful on its own, but pairing it with the right background can completely change the story the card tells. For this project, I created a fashion-themed city scene using products from the new August 2026 release from Miss Ink Stamps, and I loved watching the separate pieces come together into one cohesive design.

Sometimes a card idea starts with one image that immediately makes me smile, and that was definitely the case with this fashion-forward scene! The combination of a stylish character, a rack of fabulous clothes, and that perfectly sassy “Don’t be ridiculous” sentiment gave me plenty of personality to work with. For this handmade card, I wanted the scene to feel like a tiny fashion studio or boutique while still keeping the overall design easy to understand and enjoy. That bala

Halloween cards don’t always have to be packed with spooky patterns, lots of embellishments, and layers of cardstock to make an impact. For this card, I wanted to take a different approach and create something that felt clean and layered at the same time. I love that combination because it gives you the finished, polished look of a more involved card without making the design feel busy. The slightly mischievous couple from the Deadpan Devotion Stamp Set from Unity Stamp Compa

I’ll admit it—sometimes I love a card that doesn’t need much fuss. There’s something really satisfying about stamping one beautiful image, adding some thoughtful coloring, and letting the design breathe. That was exactly the idea behind these three fall cards featuring the Mice & Cozy Stamp Set from Unity Stamp Company. I wanted the stamped scenes and alcohol marker coloring to do most of the work, while keeping the finished cards approachable enough that a newer cardmaker co

I love when a card can feel like a little story, and this encouragement card definitely falls into that category. The Sword Master Clear Stamp Set from C. C. Designs gave me the perfect characters to build that story around, but the real fun for me was figuring out how to make the stamped images feel like they belonged together in one scene. Rather than creating a complicated card design, I focused on a few techniques—stamping, alcohol marker coloring, ink blending, stencilin

I have to admit, there is something especially fun about making a card that is just a little bit unexpected. Not every friendship card needs flowers, hearts, or a sweet sentiment, and this true crime friendship card is a perfect example! When I saw the possibilities in the True Crime Stamp Set from Miss Ink Stamps, I knew I wanted to keep the design clean and simple while letting the stamped images do most of the storytelling. The result is a card that feels sassy and a littl

I love when a card starts with a simple idea and then grows into something that feels like a little scene on the front of the card. That was exactly what happened with this sweet “You’re Sweet” card featuring the new August 2026 release from C. C. Designs. The combination of whimsical stamped characters, soft pastel colors, and pretty pattern paper immediately made me think of a vintage-inspired springtime look. Rather than letting all of those elements compete for attention,

Have you ever looked at a die set and thought, “I know this was designed for one particular project, but what else could I do with it?” That is one of my favorite questions to ask when I’m cardmaking. I love finding ways to use supplies a little differently, especially when it means getting more versatility from something I already have. For this project, I took the Magic Journal Builder Die from Scrappy Boy Stamps and used it as a cardmaking tool rather than using it for its

There’s something special about making a card for the first day of school. It’s one of those occasions where a handmade card doesn’t have to be complicated to feel meaningful. For this project, I wanted to create a clean and simple design that let the stamped image and coloring do most of the work. I’m using the Off We Grow Stamp Set from Unity Stamp Company along with alcohol markers, but the bigger idea behind this card is one you can use with almost any stamp set in your s