Oct 19, 2026 | Gallery, More Birthday Cards |
Sometimes a card just calls for a little extra sparkle and a whole lot of celebration! This Let’s Celebrate card is all about bold stars, beautiful colors, and layered details that make a big impression.
I used the Shining Stars Dies (Just $5 with a $75 Purchase) to create the large star focal point, layering different sizes in Pretty Peacock, Pool Party, and Soft Sea Foam Two-Tone Cardstock. I love how these colors work together! The deep Pretty Peacock adds contrast, while Pool Party and Soft Sea Foam bring in those soft, fresh shades that make the layered stars really stand out.
The white background features little star cutouts that add another fun detail without taking away from the main focal point. And by popping up the sentiment and layering the stars, this card has lots of dimension and interest!
A Sneak Peek at Birthday Shoutout!
Did you notice the sentiment? “Let’s Celebrate!” comes from the upcoming Birthday Shoutout Stamp Set, which I’m giving you a little sneak peek of today! This sentiment is perfect for birthdays, milestones, accomplishments, and all those moments that deserve a little celebration.
DIMENSIONS:
- Basic White Thick Cardstock: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
- Basic White Thick Cardstock: 4 x 5 1/4
- Pretty Peacock Two-Tone Cardstock: 6 x 6
- Pool Party Two-Tone Cardstock: 5 x 5
- Soft Sea Foam Two-Tone Cardstock: 4 x 4
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
- Crop the center of the 4 x 5 1/4 Basic White piece with the 2nd largest Shining Star Die and 8 of the smallest star dies as shown.
- Crop the Two-Tone Cardstock starting with the 2nd largest Shining Star Die, working your way down, alternating colors until you crop the Soft Sea Foam with the smallest Shining Star Die.
- Adhere the two pieces of “star-cropped” Basic White to the card base as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Adhere the large Pretty Peacock star to the card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Adhere the remaining stars as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Heat Emboss the sentiment in Basic WOW! White Embossing Powder onto a piece of Pretty Peacock Two-Tone Cardstock. Trim to size as needed. Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
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Oct 10, 2026 | Fall Cards, Gallery, More Thank You Cards |
Thanksgiving cards are on my crafting table, and I had so much fun creating these three cards during my most recent Facebook Live on the I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ Facebook Page! If you missed the live, I’m sharing a closer look at all three designs so you can find a little inspiration for your own fall cardmaking.
The Thanks and Giving Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! is perfect for creating thoughtful Thanksgiving cards filled with warm colors, beautiful foliage, and heartfelt sentiments. Whether you love elegant layers, patterned paper, or stamped images that do all the work for you, these three cards offer something a little different!
Each card has its own personality, but they all share that cozy Thanksgiving feel.
Want to see how these cards came together? You can watch the replay on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ Facebook Page and craft along with me!
Card 1: Classic and Elegant
This card features a beautiful stamped foliage image in warm golden tones, paired with crisp white layers and a textured background. The “Happy Thanksgiving” sentiment takes center stage, while a little linen thread and a few embellishments add the finishing touches. I love how the simple color palette lets the stamped image shine! Quick color added: I used a Blending Brush with Barely Blush ink to quickly color the wreath. Then I used Golden Glow Blends to add a bit of color to the leaves. Easy peasy!
Card 2: Beautiful Foliage and Rich Color
The second card features a gorgeous foliage pattern stamped across the card front in a deep, rich shade. A coordinating border, a layered Thanksgiving sentiment, and a few gold-toned embellishments complete the design. This card is a wonderful reminder that repeating a single stamped image can create a beautiful background!
Card 3: Fall Colors and Patterned Paper
For the third card, I brought in patterned paper and layered stamped elements in rich autumn shades. The mix of patterns and warm colors creates a festive look that is perfect for sending Thanksgiving wishes to family and friends. The twine adds a soft, natural touch that ties everything together.
I hope these projects inspire you to pull out your stamps, patterned paper, and favorite fall colors to create some handmade Thanksgiving greetings of your own.
Thanks for spending a little creative time with me! Happy stamping!
Oct 3, 2026 | Gallery, More Fall Cards, More Friend Cards |
Today, I’m sharing an elegant Christmas card I created using the Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper and the Graceful Evergreen Deer Bundle from Stampin’ Up! — and I have been having so much fun with our new Stampin’ Hot Foil System!
Isn’t this paper just gorgeous? The
Luxe Foliage paper is the September Product of the Month, and this design is my favorite of the pack — beautiful gold foiled florals on a rich
Secret Sea background. It does all the work on this card! I layered it over a
Gold Foil mat on a
Basic White card base, and that gold-on-dark contrast is just stunning in person. You really need to see it catch the light!
For my focal point, I hot foiled that beautiful frame in gold using the
Flourish & Frames Hot Foil Dies on the new Smooth Foiling Paper. Then I hot foiled the sweet doe and her little fawn in gold with the
Graceful Evergreen Deer Hot Foil Dies — don’t you just love that little spotted fawn? — and popped them up with
Stampin’ Dimensionals.My
‘Tis the Season sentiment is hot foiled in gold, too, using the
Magical Christmas Hot Foil Dies. I love that all of the foiled pieces come together in one pretty layered label!To finish the card, I wrapped it with a length of
Secret Sea & Gold ribbon and tied a bow — such a pretty finishing touch. And of course, I dressed up my envelope flap with a piece of that same Luxe Foliage paper and a thin strip of Gold Foil. I always love when the envelope matches the card!
If you haven’t snagged the Luxe Foliage paper yet, check the online store — it’s just $5 with a $75 order (after rewards), one per customer, and only while supplies last!
DIMENSIONS:
- Basic White Thick Cardstock: 11 x 4 1/4, scored at 5 1/2
- Gold Foil Sheets: 5 1/4 x 4, 5 3/4 x 1 (envelope flap)
- Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock: 5 x 3 3/4
- Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper: 5 x 3 3/4; 5 3/4 x 2 (envelope flap)
- Smooth Foiling Specialty Paper: 5 x 7 (all foiled pieces)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
- Adhere Designer Series Paper, Two Tone and Gold Foil panels together.
- Wrap with the ribbon, tying a bow on the left side.
- Adhere to the card base with Dimensionals.
- Use a Hot Foil system to foil the frame, deer and sentiment in Gold Hot Foil. Crop with the coordinating dies. Adhere as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Add the Gold Foil and Designer Series Paper to the envelope flap.
FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:
Oct 1, 2026 | Gallery, More Fall Cards, More Friend Cards |
Sometimes a card comes together with just the right combination of products, colors, and a little bit of shine. This “Just a Little Hello” card is one of those cards!
I combined the Lustrous Leaves Hot Foil Dies, Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Dies, and the 2026–2028 In Color Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper to create a card with a beautiful, rich color combination and just the right amount of shine.
The star of this card is definitely the Lustrous Leaves Hot Foil Dies. I used copper hot foil on Peaceful Pine cardstock to create the beautiful leafy details. The copper really pops against that deep, rich green! I layered several of the foiled leaves together to create a full leafy focal point in the center of the card. I love how the leaves overlap and extend in different directions, creating lots of dimension without making the card feel too busy. For the sentiment, I used the Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Dies and the same copper foil. “Just a Little Hello” is one of those sentiments that works for so many occasions.
Sometimes you don’t need a reason to send a card. A little hello in the mailbox is reason enough!
I added a strip of the 2026–2028 In Color Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper behind the leaves. The gingham adds just the right amount of pattern and coordinates beautifully with the Peaceful Pine cardstock. I love how the gingham gives the card a cozy, casual feel while the copper foil adds a little elegance. A bit of linen thread tied around the leafy arrangement and a few coordinating embellishments finish off the card. Peaceful Pine + gingham + copper foil + linen thread + gorgeous leafy details = a pretty little hello!
I really love how the copper foil stands out against the Peaceful Pine. It’s a great reminder that you don’t need a lot of different colors to make a card interesting. Sometimes a simple color palette with a little metallic shine is all you need. And, of course, the best part is that this design could easily be adapted with a different sentiment for birthdays, thank-yous, thinking of you cards, and more.
DIMENSIONS:
- Crumb Cake Cardstock: 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
- Basic White Cardstock: 4 x 5 1/4
- Peaceful Pine Two-Tone Cardstock: 3 3/4 x 5
- 2026-28 In Color Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper: 1 1/2 x 5 (large gingham), 1/2 x 5 (small gingham)
- Peaceful Pine Two-Tone Cardstock: 4 x 4 1/2 (leaves), 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 (sentiments)
- 2026-28 In Color Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper: 5 3/4 x 2 3/8 (envelope flap)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
- Adhere the Basic White panel to the card base.
- Adhere the two Designer Series Paper panels together and to the Peaceful Pine panel.
- Double wrap with Crumb Cake Baker’s Twine. Tie a bow to secure. Adhere the card.
- Use a Hot Foil system to foil the leaves and sentiment in Copper Hot Foil. Crop with the coordinating dies. Adhere as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Embellish with Copper Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems.
- Add the Designer Series Paper to the envelope flap.
FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:
Sep 10, 2026 | Fall Cards, Gallery, More Friend Cards |
Thank you to everyone who joined me for yesterday’s Facebook Live! I had so much fun creating with the beautiful Sunflower Fields Suite Collection and the Radiant Sunflowers Bundle. If you missed the live, be sure to catch the replay and see these three fall-inspired cards come together.
To thank you for watching, I’m offering a special ordering bonus through Sunday!
- Place a $50 order and receive the card kits to create these three projects. You will need the Radiant Sunflowers Bundle to complete the cards.
- Place a $100 order and receive the three card kits PLUS a pack of Radiant Gems!
This special ends Sunday, so don’t wait too long to place your order. I can’t wait for you to create these beautiful sunflower cards yourself!
The Sunflower Fields Suite Collection is filled with warm, cheerful colors, beautiful floral patterns and coordinating products that make creating for fall—and beyond—so much fun. The Radiant Sunflowers Bundle adds even more creative possibilities with lovely sunflower images and coordinating dies.
For the first card, I paired the gorgeous floral Designer Series Paper with a large layered sunflower and a sweet “Hello, Friend” sentiment. The checked ribbon adds just the right amount of texture and gives the card a warm, homespun feel.
The second card features a fun-fold design with layers of sunflower-patterned paper. A smaller sunflower, leafy accents and an adorable little vase create a pretty focal point alongside the “Thinking of You” sentiment. It’s such a cheerful card to send when someone could use a little sunshine! Be sure to watch the Live to see the fun and cute inside panel of this card!
For the third card, I let the colorful floral paper do most of the work. A bold sunflower, checked ribbon and simple “Enjoy” sentiment finish the card beautifully without covering too much of that gorgeous pattern.
Which card is your favorite? I’d love to know!
Aug 27, 2026 | Gallery, More Birthday Cards, More Friend Cards |
Yesterday on my Id Rather Bee Stampin’ Facebook Page, I had so much fun creating these three beautiful cards featuring the Mosaic Garden Suite Collection!
This suite is filled with gorgeous floral patterns and a lovely color palette that makes it easy to create cards with plenty of interest and dimension. For these three designs, I mixed and matched the coordinating Designer Series Paper, added textured layers, and incorporated some sweet ribbon and embellishment details.
The first card may be my favorite of the bunch! The angled floral panel, textured diamond-shaped layer, ribbon detail, and sweet sentiment all come together for a card that is full of dimension and personality. Sometimes a few extra layers are exactly what a card needs!
The second card features a beautiful floral image paired with a soft bow and a classic Happiest Birthday greeting. I love how the layers frame the focal image and let that gorgeous patterned paper peek through.
For the third card, I had fun creating a more playful mosaic-style layout by combining several pieces of the coordinating paper. The Wishing You Every Good Thing sentiment takes center stage while the different patterns create a beautiful patchwork effect.
Which card is your favorite? I’d love to know!
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