Changing of Seasons Birthday Wishes

I’m excited to be joining the latest Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge, and this one had me reaching for all the warm, happy colors of fall! 

For my card, I paired the Radiant Sunflowers Bundle with the gorgeous Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper to create a fun quilted background.

I loved the patchwork quilt in the inspiration photo and wanted to recreate that feeling on a card. I cut a variety of patterns from the Sunflower Fields DSP into squares and arranged them together to create a colorful, stitched-looking background. The mix of florals, plaids, stripes, and dots gives the card lots of texture and visual interest without needing a complicated design.

Then I layered several die-cut sunflowers from the Radiant Sunflowers Bundle across the front, using shades of Golden Glow, Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry and Cajun Craze with a pop of Old Olive to pull colors from the DSP into the floral arrangement. A simple “Happy Birthday” sentiment and a little bit of linen thread finished everything off. 

🌻 Cardmaking Tip: Creating a quilted background is a great way to use up those little scraps of Designer Series Paper that are just too pretty to throw away! Try mixing different patterns while keeping your color palette cohesive for a finished look that feels intentional.

I hope my card inspires you to pull out your favorite Designer Series Paper and create a little patchwork of your own!

Supplies:
🌻 Radiant Sunflowers Bundle
🌻 Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper
🌻 Linen Thread
🌻 Stampin’ Up! cardstock and coordinating inks

Be sure to check out the Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge and see what the other designers created. I can’t wait to see where this inspiration takes you!

Happy stamping! 💛

Boo To You!

Boo to You! 👻 

It’s time for another Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge, and I couldn’t resist giving this week’s sketch a spooky Halloween twist! 🎃👻

For my card, I reached for the Oh My Fright Bundle and the coordinating Frightfully Fun Designer Series Paper. This collection makes Halloween crafting so much fun with its adorable ghosts, bats, spooky trees, and playful patterns.

I started with the fun orange starry pattern from the Frightfully Fun Designer Series Paper as my background. The little stars create the perfect night-sky feeling and really make the black elements and pale moon stand out.

The focal point of the card is that big, eerie moon! 🌕 I layered the Lemon Lolly moon behind the spooky tree and added the two sweet little ghosts. I love how the ghosts are more cute than creepy—especially with their happy little faces!

The tree was die-cut from Basic Black cardstock and layered over the moon to create a dramatic silhouette. I added a few little bats flying around the moon, along with the fabulous “Boo to You” sentiment in the upper corner.

For the greeting at the bottom, I used “Happy Halloween” to finish the card and balance the design.

I had so much fun translating the sketch into a Halloween scene. One of my favorite things about sketch challenges is seeing how differently the same basic layout can look depending on the products, colors, and theme you choose.

Now it’s your turn! Head over to the Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge and see how the sketch inspires you. Whether you follow it exactly or put your own spin on it, I hope you’ll join us!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and as always…

Happy Stamping! 🧡👻🎃

Supplies

• Oh My Fright Bundle
• Frightfully Fun Designer Series Paper
• Basic Black Cardstock
• Basic White Cardstock
• Lemon Lolly Cardstock
• Adhesive/Dimensionals

The Oh My Fright Bundle and Frightfully Fun Designer Series Paper are current 2026 Stampin’ Up! products, and the bundle includes the coordinating stamp set and dies.

A Little Fall Fun

It’s time for another Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge, and this week’s combination is such a fun one: Secret Sea, Cajun Craze, and Pool Party!

At first glance, I wasn’t quite sure where these colors would take me, but then I spotted the Painted Patch Designer Series Paper—and it was perfect for bringing this unexpected color combination to life!

I snipped the adorable pumpkins from the DSP to create a playful little pumpkin patch. I love how the traditional fall feel of Cajun Craze gets a fresh twist with the unexpected pops of Secret Sea and Pool Party. 🎃

For a little extra texture, I added an embossed background, some bright ribbon, and a few coordinating embellishments. And, of course, I couldn’t resist this cheeky sentiment from the Painted Pumpkins stamp set:

“Hello Gourd-geous!” 😍

Sometimes a color challenge pushes you to use combinations you might not normally reach for—and that’s exactly what I love about them!

What do you think of this fun fall color combination?

🍂 Secret Sea • Cajun Craze • Pool Party

Be sure to check out the other Hand Stamped Sentiments designers for more inspiration using these fabulous colors!

Happy Stamping!

Thoughtful Sunflowers

It’s time for another Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge, and I had so much fun creating this warm and cheerful Thinking of You card! 🌻

For this card, I reached for the beautiful Radiant Sunflowers stamp set and paired it with the gorgeous Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper. I love how the rich reds, golden yellows, and earthy greens work together to create such a cozy, fall-inspired feel.

I layered the fussy cut sunflower and floral images to give the flowers lots of dimension, then added the coordinating plaid DSP for a little extra texture and pattern. A few embellishments sprinkled throughout the design add just the right finishing touch.

The “Thinking of You” sentiment seemed perfect for this card. There’s something so special about sending a handmade card simply to let someone know they’re on your mind. 💛

I hope my card inspires you to play along with this week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge! Be sure to check out the challenge and see what inspires you. I can’t wait to see what you create!

Radiant Sunflowers - Hello Friend

Hello, crafty friends!

I'm so excited to be sharing my card for the latest Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge! I loved how versatile this sketch is, and it was the perfect opportunity to use the beautiful Sunflower Fields Suite Collection again.

For my interpretation, I paired the gorgeous Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper with die-cut sunflowers in Darling Duckling, Golden Glow, Old Olive, and Pecan Pie. The vases were cut from Secret Sea cardstock create a bold contrast and really make the warm sunflower colors pop.

To add a little extra interest without overwhelming the design, I embossed the Basic White background using the Rustic Check 3D Embossing Folder. The subtle texture gives the card a cozy, farmhouse feel that complements the sunflowers perfectly. A torn strip of coordinating DSP helps ground the arrangement, while a few Radiant Gems embellishments add just the right amount of sparkle.

The finishing touch is the cheerful "Hello, Friend" sentiment, making this an easy card to brighten someone's day.

Card Details:

• Suite Collection: Sunflower Fields
• Embossing Folder: Rustic Check 3D
• Cardstock: Secret Sea, Basic White, Darling Duckling, Golden Glow, Old Olive & Pecan Pie
• Designer Series Paper: Sunflower Fields DSP

Thank you so much for stopping by! Be sure to check out the latest Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge and join us with your own creative interpretation. I can't wait to see what you create!