Sometimes the easiest cards are the ones that look the most detailed — and this one is a perfect example of that.
 

The floral Designer Series Paper takes centre stage here, giving you a beautiful, full card front without any stamping required. Papers like this are designed to do the heavy lifting, so all you need to do is choose a favourite pattern and build around it.
 

What really makes this layout stand out is how it’s framed:

• The angled panels add movement and keep your eye travelling across the card
• The embossed layers bring in texture without adding bulk or complexity
• The layered rectangle grounds the design and gives a clean space for your sentiment

It’s a simple layout — but those small design choices make it feel polished and interesting.
 

If you’ve ever looked at your patterned paper and wondered how to use it… this is your answer. Start with the paper, add a few layers, and let it shine.

Oops — I mixed up the dates last week!

The new Catalogue launches May 5th, and our Creative Kickstart event is happening May 6th — here’s the correct info so you don’t miss it.

I’m teaming up with two of my favourite Canadian demonstrator friends for a Creative Kickstart to the new Catalogue — a fun, inspiration-filled Zoom where we’ll share fresh ideas using the newest products.

If you’re excited to see what’s coming (and want some ideas to get started), you’ll love this.

👉Save your spot HERE and we’ll send you everything you need to join us.

If you love working from a sketch, this one is easy to adapt with whatever you have on hand.

For this version, the focus shifts from paper to stamping and die cutting — and those flowers really shine.

They’re stamped tone-on-tone, which gives a soft look without any colouring. It’s a simple way to add detail while keeping things quick.

Behind them, the die-cut background layer adds just enough texture and interest, while the embossed base adds another subtle layer to finish it off.