Are you looking for a fast and fabulous card design that’s perfect for sharing with a friend? Whether you’re pressed for time or just want to whip up something stunning in minutes, this card is for you! Using sketch inspiration from the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog, I’ve put together a project that combines elegant texture, soft highlights, and a quick layout that’s perfect for any occasion. Plus, it’s easy to personalize!
In today’s post, I’ll walk you through how to create this stunning design using a few simple techniques—like adding texture with torn layers and enhancing your stamped images with a white watercolor pencil. You can follow along in the video tutorial included below to recreate this project step by step.
Why You’ll Love Recreating This Card
- Fast and Fabulous: We all love when a project comes together quickly but looks like we spent hours on it! This design achieves that balance, making it perfect for busy crafters or last-minute card needs.
- Beautifully Textured: Adding texture to your card instantly takes it up a notch! By tearing layers towards you and incorporating a tone-on-tone background, this card looks dimensional and eye-catching with minimal effort.
- Easy Layout: I used Sketch 13 from page 22 of the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog as the foundation for this card. Sketches are great tools for sparking creativity while simplifying the design process, so you don’t have to start from scratch.
- Subtle Details: Want to make your stamped images pop? I’ll show you how to add delicate highlights using a white watercolor pencil, bringing soft contrast to your stamped images.
- Perfect for Friends: This card isn’t just quick to make—it’s heartfelt and thoughtful. It’s the perfect project to create for a friend and let them know how much you care.
Ready to dive in and get crafting? Watch the full tutorial below, where I show you how to create this fast and fabulous card, share a few tips for tearing paper to achieve that rich texture, and demonstrate the magic of adding small details with the watercolor pencil.
You can easily recreate this design using supplies from your stash, or if you’re subscribed to my September Cultivated Creativity DIY Paper Crafting Kit, you’ll receive everything you need! Plus, this card is the BONUS design included in this month’s kit—so you’ll get extra inspiration for your crafting sessions.
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Project Layers (Imperial):
- 4-1/4” x 11” Gray Granite CS
- 4-1/4” x 2” Copper Clay CS
- 4-1/4” x 2” Night of Navy CS
- 4-1/4” x 2” Garden Green CS
- 4-1/4” x 4-1/4” Basic White CS
- Scrap Basic White CS- die cut
- Approx. 10” Thread
I can’t wait to see how you recreate this card! If you give it a try, don’t forget to share your version with me on Instagram or Facebook and tag me @suwendylee in your photos. Have fun creating, and remember—simple touches can make the most beautiful impact.
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Want to give this one a try? I showed how to create this delightful project in my Tuesday YouTube PREMIER. Watch the video replay below and be sure to leave me a comment.
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Wasn’t that super easy? Did this spark new ideas for your next project? Tell me in the comments below the post.
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