Today’s card was pure joy to create—bursting with color, texture, and layers of sweet floral details. I decided to go with a slimline format, and the end result feels like a little garden party on paper!
The inspiration began with one particular sheet from the Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper. This stunning design features a cascade of blooms in a rainbow-like layout, transitioning beautifully from deep pinks through to rich blues. I knew right away it was calling for a coordinating explosion of cardstock flowers. And I’ve seen other people do this, so I wanted to create my own.
I pulled out the Impressions Abloom dies and ran them through my Mini Cut & Emboss Machine to create a collection of blossoms and flower centers in an array of hues—from pinks to yellows, oranges, and then blues. I love most about these dies is the added detail—cutouts and impressions that give the flowers extra dimension and charm.
The card base itself is Thick Basic White, cut to create a slimline shape. A strip of that gorgeous rainbow-inspired DSP was adhered across the top half of the card front. Using Misty Moonlight ink, I stamped the “I Appreciate You” sentiment from the Impressions Abloom stamp set onto the bottom right corner. It’s a simple message, but one that always feels heartfelt.
Arranging the flowers was where the fun really took off. I followed the rainbow flow of the DSP, placing the die-cut flowers across the card front from pinks to blues, pairing each one with a center in a coordinating but slightly varied color for depth. Some were adhered flat, while others were popped up on Dimensionals for extra lift and movement.
Inside the card, I added a panel of Basic White layered on Misty Moonlight cardstock for a polished, finished look. To complete the design, I added just a touch of sparkle using three of the Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems.
I also created a video showing how this card was created, step by step, and have it linked below for you:
To keep the fun going, I sure hope you’ll join me for Paper Party Live Thursday – June 26 @ 8 pm EDT on YouTube. It would be fantastic if you joined me and we could craft a fun card together. See below for what you’ll need for the card we’re making during this Live:
✂️ Cutting Guide:
• Card base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ (neutral)
• DSP: (2 of these) 4-1/4″ x 1″ and (2 of these) 1″ x 3″
• Coordinating CS: 3-1/8″ x 1-7/8″ and 5-1/8″ x 3-7/8″ (for inside the card)
• Neutral CS: 3″ x 1-3/4″ (emboss if you like!)
• Basic White: 5″ x 3-3/4″ (for inside the card)
• Scraps for sentiment
🖋 Stamp set + coordinating ink
✨ Embellishments: optional but fun!
🎥 Join me on YouTube at 8 PM → https://www.youtube.com/@JuliaSueStamping
Let’s get inky together! If you can’t join in for the Live, you can always enjoy the replay.
So back to today’s card – it was a true celebration of color and joy, and I’m already dreaming of more projects using this rainbow garden theme. Have you tried a slimline format recently? I’d love to know what color palette or paper inspired your last creation!
Measurements:
- Card Base: 8-1/2″ x 7″, scored at 3-1/2″ (finished card size: 8-1/2″ x 3-1/2″)
- DSP Panel: 2″ x 8-1/2″
- Inside White Panel: 8-1/8″ x 3-1/8″
- Inside Misty Moonlight Mat: 8-1/4″ x 3-1/4″
Supplies Used: