LDRS Creative | How to Add Dimension Without Adding Layers

I’ll be the first to admit that a one-layer card is a little outside my comfort zone! I usually love creating cards with lots of layers and dimension, but sometimes you want something that’s simple to create and easy to mail. This card was all about creating the look of layers and dimension without actually adding any bulk - and there are so many little tricks you can use to make a one-layer design feel anything but flat!

Products used - 

LDRS Creative Land & Sky Masks and Stencils

LDRS Creative Floral Sketch 5x7 Stamps

LDRS Creative Hybrid Ink Collection

Gina K Designs Masking Magic Strips

Ranger Glossy Accents

I started by adding 1/2" strips of masking paper around each edge of my card panel, then blended pink and orange inks through the largest moon stencil from the Land & Sky Masks and Stencils. I intentionally let the stencil hang off the top right and bottom left edges so the ink blending would be cut off by the edge of the card. Next, I stamped the large floral image from the Floral Sketch 5x7 Stamps, positioning it so parts of the image overlapped the ink blending. A few black ink spatters added even more texture and interest before I removed the masking paper.

To finish the card, I used a fine-tip black pen to outline the edges of the card panel, which really emphasized the areas where the ink blending was cut off and gave the design the look of an additional layer. I also added Glossy Accents to the flowers that overlap the ink blending for a little bit of shine and dimension. Between the masking, cropped ink blending, overlapping imagery, ink spatters, hand-drawn border, and glossy accents, there are lots of ways to create visual depth without adding physical layers.

I had so much fun stepping outside my usual style with this card! If you love the look of layered cards but want something that's easier to mail, I hope these ideas inspire you to try creating dimension without the bulk. Sometimes a few simple techniques can make a single layer of cardstock feel like so much more!

Oh So Inspired August 2026 Collaboration Hop | Pink & Main Cupcake Card

Hi! It's time for the August Oh So Inspired Collaboration Hop! I pulled some items (new and old) from my stash and combined them with a fresh peach and blue color palette to make a card full of shiny little details! 

Products used - 

Pink & Main Garden Gate Stencil - Retired

Pink & Main Deserve a Treat Stamps

Pink & Main Deserve a Treat Dies

Simon Hurley create. Clear Skies Astro Paste

LDRS Creative Arches Dies

LDRS Creative Stitched Scalloped Arch Dies

This month, we were inspired by Tina S. on Instagram. Here's her gorgeous card! I loved the orange and blue color palette. As much as I love the bright tones, I decided to tweak it just a little bit and go for a more peachy orange and denim blue combo. 

I used the retired Pink & Main Garden Gate Stencil with some Simon Hurley create. Clear Skies Astro Paste for a shimmery background. The stencil has been in my stash for YEARS and I have loved it the entire time. The background can easily be switched out for any stencil in your stash. Use what you have! While the panel was drying, I stamped and colored the cupcake from the Pink & Main Deserve a Treat Stamps. I cut a few layers using the LDRS Creative Arches Dies and LDRS Creative Stitched Scalloped Arch Dies.

I added the layers to my card with foam tape and added little details like shimmer watercolor spatters, Glossy Accents, and pearls to finish off the card. Thanks so much for joining me! 

LDRS Creative | Moonlit Forest Scene Card

There's something so peaceful about a quiet forest under the moonlight, and that's exactly the inspiration behind today's card!

Products used - 

Land & Sky Masks and Stencils

Trees 5x7 Stamps

Forest Animals 4x4 Stamps

Forest Animals Coordinating Dies

Floral Sketch 5x7 Stamps

The Land & Sky Masks and Stencils make it easy to build a glowing moonlit sky. I started with the hill, then placed the mask for the moon, and blended the navy sky. Once my ink blending was complete, I used the Trees 5x7 Stamps to add some trees and shadows to the scene. The deer from the Forest Animals 4x4 Stamps are perfectly adorable. I colored them quickly with Copic Markers and added some white details to their spots with a gel pen.

To finish my card, I framed the ink blended panel with a Pinpoint Rectangle Frame before adding everything onto a deep navy card base for a darker, nighttime look. Thanks for joining me! I'll see you next time! 

Oh So Inspired July 2026 YouTube Hop | Lawn Fawn Highland Cows! Birthday Card

Hi, crafty friends! I'm so excited to be joining the Oh So Inspired Collaboration Hop on YouTube for the next few months! Each month, we'll be inspired by another cardmaker's beautiful project and create our own unique take on it. It's such a fun way to stretch those creative muscles, and I couldn't wait to jump in!

This month's inspiration comes from the incredibly talented Verena S. on Instagram. Her gorgeous card features three soft pastel circles with delicate die-cut leaves, and I was instantly drawn to that simple, eye-catching design. Rather than recreate her card, I used those three circles as a starting point and turned the layout into a fun card sketch for my own project.

Products used - 

Lawn Fawn Highland Cows! Stamps

Lawn Fawn Highland Cows! Coordinating Dies

Lawn Fawn All the Speech Bubbles Stamps

Lawn Fawn All the Speech Bubbles Coordinating Dies

Lawn Fawn Giddy For Gingham 6x6 Paper Pack

Pink & Main Layered Circles Dies

LDRS Creative Land & Sky Masks and Stencils

LDRS Creative HSN Exclusive Precision Hold Sticky Grid Mat

Of course, I had to use one of my favorite stamp sets - the adorable Lawn Fawn Highland Cows! (If you know me, you know I absolutely adore cows...especially Highland cows!) I colored a handful of the sweet images with Copic Markers before creating three little circular scenes using the LDRS Creative Land & Sky Masks and Stencils. A little stenciled grass and fluffy clouds were all these cuties needed! I arranged the finished circles in a visual triangle on the left side of my card and paired them with a pretty pink gingham patterned paper for a bright, happy finish.

Be sure to watch the full video over on YouTube for all the details, and don't forget to check out the rest of the Oh So Inspired Collaboration Hop to see how everyone interpreted this month's inspiration. I hope it inspires you to take a favorite layout and make it your own!

LDRS Creative | Easy Ink Blended Sunrise Card

Sometimes simple is all you need! For today's card, I created an easy abstract sunrise scene using the LDRS Creative Land & Sky Stencils and Masks. By layering just a few colors, it's amazing how quickly a beautiful landscape comes together.

Products used - 

Land & Sky Stencils and Masks

Trees 5x7 Stamps

Naturally Sweet Collage 4x6 Stamps

Raven Hybrid Ink Pad

Lantern Yellow Hybrid Ink Pad

Fandango Hybrid Ink Pad

Pink Tutu Hybrid Ink Pad

Tangerine Dream Hybrid Ink Pad

I started by blending a bright yellow sun before using the curved hill stencils to create soft layers of orange and pink across the background. Those warm colors blend together beautifully and create a fun, modern take on a sunrise. To add contrast, I stamped a few black silhouette trees from the Trees 5x7 Stamps, then finished the design with the "wonderful you" sentiment from the Naturally Sweet Collage 4x6 Stamps.

To complete the card, I trimmed the finished panel and mounted it onto a black mat before adhering it to my card base. The black border ties in perfectly with the trees and sentiment while making all those vibrant colors pop!

LDRS Creative | Easy Summer Floral Card

There's something about blue and yellow flowers that just feels like summer to me! They're bright, cheerful, and always make me smile, so I couldn't resist using that color combination for today's clean and simple card.

Products used - 

Floral Sketch 5x7 Stamps

Floral Sketch Layering Stencils

Stepped Edge Die

Raven Hybrid Ink Pad

Marina Madness Hybrid Ink Pad

Dan-D-Lion Hybrid Ink Pad

Olive Branch Hybrid Ink Pad

I started by stamping one of the gorgeous images from the Floral Sketch 5x7 Stamps onto the right side of a white cardstock panel. Using the coordinating Layering Stencils, I ink blended the flower with soft blue petals and a sunny yellow center. The layered stenciling makes it so easy to add beautiful shading and dimension!

To add a little extra interest, I used the Stepped Edge Die just to the right of the flower, letting it slightly cut into the stamped image for a fun, modern detail. Of course, I couldn't resist finishing everything off with a few black ink splatters - one of my favorite ways to add texture and a little personality to a card!

After trimming the panel down, I layered it onto a piece of yellow cardstock before adhering everything to a white card base. It's a design that's easy to recreate with your favorite color combinations, but I have to admit...blue and yellow will always have my heart! Thanks for joining me! I'll see you soon!

LDRS Creative | AquaInk Transfer Sheets - Tranquility

Today's project combines beautiful scenery, rich color, and a fun interactive die-cutting technique! For this card, I paired the new LDRS Creative AquaInk Transfer Sheets - Tranquility with the Window To A View Eclipse Dies to create a design that's both elegant and eye-catching.

Products used - 

AquaInk Transfer Sheets - Tranquility

Window To A View Eclipse Dies

Hand Torn Rectangles II Dies

Perfect Petals 3D Embossing Folder

About LOVE Collage 4x6 Stamps

8.5"x11" Watercolor Paper Pack

The AquaInk Transfer Sheets - Tranquility include six breathtaking scenic images, and any of them would work beautifully with this design. I chose a tropical poolside scene filled with gorgeous shades of blue and green. One of my favorite details is the soft, hand-torn edge effect around the artwork, which gives the image an organic, artistic feel.

After transferring the image onto watercolor cardstock (be sure to watch the video tutorial to see the process in action!), I used the Window To A View Eclipse Dies to create an inlaid eclipse design. The eclipse technique adds dimension and interest while allowing the beautiful scenery to remain the star of the show.

To complement the image without overwhelming it, I kept the rest of the card simple and focused on texture. A panel of green cardstock embossed with the Perfect Petals 3D Embossing Folder creates a beautiful backdrop with lots of depth and detail. That's it! Thanks for joining me!