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!
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
LDRS Creative | How to Add Dimension Without Adding Layers
Monday, August 10, 2026
LDRS Creative | Moonlit Forest Scene Card
Monday, July 13, 2026
LDRS Creative | Easy Summer Floral Card
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!
Thursday, June 4, 2026
LDRS Creative | AquaInk Transfer Sheets - Tranquility
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!
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
LDRS Creative | Naturally Sweet Collage Stamps
When building a freeform collage layout, I always like to work from large to small. I started with the largest "sweet" sentiment and then added smaller greetings like "I pick you" and "you're the one" throughout the design. Once the sentiments were in place, I filled the remaining spaces with the fruit images. This approach makes it easy to balance the layout while filling every corner with fun fruity images!
To finish the card, I die-cut the stamped panel using the Mixed Postage Rectangle Dies and layered it onto one of the cheerful rainbow stripe patterns from the Favorite Things 6x6 Paper Pack. The colorful background perfectly complements all of the fruity images! This card is so bright, happy, and full of summertime energy!
Monday, June 1, 2026
LDRS Creative | Fuzzy Wuzzies Athletic Supporter Add-On
Monday, May 25, 2026
LDRS Creative | 5 Minute Anniversary Card Idea
Instead of using the Stepped Edge Die along the edge of a card like usual, I die cut it down the right side of a white panel to create an unexpected layered detail. From there, I started building my collage design on the left side of the panel using several sentiments from the About LOVE Collage 4x6 Stamps.
One of my favorite tips when creating collage-style cards is to keep your color palette simple. Limiting your colors helps all of the stamped elements work together. You can easily swap these shades to match your own style or occasion. I went with light purple, aqua, and raspberry ink colors. I began with the large “LOVE” sentiment and layered in smaller phrases like “XOXO” and “you’re my person.” I also added a few tiny black hearts for contrast and finished the collage with the sentiment, “I’d fall for you again and again and again and again…” which perfectly echoes the stair-step pattern created by the die.





















































