A Simple Card Sketch with Endless Possibilities!

This week’s Stamp with Me Tuesday was all about the magic of a simple card sketch—one you can use with any patterned paper, any stamp set, and any occasion! Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve got a full craft room at your fingertips, this easy layout is perfect for creating beautiful handmade cards quickly and confidently. Plus, if you’re feeling a little extra, I’ve got a couple of stepped-up ideas too. Keep reading for the video tutorial and full card inspiration!

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Watch the Tutorial:

Here's the replay of this week's Stamp with Me Tuesday YouTube Live where we made these cards together!

​The Sketch

This week’s sketch features a central rectangle for your sentiment and three embellishments—two in one corner, and one in the opposite corner to create a nice visual triangle. It’s simple, stylish, and oh-so-versatile!

Measurements:

• Card Base: 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”
• Patterned Paper: 5 ¼” x 4”
• Basic White/Vanilla: 4 ¼” x 3”
• Coordinating Cardstock: 4 ⅜” x 3 ⅛”

​Let’s take a look at the four cards I created using this sketch...

Bright & Cheery Floral​ Card

For this first card, I kept it simple and sweet with bright florals and a cheerful sentiment. I used the Florals in Bloom patterned paper with the Pretty Florals stamp set and dies bundle. The card base is Strawberry Slush, and the sentiment says “Have a lovely day.” This card is all about sunshine and smiles—perfect for spring and summer greetings!

Supply List for this Floral Card

Elegant Thank You Card

Card two uses the same layout but has a more elegant vibe. I paired Beautiful Gallery patterned paper with the Gallery Blooms and Beautiful Motifs stamp sets. The sentiment reads “Thank you for everything,” and it’s all set on a Mossy Meadow card base. This one’s a great option for more formal thank-you notes.

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Peg Board Father’s Day Card (Stepped Up!)

To show how you can level up this sketch, I created a masculine Father’s Day card using the Trusty Tools stamp set. Instead of the usual Basic White rectangle, I die-cut a piece of Basic Beige to look like a peg board—how fun is that? The sentiment is stamped separately on a scrap of Basic White and added to the center. The background uses the Country Woods patterned paper, and I added Shades of Green Hexagon embellishments. The base is Pool Party for a fresh, unexpected color combo.

Supply List for this Father's Day Card

Supply List for this Floral Thank You Card

Embossed & Die-Cut Thank You (Stepped Up!)

This last card takes the floral theme to a new level. Instead of patterned paper, I embossed a piece of Basic White using the Forever Plaid embossing folder for a subtle, textured background. For the focal piece, I used the Impressions Abloom dies to cut a large oval from the Floral Impressions patterned paper in Pool Party. The flowers are stamped in Strawberry Slush and Petal Pink, and the sentiment reads “I appreciate you so very much.” It’s clean, fresh, and perfect for a heartfelt thank-you.

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Orders of $75+ also receive a a 16-card video tutorial bundle featuring the Impressions Abloom bundle. 

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Tell me in the comments or over on YouTube—how would you use this sketch? I’d love to see your creations!