If your patterned paper scraps are starting to take over your craft room, today’s technique is about to feel like a deep breath and a permission slip rolled into one.

This week’s Stamp with Me Tuesday is all about the Scrappy Quilt technique – a fun, forgiving way to turn leftover strips of patterned paper into a bold, quilt-inspired background for handmade cards. It’s the perfect mix of structure and freedom, which makes it ideal when you want something creative without a lot of measuring or overthinking.

If you’ve ever looked at your scraps and thought, I should use these someday, this is your sign. Keep reading to see three very different cards made with the same technique – and then try it with whatever paper is already on your table.

👉 Click Read More to watch the full video tutorial and see all three cards up close.

If you’re looking for cardmaking ideas that feel elegant, thoughtful, and totally doable, you’re going to love this month’s Online Card Class. December’s class features the Gallery Blooms bundle from Stampin’ Up!®, and we’re creating three handmade cards you can use all year - including an easy fun fold card that doubles as a gift card holder.
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This class is a perfect mix of quick, easy, and wow. Beautiful florals, soft color palettes, and a fun fold that looks impressive but doesn’t require complicated steps or extra tools. If you enjoy rubber stamping, paper crafting, and handmade cards that feel special without being fussy - you’re in the right place.

👉 Click read more to watch the full video tutorial and see all three projects up close.

It’s gift-giving season, and that means one thing: we all need a go-to gift card holder. This week’s fun fold is one of those quick, easy, wow designs you’ll use again and again. The left half of the card opens like a traditional card, and tucked inside on the right is a perfectly sized gift card pocket. No fuss, no complicated measurements, and no origami degree required.

Whether you’re crafting for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or just-because moments, this layout adapts to any theme and any patterned paper you love. Today, I’m sharing four sample gift card holders that showcase everything from retiring holiday favorites to peek-at-what’s-coming brand-new products.
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Click “read more” to watch the video tutorial and see all four designs up close!

Ready for something simple, fun, and guaranteed to spark your creativity? On Y Go! It’s Stamp with Me Tuesday, and today we’re playing with a clean and classic card sketch that works with literally any stamp set. If you’re ever feeling stuck, overwhelmed by choices, or unsure where to start, this sketch is going to be your new creative BFF.

I designed three handmade cards using this layout, and I’ll show you how easy it is to switch up the colors, patterned paper, or even rotate the sketch to get totally different looks. And yes - I’ve got a video walkthrough, measurements, and a free project sheet waiting for you when you click “read more.”

Want even more simple card templates to jump start your creativity? Check out my Creativity Made Simple Template Book. It's packed with 48 card sketches and sample card designs.