Happy World Card Making Day!

October 04, 2025

Happy World Card Making Day!

Happy World Card Making Day! 🎉 It's October 4th and we're kicking things off with a super fun Video Hop with my Crafty Collaborations team!

I decided to showcase the beauty of using a layout or sketch as a starting point. I shared my favorite one—it's absolutely perfect for those times when you:

Have crafty block 🤯

Are short on time ⏰

Feel overwhelmed by choices

Sketches are great for a simple foundation that you can then easily dress up to make it as fancy as you like!

Ready to get inspired? Click here to join the hop and see my video and the amazing projects from the rest of the team!

The Simple Formula for Success:
The Foundation: Start with a card base (ours is a standard A2 size)

The Rule of Three (DSP): Cut three coordinating pieces of DSP. To create visual interest, vary the patterns and orientations!

Lay the first piece (the largest) horizontally across the top section.

Place a second, vertical piece along the side.

Finally, add the third piece (the smallest) to anchor your main image—this is a great spot for a more subtle pattern. Tip: Mat each DSP piece with a thin border of coordinating cardstock for that extra touch of polish!

The Focal Point: Stamp, color, and die-cut a beautiful image. Pop it up on Stampin' Dimensionals right over the intersection of your DSP pieces. This draws the eye straight to the center.

Finishing Touches: Add your sentiment, ribbon/ bow. and don't forget the sparkle! A few carefully placed embellishments add that final touch of light and luxury.

I mated my 3 DSPs with Misty moonlight

The Focal Point: Stamp the stunning Protea flower

Finishing Touches: Added sentiment—a simple "Love You Forever" is perfect—and tie it off with an elegant white ribbon bow. And toped it off with embellishments.