Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If you love easy handmade cards that don’t require a complicated design, this project is for you! Today I’m sharing how to use one simple card sketch to create two completely different designs; a soft floral friendship card and a fun octopus birthday card with a shiny embossing technique.
This Creative Juice Sketch is a great way to get more out of your supplies while keeping your card making simple and enjoyable. You’ll see how changing stamps, colors, and techniques can completely transform the look of your card while using the exact same layout.
✨ In this video you’ll learn:
👉 How to use one sketch to create multiple card designs
👉 Easy stamping techniques for beginners
👉 How to add shine with VersaMark and clear embossing powder
Whether you’re making birthday cards or just-because cards, this approach makes it easy to keep creating without overthinking every detail.
Which of these easy handmade cards would you reach for first? The soft floral friendship card or the playful octopus birthday design?
#easycardmaking #handmadecards #papercrafting
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To get the FREE DOWNLOAD with measurements, order supplies, view additional photos, or read about my rewards program, visit simplysimplestamping.com and look for the May 12, 2026 post.
Order any of the Stampin’ Up! products I used here – https://s.tamp.in/mRpDUo
Or, choose a link below to order a specific item:
• Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] —— bit.ly/4c2yJGy
• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] —— bit.ly/49IVVrT
• Basic White 8 ½” x 11" Cardstock [166780] —— bit.ly/49SstPP
• Hydrangea Hue 8 ½” x 11" Cardstock [167687] —— bit.ly/4w9XcUf
• Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin Pad [167677] —— bit.ly/4d5lXrQ
• Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin Pad [167680] —— bit.ly/3QH19Qh
• Heirloom Boutique Photopolymer Stamp Set [167725] —— bit.ly/42gHGZ3
• Scalloped Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [167639] —— bit.ly/42Mu4oz
• Crisp Cantaloupe 8 ½” x 11" Cardstock [167693] —— bit.ly/3PmRhur
• Crisp Cantaloupe Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167669] —— bit.ly/4euyU0T
• Peaceful Pine Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167668] —— bit.ly/42TeOWU
• 2026–2028 In Color™ Butterflies [167656] —— bit.ly/4tU4hXJ
• Thoughtful Octopus Photopolymer Stamp Set [167955] —— bit.ly/4tVn4Sr
• Pool Party 8 ½” x 11" Cardstock [122924] —— bit.ly/42SnsEz
• Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] —— bit.ly/3UWZype
• Versamark Pad [102283] —— bit.ly/3InE9OA
• Stampin' Positioner [167768] —— bit.ly/4tSwBtv
• Array Of Dots [167559] —— bit.ly/4tlgFyx
• Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [165679] —— bit.ly/4ahQGie
• Heat Tool [129053] —— bit.ly/4c3Q8yn
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**Subscribe to my channel** bit.ly/2MxfOZ2
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Website: simplysimplestamping.com
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If you love easy handmade cards that don’t require a complicated design, this project is for you! Today I’m sharing how to use one simple card sketch to create two completely different designs; a soft floral friendship card and a fun octopus birthday card with a shiny embossing technique.
This Creative Juice Sketch is a great way to get more out of your supplies while keeping your card making simple and enjoyable. You’ll see how changing stamps, colors, and techniques can completely transform the look of your card while using the exact same layout.
✨ In this video you’ll learn:
👉 How to use one sketch to create multiple card designs
👉 Easy stamping techniques for beginners
👉 How to add shine with VersaMark and clear embossing powder
Whether you’re making birthday cards or just-because cards, this approach makes it easy to keep creating without overthinking every detail.
Which of these easy handmade cards would you reach for first? The soft floral friendship card or the playful octopus birthday design?
#easycardmaking #handmadecards #papercrafting
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To get the FREE DOWNLOAD with measurements, order supplies, view additional photos, or read about my rewards program, visit simplysimplestamping.com and look for the May 12, 2026 post.
Order any of the Stampin’ Up! products I used here – https://s.tamp.in/mRpDUo
Or, choose a link below to order a specific item:
• Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] —— bit.ly/4c2yJGy
• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] —— bit.ly/49IVVrT
• Basic White 8 ½” x 11" Cardstock [166780] —— bit.ly/49SstPP
• Hydrangea Hue 8 ½” x 11" Cardstock [167687] —— bit.ly/4w9XcUf
• Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin Pad [167677] —— bit.ly/4d5lXrQ
• Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin Pad [167680] —— bit.ly/3QH19Qh
• Heirloom Boutique Photopolymer Stamp Set [167725] —— bit.ly/42gHGZ3
• Scalloped Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [167639] —— bit.ly/42Mu4oz
• Crisp Cantaloupe 8 ½” x 11" Cardstock [167693] —— bit.ly/3PmRhur
• Crisp Cantaloupe Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167669] —— bit.ly/4euyU0T
• Peaceful Pine Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167668] —— bit.ly/42TeOWU
• 2026–2028 In Color™ Butterflies [167656] —— bit.ly/4tU4hXJ
• Thoughtful Octopus Photopolymer Stamp Set [167955] —— bit.ly/4tVn4Sr
• Pool Party 8 ½” x 11" Cardstock [122924] —— bit.ly/42SnsEz
• Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] —— bit.ly/3UWZype
• Versamark Pad [102283] —— bit.ly/3InE9OA
• Stampin' Positioner [167768] —— bit.ly/4tSwBtv
• Array Of Dots [167559] —— bit.ly/4tlgFyx
• Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [165679] —— bit.ly/4ahQGie
• Heat Tool [129053] —— bit.ly/4c3Q8yn
============================================================
**Shop my online store 24/7** bit.ly/2MOPSGP
**Subscribe to my channel** bit.ly/2MxfOZ2
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Website: simplysimplestamping.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SimplySimpleStamping
Instagram: instagram.com/simplysimplestamping
Pinterest: pinterest.com/conniestewart
