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Quick & Simple Note Card Set

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Have you tried out this amazing Hope Love & Joy set from Stampin’ Up!?

I made a quick and simple note card set with this Hope Love & Joy bundle, and included the Mixed Up Patterns DSP pack and the Creative Haven tag dies.

A set of handmade greeting cards with love and joy messages in pink, red, and blue tones. Stamps, inks, and envelopes are visible. Designs include hearts and globe motifs, with phrases like “Hope” and “Fill the world with joy.”. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

The funny thing about this stamp set is… it reminds me of the “eye chart” when I go see my ophthamologist. Know what I mean? 🙂

A group of cards and stamps. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

A couple tips when creating the HOPE card:

  • Use a Blender Pen dipped into the ink pad to add a little bit of shading to the ribbon image
  • Use a sponge dauber to add some color to the edges of the HOPE cardstock rectangle
A handmade card says, “You’re on my mind & in my heart,” with the word “HOPE” in large letters and a raised pink ribbon. Markers, ink pads, and stamps surround it. Arrows label shading the ribbon with a blender pen and defining its edge with ink. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Note Card Tip Sheet – Free Download:

Download PDF Tip Sheet for Hope Love & Joy note cards
A hand holds a blue and white greeting card with the words “Fill the world with JOY,” where "O" is a globe. The card is layered on patterned blue paper, with matching envelope and stamping supplies visible in the background. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Know what’s funny about the card above? I totally forgot to add a piece of twine to the hole in the tag!! Oh my!! OH well.. it’s still a fun little note card!

I die cut several tags from the Creative Haven die set and used 2 of them on this set of quick & simple note cards.

Metal tag and shape dies in various sizes and shapes (rectangles, ovals, banners) are displayed on a wood surface along with cut white paper pieces in matching shapes. Text reads: "Creative Haven Tag & Shape dies #167208 www.PattyStamps.com/shop". To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)
A hand holds a handmade card that says “So much LOVE” with two pink hearts. The card has red and white layers with a swirl pattern. Nearby are a photopolymer stamp set, red ink pad, and crafting supplies on a white marble surface. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Each of the 3 cards in my quick & simple note card set today features the Stampin’ Up! Mixed Up Patterns designer paper. I love the subtle floral design on this card. I opted to add a Strawberry Slush border with my Stampin’ Blends marker and my inking triangle.

A crafting workspace features a “Tip!” graphic suggesting to “Add a border with a Stampin’ Blends marker.” Below, a red marker lies on a rose-patterned card next to a ruler. A white card with "LOVE" and "so much" in red is shown above. The workspace is on a grid mat. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Whether you make all 3 cards for a gift set, or multiples of just one, this Hope Love & Joy set is a winner for uplifting stamped greetings!

A hand holds four handmade greeting cards, each with layered paper designs and words like “HOPE,” “JOY,” and “LOVE.” In the background, there are stamp sets, craft dies, ink pads, and crafting tools on a white surface. The cards are pink, blue, and red. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

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Cardstock Cutting Tips Pt. 2: Slimline Cards

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Cardstock Cutting Tips PDF tip sheet download for Three handmade slimline cards shown in mini, medium, and max sizes. Each is decorated with colorful stamped images and greetings: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” with a tropical theme, “oh happy day” with tulips, and “HELLO” with leafy designs. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Your enthusiasm during my Cardstock Cutting Tips video last December encouraged me to create and share a “part 2” with you! I hope you enjoyed watching my live video yesterday.. if you missed it, I’ve got the replay at the bottom of this post for you!!

Learn cardstock cutting tips and how to create 3 sizes of slimline cards with the least amount of wasted paper!

Mini Slimline – cardstock cutting tips

A hand holds two handmade birthday cards, each with "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" in large letters. "HAPPY" is filled with a tropical sunset and palm trees; "BIRTHDAY" is in simple font. Cards are pastel blue and pink, with palm tree graphics. Craft supplies surround them. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

My Mini Slimline Cards are perfect for using 12×12 cardstock!! Make 4 mini slimline card bases with one sheet of 12×12!! Stamp and color the Happy Place stamp image with Stampin’ Blends. The front panel has beautiful blended colors with Stampin’ Up! ink and Blending Brushes.

I used both the Money Envelopes and the #6-3/4 size envelopes for this mini size. If you don’t have those, you can see them in my Amazon Office Essentials Store.

Free PDF Tip Sheet with dimensions:

My gift to you: download your free tip sheet with dimensions for mini, medium and max size slimline cards.

Download FREE PDF Tip Sheet with all dimensions

If you missed part 1, December 2025:

Click to see Cardstock Cutting Tips, part 1, Dec. 2026

Medium Size Slimline Cards – cardstock cutting tip

Two handmade cards feature red tulip flowers with green leaves, and blue semicircle patterns at the edges. One card says "just because you're a great friend" in blue/red text, the other says "oh, happy day" in black. Three color swatches are labeled. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

My Medium Slimline Cards are perfect for using one sheet of cardstock!! By cutting the base to 7-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, you can use the left over strip for the front layer of the card (I cut 1/4″ off the length). Use the fun Round of Hellos stamp set and 3 bright colors for this card! Add the black lines with your Journaling marker (see more tips in the tip sheet PDF).

I used the standard business size envelopes (#10) for this medium size slimline card. If you don’t have those, you can see them in my Amazon Office Essentials Store.

Max Size Slimline Card – cardstock cutting tips

A handmade slimline card with leafy green watercolor patterns and a multicolored floral strip. Large white letters spell “HELLO,” partially overlapping the card. Text above reads: “Max Size Slimline Card, create your own envelope with 12x12 DSP.” Patty Bennett’s watermark is below. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

This Max size slimline uses nearly all of an 8-1/2″ x 11″ piece of cardstock with almost no waste.

I made my own envelope using a 12×12 piece of Designer Paper! The designer paper in this Max slimline card is a Sneak Peek from the upcoming March 2026 Online Exclusive release. It’s called Garden Poetry and features the most beautiful rainbow array of greenery & flowers!

I also spelled out HELLO using the fabulous Party Alphabet dies!

BE SURE to check out more details, tips and dimensions in the free PDF tip sheet download!

A handmade slimline card with a watercolor leafy design in green and floral accents. Text explains the card is 4"x11" using 12x12 DSP, with a tip to use a 2" circle punch for rounded corners. The card is open, showing colorful patterned layers inside. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Resources for Slimline Cards:

  • the “mini” and “medium” size envelopes I used in the video are in my Amazon Office Essentials store.
  • Stampin’ Up! supplies are available in my online store, click any product photo below to shop. Thank You!
  • Free Tip Sheet Download

Shopping Note: Garden Poetry DSP used for MAX size slimline will be available March 3, 2026 in the Online Exclusive release.

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Video: Cardstock Cutting Tips: Slimline Cards

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Slimline Cards in 3 sizes. Graphic promoting a YouTube Live event titled “Cardstock Cutting Tips, pt 2” with Patty Bennett. Includes images of handmade cards, show times for different US time zones, and an invitation to join live crafting on 2-20-26 at PattyStamps' YouTube channel. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Your enthusiasm during my Cardstock Cutting Tips video last December encouraged me to create and share a “part 2” with you!

Join me live today at 10am PT on my YouTube channel to see 3 ways I created Slimline Cards to maximize my cardstock and designer paper!

Join me Live today at 10am PT

Join me live today on my YouTube channel to see how to save money by maximizing your card making supplies when creating these 3 sizes of Slimline cards!

click to Watch the Live at 10am PT on YouTube

Resources for Slimline Cards:

  • the “mini” and “medium” size envelopes I used in the video are in my Amazon Office Essentials store.
  • I’ll post the cards, video replay and the PDF tutorial tomorrow on my blog.. check back here on 2/21/26
  • Stampin’ Up! supplies are available in my online store, click any product photo below to shop. Thank You!

Shopping Note: Garden Poetry DSP used for MAX size slimline will be available March 3, 2026 in the Online Exclusive release.

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Shop paper crafting products online with Patty Bennett at www.MyStampOrder.com

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