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Video: Square Cards that aren’t Square!

February 7, 2026February 6, 2026 | 1 Comment

Four handmade greeting cards with floral designs are displayed in a row. Each card features green, blue, and cream colors, decorative borders, and phrases like “sending smiles” and “Hello Friend.” The text above credits Patty Bennett. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Lovely Blossoms is the star of the show

I hope you enjoyed these cards I shared on my weekly live video yesterday. I used the Lovely Arrangements bundle, Lovely Blossoms designer paper and the Joyful Squares bundle from Stampin’ Up! I love to mix and match patterns – you already know that if you’ve been hanging out with me for any length of time 🙂 So I love playing with the Lovely Blossoms patterns!

Two handmade greeting cards with floral designs are above two blue die-cut lattice pieces. A yellow "Tip!" icon and an arrow point to the lattice pieces, with text: "Tip: cut 2 of these pieces, & overlap 2 rows to create a square.”. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Die Cutting Tip

This idea of “square cards that aren’t square” came to me when I looked at the circle die above and thought, what if I overlapped 2 of them to create a square.. then the ideas just flowed!!

Since many of you tell me you don’t like to make or send an actual square card, I used a standard card base but made the front flap square. Best of both worlds. But don’t worry, I also tried a square version!

A handmade greeting card with layered floral patterns in cream, navy, and peach, featuring large illustrated flowers and leaves. The front displays the sentiment “sending smiles” and three beige dots. A hand holds the card, which is partially open to reveal a patterned interior. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

For just a simple hint of color, I used a Blending Brush and Petal Pink ink to add some color to the stamped flower.

A handmade greeting card with a floral design and “Hello Friend” sentiment. The card features layered papers with white flowers and green leaves, scalloped blue borders, and a large flower embellishment on the bottom left. “Patty Bennett” watermark is at the bottom right. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Download free PDF Tip Sheet for Square Cards

Because you asked for it… here is a PDF tip sheet you can download and save with the details, supplies and dimensions.

Download Free PDF Tip Sheet

Image shows a display of patterned paper samples from Stampin’ Up!’s Lovely Blossoms DSP #167168. There are eight rectangular swatches on the left and ten variously sized patterned circles on the right, featuring florals, dots, and geometric prints. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com) — Lovely Blossoms DSP

As shown in the video, I love to create Inspiration Samplers to help me see all the designs in a pack of Stampin’ Up! designer paper, and how the stamps and dies coordinate!

A display shows stamped images, die-cut shapes, and sentiments from the Stampin’ Up! “Lovely Arrangements” bundle #167176. Floral elements, leaf designs, geometric cutouts, and greetings like “Hello Friend” and “Thank You” are neatly arranged on white paper. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com) — Lovely Arrangements Bundle

Add the Joyful Squares bundle!

Since we are talking about squares… I thought it was perfect to add the Joyful Squares bundle!

Two handmade greeting square cards with floral and geometric designs are displayed on a gray surface. One card says “You’re Amazing in Every Way”; the other says “Hello Friend” with white flowers. “Joyful Squares Bundle accents!” is written below, plus a watermark: PattyStamps.com. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Top Left: I stamped the square / circle image from the Joyful Squares bundle and used the coordinating dies to create a fun frame for my Lovely Blossoms DSP focal point.
Top Right: I used the square frame die in the Joyful Squares bundle … and yes, I actually tilted it an an angle for a little interest!! The flowers and leaves are simply stamped in Secret Sea and die cut with the Lovely Arrangements bundle stamp and dies.

And, don’t forget the 4″ squares inside! They are on top of the 4″ x 5-1/4″ designer paper pieces. Be sure to download the PDF for all dimensions.

Two handmade greeting cards are shown open on a marble surface. Each has a 4x4 white square inside, one framed by green floral paper with "Hello Friend" text, the other with black patterned paper. "Patty Bennett, PattyStamps.com" is at the bottom. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Bonus Cards

Bonus designs… I also created a couple versions of these square cards using the amazing paper and supplies left over from my Virtual Card Retreat kit! I stamped the image in Memento Black ink and used my Stampin’ Blends markers to do a little bit of simple coloring.

Two handmade floral greeting cards sit on a crafting mat. The left card says “HELLO” with pink and yellow flowers on pink patterned backgrounds. The right card says “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” with gray and yellow flowers on green backgrounds. Markers are above the cards. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Remember these supplies are in the Virtual Card Making Retreat kit, but it’s still available and you can still access the class online!!! (the cards are AMAZING!. See more info here.)

Two handmade birthday cards are open, showing the inside designs. Each has a 4x4 inch white square for writing, with patterned paper backgrounds—one green with circles, the other tan with white flowers. The tan card reads "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" at the bottom. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Square Card Video

If you missed the video live yesterday, please watch the replay below!

Cards & Supplies

See the Stampin’ Up! papercrafting supplies below and click to order them online anytime! Thank you so much!

Lovely Arrangements Bundle (English) – 167176

Price: $48.50

Lovely Blossoms is the star of the show

Die Cutting Tip

Download free PDF Tip Sheet for Square Cards

Add the Joyful Squares bundle!

Bonus Cards

Square Card Video

Cards & Supplies

Join me Live or watch a Replay

Bonus!

Cards & Supplies

Easter Card Colors

Free Tip Sheet for Easter Pop Up Card

Easter Joy Specialty Paper