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Cloud Cover Card Idea

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Recently, my friend Melanie mentioned how much she uses Cloud Cover… and I thought … hmmm, I rarely use it.. so I grabbed it and these 3 patterns from the Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Gallery paper pack to create 4 gorgeous cards!

Cloud Cover Card idea. A hand holds a light blue greeting card decorated with a floral sketch background, a blue ribbon tied in a bow, a layered paper flower, and a tag that reads "Just a Note." Similar cards are visible on a marble surface in the background. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Cloud Cover Card Details:

  • Card Base: Cloud Cover cardstock 4-1/4″ x 11″, scored and folded in 1/2 at 5-1/2″
  • Basic Beige mat layer: 3-1/4″ x 4-1/2″
  • Floral layer: Beautiful Gallery DSP 3″ x 4-1/4″
  • Blue strip: Beautiful Gallery DSP 1-1/4″ x 3″
  • Flower: fussy cut from Beautiful Gallery paper
  • Cloud Cover 5/8″ ribbon
  • Cloud Cover 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls
  • Night of Navy Ink for greeting (from Fragrant Layers stamp set)
A handmade greeting card in light blue is open, revealing a blank cream panel bordered by floral-patterned paper. An arrow points to the inside with the text, “THE INSIDE IS IMPORTANT, TOO!” Two similar closed cards and a ribbon are also visible in the background. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Don’t forget to gussy up the inside! I cut a 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel of Beautiful Gallery paper, then added a 3″ x 4-1/4″ Basic Beige panel to match the front.

You can use this design and dimensions with any designer paper and colors.

A crafting workspace displays handmade "Just a Note" cards. The cards feature floral line art, blue textured paper strips, 3D white flowers, and ribbon. Adhesive gems, a stencil, and paper scraps are nearby. The watermark reads "Patty Bennett pattystamps.com. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

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Easy Ink Blending Background Slimline Card

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Ink blending background with Blending Brushes. A hand holds a floral greeting card with pink, orange, and yellow flowers and the message “If friends were flowers I’d pick you.” The card is on a pink envelope, surrounded by pastel markers, blending brushes, and decorative gems on a grid mat. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

I was in an ink blending mood after creating the slimline cards last week, so I decided to use one of the ink blended backgrounds and just stamp the Fragrant Layers flower image in Memento Black ink onto the background, and lightly shade it with some Stampin’ Blends markers. I think it turned out so pretty!

Did you miss the Ink Blending video?

Click to see my Ink Blending Technique

Card Base Dimensions & Tip

You may have noticed me using the Irresistible Designs 12×12 paper for my mini slimline card bases.. it’s so perfect because it’s easily cut into fourths, then scored and folded in half to make a 3×6 mini slimline! (I used THESE adorable envelopes).

  • Card base: Irresistible Designs 6×6, scored and folded in 1/2 at 3″
  • Basic White Layer (for ink blending & stamping): 2-3/4″ x 5-3/4″
A handmade card features colorful, hand-stamped and watercolored flowers, with a round sentiment reading, "If friends were flowers I'd pick you." Above, an arrow points to a white floral-embossed paper. Blending brushes and pastel markers are shown nearby. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Stampin’ Up! Color Combo

Here is the list of gorgeous colors I used.. for both the ink blending and the Stampin’ Blends marker coloring.

A handmade floral card with pink, orange, and yellow flowers and green leaves on a pink ink-blended background. The card reads “If friends were flowers, I’d pick you.” A pink envelope is behind the card. Patty’s Color Combo swatches and labels appear above. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

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Embossing Techniques Video: Lazy Daisy embossing folder

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A collage displays embossed cards and text: “Learn 6 Embossing Folder Techniques!” with a numbered list. Images show floral embossed vellum, coral flowers on white and pink textured paper, and green embossed leaves with blue accents. “YouTube.com/@pattystamps” appears. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder projects

Today I am very excited to share the brand new Stampin’ Up! Lazy Daisy embossing folder with you! I know you cannot actually order it until Tuesday, March 3, 2026, but I am betting this will be super popular and I’m hoping you pop it onto your order sooner rather than later.

Yesterday I shared 6 ways I like to use embossing folders and today I’m posting the cards I shared during the video that feature the Lazy Daisy embossing folder. (the other cards in the video will be on my blog in a week or 2).

Embossed Vellum Technique

Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder card. A hand holds a greeting card with embossed floral vellum in blue and white as the background. Yellow paper flowers and a stitched circle with the text “JUST TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY” decorate the front. A yellow “Tip! Emboss Vellum!!” icon appears at the top left. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

My favorite of all the samples I created for this video tutorial was embossing vellum with my new Lazy Daisy embossing folder (reminder: available starting 3/3/26 in the March Online Exclusive brochure). I used Fragrant Layers die cut images using Pastels Shimmer paper for the floral focal point.

Whenever you emboss vellum, it will turn the raised portion of the design into a white pattern, and I encourage you to experiment layering it over lots of different colored backgrounds to see what you like best. I used both Lemon Lolly and Daffodil Delight for these spring cards!

A handmade yellow Easter card features a textured white floral pattern, a circular tag with “HAPPY EASTER,” a light blue ribbon tied in a bow, and a small bouquet of yellow and white daisies. "Patty Bennett PATTYSTAMPS.com" is watermarked at the bottom. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Remember… add a little special touch to the inside of your cards, too!

Two handmade greeting cards are pictured open, revealing white inside panels. The lower third of each panel is embossed with a daisy pattern. One panel features a colored bouquet of daisies. Text says, "Emboss 1/3 of the inside panel!. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Review of the 6 Embossing Techniques

In my live video yesterday, I shared these fun embossing techniques!

  1. Emboss Vellum
  2. Emboss Designer Series Paper (DSP)
  3. Emboss Two-Tone cardstock
  4. Emboss regular cardstock
  5. Ink an embossed image
  6. Sand an embossed image

Please click the box to download your free PDF Tip Sheet as a reminder of the 6 embossing folder techniques we learned in the video.

Embossing Folder Technique Tip Sheet PDF

Embossing on Two-Tone cardstock & sanding

A handmade greeting card with embossed coral and mint green floral designs, coral die-cut flowers, and a central white label reading "SENDING A garden OF LOVE." A hand holds the card over a white background. Watermark: Patty Bennett pattystamps.com. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

If you’ve watched any of my Two-Tone cardstock videos (learn about Two Tone cardstock here), you’ve seen me emboss and sand with a sanding block.. it’s such a cool technique!

Four pieces of embossed two-tone cardstock in yellow, green, orange, and white with daisy patterns are displayed. A clear embossing folder labeled “LAZY DAISY #167196” is shown in the foreground. Text gives a tip for embossing and sanding for a fun look. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

For the card above, I embossed and sanded Pool Party and Flirty Flamingo Two Tone cardstock for the top & bottom strips. For the center strip, I embossed Basic White cardstock and added Pool Party ink (be sure to watch the video – replay at the bottom of this post).

Embossing Cardstock & die cut shape

A handmade greeting card with a blue embossed floral panel, a white ribbon tied in a bow, and a cluster of yellow daisies. A small tag says “you are loved.” The card is signed “Patty Bennett” with a website, pattystamps.com. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Another fun way to showcase an embossed piece is to emboss a die cut. For the card above, I die cut a Perennial Postage die with Pool Party cardstock and embossed it with the Lazy Daisy embossing folder. Perfect!!

Embossing Technique Resources

A handmade card features blue floral embossed paper, a white arch with the text “It’s a wonderful day to celebrate you,” blue ribbon, and blue enamel dots. A yellow “Tip!” box points to the card, stating “Emboss on DSP, then sand!!” A hand holds the card. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

One more fun embossing folder technique is to emboss designer paper. The card above featured a piece of blue patterned designer paper from the Nature Walk pack. Since the core is white (like Two Tone cardstock) I was able to sand it to reveal a white daisy pattern!

Embossing Technique Video Replay

Please enjoy this video replay. If you have trouble viewing it in an email, you can watch it on YouTube.

Embossing Technique Resources

REMINDER: some products in the video will be available starting 3/3/26 and are not on this list.

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