Today I’m sharing a card that absolutely makes my heart happy—full of soft florals, fresh color, and just the right amount of texture. This design came together so naturally, and it’s one of those cards that feels both elegant and playful at the same time. I played tic tac toe top right diagonal row down: Floral/Foliage, Free, Encouraging Sentiment.
Design Details
I started with a beautiful embossed background, which adds just enough interest without taking away from the focal point. I love how subtle texture can elevate a clean card base—it really sets the stage for everything else.
The star of this card is the layered floral arrangement. I used a mix of soft and vibrant tones:
Coral pink for the main flower (my favorite pop of color!)
Lavender, soft blue, blush, and cream for the supporting florals
Fresh greens to bring everything to life
To create dimension, I layered the die cuts slightly over one another, allowing the bouquet to feel full and organic—almost like it’s growing right off the card.
Favorite Elements
Contrast: The black stems and sentiment strip add just the right amount of contrast to ground all the softness. Dimension: Layering the florals gives the card movement and depth. Sparkle: A few scattered gems bring in that subtle shine (you know I love a little sparkle!).
Sentiment
The sentiment “YOU ARE AMAZING” is simple but powerful. I love how it sits right across the floral arrangement—it feels intentional and bold without overpowering the design.
This card would be perfect for:
Encouragement
A sweet note to a friend
Just-because happy mail
Final Thoughts
This card reminds me how much I love working with florals—they’re timeless, versatile, and always bring joy.
Please don’t forget to check out the other design team members this week.
Have a beautiful and crafty day, my friends! Ink & Paper Hugs, Felicita
I’m so excited to be sharing my card for this week’s Tic Tac Toe Challenge! For my design I chose the right column going down: Splatter – Die Cut Shapes – Embellishment.
To begin my card, I started with a black card base and layered it with a beautiful scalloped die-cut panel. I love how the soft scalloped edges frame the design and add a touch of elegance to the card.
Next, I created a collage of die-cut shapes using patterned papers featuring florals, vintage script, and rich berry tones. The mix of patterns gives the card a layered and dimensional look while still keeping the design cohesive.
To bring everything together, I added ink splatter across the background. The splatter adds a bit of artistic texture and movement that helps break up the white space and gives the card a slightly mixed-media feel.
For my embellishments, I finished the card with a few delicate butterfly accents placed across the panel. These small details add dimension and draw the eye across the design. Finally, I added a bold sentiment that reads “Collect Beautiful Moments” which perfectly complements the vintage floral theme.
I love how this card came together with the layered shapes, soft butterflies, and subtle splatter details. It’s such a fun combination from the board!
Be sure to visit the Tic Tac Toe Challenge blog to see the amazing inspiration from the rest of the design team, and we hope you’ll join us and play along!
It’s Tic Tac Toe Thursday and I’m excited to share this week’s board was full of fun possibilities and created by none other than Felicita, This week I chose the board elements: Stencil, Birthday, Die Cut.
My Card Design
For my project, I created a Happy Birthday Floral Frame card.
The florals were stenciled with Pink Fresh Studio Floral Border in a mix of pinks, reds, and corals, with fresh greens for the leaves. I die cut an extra Floral Border die out of Hammermill Cardstock to add a little dimension, making it feel like the blooms are spilling off the card.
The The bold “Happy Birthday” sentiment from Simon Says Stamp XL Birthday Greetings takes center stage, keeping the card’s purpose clear and celebratory. The Happy Birthday sentiment was stamped on Hammermill Cardstock with Color Box Archival Black Ink and double stacked to make it pop! I added a touch of gems and glossy accents to a few blossoms for a subtle sparkle and shine.
What I love most about the Tic Tac Toe Challenge is how it sparks creativity. Choosing the Stencil – Birthday – Die Cut row helped me focus my design while still leaving plenty of room for creativity. I could easily see this same floral frame layout working with different color palettes, sentiments, or even a shaped card twist.
Be sure to check out the Tic Tac Toe Challenge blog to see all the inspiration from the design team and play along with us this week. I can’t wait to see what you create!
Today I’m sharing a cheerful handmade card that celebrates gratitude and fresh floral vibes!
This card features a bold all-over background of vibrant blue Hydrangea flowers and bright green leaves, stenciled to create a lively, design. The focal sentiment, “GRATEFUL FOR YOU,” the sentiment in white on a crisp black strip, making it pop against the floral background.
I used layered stencils and dye inks to create depth and variation in the blooms. Everything is mounted on a stitched panel with a clean black mat for contrast and adhered to a Neenah Solar White card base.
This card is perfect for expressing heartfelt thanks—to a friend, a family member, or anyone who’s made a difference in your life. 💙
Supplies used:
Layered floral stencil ( Hero Arts June 2025 Stencil of the month)
Simon Says Stamps Dye Inks (Cadette, Royal Pawsitively Saturated Inks)
Sentiment Strip (waffle Flower)
Simon Says Stamp Black 100 Cardstock
Hammermill Cardstock ( art panel)
Mama Elephant ( Femme Frame Stitch-edged rectangle die)
Neenah Solar White A2 Card Base
Let me know what you think, and if you’ve been creating anything with florals lately—I’d love to see your makes!
Today I’m sharing a bright, summery card designed to bring a little extra sunshine to someone’s day. Nothing says “happy” quite like lemons, vibrant florals, and cheerful yellow tones!
Card Details
For this design, I started with a beautiful embossed background featuring an intricate tile and botanical pattern. I used yellow ink blending to highlight the raised texture and create a fresh, sunny base.
The focal point includes die-cut lemons, layered with crisp green leaves and delicate white blossoms. I added pops of pink flowers and small buds to create extra warmth and playfulness.
At the center, I placed a curved banner sentiment that reads “HELLO SUNSHINE” — perfect for brightening up anyone’s mailbox!
Favorite Techniques
✅ Ink blending on embossed backgrounds to bring out the details and add depth. ✅ Layered die cuts to create a lush, dimensional look. ✅ Adding unexpected pops of color (like pink) for a fun twist.
Supplies Used
Here are some of the main supplies featured:
Lemon and floral die sets
Embossing folder or plate for background texture
Ink blending tools and bright yellow ink
Sentiment banner die or stamp
I love working with bold, happy colors — they feel like a little dose of sunshine on my craft table. I hope this card inspires you to create and send your own “hello sunshine” moments!
