Today I’m sharing a nautical Father’s Day card featuring a soft coral and aqua color combo. I used the Papertrey Ink Weaved Background Stamp to create a bold patterned background, which gives the card a nice textured look without adding extra bulk.

For the background, I stamped the Papertrey Ink Weaved Background Stamp onto aqua cardstock using a coordinating ink color. This tone-on-tone look keeps the background interesting while still letting the focal elements stand out.

For the focal point, I used the Papertrey Ink Seas Of Life Stamp Set along with the coordinating Papertrey Ink Seas Of Life Die.

The anchor and ship wheel add a classic nautical feel, while the soft coral color keeps the card looking fresh and not too heavy.

The sentiment was stamped onto a white tag cut with the Papertrey Ink Charming Tags 1 Die Set. I added the anchor on top of the tag and tucked the ship wheel behind it to build a layered cluster.

To finish the card, I wrapped twine around the top of the stamped panel and tied additional twine through the tag. A few sequins added small shiny accents and helped soften the overall look. I mounted the finished panel onto a white card base, leaving a clean border around the design.

SUPPLIES

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Hello friends!

Today I’m sharing a bold and creative masculine ink-blended card that features the stunning Brilliant Waves Background Stencil.

BACKGROUND WITH INK BLENDING ON COLORED CARDSTOCK

I wanted to go for a multicolored abstract look, so I did my ink blending on colored cardstock rather than white. When using Fresh Dye Inks on non-white cardstock, remember: the transparent inks will blend with the base color to produce a new hue.

For my base, I used Crafty Necessities: Vanilla Cream Cardstock and blended through the Brilliant Waves Background Stencil with Teal Tempest Fresh Dye Ink. The combination gave me a beautiful green tone—just like mixing yellow and blue.

Before lifting the stencil, I added splatters using the same Teal Tempest ink for added texture. To do this, I pressed the ink pad onto my mat, added a bit of water, and splattered with a small brush.

FRAMING PANEL WITH INKED EDGES

Next, I die cut a rectangle from Crafty Necessities: Vanilla Cream Cardstock and softly inked around its edges using Hazelnut and Vanilla Cream Fresh Dye Inks.

I followed up with Hazelnut ink splatters to tie it into the background and add a little rustic character.

BOLD SENTIMENT WITH LAYERED INK

For the bold focal sentiment, I die-cut “DUDE” using the Fine Alphabet Die Set and Crafty Necessities: Burnt Red Cardstock. To give the letters some dimension and richness, I blended Mahogany Bark Fresh Dye Ink onto them.

I also created a secondary sentiment using the One-Go: Solid Sentiment Strips Press Plate and its coordinating die. Again, I used Mahogany Bark Fresh Dye Ink on Crafty Necessities: Vanilla Cream Cardstock to match the other elements. The result was a perfect reverse look—mahogany lettering on a vanilla base.

ASSEMBLING THE CARD AND FINISHING TOUCHES

I adhered the “DUDE” sentiment and the strip onto the Vanilla Cream rectangle panel, then mounted this onto the green ink-blended background. The entire panel was then adhered to a white card base.

To complete the card, I added a handful of enamel dots from the Martian Terrain and Sweet Dreams sets for a polished touch of dimension.

This masculine ink blended card with stencil and bold sentiment is great for birthdays, Father’s Day, or any occasion where you want a guy-friendly design that stands out.

SUPPLIES

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Both cards use the same idea, but I approached them a little differently — one has a bold background with a die cut sentiment, and the other is a bit cleaner with some stamped details.

24/7 FATHER’S DAY CARD

I created this Father’s Day card using a fun mug design paired with a bold 24/7 dad sentiment. I really liked the idea of making the sentiment the main focal point while keeping the background masculine, textured, and a little playful.

For the background, I white embossed several images from the Papertrey Ink Dad’s Time Mini Stamp Set onto a panel. After that, I ink blended the panel with Tim Holtz Ranger Chipped Sapphire Distress Ink, which helped the white embossed images pop against the deep blue background.

I also added a piece of cord from Hemptique Onyx Natural Hemp Cord Set along the side of the panel for a simple textured detail.

The mug was created using the Papertrey Ink The Mug Die. I die-cut the mug from white cardstock and layered it over a dark blue shadow piece to coordinate with the background.

For the sentiment, I used the Papertrey Ink To Die For Sentiments: 24X7 Dad Die and die-cut it directly from the white mug. The dark blue layer underneath shows through the openings, which helps tie the mug into the background.

I finished the card by placing the mug on top of the embossed and ink-blended background. The dark blue and white color combination keeps the card clean and masculine, while the small stamped images add a fun Father’s Day touch.

FATHER’S DAY MUG CARD WITH STAMPED DETAILS

For the second card, I kept the same mug theme but went with a cleaner look and added some color using stamped images. I like how this version feels a bit lighter while still keeping that masculine style.

For the background, I started with a light blue panel. I also stamped the Papertrey Ink Weaved Background Stamp in dark blue ink on a separate piece of cardstock.

Instead of using it as a full background, I tore that stamped panel into pieces and adhered them to the top and bottom of the light blue panel. This adds texture while keeping the center area clean for the focal point.

I also wrapped a light blue jute twine across the bottom blue piece for a bit of rustic texture.

The mug was die cut using the Papertrey Ink The Mug Die from white cardstock.

I stamped images from the Papertrey Ink Dad’s Time Mini Stamp Set directly onto the mug and added a bit of color to them for a simple focal point.

I finished the mug with a stamped sentiment to complete the design.

This card comes together quickly and is easy to customize with different stamped images or colors. It’s a nice option if you want a clean design with just a bit of texture and detail.

SUPPLIES

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Today I want to share a chalkboard technique card featuring tulips and daffodils using the Spellbinders Tulips & Daffodils Press + Foil Plate by Yana Smakula.

I didn’t pick up the coordinating stencils in time (they were already sold out), but I really wanted to start playing with this set right away. So instead of waiting, I went ahead and colored everything by hand — and honestly, I think it worked out even better for this particular technique..

The chalkboard technique used to be everywhere years ago, and while it’s not as trendy now, I still think it’s such a classic and beautiful look

CREATING THE CHALKBOARD BACKGROUND

I started by pressing the floral design onto a black cardstock panel using Spellbinders Opaque White Hot Foil with my Glimmer Hot Foil System and Platinum 6 Machine.

This was actually my first time using the white foil, and I was genuinely impressed. It gives that crisp white embossed look, but smoother and cleaner — no stray powder, no texture inconsistencies.

For the cardstock, I used Simon Says Stamp 100lb Black Cardstock, since it has a slight tooth to it, which works really well for pencil coloring.

Paper “tooth” just means that the surface isn’t completely smooth — it has a slight texture that helps grab things like colored pencils or pastels.

COLORING WITH PENCILS

Since I didn’t have stencils, I colored the florals using Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils.

Before adding any color, I first applied a layer of white pencil. This helps the colors show up much brighter on black cardstock instead of looking muted.

ADDING THE CHALKBOARD EFFECT

To create that soft chalky look, I used Altenew Cloud White Pigment Ink.

I lightly dabbed a paper napkin into the ink and gently swiped it across the panel. This adds that dusty, imperfect chalk effect and really enhances the overall look.

LAYERING THE CARD

I trimmed the panel to 3.75″ x 4.5″ and adhered it onto a slightly rotated yellow panel of the same size. Then I mounted everything onto a white card base, again with a slight rotation.

This creates that casually layered look, like pieces of paper placed on top of each other without trying to align them perfectly.

SENTIMENT & FINISHING TOUCHES

For the sentiment, I used a press plate sentiment (now discontinued), but similar looks can be achieved with sets like Fancy Sentiment Strips Press Plate & Die Set or Always And Forever Sentiment Strips Press Plate & Die Set.

I used opaque black foil for the sentiment, which turned out beautifully crisp.

To finish the card, I added a few Altenew Milky Way Gem Sparkles for a subtle touch of shine.

I really enjoyed revisiting the chalkboard technique for this card — it’s one of those looks that never really goes out of style for me. And coloring these florals by hand ended up being such a relaxing process.

I already have a few more ideas for this set, so you’ll probably see it again soon

SUPPLIES

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I started with Papertrey Ink Paper – Classic Kraft Cardstock and die cut a panel using Ornate Nesting Die Set. I blended Mocha Fresh Dye Ink around the edges and lightly toward the center, then sprinkled the panel with water and let it sit for a few seconds before blotting it off to create subtle texture on the kraft background.

For the florals, I used Build-A-Garden: Japanese Anemone. I stamped the images onto white cardstock and heat embossed them using white embossing powder. This creates a subtle outline that helps guide the coloring while still keeping the look soft.

I then used the coordinating stencils from the same set to color the images. For the flowers, I used shades from the Red Cosmos Fresh Dye Ink Bundle, and for the leaves I used Frayed Leaf Fresh Dye Ink. The stencil layering makes it really easy to build up color and dimension without needing any detailed coloring.

Once everything was colored and die cut, I arranged the florals over the background panel and adhered them using Instant Dimension Foam Tape to add some dimension.

For the sentiment, I used the One-Go Birthday Stamp & Die Bundle. I stamped the greeting in black for contrast and added it to the center of the arrangement.

To finish the card, I added a few Red Cosmos Enamel Dots for a subtle pop of shine and color.

This is a really simple way to combine a neutral background with soft florals, and the added texture from the ink blending and water helps keep the background from feeling flat.

SUPPLIES

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I’m sharing today a dimensional floral card featuring the floral beauty of the Craft-A-Flower: Cape Marguerite Die Set, complemented by a textured background achieved using a Hosta 3D Embossing Folder.

CRAFT-A-FLOWER: CAPE MARGUERITE DIE SET

I started off by creating the layered die-cut flowers using the Craft-A-Flower: Cape Marguerite Die Set, New Purple, and Green Meadows Gradient Cardstock Sets.

After die-cutting all the layers, I assembled the flowers by stacking and adhering the corresponding layers.

Additionally, I added some shading to the floral elements using Woodless Pencils. To be honest, I made this decision after already assembling the flowers just because I wanted to add more interest to them. And, of course, I didn’t want to disassemble them or start over to add coloring. Opting for Woodless Pencils as a coloring medium was the best choice in this case.

I used a relatively small Artists’ Watercolor Brush #1 to color. I had it slightly wet, picked up pigment from a pencil and added it to flower petals and leaves.

The Lavender Fields and Ultramarine pencils were used to color the flowers, and Shadow Creek pencil was used to color the leaves.

The gradient cardstock itself is not meant for coloring and wetting; it could flatten the embossing of the die-cut elements which dies of the Craft-A-Flower: Cape Marguerite Die Set created. So using as less water as possible was the key. I made sure my brush almost dry, just wet enough to pick up pigment from pencils.

HOSTA 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER

After creating the floral elements, I moved on to creating the background. First, I embossed a Solar White Cardstock panel using the Hosta 3D Embossing Folder. Next, I tore its top edge to add some interest to it.

I adhered the die-cut elements onto the panel, forming the floral cluster. I followed by adding tiny purple splatters onto the floral grouping and background. I used a wet brush and Lavender Fields Woodless Pencil to create splatters.

The panel was foam-mounted onto a purple card base using black foam tape.

I used the Thank You Builder Stamp Set and Ultraviolet Fresh Dye Ink to make the sentiment label. The sentiment was stamped onto a Solar White Cardstock stripe and popped onto the card, finishing it off.

SUPPLIES

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How about adding some cuteness to your day? The Little Safari animals are extremely cute! They’re also easy and fun to be colored using the matching coloring stencil. And of course, they could be colored using any other media.

Being on the large side with bold outlines, I believe they are suitable for little crafters as well.

First, I created the animal elements, by stamping them using the Jet Black Fresh Dye Ink and then coloring using the matching stencils.

I used the Warm Sunshine, Caramel Toffee, Paper Bag, and Rouge Fresh Dye Inks to color the lion and giraffe. Misty Morning, Cloudy Sky, Nimbus Crisp Dye Inks, and Rouge Fresh Dye Ink were used for the elephant.

After the coloring was finished, I die-cut all the cuties using the coordinating Little Safari Die Set.

I made a very soft pastel rainbow background using Frosty Pink, Buttercream, Sea Glass, and Water Hyacinth Fresh Dye Inks.

First, I blended them onto a white panel in the listed order. Next, I applied the Playful Leaves Stencil on top of the panel and blended the same inks through the stencil.

This quite settled background is not very visible since it’s pretty much covered by other characters. But it adds an interesting touch to the card.

I die-cut a white frame using a die from the Picture Frame Die Set and adhered it flat onto the panel. The panel in turn was adhered onto a white card base.

Next, the animals were adhered onto the card.

I made a sentiment label by white embossing an encouraging phrase from the Little Safari Stamp Set onto a Jet Black Cardstock. The label was popped up onto the card, which finished it off.

I hope you like my cute card and will check out this adorable Little Safari Bundle.

SUPPLIES

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MONOCHROMATIC FLORAL BACKGROUND

For the background, I used the Papertrey Ink Effortless Beauties Stamp Set and stamped the floral design onto Papertrey Ink Paper Basics – Rustic White Cardstock.

I went with different shades of green for a fresh monochromatic look, but this idea can easily be changed to any color palette. You can use pinks, purples, blues, or even a multicolor floral background if that fits your style better. Patterned paper can also be a great substitute if you want to speed things up.

DIMENSIONAL MOM SENTIMENT

For the main sentiment, I created a large dimensional MOM word using the Altenew Bold Alphabet Die Set and the Altenew Caps Bold Alphabet Die Set.

I first die-cut the word MOM directly from the stamped background panel. Then I die-cut each letter multiple times (about 6 layers) from dark green cardstock, stacked them together with liquid glue, and inserted them back into their corresponding negative spaces.

This inlaid stacked technique adds a lot of visual interest — you get dimension, but also that subtle “hidden” look where the sentiment feels like part of the background rather than just sitting on top of it.

SENTIMENT LABEL AND FINISHING TOUCHES

To accompany the MOM sentiment, I added a small black label with a white sentiment. A phrase like “Today We Celebrate You” from the Altenew One-Go Birthday Stamp & Die Bundle or “I Love You Infinitely” from the Altenew One-Go: Words & Banners would work beautifully for this type of design.

I also added several white crystals as accents and chose a colored card base to tie everything together with the green floral background.

QUICK MOTHER’S DAY CARD IDEA

This design is a great last-minute Mother’s Day card idea. You can stamp your own floral background, use patterned paper, add a dimensional MOM sentiment, and finish it with a small sentiment label.

It is simple, flexible, and easy to customize with the supplies and colors you already have.

SUPPLIES

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Today I’m sharing a card where I played with contrast — pairing a bold background with a softer floral element. I really like how this combination helps the focal point stand out while still keeping the design vibrant.

The focal point floral element was made using the Craft-A-Flower: Japanese Anemone. I die-cut all the elements of it out of Solar White Cardstock and used ink blending to color them with inks from the Blushberry Bliss, Sun-Kissed Delights, and Jade Dreams Fresh Dye Ink Bundles. To do ink blending, I used both Mini and Micro Ink Blending Brushes.

After that, I assembled the Japanese Anemone flowers by adhering their layers.

To make the background, I used the Modern Leaf Background Bundle.

First, I created the “color cardstock” by swiping the Golden Honeycomb Fresh Dye Ink along a white panel.

Next, I impressed the Modern Leaf design into it using the Modern Leaf Press Plate and Melted Butterscotch Fresh Dye Ink. Using the Modern Leaf Stencil Set I colored the leaf design with the Amber Glaze and Melted Butterscotch Fresh Dye Inks.

Additionally, I added some ink blending around the panel edges using the Melted Butterscotch Fresh Dye Ink.

The panel was foam-mounted onto a white card base using the Instant Dimension Foam Tape. Followed by adhering the die-cut Japanese Anemone cluster on top.

The sentiment white-embossed on a black panel was made using the One-Go: Words & Banners and popped onto the card.

Red Cosmos and Summer Afternoon Enamel Dots finished off the card.

SUPPLIES

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