Crafting sweet handmade cards is a wonderful way to share joy. Today, I am sharing two different card designs. Both projects feature the versatile Cute As A Bug Suite by Stampin’ Up! You can easily adapt these ideas for any crafting level.
Creating the Scene
First, start with a Poppy Parade card base to set an energetic structure. Next, stamp the “hello friend” sentiment clearly near the top using Poppy Parade Ink.
Along the bottom of the Basic White panel, stamp small clumps of grass in Mossy Meadow Ink. After that, bring the scene to life with color. Simply add a soft touch of Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends to the center of each flower.
Design Details for Card One
The main focal point comes directly from the Cute As A Bug Designer Series Paper.
- Fussy Cut Focal Elements: Hand-cut a friendly garden scene from the patterned paper. Then, layer it onto the front fold with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Versatile Options: You can easily fussy-cut these images. However, you can also use the matching dies to cut select patterns directly from the paper.
- Finishing Touches: Add clear accent dots from the Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes for extra sparkle.
Because this is a Fun Fold card, watch the video tutorial below to see how the panels assemble together!
Card Two: Delicate Foil & Gingham Accents
For the second project, the design steps away from playful garden critters to showcase how versatile the suite’s DSP patterns can be for sophisticated, all-occasion cards that appeal to crafters of every age.
A soft Petal Pink card base serves as the backdrop, completely covered across the front panel with a homespun pattern from the Cute As A Bug Designer Series Paper.
Greeting & Accent Elements
The sentiment is stamped in warm Cajun Craze ink and shaped cleanly using the Rounded Rectangle Punch. To elevate the card with a touch of elegance, the focal accent features a metallic leaf crafted with the Stampin’ Hot Foil System paired with the Lustrous Leaves Hot Foil Dies.
To tie all the warm, organic textures together, the card is finished with a sweet bow tied from Mossy Meadow & Very Vanilla Gingham Ribbon.
Be sure to watch the full video tutorial above to see how both of these cards come together from start to finish!
More Whimsical Inspiration from the Collection
To wrap up this crafting session, here is a look at a few additional cards created using several of the charming patterns and imagery from the Cute As A Bug Suite Collection!
These designs highlight the fun variety you can create with these Designer Series Paper sheets. From playful musical critters gathered around a campfire to sweet caterpillars shielding under a leaf, the illustrated scenes do all the heavy lifting. Simple sentiment strips like “LOVE YOU LOTS” and “spread joy” let the artwork shine as the main focus without overcomplicating your assembly.
Thank you for stopping by today! As always, remember to be kind, send a card, and do something creative.
With Love & Polka Dots,
Sally
Card Supplies:
- Cute As A Bug Suite Collection: https://bit.ly/4wMVAix
- Poppy Parade Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3jaZ8Fx
- Basic White Cardstock: http://bit.ly/2Xn105s
- Poppy Parade Ink Pad: https://bit.ly/4d1T94k
- Tear & Tape: https://bit.ly/3pIauFe
- Petal Pink Cardstock: http://bit.ly/3rURlQX
- Cajun Craze Ink Pad: https://bit.ly/4qCuHMy
- Stampin’ Hot Foil System: https://bit.ly/4gSapeK
- Rounded Rectangle Punch: https://bit.ly/4gSapeK
- Mossy Meadow & Vanilla Gingham Ribbon: https://bit.ly/46lSZRI
- Lustrous Leaves Dies: https://bit.ly/4gBuzIK
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Card Measurements:
- Poppy Parade Cardstock: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″, score in half at 2 1/8″; (2) 1 3/4″ x 5″ to cover hinge
- Basic White Cardstock: 4 3/4″ x 5″, with 4 3/4″ at top, score at 1/2″ and 4 1/4″; (2) 1 7/8″ x 5 1/4″ (message panels)
