Begonia Belle Stamp Set: 4 Easy Handmade Card Ideas & Layout Inspiration
Welcome back to The Polka Dot Life! Today, I am so excited to share some fresh card-making ideas with you. We are featuring the Stampin’ Up! Begonia Belle Stamp Set.
This set was July’s featured Product of the Month. At the time of filming, it was still available in the shop. Therefore, it should still be in stock for you to grab today!
If you aren’t familiar with how the Product of the Month works, it is such a fantastic deal. For instance, you can pick up the featured set for just $5 when you place a $75 order. That total is calculated before tax and shipping, but after any rewards are applied. Ultimately, it is a fun way to build your collection with versatile Stampin’ Up! products without breaking the bank.
Soft Pinks & Fresh Greens
For our first card, I wanted to create something soft, classic, and elegant. I built this design on a Basic Beige card base and played with three different patterns from the Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack. I used one subtle pattern in Bubble Bath right down the middle, flanked by two lovely Old Olive patterns in the back and mid-bottom.
To bring the begonia to life, I stamped the bloom in soft Bubble Bath Classic Stampin’ Pad ink and added those lush leaves stamped in Old Olive. The sentiment, “Thank you for everything you do,” is also stamped in Old Olive ink to tie the whole color scheme together. To finish it off, I added three large Dewdrops Embellishments along the bottom accent strip for just a touch of shine.
🎥 Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
If you’d like to see how this card comes together from start to finish, I’d love for you to watch the video tutorial! I walk through all the assembly details step-by-step so you can follow along right in your craft room.
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Try This Layout With Your Own Stash!
One of my favorite things about card making is taking a layout I love and reimagining it with different supplies. While I love the exact Stampin’ Up! colors and papers I used here, you do not need this exact set to try this design structure! I encourage you to look through your own craft room and see how you can adapt it.
You can easily grab three coordinating patterned paper scraps from your stash to build the background. Then, swap out the begonia for any large floral stamp, focal image, or die-cut shape you have on hand to place right in the center circle. Switch up the sentiment, and you have a brand-new card for any occasion!
Playing with Color & Layout Variations
To show you just how versatile the Begonia Belle Stamp Set is, I played around with a few completely different Stampin’ Up! color palettes and paper packs. If you fall in love with any of these looks, you can pick up these exact inks and papers in my online store!

First up is a bright and happy sunshine card! I used a Daffodil Delight card base paired with the cheery Daffodil Delight striped paper from the Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack. Instead of a large focal flower, I stamped a sweet Daffodil Delight bud and Old Olive stem onto a Perennial Postage die-cut square, layered it over Old Olive cardstock, and added textured Old Olive trim with three Dewdrops Embellishment dots. The “You Are My Sunshine” sentiment makes this one such a joy to send.

If you love cooler tones, this soft version might be your favorite. I used a fine Lost Lagoon striped paper from the Everyday Essentials Mix & Match Designer Series Paper Pack for the background. For the bouquet, I stamped the begonias in rich Highland Heather ink and paired them with leaves stamped in soothing Lost Lagoon ink. Arranging all those stamped blooms and buds over a decorative white die-cut gives it such a lush, full look!

Finally, I wanted to make a card without any Designer Series Paper at all to show that a clean Basic White card base can be just as stunning! For this colorful floral collage, I stamped flowers in a vibrant blend of Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, soft Bubble Bath, and warm Calypso Coral. Bold Garden Green leaves give it amazing contrast, and a simple Garden Green patterned ribbon bow with Lemon Lolly embellishments ties the whole bouquet together.
Which of these Stampin’ Up! color combinations are you going to try first? Let me know in the comments below!
As always, remember to be kind, send a card, and do something creative today!
With love and polka dots,
Sally McFadden
Card Supplies
- Begonia Belle Stamp Set: https://bit.ly/4bqLjAO
- Basic Beige Cardstock: https://bit.ly/4fyTXgN
- Mixed Up Patterns DSP: https://bit.ly/4q3ccRq
- Bubble Bath Cardstock: https://bit.ly/47rcneg
- Basic White Cardstock: http://bit.ly/2Xn105s
- Addressed To You Stamp Set: https://bit.ly/3TDvhNR
- Old Olive Ink Pad: https://bit.ly/2SVZ0Pl
- Bubble Bath Ink Pad:https://bit.ly/47rcneg
- Dewdrops Embellishments: https://bit.ly/4fCVS6a
- Spotlight on Nature Dies:https://bit.ly/4cfeO8L
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Card Measurements:
- Basic Beige Cardstock: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″; 4″ x 1/2″ for sentiment
- Basic White Cardstock: Scrap for shape; 3 3/4″ x 5″ for inside
- Bubble Bath Cardstock: 4″ x 5 1/4″ for inside layer
- DSP Background Layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″
- DSP Vertical Layer: 2 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
- DSP Horizontal Layer: 4″ x 1″
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