Simple Stampin’ Up! Card Sketches

Card sketches are an easy way to make polished handmade cards without starting from scratch. A sketch is simply a layout guide that shows where to place layers, patterned paper, sentiments, and embellishments.

For a simple Stampin’ Up! card, begin with a card base, then add one or two coordinating paper layers. Place a focal image—such as a stamped flower, greeting, or die-cut shape—toward the center or slightly off to one side. Finish with a small accent like ribbon, twine, or a few adhesive gems.

The beauty of card sketches is flexibility. Keep the layout the same while changing the colors, stamp sets, and papers for birthdays, thank-yous, holidays, or everyday notes. They make creating quicker, build confidence, and help you use supplies in fresh ways.

This is the sketch we are working with today.

Glow of Harvest Card

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

STAMPS – Retired Branching Out, Sunrise Sailing
PAPER – Basic White, Glow of Harvest Specialty DSP, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Golden Glow
INK - Early Espresso
ACCESSORIES - Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Bone Folder, Stampin’ Seal, Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Paper Snips, Glue Dots, Piercing Pad, Silicone Pad, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Simply Scored, Nested Essentials Dies, Stylish Shape Dies, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Retired Cajun Craze & Gold Dots, Golden Glow Bordered Ribbon, Stone & Vine Embossing Folder

Cutting & Scoring:

Crumb Cake - 4-1/4" x 11" scored at 5-1/2"
Cajun Craze - 4" x 5-1/4"
Glow of Harvest Specialty DSP - 3-1/2" x 3-7/8", 1/2" x 4"
Golden Glow- 4" x 5-1/4"
Basic White - 4" x 5-1/4", scrap for die

Happy Fall Card

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

STAMPS –
PAPER – Basic White, 2026-2028 In-Color Gingham Gallery DSP, Cajun Craze, Golden Glow
INK -
ACCESSORIES - Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Bone Folder, Stampin’ Seal, Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Paper Snips, Glue Dots, Piercing Pad, Silicone Pad, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Simply Scored, Harvest Hues Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, Adhesive Sheets, Web of Fun Dies, Black Dimensionals, Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder, Playful Alphabet Dies

Cutting & Scoring: