Create Quick & Meaningful Thank You Cards with Ease
This new stamp set holds a special place in my heart because it was inspired by a Unity Stamp Company customer facing a challenging cancer diagnosis. She requested a stamp set with multiple thank you messages, perfect for those moments when she didn’t feel well but wanted to send a note of gratitude. Her vision inspired not only the sentiments but also these clean and simple card designs, which can be made quickly and customized effortlessly.
I couldn’t agree more with her idea and couldn’t wait to bring it to life. This set will become a fabulous staple that you’ll reach for time and time again. Today, I’m sharing two card designs created with this set—both elegant, versatile, and easy to make!
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Featured Unity Supplies
Kindness Unfolded USC |
Scallops & Rectangles dies USC |
Scallops & Squares Dies USC |
8-in-1 Essential Masking Stencil USC |
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Vertical Florals with Subtle Ink Blending
For this card, the delicate line art flowers are stamped along the side of the card, creating a striking vertical focal point. The soft green ink blending at the base of the flowers adds depth, while the yellow watercolor brings the blooms to life.
What I love about this card is its versatility. You could easily turn the layout horizontally and stamp the sentiment above the flowers for a different look. The ink blending and simple watercolor technique keep the design clean and elegant while making it perfect for quick thank you cards.
Creative Tips
- Blend ink lightly at the base of the flowers using a circular motion to create a soft gradient effect.
- Use a water brush or small paintbrush with water reactive inks to quickly add color to the flowers.
- Try stamping the flowers in a different ink color, such as dark green or brown, for a softer, more natural feel.
Framed Floral with Layered Elegance
This design features the same beautiful floral stamp but framed within a soft ink-blended square. Using a stencil makes creating the square a breeze, and the light green background allows the yellow blooms to stand out beautifully. The sentiment is placed just below the frame, adding balance and simplicity.
What I love about this card is how the layers, created with stitched and scalloped dies, add texture and dimension without a lot of extra effort. Like the first card, this layout is incredibly flexible, letting you easily swap out the sentiment for any occasion.
Creative Tips
- Use low tack tape or a grip mat to secure your stencil for clean, crisp edges while blending the square background.
- Switch up the color palette by coordinating the ink blend and cardstock using pink or blue.
- Add a touch of shimmer to the flowers using a glitter pen or metallic watercolor to elevate the finished look.
I hope these designs inspire you to create heartfelt thank-you cards with ease. Whether you’re crafting for someone special or simply building your card stash, these simple layouts and techniques will become a go to favorite.
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Thank you for joining me today. I sincerely hope that today’s project inspires you. If you create something, feel free to tag me, @dahlhousedesigns, on social media as I would be thrilled to see it! Plus, join us in the Unity Show & Tell Facebook group to share your Unity creations. It is such a fun and loving group of creators.
Supplies
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Cardstock: Aloe Vera {Bazzill Basics}
Kindness Unfolded USC |
Scallops & Rectangles dies USC |
Scallops & Squares Dies USC |
8-in-1 Essential Masking Stencil USC |
Hammermill Cardstock AMZ |
Honey Mustard SB | OTH |
Grass Green, Wild Dandelion SB | OTH |
VersaFine Onyx Black SB | AMZ |
Water Brushes AMZ | |
Most Used Tools
MISTI – Original SB | SSS |
MISTI – Original – Black SB |
MISTI – Mini SB | SSS |
White Glass Mat SB | OTH | AMZ |
Foam Roll Combo Pack SB |
Foam Roll – 2 Inch SB |
Stamping Tool SB |
Grip Mat 6×6 SB |
Media Mat Mini SB | SSS |
Mini Stencil Mat** SB |
Multi-Use Mat SB |
Cutter Bee Scissors SB | SSS |
Reverse Tweezers SB |
Glossy Accents SB |
Glue Bottle SB |
Connect Glue SB |
Blending Brushes AMZ |
Mini Blending Brushes AMZ |
Finger Blending Brushes AMZ |
Jewel Picker AMZ |
Rhinestone Pencil AMZ |
Post It Note Tape AMZ |
ATG Adhesive Tape AMZ |
Big Shot SB |
Mini Trimmer SB |
White Pen AMZ |
White Gel Pens SB | AMZ | EH |
Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive AMZ |
T rulers AMZ |
1.5″ block SB | OTH |
lostinpaper
Oh so delicate and pretty!!
Lisa Arana
Thanks, Therese!!!