Create Quick & Meaningful Thank You Cards with Ease

Clean and simple thank-you cards featuring yellow line art flowers with green ink blending and heartfelt sentiments, designed by Lisa Arana dahlhouse-designs.com.

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
Kindness Unfolded

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Scallops & Rectangles dies
Scallops & Rectangles dies

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Scallops & Squares Dies
Scallops & Squares Dies

USC
8-in-1 Essential Masking Stencil
8-in-1 Essential Masking Stencil

USC

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Vertical Florals with Subtle Ink Blending

Clean and simple thank-you cards featuring yellow line art flowers with green ink blending and heartfelt sentiments, designed by Lisa Arana dahlhouse-designs.com.

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.

Clean and simple thank-you cards featuring yellow line art flowers with green ink blending and heartfelt sentiments, designed by Lisa Arana dahlhouse-designs.com.

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

Clean and simple thank-you cards featuring yellow line art flowers with green ink blending and heartfelt sentiments, designed by Lisa Arana dahlhouse-designs.com.

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.

Clean and simple thank-you cards featuring yellow line art flowers with green ink blending and heartfelt sentiments, designed by Lisa Arana dahlhouse-designs.com.

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
Kindness Unfolded

USC
Scallops & Rectangles dies
Scallops & Rectangles dies

USC
Scallops & Squares Dies
Scallops & Squares Dies

USC
8-in-1 Essential Masking Stencil
8-in-1 Essential Masking Stencil

USC
Hammermill Cardstock
Hammermill Cardstock

AMZ
Autumn Ink Cube Set
Honey Mustard

SB | OTH
Summer Ink Cube Set
Grass Green, Wild Dandelion

SB | OTH
VersaFine Onyx Black
VersaFine Onyx Black

SB | AMZ
Water Brushes
Water Brushes

AMZ

Most Used Tools

MISTI - Original
MISTI – Original

SB | SSS
MISTI - Original - Black
MISTI – Original – Black

SB
MISTI - Mini
MISTI – Mini

SB | SSS
White Glass Mat
White Glass Mat

SB | OTH | AMZ
Foam Roll Combo Pack
Foam Roll Combo Pack

SB
Foam Roll - 2 Inch
Foam Roll – 2 Inch

SB
Stamping Tool
Stamping Tool

SB
Grip Mat 6x6
Grip Mat 6×6

SB
Media Mat Mini
Media Mat Mini

SB | SSS
Mini Stencil Mat**
Mini Stencil Mat**

SB
Multi-Use Mat
Multi-Use Mat

SB
Cutter Bee Scissors
Cutter Bee Scissors

SB | SSS
Reverse Tweezers
Reverse Tweezers

SB
Glossy Accents
Glossy Accents

SB
Glue Bottle
Glue Bottle

SB
Connect Glue
Connect Glue

SB
Blending Brushes
Blending Brushes

AMZ
Mini Blending Brushes
Mini Blending Brushes

AMZ
Finger Blending Brushes
Finger Blending Brushes

AMZ
Jewel Picker
Jewel Picker

AMZ
Rhinestone Pencil
Rhinestone Pencil

AMZ
Post It Note Tape
Post It Note Tape

AMZ
ATG Adhesive Tape
ATG Adhesive Tape

AMZ
Big Shot
Big Shot

SB
Mini Trimmer
Mini Trimmer

SB
White Pen
White Pen

AMZ
White Gel Pens
White Gel Pens

SB | AMZ | EH
Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive
Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive

AMZ
T rulers
T rulers

AMZ
1.5
1.5″ block

SB | OTH
Clean and simple thank-you cards featuring yellow line art flowers with green ink blending and heartfelt sentiments, designed by Lisa Arana dahlhouse-designs.com.

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