One-Layer Wonder: Stamped Botanical Background Card

February 05, 2025 , Design Team

One-Layer Wonder: Stamped Botanical Background Card

Hi Crafty Friends!

Today, I'm sharing a nature-inspired card that celebrates the beauty of botanical elements and the heartfelt sentiment, "Happiness blooms from within." Featuring the Love From Lizi Enjoy the Little Things stamp set from the February 2025 release, this project combines soft floral imagery, subtle sparkle, and a clean, impactful design. Let’s go step by step to create this floral beauty!

Supplies Used:

This is a list of supplies I used on my card project. Some of these supplies may include affiliate links that earn me a commission at no cost to you. Visual links to all products can be found on my blog: Stellar Crafts by Pam.

Stamp Set: Love From Lizi Enjoy the Little Things (February 2025 release)
Inks: light pink, yellow-green, light blue, light blue-purple
Embellishments: glitter gel with fine tip nozzle and tiny green rhinestones
Cardstock: deep purple (card base) and lime green (matting)
Additional Supplies: watercolor cardstock, foam tape, paintbrush, glass mat, water spray, and a scoreboard

Design Elements:

Botanical Border: The top and bottom edges of the card feature stamped floral images in a mix of vibrant spring colors, creating a whimsical, garden-like effect.
Sentiment: The sentiment "Happiness blooms from within" takes center stage in rich purple ink.
Splatter Effect: Light blue ink splatters add an airy, textured look to the background.
Finishing Touches: Glitter highlights on the floral elements and rhinestones scattered around the sentiment add subtle sparkle and dimension.
Layered Matting: A lime green mat layered over a deep purple card base ties the design together beautifully.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Prepare the Card Panel:

- Trim a piece of watercolor cardstock to 5.5" x 3".

2. Stamp the Botanical Images:

- Using dye inks (light pink, yellow-green, light blue, and light blue-purple), stamp the small floral images from the Enjoy the Little Things stamp set along the top and bottom edges of the panel.

- Alternate colors and overlap flowers slightly for a natural, garden-inspired look.

3. Add the Sentiment:

- Stamp the sentiment "Happiness blooms from within" in light blue-purple ink at the center of the panel.

4. Create the Splatter Effect:

- Press the light blue ink pad onto a glass mat, add a few drops of water, and mix with a paintbrush.

- Tap the brush gently over the card panel to create soft blue splatters. Protect areas you want to keep clean with scrap paper if needed.

5. Apply Glitter Details:

- Use a fine tip bottle filled with glitter gel to add glitter to the tops of the stamped flowers. Apply a thin, even coat and set the panel aside to dry completely.

6. Prepare the Card Base and Matting:

- Trim deep purple cardstock to 6" x 7" and score at 3.5" along the 7" side to create a mini-slim card base. Fold and crease with a bone folder.

- Trim lime green cardstock to 5.75" x 3.25" and adhere to the center of the card base using foam tape.

7. Assemble the Card:

- Once the stamped panel is dry, adhere it to the lime green mat using foam tape.

8. Add Embellishments:

- Finish the card by placing tiny green rhinestones around the sentiment for added dimension and shine.

Crafting Tips:

Ink Selection: Use a balance of bright and muted tones for small stamps to avoid overwhelming your design.
Controlled Splattering: Tap the paintbrush gently on your finger for subtle, even splatters. Use scrap paper to mask areas as needed.
Precise Glitter Application: Stickles with a fine tip make it easy to add sparkle to small details.

Final Thoughts:

This card reflects the joy found in little details, much like the sentiment it showcases. The botanical imagery, delicate splatters, and thoughtful sparkle make it a perfect way to brighten someone’s day.

Have you had a chance to explore the February 2025 Love From Lizi release? Share your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear about your favorite stamps and projects!

Thanks for stopping by! Happy crafting :)

Pam Watson

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