Grab your stamps and ink and get ready for me to show you 4 simple greeting cards + how to decorate the envelopes so that they coordinate!
Now, some of you may be asking SIP Cards??? What is that? If you are new to following me, you will soon learn that I am all about making quick and easy cards and one way to do that is with my SIP METHOD–stamps, ink and paper. That’s all you truly need to make pretty greeting cards. I think sometimes we get so wrapped up in “all the stuff” that we forget we can do a lot with a little!
These 4 simple greeting cards are perfect for many ‘every day’ occasions.
Today I am featuring 4 simple cards that I made with the SIP Method using the Stampin’ Up! Rare Blessings Stamp set. This stamp set really caught my eye in the catalog, but mainly for the greetings in it. I wasn’t in the mood to spend a lot of time coloring, so I decided on monochromatic (+ Black) cards. I love adding black because it really makes everything pop!
4 Simple Greeting Cards SIP Style | Video Tutorial
You could use any color for these 4 simple greeting cards and use any greeting stamp you want to fit the occasion you need the card for.
Supplies I Used for these 4 Simple Greeting Cards
The supply list for these cards is not very big and you certainly can make them in any colors. I made all 4 using colors in the subtle collection because you can purchase these colors together in assorted packages of both cardstock and Designer Series Paper. Here is what I used. If you’d like to purchase any of these products, OR anything else, you can click on any of the little pictures below and go directly to the online store.
A Set of 4 Simple Greeting Cards Ready for Gift Giving
Make up these cards to have ready to send, or they would make the perfect gift for a friend. Make sure to watch the video to see how I packaged them up for the perfect gift.
Card Recipes:
The recipe is the same for all of the cards, just changed the card base color and DSP Color
- Petal Pink or Balmy Blue Card Base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ (other cards are made with Highland Heather & Mint Macaron)
- DSP: 2″ x 5 /12″
- Whisper White: 3″ x 4 1/4″
- Basic Black: 3 1/8″ x 4 3/8″
- Inside:
- Whisper White: 5″ x 3 3/4″
- Basic Black: 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″
Here are the insides:
All of the greetings came in this stamp set. I just mixed and matched what I used on the outside and on the inside.
More SIP Cards
I hope you liked today’s SIP cards. Here is a YOUTUBE PLAYLIST of other SIP cards I have made in the past if you’d like more ideas for making quick and easy cards without a lot of supplies.
I would love to hear what you think of today’s cards and the SIP method of card making. OR, do you have any questions? I love to hear from my readers!
Excellent ! Loved these cards!
I’m so glad you liked these Ann; thanks for watching!
Jackie I love your fast and easy cards and these are so pretty. By the way the plant is an Orchid. I have one and they are beautiful!
Oh….good to know! Thanks so much Lois!
Love these pretty SIP cards. Thanks, Jackie, for always making it easy for us to CASE your cards. Enjoy your day!
You’re welcome Hilda. Enjoy!!
You have such great ideas for lovely but uncluttered cards. Very professionally-done videos.
Thanks so much for that Hope! I’m thrilled to hear that you like these cards. Have a stamp happy day!
I love your cards! Simple, beautiful, easy– and you showcase the stamps so well–I skipped over this one – maybe because of not enough flaie, but you use it beautifully. Thanks
I love showing you new ideas and potentials for each stamp set! Have a great day. Thanks for watching!!
Jackie, I loved this idea. It looks so beautiful and makes you feel happy.
Thanks Paula!
Love these very simple cards and must order those acetate boxes next time. Great gift idea!
YES! I love those acetate boxes…they are handy for so many things with lots of ways to decorate or package them up too!
Just recently started watching your videos and have loved every one of them and the projects created. I loved the quick and easy Halloween gift card holders you made for your children so I made them for my Grandchildren who don’t live close enough to come to MawMaw’s house to trick or treat. It was so much fun to make them. Thank you.
I’m so glad that you are here and watching! I’m sure your Grandchildren LOVED their treats! Have a stamp happy day and keep watching 🙂
Absolutely go Cards. Thank you.
Yes! You can easily make these on the go! Thanks for watching!
Love the cards…simple and beautiful! Very nice packaging…..would make a nice gift indeed!
Thanks Ruth! Have a stamp happy day!
Jackie,
Always look forward to your emails each week and have learned so much! A question — have you ever done a video featuring the Inspiring Iris stamp set. I’ve just obtained in and I’m sure I’ll figure out how to use it, but it would be much nicer if I could watch you do it first! (Am I lazy, or what?!) By the way, I am planning to give my niece a set of cards for Christmas this year. Keep up the wonderful things you show us.
Hi Ruth, I’m not sure that I’ve used that set but I’ve done a ton of cards with flowers so look through my YouTube channel and find card design where you can substitute the Iris stamp set with. I know your niece will love the cards you make her! What a thoughtful gift!
These are lovely and I agree with you, the black border does make a classy looking card. You do such nice work and have so many great ideas. What an awesome gift. Thank you Jackie.
Thanks Loretta! I love bringing you ideas!
I love your SIP cards. I enjoy all of your card videos! I hope to make some of your cards and give them to my daughter and granddaughters. Thanks Jackie for your creative ideas.
Mary
Thanks! Oh boy…your daughter and granddaughters are in for a real treat with those cards you make them!!! Have a stamp happy day!
Jackie, which of the Stamp’ Up paper is best for making envelops? I make cards in all different sizes, depending I who I am making the card for.
Jeannette, you can really make envelopes out of any of our papers except for I would not recommend the THICK whisper white….that’s too thick for an envelope but try whisper white or any cardstock color and any designer series paper. Have fun!!
Thanks for the information. It is a great help. I have so much Stamp-in-Up paper from over the years I should not have any problem finding something I like. If I can’t I can always order more.
I have been wanting to tell you how much I appreciate your easy cards ideas and ideas about decorating the inside of the card. I don’t think I have seen any of the other company’s reps. decorate the inside of cards. I was watching HSN Craft Day yesterday. None of the people said or did anything about the inside of cards unless they had words to stamp inside.
Yes! There’s plenty of paper to go around and always new designs on the horizon! I’m so happy to hear that decorating the inside of the card ideas I share are helpful to you! Have a great day Jeannette!
Hi, Jackie I like the monochromatic look with just black to pump it up a notch.
Thanks for sharing these cards.
Thanks Susan! Have a wonderful day!!
Great and quick! Love this!
That’s my style Phyllis…quick and fun!
I luv all ur cards u make them so easy 2 do thanx 4 sharing
I’m so happy that you enjoy the ideas I share. Stay tuned for more!