I can’t wait to share these simple card design ideas that you can use over and over. All you need is a few paper strips, a basic shape, and 1 focal point. Your card will always look great with this layout and it’s a design that you can use with any stamps, paper, and ink!
Are you someone who struggles to think of simple card design ideas? My best advice is to take a basic design and use it with your stamps. Each card does not have to be unique or have a completely different layout!
I hope you love this simple card design and give it a try.

This layout is super easy and the possibilities are endless. Need any tips for putting on the diagonal pieces? Be sure and watch the entire video where you can also see the cards up close– pictures just don’t do them justice.
I am making the “Best Butterflies” card for you, and then we will take a peak at the others. All 3 cards use the exact same cutting dimensions, but I varied the Designer Series Paper and card stock. I love these simple card design ideas and how they work perfectly with so many different stamps.
Simple Card Design Ideas To Use Over & Over
Grab you favorite products, and let’s make a card!
The Magic Measurements
All 3 cards that I made use the same measurements. First, let’s look at the one I created in the video.

CARD MEASUREMENTS:
- Crumb Cake card base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
- Basic White: (2) 3 3/4″ x 5″ (one for outside, one for inside)
- Starry Sky: (2) 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″
- (3) strips of Butterfly Kisses DSP: 1/2″ x approximately 6″
That’s it…. the Simple Card Design ideas that you will love to use over and over.
Click the button below to see all the supplies that I used for all 3 of the cards.
More Card Ideas With Best Butterflies

Did you catch my video last Friday? It was my FREE FUN FOLD TEMPLATE class! So many of you are loving these classes and I am having so much fun doing them with you.
This month, for my samples with the templates I used the BEST BUTTERFLY bundle. I love how bright and bold the cards turned out.
You can still get the Fun Fold Tutorial (either FREE if before Sept 10, or purchase it.). JUST CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS.
Back to Our Simple Card Design Ideas….

The cardstock colors I used on this card were Parakeet Party, Crumb Cake, and Basic Black. The Designer Series Paper is from the BRIGHTS COLLECTION of DSP.

And isn’t this baby card super adorable (yet a simple card idea too)?! The plaid DSP is from the Neutrals collection.
More Simple Card Making Ideas
Do you like to create simple cards? If so, make sure to check out these other projects I have recently shared!
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Really cute and looks really easy!
It IS easy–I hope that you’ll give this layout a try!
Love your ideas for simple cards to make. Can’t wait to make some.
Have fun making your cards, Jane!
Love the colors you’ve used! Your videos are so helpful and fun to watch. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
I’m so glad you like the ideas. I hope you’re inspired to make some cards today!
Love this layout. Making a bunch with the Cup of Tea set….layout was perfect for that focal point.
This layout would be perfect with Cup of Tea! Such a great idea – I’m sure you made some beautiful cards!
Jackie, I follow you because of your chipper attitude and wonderful card tutorials. Your templates will aid in my Christmas cards.
aahhhh. thanks Carol. Glad you will be using the templates.