Looking for a sweet and simple way to brighten someone’s day? Whether it’s a birthday, thank you, holiday, or just because, there’s nothing quite like a handmade card to make it personal. With these cute and easy card making ideas, you can create something meaningful in minutes. From layered paper designs to playful accents and thoughtful messages, these templates are perfect for all occasions—and all skill levels. Let’s dive into the fun of making cards that are as joyful to give as they are to make!
Today we’re crafting with the brand-new Layered Thoughts stamp set from the Stampin’ Up! 2025–2026 Annual Catalog, and it’s already stealing the spotlight. With its versatile sentiments and these easy card making ideas, this set is sure to become a favorite—you can truly create for any occasion!
Easy Card Making Ideas Video Tutorial
Think card making is complicated? Think again! In this video tutorial, I’ll show you how simple, easy card making ideas can become go-to templates for any project—quick to make, fun to customize, and perfect for any occasion. Best of all, you can recreate these designs using any stamps, ink, and paper you have on hand!
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Layered Thoughts Card Details
Each of these cards can be made with any Designer Series Paper (DSP), making them perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to thank-yous and beyond. The measurements for each card are listed below—just note that the Happy Birthday card has a slightly different layout and dimensions.
MEASUREMENTS:
- Basic White Note Card & Envelope
- Secret Sea: 3 1/8″ x 4 5/8″
- Basic White: 3″ x 4 1/2″
- DSP: 4 1/2″ x 1
MEASUREMENTS:
- Basic White Note Card & Envelope
- Secret Sea: 3 1/8″ x 4 5/8″
- Basic White: 3″ x 4 1/2″
- DSP (Happy Birthday): 4 1/2″ x 5/8″
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Great ideas for an elderly lady like me, as I am a knitter from New Zealand
I’m glad you like them!