Ever feel like you’re making the same card over and over? This week, I’m showing you how just one simple card template can spark endless creativity! Using this versatile design, I’ll walk you through three completely different handmade cards—each with its own unique twist. Whether you want something quick and easy or a bit more detailed, you’ll see how changing up your paper, colors, and embellishments can transform one layout into a whole collection of beautiful cards. Get ready to make the most of your supplies and stretch your creativity with this week’s template project!
Today’s card template comes to life in three unique ways! The featured project in the video tutorial uses the Stampin’ Up! stamp set Love & Courage, and I’ve also created two additional examples with the Gathering Moments and Label Me Grateful—showing how the same layout can look completely different just by changing the products.
Creativity Made Simple Card Templates Book
We’ve taken all 39 templates from our Creativity Made Simple series and added 9 brand-new bonus tutorials, combining them into one incredible resource book with a total of 48 templates. Each template includes two card samples and full supply lists, making it easy for you to recreate and customize every design.
The book is available to purchase in two ways. You can either get a printed and spiral bound book, or a digital downloadable PDF e-book.
Card Template Video Tutorial
In today’s video tutorial, I’m showing you how to take one simple card template and turn it into three beautiful handmade cards. You’ll see how easy it is to change up the look just by swapping papers, colors, and stamps—making this template a go-to for quick, creative card making.
CLICK HERE for the full supply list to make these 3 cards.
*The products used in this project were available for purchase while filming the video and/or writing this post. If something does not show in the list it is no longer available.
Card Details for 3 Handmade Cards with One Template
Below you’ll find the card template and measurements so you can easily recreate today’s project. I’ve also included three different card samples to inspire you, along with a full supply list so you know exactly what I used for each design,
TEMPLATE MEASUREMENTS
- Card Base: 8 1⁄2” x 5 1⁄2”, scored at 4 1⁄4”
- Layer 1: 3 ¾” x 5”
- Layer 2: 3 ⅞” x 5 ⅛”
- (5) strips: ¼” x 5 ½”
- Focal Layer: any size circle
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What are card templates?
Making handmade cards is simple when you use these templates to spark your creativity. Think of them as your “patterns” for designing cards—whether you want something quick and easy or prefer to step it up to any level of creativity.
Template Tips:
- Adjust the sizes or shapes of the layers to fit the stamps, dies, and punches you’re using.
- Cut layers from cardstock, Designer Series Paper, embossed cardstock, or specialty papers for different looks.
- Rotate the template to create either vertical or horizontal cards.
- Step it up by adding more layers, embellishments, die-cuts, or punches.
Card Supplies:
- Stamps: Love & Courage
- Stampin’ Pads: Melon Mambo, VersaMark
- Stampin’ Blends: Melon Mambo
- Other: White Embossing Powder, Stylish Shapes Dies, Rhinestones
- Cardstock/Paper:
- Smoky Slate
- Basic Gray
- Basic Black
- Basic White
Card Supplies:
- Stamps: Label Me Grateful (stamps, dies, bundle)
- Stampin’ Pads: Early Espresso
- Other: Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape, Extraordinary Flora Die, Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread
- Cardstock/Paper:
- Basic Beige
- Early Espresso
- Garden Green
Card Supplies:
- Stamps: Gathering Moments
- Stampin’ Pads: Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso
- Other: Stylish Shapes Dies, Early Espresso Linen Thread
- Cardstock/Paper:
- Basic Beige
- Early Espresso
- Basic White
- Gathering Together DSP
Do you love templates?
If you love making card templates, don’t miss this month’s Creativity Made Simple Class—we share a fun, new card template every month to keep your cardmaking fun and inspiring!
Creativity Made Simple is our monthly online class that makes cardmaking fun and easy! Each class includes a stamping technique, a template, and a fun fold—complete with step-by-step instructions and video tutorials you can use with any stamps, ink, and paper.
There are two ways you can get the Creativity Made Simple: Techniques, Templates & Fun Folds Volume 1 written tutorial:
- During the month of October, if you place a $50 order in my ONLINE STORE I will send you the written tutorial for FREE!
- Or, you can purchase the written tutorial for $16 in my TUTORIAL STORE.
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Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us.
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed the projects.
Hi Jackie,
Love this template. On the green card. What is the other “green” cardstock you used for this card? I really like the two greens together. I would like to make this one.
Thanks so much for the inspiration.
It’s Soft Sea Foam!