Motivation Monday,June 15 2026

Motivation Monday is here, and this Wild Bunch is stealing hearts!

This week I had so much fun creating these adorable cards with the Wild Bunch Stamp Set, Product of the Month by Stampin' Up!

From the sweet koala to the loveable Highland cow, and the surprise pop-up penguin, these projects are guaranteed to bring a smile.

Even better, you can add the Wild Bunch Stamp Set for just $5 with a $75 order this month, while supplies last.

It's perfect for creating cute friendship cards, thinking of you cards, and cards filled wityh love.

Sometimes creativity doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes all it takes is a few stamps, a little imagination, and a Wild Bunch of friends!

Card Sketch #12 Playful Packaging

For this card sketch I stuck with the basic design on the sketch, but I did a little technique, blending the Irresistibly Yours Designer Specialty Paper with blending brushes to give it that WOW!

If you have never used this fun paper before, look for it to become available again, and grab some!

I went with patriotic colors since July is creeping up on us. The details on the starts make these so fun to work with.

This card can be used for any Celebration! Graduation, July 4th, Birthday in July...maybe you don't need anything special to celebrate, you're just happy to be here!!

Thank for stopping by!

To see me make this: https://youtube.com/shorts/Txp6ZSqTQYs

Base- 8-1/2" x 5-1/2

Score at 4-1/4"

Irresistibly Yours DSP Specialty Paper- 3 pieces of 1" x 4-1/2"

White- 2-3/4" x 3-1/2"

Scraps- Red, Blue

Real Red Ink

Twine

Instructions:

1. Fold card base.

2. Cut 3 strips, and ink blend to desired darkness with Blending Brushes and Real Red ink. Glue to card front

3. White- Ink blend blue ink on front for soft shading. Stamp sentiment in Real Red.

Wrap twine around white, and tie off.

Add to card front with dimentionals.

4. Die cut stars. Add to card with mini dimentionals.

5. Stamp stars on inside white- 5-1/4" x 4 with real red ink.

Card Sketch #12 Natures Walk

It starts with a sketch, and ends with a beautiful design that would be perfect for a masculine card.

I love the earthy colors, and feel to this one. The sprigs are carefree, and add the right amount for a focal point. The Designer paper has texture, and character. I added vellum to one of the cards to make it a little lighter.

The strips being slanted adds interest I think.

I hope you like this one.

To see the original sketch visit here: Gallery

To see how this one comes together view here: https://youtube.com/shorts/bt5vsBg4K8U

Base- 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"Score at 4-1/4"

DSP- 5" x 3-3/4"

Strips- 1" x 4-1/2" (cut 3)

Die cuts in White, Old Olive, Golden Glow, Pecan Pie

White circle

Vellum

Twine

Instructions:

1. Fold Card Base

2. Glue DSP to front

3. Glue 3 strips to front

4. Die Cut white leaves and ink blend with Golden Glow ink. Glue to card front

5. Die cut sprigs in Old Olive, Golden Glow, and vellum. Add to card

6. Die cut wood piece in Pecan Pie

7.Punch a circle with white c/s. Ink blend with Golden Glow and Blending Brush.

8. Use 2nd generation stamping to stamp sprig on white circle. Use Golden Glow ink.

9. Stamp sentiment in Pecan Pie on circle.

Add to card with dimentionals.

Add Gems

Can add twine under wood if desired