Stampin' Up! Grateful Blessing Card by Shelly Godby, www.stampingsmiles.com

Today, I’m sharing a simply elegant card featuring the Stampin’ Up!® Grateful Blessing Stamp Set. This clean design brings a soft, refreshing look with subtle textures and bold contrast. While the design is straightforward, the details make it special.

Subtle Texture with Irresistible Designs Specialty Paper

The soft background is created with the new Irresistible Designs 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper. This paper is white-on-white embossed, designed to resist ink—making it perfect for custom color blending. I used a Blending Brush to create an ombré effect with Balmy Blue and Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin’ Pads. As I blended, the embossed leaves appeared like magic, adding a gentle but eye-catching texture.

Handmade Grateful Blessing card featuring a blue floral stamped image framed with black die-cut ovals, created with Stampin’ Up! Impressions Abloom Dies and Irresistible Designs Specialty Paper.

Wide Oval Elegance with Impressions Abloom Dies

For the focal point, I used the gorgeous wide oval dies from the Impressions Abloom Dies. You may remember I featured these dies last week for a beautiful handmade floral card with the Impressions Abloom Bundle. Their generous size and stitched detail give any project a polished, classic feel. The inner oval is die-cut from Basic White Cardstock, while the frame is Basic Black for a bold, elegant contrast.

Classic Beauty with a Pop of Black

Originally, I tried framing the oval in Azure Afternoon for a tone-on-tone look. But once I switched to Basic Black, it was clear—that strong contrast elevated the entire card. I echoed the black in the simple “hello” sentiment and the three Matte Black Dots, keeping the design balanced yet striking.

This Card Is All About the Details:

Subtle resist embossing in the background.
Smooth ombré ink blending.
Wide oval dies that demand attention.
A timeless color combo with modern flair.

Grateful Blessing Card Measurements

Card Base: 4-1/4″ x 11″ Basic White Thick Cardstock
Black Layer: 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ Basic Black Cardstock
White Layer: 3-3/4″ x 5″ Basic White Cardstock
Oval Frame: 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ Basic Black Cardstock
White Oval: 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock
Inside Layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White Cardstock

Whether you’re sending a quick hello or thinking of someone special, this handmade card makes a heartfelt impression.

If you love timeless card designs that are easy to recreate, this Grateful Blessing card is calling your name. Order the Grateful Blessing Stamp Set and supplies (below) in my online store, www.shopwithshelly.com.

Stampin’ Up! Grateful Blessing Card Supplies

Grateful Blessing Photopolymer Stamp Set [163689] $20.00	Impressions Abloom Dies [165610] $34.00	Wonderful Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set [161899] $25.00	Irresistible Designs 12″ X 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper [165305] $10.00	Neutral Matte Dots [165561] $8.00
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [159229] $11.25	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [166780] $14.00	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121045] $11.50	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $11.00	Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin’ Pad [161663] $9.00
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [161668] $5.50	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad [147105] $9.00	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [147168] $5.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill [133456] $6.50
Blending Brushes [153611] $15.00	Clear Block B [117147] $7.00	Clear Block D [118485] $9.50	Clear Block F [118483] $19.00	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $130.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00	Bone Folder [102300] $8.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $12.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $9.00 use to clean photopolymer (clear) stamps	Clear-Mount Stamp Cases [119105] $9.00 use to store a damp Simply Shammy
Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin’ Seal Refill [152814] $6.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	2025–2026 Annual Catalog [167379] $4.00