Even in the middle of the holiday season, birthdays, anniversaries, and everyday moments still deserve a handmade card. After weeks of creating Christmas designs, I reached for something softer—a linen-textured background, layered purple blooms, and a greeting that feels as graceful as it looks. In my video tutorial, I’ll show how a bold color becomes beautifully feminine with the Lasting Linen Background Stamp, Petals of Beauty Bundle, and Words of Beauty Bundle—all part of the November Stampin’ Up!® Online Exclusives release. You’ll see how easily these new favorites create quiet drama without a hint of red or green.

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Click on the name of non-Stampin’ Up! products shown in my card tutorials.

• MISTI
• Sizzix Sanding Blocks
• Adhesive Eraser
• Magnetic Platform
• Sticky Dots
• Waffle Flower Mat
• Large Silicone Mat – used in this tutorial
• Gotcha Magnetic Craft Stand Tool
• Magnet Cards  – used in this tutorial
• Storage Pockets – used in this tutorial
• Craft STAX Storage, Stackable Large Set (2 Trays, 2 Lids)
• Stamping Sleeves
• Vellum Cardstock
• Penny Black Background Basics Stencils
• Uninked Felt Pads – to make your own Cloud Cover ink pad
• Repositionable Adhesive Dots
• Mini Recoil Snips

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Petals of Beauty Card Measurements

• Card Base:8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Smoky Slate Cardstock
• Purple Layer: 3-3/4″ x 5″ Gorgeous Grape Cardstock
• White Layer: 3-3/4″ x 5″ Basic White Cardstock
• Flowers, Leaves, and Layer: 3-3/4″ x 5″ Basic White Cardstock
• Vellum Leaves Layer: 2″ x 7″ Vellum Specialty Paper
• Green Intricate Leaves Layer: 2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ Soft Sea Foam Cardstock
• Greeting Layer: 3-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock
• Greeting Shadow Layer: 3-1/2″ x 2″ Vellum Specialty Paper
• Inside Layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White Cardstock

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If you’ve been wanting versatile supplies that work long after the holidays, this trio is it. The Lasting Linen background adds instant, quiet texture to any color palette; Petals of Beauty gives you layered florals that look lovely whether you keep it simple or step it up; and Words of Beauty finishes your cards with crisp dies and coordinating sentiments for birthdays, thank-yous, thinking of you, and more. Together they create polished results with very little effort—and the bundle pricing saves over buying pieces separately. Because these are Online Exclusives, availability can fluctuate. If this look speaks to you, now’s the moment to add them to your cart and enjoy year-round cardmaking you’ll be proud to send.

If you’ve opted in, your order earns Stampin’ Rewards—a little extra joy for your cart.

When your November order reaches $50, one of my handmade Merry Christmas cards will be on its way to you as a thank-you!
Spend $150 or more, and I’ll send you the stepped-up version—with beautiful embossed greenery, sparkling embellishments, and a whole lot of love.

Stampin’ Up! Petals of Beauty Card Supplies

Basic Cardmaking Supplies

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Stamping Smiles,

This card proves that soft and feminine doesn’t have to mean pastel. The linen background, layered blooms, and delicate greeting work together to create quiet drama in purple—perfect for birthdays, thank-yous, or just-because cards.

Whether you’re refreshing your color palette or exploring new texture ideas, this design shows how easy it is to balance bold color with subtle detail. Pin this photo to your cardmaking inspiration board for later!