Have you ever needed a beautiful card in a hurry but felt stuck on where to begin? We’ve all been there! Today for Casual Friday, I’m sharing my absolute favorite ‘go-to’ card layout—a true stash buster that lets your patterned paper do all the heavy lifting. Using the gorgeous Floral Charm Designer Series Paper, I’ll show you how to transform simple strips of paper into an elegant greeting in under 10 minutes. Watch the video below to see the layout in action, and don’t forget to scroll down to download your free project sheet and cutting guide!

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• Wobble Springs
• Guillotine Paper Cutter
• MISTI
• Sizzix Sanding Blocks
• Adhesive Eraser
• Magnetic Platform
• Sticky Dots
• Waffle Flower Mat
• Gotcha Magnetic Craft Stand Tool
• Magnet Cards  – used in this tutorial
• Storage Pockets
• 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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Floral Charm Card Measurements

• Card Base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Blackberry Bliss Cardstock
• Floral Pattern Layer: 1-3/4″ x 4-1/2″ Floral Charm Designer Series Paper
• Pink Variegated Layer: 2″ x 3-1/4″ Floral Charm Designer Series Paper
• Green Layer: 4″ x 1/2″ Mossy Meadow Cardstock
• Cream Layer: 1-3/4″ x 2″ Very Vanilla Cardstock
• Burgundy Layer: 1-7/8″ x 2-1/8″ Blackberry Bliss Cardstock
• Die-Cut Layer: 2″ x 3″ Blackberry Bliss Cardstock
• Inside Layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″ Very Vanilla Cardstock

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If you love the moody florals and effortless layers of the Floral Charm suite as much as I do, you can find all the supplies used in today’s project right in my online shop. Having these “stash-saving” coordinates on hand makes it so easy to create beautiful cards in a flash!

As a token of my appreciation, when you place an order of $50 or more (product total before shipping and tax) in my online store during March 2026, I will personally create and mail one of my A Rainbow of Thanks cards directly to you! For those who choose to treat themselves to a $150 order or more, I will send you the beautifully textured, stepped-up version of this design as a special thank you for your support. Please note this offer applies to the product total after any Stampin’ Rewards have been redeemed.

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Stampin’ Up! Floral Charm DSP Card Supplies

Basic Cardmaking Supplies

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Stamping Smiles,

This quick cardmaking tutorial demonstrates how to use a 10-minute stash buster layout and the Stampin’ Up! Floral Charm Designer Series Paper to create elegant, handmade cards in a hurry. Master this simple card sketch and download the free project sheet to turn your patterned paper stash into beautiful “just a note” greetings with ease.

📌Love this layout? Pin it!

Don’t let this ‘Stash Buster’ idea get away! If you love the rich Blackberry Bliss and Mossy Meadow colors in this Floral Charm card, hover over the image and click the ‘Save’ button to pin it to your favorite Card Making or Stampin’ Up! inspiration board. It’s the perfect 10-minute reference for the next time you need a beautiful card in a hurry!