A simple team card swap became the start of a creative adventure. Discover how one stamp set, a handmade background, and the 2026–2028 In Colors came together to create an elegant card while exploring the design ideas, techniques, and lessons learned along the way.
Wendy Auger’s Creative Stampers Team Swap card looks playful from the front, with cheerful cats, paw prints, Golden Glow cardstock, and Bloom Boutiques Designer Series Paper. But the real surprise is hidden inside, where two cats pop up from the centre fold. This card is a fun reminder that sometimes the secret inside is what makes a handmade card extra special.
Sheila Moreton’s Creative Stampers Team Swap card made me think of a garden fence full of grateful blooms. With the Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder, Lily of the Valley details, fresh greens, and a splash of Darling Duckling, this card shows how texture and thoughtful layering can create depth, movement, and a beautifully balanced design.
Donna Healing’s first Creative Stampers team swap card surprised me in the best way. Crisp Cantaloupe has not been one of my favourite In Colors, but this soft, clever design with Bloom Boutiques Designer Series Paper, floating leaves, and a possible Window Sheet technique made me look again. Sometimes the right card can change your mind.
At first glance, it is a beautiful card.
Look a little closer and you discover something more.
A hidden fold.
A layered focal point.
A journey from coast to bush.
Join me as I explore Angela Palmer’s “Where Bush Meets Coast” card and uncover the design choices, techniques, and creative thinking that bring this interactive project to life.
Joanne Whittaker shows how texture can become the star of a card. Using the Fern and Flora Bundle, embossed foliage, layered die cuts, and soft botanical colours, this design demonstrates how a strong focal point can be created without overwhelming the background. Explore how texture, contrast, layering, and white space work together to create a card full of depth and detail.