From Swap to Inspiration: Crafting with Delightful Wishes

By Angela Palmer

In the January–April 2025 Mini Catalogue Creative Stampers Team Swap, Angela Palmer showcased her extraordinary talent with a handcrafted card that embodies intricate detail, rich layers, and elegant embellishments. Using the Delightful Wishes stamp set and coordinating dies, she wove together florals, textures, and delicate accents to create a design that is nothing short of breathtaking.

With a warm color palette of soft yellows, greens, and earthy tones, this card radiates natural charm. Thoughtfully placed elements such as the Tiny Bee Trinket and Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon add a refined touch, complementing the layered stamping, ink blending, and die-cut details that define Angela’s distinctive style.

A Swap That Inspires

Participating in card swaps is always a source of inspiration, and receiving Angela’s creation was no exception. It’s amazing how these swaps ignite creativity and encourage recreating new designs with a personal twist.

Card Front Details

Angela’s design features a layered floral arrangement, with yellow flowers and lush green foliage stamped from the Delightful Wishes stamp set. The background, made with Floral Delight DSP, provides a beautifully soft foundation for the stamped elements. A sentiment banner displaying “Happy Birthday” anchors the composition, while the Tiny Bee Trinket and ribbon add an elegant finishing touch.

Inside the Card

A handmade card is more than just its stunning front—it’s about the sentiment it carries. The inside features a blank Old Olive cardstock, allowing space for a personal message or group signatures, making it ideal for work colleagues celebrating a special occasion.

Tools & Materials Used

Stamp Set:

• Stampin’ Up! Delightful Wishes

Cardstock:

• Basic White
• Daffodil Delight
• Lemon Lolly
• Old Olive
• Peach Pie
• Pecan Pie
• DSP Floral Delight

Ink:

• Lemon Lolly
• Old Olive
• Peach Pie
• Pecan Pie

Embellishments:

• Tiny Bee Trinket
• Daffodil Delight Satin 1/4″ Ribbon

Tools:

• Country Side Dies
• Delightful Wishes Dies
• Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
• Bone Folder
• Mini Dimensionals
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Take Your Pick Tool
• Paper Trimmer

Angela’s eye for composition shines in this project, balancing color, texture, and depth effortlessly. Swaps like these truly highlight the magic of crafting—sharing creativity, learning from others, and finding new ways to express artistry.

I personally own the Delightful Wishes stamp set, which is now retired—but if you’d love a card inspired by Angela Palmer’s stunning swap creation, I’d be happy to craft something similar for you! Using this stamp set bundle, I can tailor a design to suit your occasion, whether it’s a heartfelt birthday greeting or a nature-inspired note.

Want a custom creation? Contact me now and let’s bring your vision to life!