Stamp It Group February 2026 Spring Fling Blog Hop

For this card, I used the Flower Fair Stamp Set, and yes, it is new. It will be available in the March 2026 Online Exclusives release, so consider this your friendly little heads up. 😉

The flowers are colored with Stampin’ Blends, then I added extra depth and texture with watercolor pencils. No water involved, I used the pencils dry to keep the look soft and detailed without turning anything muddy. If you have ever over-blended a petal into oblivion, you know why this matters.

Design Details: The Little Things That Make It Work

Here is what I used and how it came together.

1. The angled layer
   I cut the Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper on an angle to add instant movement. Angles do all the work for you; they make a simple layout look intentional and modern.

2. A bit of shimmer at the top
   Right above the Designer Series Paper, I added a strip of Bubble Bath Pastel Shimmer Paper. It is subtle, but it catches the light and gives the card that “finished” look without screaming for attention.

3. The greeting and circle
   For the greeting, I used the 3rd largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies. The sentiment is from the Greenery Land Stamp Set, stamped in Basic Gray Ink. Basic Gray is my go-to for soft cards because black can feel a bit harsh on pale pinks.

Then, for a little extra magic, I stamped the flower from the Flower Fair Stamp Set in Bubble Bath ink right over the greeting. It adds interest, ties the whole card together, and makes that circle feel like part of the design instead of an afterthought.

4. Ribbon finish
   To wrap it up, I used Bubble Bath Faux Linen Ribbon and tied a bow. Faux linen ribbon is basically cheating; it looks fancy even when your bow is slightly rebellious.

Quick Tips: If You Want To Recreate This

If you try this layout, here are two small tweaks that make a big difference.

Keep your angled cut fairly shallow; if it’s too steep, it can feel like the paper is sliding off the card.
When you add dry watercolor pencil shading over blends, use a light hand and build slowly. You can always add more, but removing pencil is about as fun as un-sticking dimensionals from your elbow.