Easy Elegant Handmade Cards: Make Exquisite Designs in Just 5 Minutes

Creating easy elegant handmade cards doesn’t require hours of your precious crafting time – in fact, I’ve cracked the code to whip up sophisticated designs in just 5 minutes flat! Today, I’m sharing two Stampin’ Up! masterpieces that will make your recipients swoon: a birthday card featuring the stunning Detailed Succulents stamp set that says “celebration” without saying a word, and a heartfelt thank you card that pairs the exquisite Textured Notes with Botanical Textures Designer Series Paper for that “I-spent-a-long-time-on-this” look (when we know better!).

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Easy Elegant Handmade Cards Video Tutorial

Grab your crafting essentials and hit play on the video below – I promise your crafting mojo will thank you! Whether you’re a seasoned paper wizard or someone who thinks “scoring” only happens in sports, these 5-minute wonders are about to become your secret weapon. Follow along as I walk you through each fold, stamp, and embellishment with the enthusiasm of someone who just found the perfect shade of cardstock after searching for three years. Trust me, your friends will be convinced you’ve been hiding a craft studio assistant when they see these gorgeous creations!

👉 Have you tried making easy elegant handmade cards like these before? Tell me which of these two designs speaks to your crafting soul!

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Ready to Create these Easy Elegant Handmade Cards?

No matter the occasion, this simple layout is a winner! Clean and simple cards are always a hit. Stamp the cardstock or simply use your favorite Designer Series Paper.

Easy-elegant-handmade-birthday-card-made-with-Stampin'-Up!-Detailed-Succulents-stamp-set — Detailed Succulents Stamp set

Easy-elegant-handmade-thank-you-cards-made-by-Stampin'-Up!-Textured-Notes-stamp-set — Textured Notes Stamp set and Botanical Textures Designer Series Paper (DSP)

Mossy Meadow:
- 4 ¼” x 11”, score at 5 ½” (card)
- 1 ¾” x 2 ½” (greeting layer)
- 4” x 1” (embossed layer)
Basic Beige:
- 4” x 4 ½” (stamped layer)
- 1 ½” x 2 ¼” (greeting)
- 4” x 5 ¼” (inside layer)

Basic Black:
- 4 ¼” x 11”, score at 5 ½” (card)
- 1 ¾” x 2 ½” (greeting layer)
Basic Gray:
- 4” x 1” (embossed layer)
- 3 ⅝” x ⅞” (inside sentiment)
DSP: 4” x 4 ½” (front layer)
Basic White:
- 1 ½” x 2 ¼” (greeting)
- 4” x 5 ¼” (inside layer)
- 3 ½” x ¾” (inside sentiment)

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