We all have design ideas we return to again and again. For me, the grid is one of them.
I love how a grid works on a card. It’s orderly without being rigid, calm without being boring, and it gives every element a moment to shine. When I’m unsure where to start, a grid almost always gets me there.
This card was inspired by a The Stamp Market floral grid I saw on Instagram. I loved the simplicity of the repeated flowers and the way the design felt both sweet and modern. Using that as a jumping-off point, I put my own spin on it with products I already had in my stash from The Stamp Market.
One of the things I’m trying to be more mindful of is using what I already own. The flowers on this card come from The Stamp Market Easter Egg Shaker Die, which I originally bought specifically for this daisy. It wasn’t sitting out on my desk, but it was there waiting in my stash, and this felt like the perfect moment to bring it back out.
Rather than filling the panel completely, I chose nine daisies arranged in a 3×3 grid. That small decision made the card feel more intentional and a little more grown-up, which felt right for the scale of the flowers. I did cut a quarter inch off the bottom of the card to keep the spacing. I also added just a few leaves to gently break the repetition. I was briefly stuck on the top row until I shared a photo to Chat GPT and got the suggestion to use only one leaf there. Sometimes the smallest change makes all the difference.
The flowers are popped up slightly for dimension, but that’s where I stopped. No bling. No front sentiment. I wanted the flowers to do all the talking. This is one of those cards that came together quietly and confidently, and it’s honestly one of the sweetest cards I’ve ever made.
Thanks to the original Instagram post for the inspiration. I love how seeing someone else’s work can spark something new, especially when it encourages me to look back through my own supplies and see them with fresh eyes.
Supplies Used
- Cardstock: Neenah Solar White 110 lb
- Ink:
- Papertrey Ink Fresh Peony
- The Stamp Market Golden (flower centers)
- The Stamp Market green paper (I believe it’s Cactus)
- Dies:
- The Stamp Market Easter Egg Shaker Die (flower and leaf pieces)
Some supplies were pulled from my stash. Exact ink and paper shades may vary.
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