Day: December 7, 2025

This week’s Global Design Project color challenge (#GDP525) features the stunning trio of Cloud Cover, Lost Lagoon, and Highland Heather. WOW—these colors are absolutely beautiful together! At first glance, they totally gave me winter vibes… but once I started creating, I realized they could go in so many different directions.

And of course, once I made one card, I just couldn’t stop at one.
So today I’m sharing two cards with the same layout—one floral and one snowman!
Same sketch, two completely different feels. I love when that happens!

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🌸 Card 1: Soft & Dreamy Floral Design

Inspired by a lovely card I saw earlier today by StampinFancyFriday.

I started with the challenge colors and decided to step away from the obvious winter theme. Instead, I leaned into how soft and fresh these colors feel together and created a floral card. The muted tones mixed with a pop of Highland Heather gave it such a gentle, uplifting vibe.

What I love about this card:

• How versatile the colors become outside of winter
• The soft gradients between Lost Lagoon and Cloud Cover
• The simple layout that really lets the colors shine

Supplies Used:

• Spotlight on Nature (163579)
• Exposed Brick Embossing Folder (161600)
• Misty Moonlight and White Ribbon (165276)
• Frosted Iridescent Dots (165766)

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⛄ Card 2: Snowman Winter Birthday Card

Okay… once the floral card was done, I just couldn’t resist!
I pulled out one of my favorite retired snowman sets because these colors are perfect for a frosty, wintery design.

I kept the exact same layout, but this time swapped the Christmas sentiment — making it a winter birthday card. The color combo brought the snowman to life in such a sweet, chilly way.

What makes this version fun:

• Perfect use of a beloved retired stamp set
• Great twist on a winter birthday card
• Proof that one layout can create multiple completely unique cards

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✨ Same Layout, Two Moods

One of my favorite parts of cardmaking is seeing just how far a single layout can stretch! With just a few creative shifts, you can take a card from springtime softness to winter whimsy—all using the same sketch and color combo.

I’d love to know:
👉 Which version do you like better—the floral or the snowman?
👉 Have you tried the #GDP525 challenge yet?

Be sure to check out the challenge and share your creations, too!

Thanks so much for stopping by and creating with me today.
Happy stamping! 💜💙🤍

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