On Friday afternoon, I hosted June’s Royal Stamp & Share with my InKing Royalty team members. This monthly Zoom gathering gives us a chance to craft together while tackling a simple challenge. The projects are always fun, but the best part is spending time together and seeing what everyone creates in such a short amount of time.
This month’s challenge was simple: make a card with no stamping.
I didn’t prepare anything ahead of time, but during the call I completed three adorable notecards using products from Stampin’ Up!’s Mix & Match collection.
Here are the cards I made during our Stamp & Share call:
Each card features Designer Series Paper and Ephemera Packs from the Mix & Match collection on page 70 of the May-August 2026 Catalog. Here’s a look at the products I used on these cards (you’ll find links to them at the bottom of this post):
- Everyday Essentials Mix & Match Designer Series Paper (#167702)
- Meant for You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (#167700)
- Under the Sun Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (#167710)
- Sincerely Noted Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (#167706)
There are several other products in the collection, and they all coordinate beautifully. If you enjoy quick-and-easy crafting, this collection is definitely worth a closer look!
Just a Note
The first notecard features a 4-1/2″ x 3″ Lost Lagoon pinstripe pattern from the Everyday Essentials Mix & Match Designer Series Paper. I added a 3/4″ strip of the Bubble Bath pattern from the same paper pack to the focal panel before layering on the flower bouquet from the Meant for You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The sentiment comes from the Sincerely Noted Mix & Match Ephemera Pack.
To finish the card, I added a trio of Rhinestone Basic Jewels for a little extra sparkle.
I Miss You
The second card started with a 3-1/4″ square of floral paper from the Everyday Essentials Mix & Match Designer Series Paper. The rainboots, umbrella, sunshine, and clouds all come from the Under the Sun Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, and they worked together perfectly. I added a sentiment from the Sincerely Noted Mix & Match Ephemera Pack that seemed like the perfect fit for the rainy-day theme.
Like the first card, I finished it with a trio of Rhinestone Basic Jewels. They add just the right touch of shine!
Congratulations!
The third card I’m sharing today was actually the first one I made during Friday’s call. I immediately fell in love with the van from the Under the Sun Mix & Match Ephemera Pack and knew I wanted to feature it on a card.
Since all of the Mix & Match products are designed to coordinate, it was easy to pair the van with balloons from the Meant for You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack and a sentiment from the Sincerely Noted Mix & Match Ephemera Pack. The result is simple, cheerful, and incredibly cute.
And yes, I added a trio of Rhinestone Basic Jewels to this card, too! Instead of placing them near the sentiment, I clustered them around the balloons to draw a little extra attention to that fun detail.
Last Thoughts
The Mix & Match collection proves that beautiful handmade cards don’t have to be complicated. With coordinating papers, ephemera, and sentiments, it’s easy to create polished projects in just a few minutes – even during a live Zoom call with friends. Whether you’re short on time, new to cardmaking, or simply looking for a relaxing creative experience, these products make it easy to put together cards you’ll be excited to send.
The Products
Papers: Notecards & Envelopes, Everyday Essentials Mix & Match Designer Series Paper, Sincerely Noted Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, Meant for You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, Under the Sun Mix & Match Ephemera Pack Accessories: Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Price: $13.00
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
Product Shares – Order Now!
A new launch of Online Exclusives arrives on July 1, and I’m hosting a Product Share so you can have a little bit of all the “consumables” – the papers, ribbons and embellishments. I’m making Designer Series Paper Swatch Books, too, to don’t miss out!
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The May – August 2026 Catalog and coordinating Online Exclusives are live – and you can place your order now. To learn more, click on the image below:
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Brian
Thanks for sharing your great, creations from these (3) Emphera packs! Thanks to your” Shares” I will be able to CASE all (3) cards!
Another great reason to buy your “Shares “ , when I need a quick card.
Oops
Correction: Ephemera
I love these easy cards. They hit the cuteness spot! I need easy-to-make cards now. Thanks for sharing all three. Enjoy your day!
These are definitely adorable!
Wow . . . such a cute trio. Honk, honk for #3 for being such a charmer!
Great ideas – and “no stamping” can indeed be a challenge. The Ephemera packs look like fun, and they’re often something I overlook when looking for new ideas.