Welcome to a sunflower extravaganza! In this vibrant roundup, we explore the enchanting world of sunflower-themed handmade cards adorned with stamps and dies. Sunflowers, with their golden petals and captivating symbolism, serve as more than just a design choice—they embody joy, warmth, and positivity. As we dive into this collection of 12 Handmade Sunflower Card Ideas, not only will you discover creative techniques using stamps and dies, but you’ll also uncover fascinating facts about these iconic blooms.
The big beautiful Sunflower on this card from Brenda was die cut from white cardstock and colored with Copic Markers instead of cut from colored cardstocks. This technique really gives a more realistic look to the dies. Visit the Honeybee Stamps blog for more details.
The end of summer means many flowers are no longer blooming but there are several like Mums and one of my favorites, Sunflowers, that are just getting started. Now’s the perfect time to include fall flowers, foliage and botanicals on your handmade greeting cards. Sunflowers are a popular trend currently, I’m seeing lots of paper crafting companies release new Sunflower stamps, dies and stencils. So I’ve gathered together a big bouquet of Sunflower Card ideas to get you inspired.
Below each card’s photo you’ll find a link, click on it to find information like products used, techniques and how-tos.
The soft colors, woodgrain pattern paper and tied twine give a rustic look to this wonderful card design. Watch a video tutorial over on the I Teach Stamping blog.
This pretty one layer card was made with Sunflower layering stamps from Simon Says Stamp. Kristina has a video with tips and tricks for lining up and adding multiple colors to the stamp sections. Visit the K. Werner blog to watch.
Add some amazing shine to your Sunflower stamps by using gold gilding flakes. Stamp using glue or a glue stamping pad and then apply the flakes, the results are stunning! Watch a video how-to over on the Meerkat Makes by L Youtube Channel.
Erum used a large Sunflower stamp that almost fills the entire card and colored it with alcohol markers. To add some more details she added splatters and sequins to the background and a stamped sentiment over the flower. Visit the Altenew blog for all the details.
This scene card features an adorable mouse, visited by bees who’s enjoying the sunshine and sunflowers. Lisa used stamps and dies from Pretty Pink Posh to create her design. Visit the Lisa Mears Designs blog for this and two additional sunflower cards.
This stunning mixed media card has stenciling, heat embossing, gold flakes, dry embossing and twine using products from the new Stampin’ Up Holiday mini catalog. I spotted this card on the sleeplessstamper Instagram page.
This sunny card has lots of texture from the faux stitched background, postage stamp frame, woven basket die and layers of sunflowers and leaves cut from pattern papers. The large sentiment is a mix of dies and stamping to finish off the design. Visit the Papertrey Ink blog for a bunch of other Sunflower card ideas.
This sweet card doesn’t have the Sunflower as the main focus but is included with other fall botanicals along with a super cute Gnome, all over top of a blue Gingham background. This card from Nicky uses brand new products from My Favorite Things. Visit their blog for a closer look.
Gina K. has just released some beautiful new products for Autumn including a stamp set that features a basket that holds pumpkins or sunflowers. These layering stamps make it easy to add several colors of ink for more vibrant designs. Visit the Scrapbooking and Cards Today blog for all the details.
If you’re looking for a new way to put a spin on your design try changing up the colors. For instance Sunflowers don’t always have to be yellow, Anna used reds and peaches for the petals and black for the centers on this stunning card. Visit The Ton blog for a closer peek.
A bold stamped sentiment is accented with a die cut sunflower and pumpkin on this pretty card from Debby. For some added dimension she inked the edges of the dies and also added some splatter and gems to finish the card off. Visit The Inky Creative blog for more info.
Sprinkle Sunshine with These Cheery Sunflower Puns for Greeting Cards
“You’re my sunshine in human form—thanks for being my sunflower friend!”
“Life’s brighter with friends like you—sunny and full of petals!”
“Sending you a bloom of joy because you’re the sunshine to my sunflower.”
“You make my days as golden as a sunflower field—thanks for brightening my world!”
“Just like sunflowers turn to face the sun, my heart turns to you. You’re my sunshine!”
“Your kindness is like sunshine to my petals—thank you for being so radiant!”
“You’re the sunflower in my garden of friendships—bright, bold, and beautiful!”
“Wishing you a day as sunny and cheerful as a field of blooming sunflowers.”
“You’re the reason my days are sunnier and my heart blooms with happiness.”
“Let your days be filled with sunshine, smiles, and a garden of sunflowers.”
I hope these card ideas have brightened your day and inspired you to start creating some sunny Sunflower Cards for Fall.
-Heather
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