By combining a vibrant sunburst backdrop with beautifully shaded layers, Brenda delivers an absolute masterclass in designing for the sweet summer season. This whimsical card highlights how a festive mix of crisp stenciling and detailed die-cutting can create a mouth-watering centerpiece. The radiant, patriotic color palette acts as a high-energy setting, beautifully framing the irresistible triple-scoop treats built from the brand-new Sweet Americana collection. 🍦⭐

Brenda walks you through her expert assembly process, sharing her secrets for bringing paper confections to life. You'll learn how to add realistic dimension to your die-cuts using clever ink-shading, alongside a brilliant white gel pen trick to make your toppings pop. Finished with a stacked, high-impact greeting and a healthy dose of glittery sparkle, this design is packed with delicious inspiration that will elevate your summer greetings from simple to spectacular. 🍒✨

✨ Click the image above to explore Brenda's complete step-by-step tutorial!

THIS IS BIG SENTIMENTS: WELCOME STAMP & DIE SET

Ready to make your messages the star of the show? The This Is Big Sentiments: Welcome Stamp Set ($16) and matching Wafer Thin Die Set ($12) give you maximum versatility. Featuring two oversized focal fonts—an elegant script and a modern block print—this essential set includes dozens of buildable companion phrases to cover everything from seasonal wishes to family milestones. Pair the clear photopolymer stamps with the precision-cut metal dies to effortlessly pop up your custom sentiments for clean, professional, and crisp dimensional layering on any card front or interior layout. 💬💎

MORE THIS IS BIG SENTIMENTS: WELCOME INSPIRATION

Sweeten your baby cards by nesting this adorable die-cut teddy bear against a crisp scalloped layer and a sweeping, elegant "Welcome" script sentiment.

Warm up your celebratory cards by layering these lush, pink blooms against an elegant gold frame and a crisp, clean "Welcome" block sentiment.

Freshen up your baby cards by positioning this stitched quilt pattern against a plaid paper backdrop and a bold, blue-and-white "Welcome" block sentiment.

SERVE UP SOMETHING SWEET WITH THE SWEET AMERICANA COLLECTION!

Whether you are baking up a perfect paper pie, stacking scoops on a crisp waffle cone, or chilling out with a vibrant popsicle, this collection brings the ultimate summer cookout vibes to your craft room. Watch the action above as the Sweet Americana Die & Stencil Collection comes to life across completely different seasonal styles. See how easily these layered treats pair with festive patterns and colorful ink-blending to construct mouth-watering centerpieces that instantly elevate your summer greetings. 🍦🍉

SWEET AMERICANA DIE & STENCIL COLLECTION

Ready to serve up a delightful treat on your handmade cards? The Sweet Americana Wafer Thin Metal Die Set ($32) and matching Stencil Collection ($16) work together to help you build highly detailed, realistic summer desserts like ice cream cones, popsicles, watermelons, and pies. The coordinating stencils feature essential mixing patterns—from classic stripes to festive checks and stars—making it effortless to apply perfectly aligned colors and textures to your die-cuts. Pair this dynamic duo with your favorite inks and cardstock to assemble crisp, professional, and intricately layered treats full of sweet seasonal charm. 🍒💎

MORE SWEET AMERICANA INSPIRATION

Brighten up your summer cards by nesting this playful ice cream cone and popsicle duo against a crisp white frame and a radiant lavender sunburst backdrop.

Freshen up your barbecue cards by nesting these juicy watercolor watermelon slices against a bright yellow gingham pattern and a torn paper border backdrop.

Sweeten up your summer cards by nesting this towering three-scoop ice cream cone against a sparkling mint sunburst accent and a soft teal textured backdrop.

FRAME YOUR FOCAL POINTS FLAWLESSLY WITH LOVE TO LAYER: WHIMSY!

Watch how easily you can transform a plain card base into a beautifully finished masterpiece! The scrolling ideas above show exactly how the Love to Layer: Whimsy Die provides the perfect elegant structure for any design style. Notice how the intricate pierced borders and graceful, sweeping bracket curves effortlessly anchor bold summer sentiments, detailed floral clusters, and colorful ink-blended backgrounds alike. It acts as an instant frame that pulls all your design elements together, ensuring your card projects look polished, professional, and completely cohesive every single time. 🖼️✨

LOVE TO LAYER: WHIMSY DIE

Meet your new go-to foundation for cardmaking. The Love to Layer: Whimsy Wafer Thin Metal Die Set ($20) includes three nesting bracket-shaped frames beautifully engineered to fit standard A2 cards. Each individual matting layer features a gorgeous, delicate pierced-dot detailing along the inner edge, adding subtle texture and high-end dimension without distracting from your focal images. Made from high-quality, precision steel, these crisp dies slice cleanly through cardstock, vellum, or patterned paper to make building complex, layered cards completely effortless. 💎✂️

MORE LOVE TO LAYER: WHIMSY INSPIRATION

Frame your classical cards by nesting this music sheet die-cut label against a deep blue splattered backdrop and a cluster of vibrant blue cornflower accents.

Frame your patriotic cards by nesting this floral American flag focal piece against a soft pink sunburst and a textured white postage stamp border backdrop.

Frame your celebratory cards by nesting this delicious summer treats medley against a striped paper band and a star-studded deep blue background backdrop.

BRIGHTEN YOUR CRAFTING WITH THE SO RADIANT STENCIL COLLECTION!

Want to give your handmade designs an instant glow? Watch the compilation above to see how the So Radiant Stencil Collection brings energy and life to every single card layout. See how beautifully these sweeping sunburst vectors draw your eye directly to the center of a project, creating a stunning background for summer desserts, patriotic flags, or elegant botanical arrangements. Whether you prefer a subtle, single-tone blend or a dramatic multi-color gradient, this dynamic pattern provides the ultimate artistic backdrop to elevate your storytelling. ☀️🎨

SO RADIANT STENCIL COLLECTION

Bring effortless symmetry and professional depth to your blending stash. The So Radiant Stencil Collection ($12) features a perfectly spaced, multi-ray sunburst template engineered to cover standard A2 card fronts. Made from durable, easy-to-clean Mylar, this stencil allows you to smoothly apply your favorite dye, pigment, or glitter inks without warping or slipping. Use a single layer for a crisp, striking burst of light, or easily rotate and layer your colors to create complex, geometric dimensions on all your seasonal paper crafts. 💎✨

MORE SO RADIANT STENCIL INSPIRATION

Brighten up your summer cards by nesting three patriotic ice cream cones against a soft kraft sunburst backdrop, a striped ribbon accent, and a rounded kraft card base.

Brighten up your baby cards by nesting this glittering white stitched star focal piece against a pastel rainbow sunburst backdrop and a soft pink matting layer.

Brighten up your inspirational cards by nesting this lush botanical bouquet against a bright magenta music sheet frame and a radiant pale yellow sunburst backdrop.