These 19 clean & simple blue cards are some of my all-time favorites from the archives! While many of the products are retired, they’re packed with inspiration for using currently available supplies or treasures you already have on hand. Which card sparks your creativity the most? Share your favorite in the comments below—I’d love to hear!
Stampin’ Up! Daisy Garden – You’re Amazing Card
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5 tips for creating clean & simple blue cards:
- Pick a Monochromatic Palette – Stick to shades of blue with varying tones—think Night of Navy, Pool Party, or Azure Afternoon. A monochromatic look keeps things cohesive and calming while adding depth.
- Embrace White Space – Leave areas of your card clean and uncluttered. The contrast of blue against crisp white or vanilla adds instant elegance and ensures your design doesn’t feel overcrowded.
- Use Textures and Layers – Add interest with subtle textures like dry embossing, stitched dies, or layering different shades of blue cardstock. These details add dimension without overwhelming the clean look.
- Incorporate Simple Sentiments – Choose bold but minimal fonts for sentiments. Heat embossing in white or silver on a blue background keeps the design sleek and stunning.
- Add Subtle Embellishments – Less is more! Try using a few rhinestones, enamel dots, or a touch of shimmer for a pop of elegance without distracting from the simplicity of your card.
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Aloha from Maui, Hawaii Mary. Thank YOU for sharing your step-by-step tutorials. Love them all. As a newbie to card crafting I appreciate
your tips and ideas. MANY, many times your cards inspire me to purchase the Stampin Up stamps and dies. I look forward to your posts.
Ebay also benefits from your talent – your posts gets me to purchase Retired Stampin up products to create your beautiful cards. Mahalo ,Lois…..
WOW!!!
Hi Mary! Your cards are beautiful! My favorite is the Foxy Countryside thank you card. I enjoy using designer series paper and this card not only showcases it, but also has the restful blue card stock layers. So pretty with the narrow banner and the coordinating dots! Your cards always looks so elegant and your instructions make them easy to create. Thank you for your inspiration!
Love your color choices and simple card designs. Thank you , Gay Lee Potere
Love the simplicity of your cards. Very elegant . Thank you , Gay Lee Potere