Summer Wedding Card Making with CutCardStock: Stamping Embossing & Stash Busting Ideas

Wedding season is the perfect time to create handmade cards that feel personal and meaningful. Hi friends, Rick here! Today, I’m sharing a summer wedding card that combines stamping, dry embossing, die cutting, and a little stash busting. I wanted to create a wedding card that felt elegant and romantic without being overly traditional. By mixing beautiful shades of blue and pink from CutCardStock, I was able to create a fresh summer color palette that is perfect for celebrating a special couple.

This finished card measures 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ and is beginner-friendly while still offering plenty of inspiration for more experienced cardmakers.

Why I Chose These CutCardStock Papers

One of my favorite parts of creating a card is selecting the color palette. For this project, I searched through my collection of CutCardStock papers to find colors that felt perfect for a summer wedding.

I chose Indigo Blue DCS Discount Card Stock to add a rich pop of color instead of relying on traditional black or gray accents. The combination of Fruit Punch Pink DCS Discount Card Stock and Pink Lemonade Pop Tone Cardstock adds a touch of romance while keeping the design bright and cheerful.

For the base, I used Cougar White Smooth CardStock 110 lbs because it creates a sturdy card foundation. The embossed layers and stamped images were created with Cougar White Smooth CardStock 80 lbs, which embosses beautifully and provides a smooth surface for crisp stamped impressions.

CutCardStock Products Used

• Indigo Blue DCS Discount Card Stock
• Fruit Punch Pink DCS Discount Card Stock
• Pink Lemonade Pop Tone Cardstock
• Cougar White Smooth CardStock 110 lbs
• Cougar White Smooth CardStock 80 lbs

Create the Card Base

Begin by cutting a piece of Cougar White Smooth CardStock 110 lbs to 4 1/4″ x 11″. Score the cardstock at 5 1/2″ and fold it in half to create a top-folding A2 card base.

Add Texture with Dry Embossing

Cut a piece of Cougar White Smooth CardStock 80 lbs to 4″ x 5 1/4″. Emboss the panel using a lace-patterned 3D embossing folder. The detailed texture adds elegance and helps create a wedding-themed background.

Mat the embossed panel onto a piece of Indigo Blue DCS Discount Card Stock cut to 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″. Adhere the completed panel to the card front.

Creative Tip: Embossed white cardstock instantly adds interest without overwhelming your focal image. It’s an easy way to create dimension while keeping the design elegant.

Create the Layered Focal Point

Stamp the wedding bell image onto Cougar White Smooth CardStock 80 lbs using navy ink. Trim the panel and mat it onto Pink Lemonade Pop Tone Cardstock cut slightly larger than the stamped image.

Next, stamp the same image onto a panel of Indigo Blue DCS Discount Card Stock using the same navy ink. Mat this layer with Pink Lemonade Pop Tone Cardstock and adhere it to the card front.

Add the smaller stamped focal panel on top to create a layered design with depth and dimension.

Finish with Die Cuts and Embellishments

Die cut the floral heart layer from Pink Lemonade Pop Tone Cardstock and the solid heart layer from Fruit Punch Pink DCS Discount Card Stock. Layer the pieces together and attach them to the card front.

Stamp the congratulations sentiment onto a scrap of Cougar White Smooth CardStock 80 lbs using navy ink. Die cut the sentiment and adhere it across the heart.

Finish the card with a few rhinestones for sparkle and shine.

Finished Summer Wedding Card

I love how this project combines products from my stash with beautiful cardstock from CutCardStock. The blue and pink color combination feels fresh and modern while still capturing the romance of a wedding celebration.

Whether you’re creating cards for weddings, anniversaries, or other special occasions, this color palette can easily be adapted for many different themes.

Give It a Try

I hope this project inspires you to look through your cardstock collection and create your own custom color palette for summer cardmaking. Have you created wedding cards using unexpected color combinations? I’d love to hear about your favorite wedding card colors and techniques in the comments below. Be sure to share your creations and save this project for future inspiration!