Birdsnest Designs | Denise Cox

Current vs. Retired Stampin’ Up! Card Layout | Woolly Friends and Charming Day

If you enjoy finding new ways to use your Stampin’ Up! supplies, this cardmaking tutorial is a fun one to explore. Today I am using one simple card layout and creating two handmade cards with it. One version features the current Woolly Friends bundle, and the other uses the retired Charming Day bundle. Same layout. Two completely different looks.

A good card design really can go the distance.

One Layout, Two Card Designs

Stampin Up current vs retired card layout comparison featuring Woolly Friends and Charming Day handmade cards side by side

There is something so satisfying about pulling supplies from different seasons of your collection and seeing them work beautifully in the same design. When you craft from your stash, you start to notice how versatile your supplies really are. The layout becomes your anchor, and everything else can change around it. Different stamps, different colours, different mood. It reminds me that creativity is not about what is new. It is about what you choose to do with what you already have. 🩷

If you love this craft from your stash approach, you might also enjoy these layout ideas:

• Craft From Your Stash One Layout Two Ways
• Craft From Your Stash Fun Masculine Cards with Bistro Burger and One More Year

The Woolly Friends bundle gives this layout such a sweet and playful personality with those adorable sheep and soft layered circles.

Stampin Up Woolly Friends bundle handmade card with sheep images and layered circle card layout

Now let’s turn the page and try something completely different. The retired Charming Day bundle transforms this same layout into a bright floral design that feels bold and cheerful.

Stampin Up Charming Day retired bundle handmade floral card using layered circle layout

Watch the Full Cardmaking Tutorial

You can watch the full cardmaking tutorial here and see both versions come together step by step.

Measurements

  • Card base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
  • Designer Series Paper: 2 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
  • Coloured circles: 2″
  • White circles: 1 7/8″
  • Sentiment strip: 1/2″ by length needed for your sentiment

Stampin’ Up! Supplies Used

Here are the supplies I used for both versions of this layout. It is always fun to see how the same measurements can support completely different products.

Woolly Friends Bundle (English) [ 166888 ]
Easter Joy 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 166939 ]
Charming Day Bundle (English) [ 166136 ]
Mixed Media Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164638 ]
1 7/8" (4.8 Cm) Circle Punch [ 165259 ]
2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [ 133782 ]
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [ 144220 ]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill [ 133456 ]
Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill [ 147277 ]
Shy Shamrock 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 163795 ]
Peach Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 163799 ]
Pretty In Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 163793 ]
Petunia Pop 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 163801 ]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 122925 ]
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 141416 ]
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165625 ]

If you enjoy seeing how current and retired products can work together in your craft room, I would love to have you join my email list for more ideas and inspiration.

Thank you so much for spending a little creative time here with me. Whether you are using the newest release or pulling out an old favourite, there is always room for you at this crafting table.

With love and creative joy,

🩷 Denise

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