Why Didn’t I Buy the Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Paper Sooner? My Black & White Cardmaking Obsession
Lately, I have been completely obsessed with black and white cardmaking. There is just something so timeless and elegant about this classic color combination. Every time I sit down at my craft table, I find myself reaching for black ink, white cardstock, and patterned paper that lets the design do all the talking.

That obsession recently led me to one of my favorite discoveries from Stampin’ Up!—the Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Series Paper.
And honestly…I’m left wondering one thing:
Why didn’t I buy this sooner?
The Hidden Gem: Floral Flight Laser Cut Pack
If you’ve overlooked the Floral Flight Laser Cut Embellishments like I did, let me save you from making the same mistake.

These delicate laser-cut floral pieces instantly add texture, dimension, and elegance to your cards without needing to spend extra time die cutting. They layer beautifully over the black-and-white patterns and make every project look professionally designed.
Sometimes the simplest embellishments make the biggest impact, and these floral accents definitely fall into that category.
Easy Cards That Look Like You Spent Hours
One of my favorite things about combining these two products is how quickly beautiful cards come together.
Here’s my formula:
- Start with Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Series Paper.
- Add a sentiment in black ink.
- Layer a few Floral Flight Laser Cut pieces.
- Finish with a few embellishments.


CARD 1
- Basic White 8 1/2 x 5 1/2
- Basic Black 5 1/4 x 4
- Basic White (embossed) 5 x 3 3/4
- Basic White for diecut arch
CARD 2
- Barely Blush 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and 4 x 5 1/4 (diecut)
- Basic White 2 3/4 x 4
- Designer Paper (striped) 2 1/2 x 1 1/4
- Basic Black 4 1/4 x 1/2
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