Coffee and a Card with Beautiful Gallery Paper

You’re going to love creating this Coffee and a Card with Beautiful Gallery Paper, because it’s the perfect blend of elegance and simplicity — ideal for a masculine thank-you card or any time you want to send heartfelt gratitude with a refined touch.

This week’s Coffee & a Card project uses the Beautiful Motifs Stamp Set paired with the Beautiful Gallery Designer Paper, and it’s one of those combinations that instantly elevates your handmade cards. The Beautiful Gallery Paper has the look of a fine art painting — think soft brushstrokes, natural tones, and a touch of sophistication that makes your finished project look like it came straight out of an art studio.

This is the exact card we made during this week’s Coffee & a Card—our casual midweek craft break on Facebook where we chat, sip on our favorite beverage, and make something wonderful. And this card? It checks all the boxes: simple layers, rich texture, and a design that works beautifully for men or women. Whether you’re sending thanks, celebrating a milestone, or just letting someone know they’re appreciated, this one fits every occasion.

The base of this card starts with Basic Beige cardstock, giving it a warm, neutral foundation that complements the painterly tones of the Beautiful Gallery Paper. The layered Secret Sea cardstock frames the focal panel perfectly, adding depth without overwhelming the soft imagery. The Everyday Arches Dies create that striking arched window effect — it’s a subtle shape that adds sophistication and draws the eye to the center of the card, right where that tranquil harbor scene sits.

For the sentiment, I turned to the Beautiful Motifs Stamp Set, which is full of versatile greetings that feel both heartfelt and timeless. The “Thank You for Everything” sentiment was stamped in Secret Sea ink, then layered onto a die-cut tag accented with a bit of Linen Thread for texture. The small pattern stamped behind the sentiment adds just the right touch of visual interest without distracting from the main focal point. To finish, a few Low-Profile Sparkle Dots in Secret Sea pull it all together and add just a hint of shine — like sunlight glinting off the water.

One of my favorite things about this project is how quickly it comes together. If you’ve ever wanted to make a handmade card that looks like it took hours but actually took minutes, this is your design! The Beautiful Gallery Paper does most of the heavy lifting — its painterly designs are so gorgeous that every card looks unique, depending on which section of paper you use.

So grab your coffee, your favorite adhesives, and a little creative spirit, and you’ll have this card ready to send in no time. And if you’re crafting along at home, don’t forget — you can always substitute your favorite colors or switch up the sentiment to make it your own.

If you like this card, make sure you watch a recap of the live video, as well as the written Tutorial, which has all of the measurements and step-by-step instructions.

💛 What type of handmade card do you send most often — thank you, birthday, or just because? Let me know in the comments below!

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