Welcome to the Travelingstamper's Blog!
I’m Gwen, also known as the Travelingstamper. I love helping card makers discover how simple and enjoyable creating handmade cards can be.
Here you’ll find quick card ideas, helpful tutorials, and free resources designed to make crafting easier—whether you’re just getting started or have been stamping for years.
Make yourself at home, explore what inspires you, and enjoy creating!
Simple Fall Thank You Card with the Simply Leaves Bundle
A handmade thank you doesn’t have to be complicated to feel special. This simple fall thank you card combines warm autumn colors, green gingham, and two punched leaves for a thoughtful way to brighten someone’s day. I used Golden Glow, Peaceful Pine, and Cajun Craze...
Sunflowers & Ladybugs Card with a Free Tutorial
Make a Sunflower Card with Gingham and Ladybugs A little gingham, a few sunflowers, and some tiny ladybugs—this sunflower card just makes me smile! I paired the 2026–2028 In Color Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper with flowers made using the Radiant Sunflower...
Sunflower Friendship Card with Sweet Little Ladybugs
Some friends just feel like sunshine, don’t they? This sunflower friendship card is a cheerful way to let an old friend know you’re thinking about them—no special occasion needed! The greeting, “Old friends are the best friends,” makes this card especially sweet. And...
Quick & Easy Halloween Ghost Card + Free Tutorial
Halloween cards don’t have to be complicated to be cute! This quick and easy Halloween card uses the Frightfully Fun Designer Series Paper to do most of the work. I love the little ghosts on this paper, and cutting the design into three panels gives the card a fun...
Autumn Opulence Thank You Card – Easy Fall Cardmaking
This Autumn Opulence thank you card lets pretty paper do most of the work—and I’m happy to let it! Pumpkins, flowers, and warm autumn colors come together with simple layers, a little jute bow, and a popped-up greeting. A few simple layers, a little jute bow, and a...
October Stampin’ Up! Join Offer: Get an Extra $50 in Stampin’ Rewards
If you’ve been thinking about joining Stampin’ Up!, October brings a little extra crafting goodness! When you join October 6–31, 2026, you’ll receive an extra $50 in Stampin’ Rewards along with your $125 coupon code—all for a $100 joining cost. That means more...