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Beautiful in Pink: Begonia Belle

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Two handmade greeting cards feature layered, realistic pink begonias with green leaves. The left card has a leafy background and a sentiment; the right box-style card says "hello." Text above reads, "Begonia Belle July 2026 Product of the Month. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

My journey to making pink flowers with the Stampin’ Up! Begonia Belle set was interesting. I tried Bubble Bath for both of the two step images and it was too light. Then I tried Melon Mambo with Bubble Bath, and that was pretty but too much of a contrast.

I settled on Melon Mambo stamped off THREE TIMES (!!) and a layer of Bubble Bath for the stamped image. I think the pink Begonia Belle images turned out gorgeous!!

Handmade card with two pink and white roses, green leaves, and a textured white background with leaf patterns. A circular sentiment reads, “If friends were flowers I’d pick you” in pink script. Card is signed Patty Bennett, with a watermark at the bottom right. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Begonia Belle card layers:

  • Base Card: Bubble Bath 4-1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5-1/2″, top fold card
  • Leaf layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White stamped with Nature’s Frame background stamp in Lemon Lime Twist
  • Arches die: Basic White

Add Begonia Belle to your order for $5

My projects today feature the July 2026 Product of the Month stamp set from Stampin’ Up! Each product of the month can be added to your $75 or more order for only $5! If you are unfamiliar with this program, I’ve included reminder details at the bottom of this post.

Please check out the video replay from my weekly live last week to see how I stamped the begonias (I think they look more like roses), using a sponge dauber for extra shading and dimension.

Two sheets of white paper show repeated stamped rose images in pink and red shades. The roses are labeled “Mambo + Bubble Bath.” The Patty Stamps watermark is visible. The floral images vary slightly in tone and detail, demonstrating ink combinations. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

I created a beautiful gift box and card set to share with you today. I don’t know why but these flowers and these projects bring me so much joy and just make me smile!!

A small white gift box is decorated with two realistic pink and red stamped roses, two green stamped leaves, and a white circular tag with "hello" written in pink cursive. The box rests on a gray surface. “PATTY BENNETT” watermark is in the lower right. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

I used a scalloped window box but actually covered up the scalloped window, LOL… I guess that’s ok. I think the recipient will still enjoy it!!

What is Product of the Month?

  • The Begonia Belle stamp set Product of the Month is available to add to your $75 or more order, for just $5.
  • Reminder: Product Order Totals of $75 qualify for Product of the Month offer (while supplies last – one of each gift per customer)
  • Minimum product order amounts do NOT include tax or shipping.
  • If you redeem coupons or Stampin’ Rewards discounts on your order, it reduces the amount of your Product Total. (example: if you order $80 but redeem $21 in Stampin’ Rewards, your order total is $59 and would not qualify for Product of the Month or Free Stamps with Patty)
A hand holds a small white gift box decorated with two pink paper roses and green leaves. The box lid features the word "hello" in light pink and is partially open. The image is watermarked with "Patty Bennett PattyStamps.com. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)
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Sweetly Sentimental Rose Cards

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Three handmade rose-themed greeting cards with layered floral designs and scripted backgrounds. The cards are labeled "Sweetly Sentimental rose cards" and feature phrases like "Happy Birthday," "Sending Hugs and Love," and "Just a Little Note. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

As part of my weekly YouTube card making video on Friday, I shared both the Begonia Belle stamp set and this new Sweetly Sentimental stamp set. Sweetly Sentimental is part of a Stampin’ Up! Hot Foil bundle but you don’t need to use hot foil with this stamp set… it’s simply stamped with the 2 step stamping method!

See Sweetly Sentimental in this brochure
See my Hot Foil video here

This Sweetly Sentimental card version below features a background of the Velvet Meadow flocked DSP, 2 die cut layers from the Beautifully Celebrated dies, and a sweet linen thread bow tucked below the foiled greeting. Find all of these supplies available for sale in my online Stampin’ Up! store – product photo links available at the bottom of this post.

Handmade card featuring a large red and pink rose with green leaves, layered on ornate green and white frames. A gold-embossed pink strip reads “Sending bunches of love.” Twine bow and soft floral background. “Patty Bennett” watermark at bottom right. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Below: I used a die from the Flourish & Frames dies to die cut the center of my finished stamped panel. I drew around the edge of the die cut with my Basic Black Stampin’ Blends marker, then popped up the die cut on Foam Adhesive Sheets! The recessed opening around the popped-up piece creates a subtle shadow or “eclipse” effect.

A handmade greeting card with a large yellow flower, red buds, and green leaves on a white, ornate label. Handwritten script decorates the background. A small strip reads “Just a Little Hello.” Card edges are green. The PattyStamps.com logo appears in the bottom right. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

If you are interested in the hot foil greetings, you can buy the Sweetly Sentimental Bundle. You’ll be able to hot foil them in any color foil or cardstock you wish!

Two "Sweetly Sentimental" crafting sets, one with hot foil dies and one with stamps, are displayed on a marble surface. Around them are pink and gold foil sentiment strips reading phrases like "Happy Birthday" and "Cheers to You. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Isn’t that foiled greeting a sweet touch on this card? It’s gold foil on Light Flirty Flamingo two tone cardstock.

A handmade card features a large yellow and orange flower with green leaves, accented by two coral buds. Script handwriting forms the background. A pink banner with gold text reads "JUST A LITTLE HELLO." Small brown embellishments decorate the card. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

I was also playing with stamping on colored carstock.. just to see what it looks like.. it’s a totally different look than stamping on white.

Three handmade cards with large peony flower designs are arranged on a marble surface. One card is pink with a red flower, another is pale pink with a black outline flower, and the third is yellow with a yellow flower. “Patty Bennett” is watermarked. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Below: I also experimented with stamping the rose around the perimeter of the cardstock instead of a focal point in the center.

A floral card with pink roses and green leaves on a coral background. A scalloped white label reads “Happy Birthday” in script. A green bow and several green pearls decorate the card. “Patty Bennett” and her website watermark appear at the bottom. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Watch my Sweetly Sentimental Video Replay:

Floral Card Resources:

  • See the Begonia Belle (Product of the Month) cards here
  • See the pink Begonia Belle card & box on my blog on 7/27/26
  • Shop for supplies by clicking any link below

Begonia Belle floral card ideas

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Four handmade floral greeting cards with layered, colorful stamped flowers in pink, red, yellow, and peach tones are arranged on a desk. Behind them is the Begonia Belle stamp set packaging. Text highlights "Begonia Belle July 2026 Product of the Month. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Begonias or roses… make them whatever you want! 🙂 The Stampin’ Up! July 2026 Product of the Month is a gorgeous stamp set called Begonia Belle. I used it on my weekly live video yesterday, but since I feel like they look more like roses, I am calling them roses. 🙂 (in my defense.. the begonia’s in my garden look NOTHING like this stamp… I shared that on the video).

I did have a GREAT time playing with this 2 step floral image, and have included my color combo suggestions, the video replay and supplies at the bottom of the post. Enjoy!

Handmade card with a large red and yellow rose and green leaves on an embossed red background. The rose sits atop a white label with the text "YOU ARE MY Sunshine." "Patty Bennett PattyStamps.com" is watermarked at the lower right. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Be sure to check out the video to see how I added more than 2 colors to this 2 step stamp by using a sponge dauber.. I think it turned out amazing!

Six stamped multicolor roses are shown on two white sheets, demonstrating a two-step stamping with sponge dauber shading. Pink and yellow ink pads, and a round sponge dauber, are nearby. Text at top left describes the stamping technique. "Patty Bennett" watermark is visible. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

I used ink pads plus the sponge dauber.. be sure to watch the video for all the inking possibilities.

Handmade greeting card with embossed coral background, a white label with "You Are My Sunshine" in black text, and a vibrant orange-yellow rose with green leaves. "Patty Bennett pattystamps.com" watermark is on the lower right corner. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Below: I used Poppy Parade and Real Red for the roses, and Shaded Spruce for the leaves. I kept the card super simple with a white panel on a top fold Real Red card.

Handmade card with two large red and white roses and green leaves. Text below reads, “Sending LOTS OF HAPPINESS YOUR WAY.” Background is white with gold splatter, red border, and watermark “Patty Bennett pattystamps.com” at lower right. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Two Step Color Combo suggestions:

Five stamped rose images on white cards show different color combinations, labeled with names like "Lemon Lolly," "Daffodil & Cantaloupe," "Poppy Parade," and "Crisp Cantaloupe." “Color Combo Suggestions” is written at the top. Patty Bennett watermark is visible. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Above: one thing to note.. the flowers look different depending on which image you use for the darker or lighter ink. I don’t believe there is a right or wrong answer, and the fun is in playing with combinations and colors!

Three stamped leaf art samples show green color combos with text labels. Top: "Shaded Spruce, Lost Lagoon, Peaceful Pine." Left: "Old Olive, Soft Sea Foam, Garden Green." Right: "Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lolly." Blocks are nearby. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

The reason I created so many different leaves is that to my eye, some flowers need a cool green leaf, some need a warm green leaf, and some need bold or soft colors.. so I stamped a bunch!

Click to learn more about color theory.

An amazing discovery!!

I read a tip on the Metallic Magic facebook group, about using the hot foil dies with the Impressions plate to “emboss”… guess what… it totally works!!!!!! Normally it’s used with our Impressions dies, but it sure works with the Garden Silhouette hot foil die!!!!!!

A peach-colored embossed paper with floral patterns lies atop a gray floral embossing folder. The background shows faint flower designs and a grid. The watermark reads "Patty Bennett PATTYSTAMPS.COM. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

I used that Crisp Cantaloupe embossed background for my card below. I inked these begonias to look like my mom’s favorite Whisky Mac roses. I also added some Crisp Cantaloupe shimmer pen to the rose.. it shows up beautifully in person!

Handmade greeting card with layered, stamped roses in peach, yellow, and orange tones, surrounded by green leaves. The card has a peach-colored embossed frame on a white background and a light green border. A floral metal die and watermark "PattyStamps.com" are visible. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

The shimmer pen adds lovely details, it shows up much better in person.

A peach-colored stamped rose on white paper, next to a matching brush pen and stamp block. The gridded work surface is visible. Patty Bennett’s watermark and website, pattystamps.com, appear at the bottom. The pen cap sits in the lower right corner. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

More roses stamped with all the Stampin’ UP! colors shown below in different combinations. It was SO fun to play!

Hand-stamped rose images in pinks, yellows, and reds are displayed on white cardstock. Ink pads in various colors are stacked nearby. The workspace shows layered stamping techniques in progress. "Patty Bennett Pattystamps.com" watermark is visible. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Product of the Month

  • The Begonia Belle stamp set Product of the Month is available to add to your $75 or more order, for just $5.
  • Reminder: Product Order Totals of $75 qualify for Product of the Month offer (while supplies last – one of each gift per customer)
  • Minimum product order amounts do NOT include tax or shipping.
  • If you redeem coupons or Stampin’ Rewards discounts on your order, it reduces the amount of your Product Total. (example: if you order $80 but redeem $21 in Stampin’ Rewards, your order total is $59 and would not qualify for Product of the Month or Free Stamps with Patty)
Promotional graphic for July 2026’s $5 product of the month: the Begonia Belle Stamp Set. The image shows the stamp set, a floral greeting card sample, and details stating $5 with a $75 online order at PattyStamps.com/shop. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Watch the Begonia Belle Video Replay

The Sweetly Sentimental cards shown in this video will be on my 7/26/26 blog post.

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