Apr 02, 2026
Spring Card Ideas with Your New April Gifts with Purchase
Hi Crafty Friend!
There’s nothing better than opening up a crafty package and finding a little extra something inside! It’s our favorite way to say thank you to this amazing crafty community. 💛
Each month, we love surprising our crafty friends with exclusive freebies designed to spark creativity and bring even more joy to your time at the craft table. Whether it’s a playful character or a versatile stamp set, these goodies are our way of adding a little extra inspiration to your collection.
This April, we’re featuring the Silly Goose Stamp Set (free with purchases of $100 or more) with coordinating dies available (sold separately), along with the Critter Crew Stamp – Bee, included free with every order. Both are packed with personality and perfect for creating cheerful, lighthearted cards for a variety of occasions.
To help you get started, we’re sharing a few ideas to inspire your first projects with these new additions—let’s take a look!

April Showers Bring May Flower (Hats)
This bright and cheerful design brings the Silly Goose to life in the cutest way! The goose is stamped, colored, and die cut, then paired with a bold, pieced umbrella featuring vibrant pink, orange, and yellow panels.
A softly textured background panel with stitched, scalloped detailing adds subtle interest without competing with the focal point. Die-cut grass creates a playful scene at the bottom, grounding the character and adding dimension.
The sentiment, “Love ya!”, is stamped and die cut to pop against the background, while foam adhesive helps lift both the goose and umbrella for extra depth. This card is a great example of combining simple die cutting with bright color choices for maximum impact.

Just Because, Silly Goose!
This sweet and soft design leans into a lighter, more delicate color palette. The Silly Goose is stamped and colored with a gentle hand, complete with adorable heart-shaped sunglasses for added personality.
The background features a soft pink heart pattern with light ink blending and splatter for texture. A layered scalloped panel frames the design beautifully, while a simple white die-cut fence adds a charming scene element.
Tiny heart embellishments are scattered across the card for dimension and interest, and a bit of twine tied at the top adds a finishing touch. The sentiment, “Waddling by to say hi!”, keeps things playful and perfect for sending a quick hello.

Crafty Bee-auty
This card showcases the Critter Crew Bee with a clean and modern layout. A bold teal hexagon is ink blended and splattered to create a vibrant backdrop for the trio of happy bees.
Each bee is stamped, colored, and die cut, then popped up with foam adhesive to create movement across the panel. Bright red die-cut hearts add a fun contrast and help guide the eye around the design.
A stitched border frame keeps everything polished, while the sentiment, “hope you have a bee-utiful day!”, is stamped directly onto the card base for a clean finish. This design is simple to recreate and perfect for batch cardmaking.

Honeycomb Handmade
This playful card combines texture, color, and dimension for a fun, eye-catching result. The background features a subtle pierced pattern that adds interest while keeping your eye on the focal elements.
Bright orange hexagons are ink blended and lightly splattered, then layered with stamped and die-cut bees. One hexagon is filled with tiny die-cut flowers for a whimsical, garden-inspired touch.
The bees are colored in soft pink tones and popped up for dimension, while a few sparkling embellishments add just the right amount of shine.
The sentiment, “what’s the buzz?”, is heat embossed on a black strip for contrast, tying the whole design together with a bold finishing detail.
Create a Floral Greeting Card with Heather Nichols!
Join TE Designer Heather Nichols live today at 10 AM CT for a fun and inspiring crafting session featuring the Florals & Flutters Cardmaking Kit!
Heather will walk you through creating this beautiful project step by step, sharing tips for layering, adding dimension, and bringing the florals and butterflies to life. It’s a great opportunity to see the kit in action and gather ideas for when yours arrives.

