Creative Mayhem: Concord & 9th Triple-Step Happy Day Card Series

Featured Cards

Blue handmade birthday card created using the Concord & 9th Triple-Step Happy Day stamp and die set, showcasing the triple stamping technique where three separate stamps sit next to each other to form one image, with three different colours, a blue bow on a white background, and layered scalloped shapes in coordinating colours.

This blue-on-white card showcases the , where three separate stamps form one image, allowing three different colours to be used. A bold blue bow and layered scallops add extra interest and detail.

Handmade celebration card created using the Concord & 9th Triple-Step Happy Day stamp set, featuring the triple stamping technique to stamp the sentiment “Oh Happy Day” in orange, purple, and green, finished with a coordinating fabric bow

For this celebration card, the triple stamping technique stamps Oh Happy Day in orange, purple, and green, with each stamp adding its own colour to the sentiment. A coordinating brings the colours together and softens the overall design.

Behind the Featured Card and More

Post 7 in my Concord & 9th Triple-Step Happy Day Card, series focuses on triple stamping and elevating card designs with fabric bows.

I wanted to step these cards up a bit… but how?

I pulled out all sorts of supplies from my stash, tried a few ideas, and then remembered an old packet of patterned fabric bows I’d been holding onto for years.

“These won’t work with the patterns,” I told myself — but I flicked one over and tried it anyway.

To my surprise, they worked really well. I think because the cards already used lots of colour, and the overall design was fairly simple and geometric, they were able to carry the often quite intricate patterns on the bows. Even more incredibly, I managed to match a different bow to every card — nine cards in total. Yes, I got carried away… again.

It just goes to show that if you hold onto your supplies long enough, they will eventually find their time to shine — you just need to remember you have them. LOL. I especially love how the bows add extra layering and pattern to the cards, and the fabric introduces a lovely new texture that really elevates the overall design.

If you don’t happen to have a stash of patterned bows, you could easily cut your own from patterned paper that complements your card design. You can use the template below if you don’t have a suitable bow die in your supplies.

If you want to learn about Triple- Step Stamping please see Post 1 -Triple stamping technique
There are just so many cards in this post: I sort of got carried away. So please just keep on scrolling down to see them.

If you’ve enjoyed these cards and would like to see more, the links to all the posts in the Triple-Step Happy Day Series are waiting for you at the end of this post.