Varada Sharma

More than just paper... it’s a paper hug. 💌✨
Sometimes the best reason to create is simply to let someone know they aren't alone.
Today I’m sharing a set of encouragement cards designed to spread sunshine and "happy vibes" into the world. By using a consistent technique across the whole set, I was able to focus on the intentional design of the sentiments while making my stash work for me! 🦋🌸

Project Elements:
🎨 Main Collection: Butterfly Blossoms (Stamps, Stencils, & Dies) by .
🖋️ Sentiments: "You Got This" set by .
🌈 Ink: Distress Oxide Inks for that perfect blended look.
✨ The "Varada" Touch: Signature chunky glitter and glitter pen accents for maximum sparkle!

Which of these messages do you think the world needs more of right now? "Don't give up" or "Everything will be okay"? Drop your favorite in the comments! 👇
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Same flowers, completely new vibe! 🌸✨ Today I’m showing you how to stretch your stamps and utilize those 12x12 paper pads!

Instead of sticking to a standard A2 size, I went with a 4x6 top-folding card base using a beautiful, subtly textured gray cardstock. Of course the flowers are from . I paired all that with white intricate frame dies from Michaels Stores , a stunning gold foil "Congrats" sentiment, and a few gems for that signature sparkle. ✨

Pro tip: Don’t let those big paper pads collect dust—slice them down for non-standard card bases to instantly elevate your layout proportions! ✂️

Full details and close-up views are on the blog at varadasharma.com (link in bio!).

Do you stick to A2 cards, or do you love changing up your card sizes? Let me know below! 👇

Don't toss those flyers! ♻️✨ Today's card is (also) all about upcycling. I used the gorgeous rose image from an marketing flyer as my focal point! 🌸

I even paired it with my new favorite thing: my personalized "Created by Varada Sharma" stamp! Check out the reel to see how I used a cover plate to hide some "oops" marks and how I lined up the stamped image behind my tag for extra depth. 🛠️🎨

Full details are over on the blog! Do you have a favorite way to upcycle your craft room "trash"? Let me know below! 👇

Don’t toss that packaging! ♻️🌸 Today’s reel shows how I turned one Altenew postcard into TWO different cards.

I’m sharing a super simple note card and a textured oval design that saved the day after a little die-cutting mishap. 😅 Plus, I’m finally using the personalized stamp set sent for their anniversary—it’s so special to see my name on a stamp! ✨

Check out the full process on the blog and let me know: do you ever upcycle your craft room "scraps"? 👇🎨