Bright Easter Card ideas don’t have to be complicated to feel special.
This bright Easter Card was built almost entirely from designer paper, making it a great option when you want color without extra steps.
For this card, Easter Joy Designer Paper supplied nearly everything. The only extra piece was the
sentiment, pulled from the Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack.
I don’t need many Easter cards this year. That gave me permission to play a little more with what I already had out.
I chose one of the cut-away scene pieces as my starting point. From there, I added a few leftover scraps from another Easter card project. You’ll likely see that card featured very soon.
There was no stamping involved on this bright Easter Card. All the time went into choosing papers and deciding their order. That part felt slow, but also relaxing.
Letting a Sketch Lead the Way
The layout came from a sketch I found at Freshly Made Sketches. I can honestly say I would not have designed this layout on my own.
That’s exactly why I love using sketches. They help break creative habits I don’t even realize I have.
Once the sketch was in front of me, the decisions felt easier. I focused on balance, color placement, and how the scraps worked together.
Using designer paper scraps kept the card light and playful. The bright colors gave it energy without feeling busy.
This bright Easter Card reminded me why sketches matter. They encourage new ideas without forcing complicated techniques. It also reinforced something I come back to often. You don’t always need more supplies to make something fresh. Sometimes you just need a new way to look at what’s already on your desk. Or a gentle nudge to get out of your own head for a bit.
If you enjoy simple card designs, this approach is worth revisiting. Designer paper, a good sketch, and a few scraps can go a long way.
If you enjoy letting sketches guide your creativity, keep an eye out for tomorrow’s project using the same supplies. While you wait, here's another handmade Easter card you may enjoy.
