Jar Shaped Card – How I Made it – Easy Tutorial. – Filled with Sweetness – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.
If you’re looking for a fun fold with plenty of charm, this Jar Shaped Card is such a sweet project to try! Using the beautiful Homemade Sweetness DSP and the Filled with Sweetness Stamp and Die Bundle, I created two bright and cheerful versions that are perfect for birthdays, thank you cards, or just to send a little love.
Today I’m sharing how I made it – and I promise, it’s easier than it looks!
The Design Inspiration
I absolutely adore the jam jar imagery in the Homemade Sweetness Designer Series Paper. The fruit prints and jar elements are ideal for creating something playful and eye-catching. Rather than making a standard rectangle card, I decided to let the dies do the talking and create a shaped card base.
The two colourways I chose were:
- Misty Moonlight – rich, elegant and slightly rustic
- Granny Apple Green – fresh, vibrant and full of energy
Both give a completely different feel, even though the layout is the same.

Creating the Jar-Shaped Base
To form the jar shape, I used the coordinating die from the Filled with Sweetness Bundle to cut the card front, ensuring the fold remained intact at the top. This creates a perfectly shaped card while still allowing it to open and close as normal.
For added detail, I white heat embossed the jar lines directly onto the background layer. This step really makes the jar shape stand out and gives a lovely glossy contrast against the coloured cardstock.
Adding Depth to the Lid
One of my favourite little details on this project is the lid.
After die cutting the lid piece, I lightly sponged it with matching ink to add depth and texture. This simple step makes such a difference! It stops the lid from looking flat and gives it a more realistic, dimensional feel.
To finish it off, I added a sweet ribbon bow across the top for that classic jam jar look.

Fussy Cut Details from the DSP
The jam jars and fruit elements were fussy cut directly from the Homemade Sweetness DSP. The designs in this paper are perfect for cutting out — no stamping required!
Layering these over the embossed jar background adds interest and makes each card feel full and layered without being bulky.
One version reads:
- “You’re the Sweetest”
And the other:
- “Love You Berry Much”
Both sentiments work beautifully with the playful fruit theme.
Misty Moonlight vs Granny Apple Green
Although the layout is identical, the two colour choices create very different looks:
- Misty Moonlight feels slightly more classic and elegant.
- Granny Apple Green brings a bright, cheerful and modern feel.
This just shows how changing your base colour can completely transform a design!
Why You’ll Love This Card Design
- It’s a shaped card but still simple to create
- The DSP does most of the decorative work
- Minimal stamping required
- Perfect for batch making
- Ideal for multiple occasions
If you’ve never made a shaped card before, this is a brilliant one to start with.
Final Thoughts
I love how these turned out – they’re bright, happy and full of personality. The combination of white heat embossing, ink blending on the lid, and fussy cut DSP details really brings the jars to life.
Be sure to check out the video tutorial below where I walk you through the entire process step by step.
Thank You for Stopping By!
I hope you enjoyed this papercrafting project and found it inspiring! Below, you’ll find a supply list linked to my online shop and a video tutorial to guide you step by step. You can also check out my Basic Craft Products, which include the essential tools I use regularly.
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Ashee xx
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