There are days when creativity is less about beauty and more about honesty. This card came together during one of those moments, when humor felt like the most accurate response to everything happening around me.

The This Is Life collection from Spellbinders has a wonderfully direct way of capturing those feelings, and the Dumpster Fire die does exactly that. Paired with the bold Ugh sentiment, the message lands quickly and with just the right amount of humor. No overthinking required.

I kept the design intentionally clean so the character and sentiment could take center stage. A simple, light “fairytale” background, a tight color palette, and a few glossy black accents were all this card needed to feel finished while still letting the personality shine through.

Design Highlights 🔥

• Dumpster Fire die as a bold, expressive focal point
• Ugh sentiment layered for dimension and emphasis
• Clean soft card base to balance the humor
• Black enamel dots for contrast and visual rhythm
• Simple layout that keeps the message front and center

✂️Studio Tip:  When working with novelty dies or strong sentiments, less really is more. A restrained background and limited embellishments help the focal image read clearly and keep the design from feeling cluttered. Let the message do the heavy lifting.

This card may be playful, but there is something oddly satisfying about creating a piece that says exactly what many of us are already thinking. Humor has its place in cardmaking too.

Have a wonderfully creative day.