Fat Girl Wanted Cookies… And Made a Card Instead! – Handmade Thank You Card with Cookie-Themed Scraps

This Chick Loves Paper
Jun 30
5 min read

Pink and black thank you card with hearts, coffee cup, spatula, and cookies on striped background. Text reads “Thank You!”. — Leftovers never looked so good. 🍪✨ Card made entirely from scraps of the “Fat Girl Wanted Cookies!” layout!

Let’s be honest: I wasn’t planning to bake another project… but when I saw those leftover scraps from my “Fat Girl Wanted Cookies!” layout staring back at me like, “April, don’t you dare toss us,”—I listened. Because in this craft room, no cookie gets left behind! 🍫🙅‍♀️

So I whipped up this delicious little thank-you card that’s equal parts chocolate chunk and heartfelt hug. 🥹💕

The Recipe? Simple:

✔ Same striped layers as the layout

✔ Same cookie cluster magic

✔ Same faux stitching deliciousness

✔ New format, new flavor… and a sweet surprise inside!

✂️ What I Used to Bake This Baby

🧁 Cardstock

• Stampin’ Up! Basic Beige 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock

• Stampin’ Up! Pretty in Pink 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock

• Stampin’ Up! Basic Black 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock

• CTMH White Daisy (or Stampin’ Up! Basic White Thick 8-1/2" x 11")

• CTMH Mocha (or Stampin’ Up! Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock)

Autumn-themed stamp set with words and illustrations; a colorful card featuring pumpkin spice is beside it, showcasing warm hues. — MORE THAN AUTUMN BUNDLE (ENGLISH)

🍪 Stamps & Thin Cuts

• Stampin’ Up! More Than Autumn Bundle (coffee cup, heart, whipped topping)

• CTMH Freshly Baked Digital Art Kit (oven mitt, rolling pin, spatula)

🎨 Ink & Coloring

• Stampin’ Up! Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad

• Stampin’ Up! Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad

🛠 Tools & 🧷 Adhesives

• Paper Trimmer

• Stampin’ Up! Cut & Emboss Machine

• Cricut® & Design Space® (for title + inside sentiment)

• Sponge Daubers

• White Gel Pen

• Stampin’ Seal

• Multipurpose Liquid Glue

• Foam Tape

🧁 Step-by-Step Instructions – Bake It, Ink It, Send It!

1️⃣ . Create Your Card Base

Slice your 8-1/2” x 11” piece of Basic White Thick Cardstock in half horizontally to get two 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” pieces.

Score one at 4-1/4” to form a horizontal A2 card base. Fold, press, and set aside like a fresh cookie dough chillin’ in the fridge.

Pink and black striped paper pieces, a pink stamp pad, and lipstick on a marble surface. Text reads: ThisChickLovesPaper.com Images © Stampin’ Up! ©. — Stripes, stitching, and sass. Because your paper trimmer deserves a second round. 🎯

2️⃣ Make It Striped & Sweet

Cut a 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” panel from Pretty in Pink cardstock.

Slice Basic Black into 1” x 4-1/4” strips and evenly space them across your pink panel.

Adhere with liquid glue or Stampin’ Seal, lining them up like a perfectly iced bakery case.

Pro Tip: This striping technique is the same one from your “Fat Girl Wanted Cookies!” layout—so you’re recycling with sass.

3️⃣ Whip Up the Mat Layers

• Cut a 4-1/2” x 3-1/4” mat from Mocha cardstock using your Stampin’ Up!® Paper Trimmer.

• Layer it on a 3-3/4” x 2-3/4” piece of White Daisy cardstock.

Adhere the layers using your favorite Stampin’ Up!® adhesive, then grab that white gel pen and go to town with some faux stitching flair. Make it sweet, make it swirly—faux real. 💫

🧵 Pro Tip:

Cut extra 1/4” strips to match the length of your photo mats, and add faux stitching across each one before adhering them to your layout.

Why the extra step? Two reasons:

1️⃣ If your stitching goes rogue, your layout survives - just swap the strip!

2️⃣ Those slim Mocha bands add visual balance and finish off the panel area with flair. Call it a chocolatey design hug.

Card with "Thank You!" text in pink and white. Features a coffee cup, spatulas, cheese, and oven mitt. Black, pink, and brown theme. — Cookie clusters for the win. Die cuts, rolling pins, and oven mitts tucked in like ninjas. 🥷🍪

4️⃣ Create Your Cookie Cluster

From your Freshly Baked Digital Art Kit and More Than Autumn Bundle, assemble:

• Cookie Tray

• Spatulas

• Oven mittens

• Coffee cups

• Hearts

• Cookie Stack (I didn’t have a stamp or dies, so mine is digital)

Place your embellishments in the bottom right corner of the double mat, leaving space for your title.

Pro Tip: Don’t have the exact images? Use what’s in your stash and bake up your own batch of cuteness!

5️⃣ Say It with Cricut

Pink and black thank you card with cooking utensils, a coffee cup, and cookies. Text reads "Thank You!" on a striped background. — That bold “Thank You”? All Cricut, all sass, zero shaky handwriting. 💁‍♀️✂️

Cut a bold “Thank You” sentiment using Pretty in Pink cardstock.

I created the phrase in Cricut Design Space by picking a playful font that matched the card’s sweet personality.

Then I made a Print Then Cut file with a border for extra contrast and dimension, and layered the cardstock letters right on top.

No pens, no shaky lines, just clean cuts and that chef’s kiss pop of depth. 💕

Pink and white card with text: "For Shopping Stampin' Up! With Me! APRIL." Decorated with hearts, cookies, and rolling pins. — Cricut to the rescue! My handwriting? Let’s just say this pen feature earns its keep. 😂

6️⃣ Finish the Inside With a Punch (of Sugar)

Open your card and add:

• A printed message from Cricut: “You made my day… now my cookie jar runneth over.”

• A scalloped top, a couple of rolling pins, and a cookie cluster tucked in like little baking ninjas

Boom. Instant smile delivery.

🍪 Sweet Success! Your Handmade Cookie Thank You Card is Fresh Outta the Craft Oven!

Pink and brown striped card with "Thank You!" text, kitchen utensils, cookies, and coffee cup. Background note expresses gratitude. — This card’s fresh outta the craft oven—stitched, layered, and sprinkled with cookie-loving cuteness. 🍪💌

And just like that, your card is fresh out of the craft oven—layered, stitched, and sprinkled with handmade goodness. Whether you’re baking up thanks for a Stampin’ Up! order or sending cookie-themed hugs to a friend, this sweet design delivers with every bite. Want to switch it up? Swap the “Thank You” for “Bite Me,” “Baked With Love,” or “Life’s Short—Eat the Cookie.” This design is quick, fun, and the perfect excuse to use every last scrap… because paper (like cookies) should never go to waste. 🍪💌

🍬 Explore More Sugar Rush Cards & Scrapbook Layouts!

Craving seconds? Dig into a full buffet of deliciously themed projects—from cookie-inspired scrapbook layouts to pun-filled thank-you cards and handmade creations that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth and your scrap stash!

Whether you’re documenting dessert, decorating with die cuts, or whipping up punny paper treats, there’s always room for one more bite!

📸 Share Your Cookie Crafting Magic!

Welcome message with pink floral border reads: "Welcome to the New Members Gallery. Create, Share, Motivate & Inspire Others!" Light and inviting mood.

Have you made a card from your layout leftovers?

Do you also hoard tiny paper scraps like they’re gourmet truffles?

Show me what’s baking on your craft table!

Upload your cookie-inspired cuteness to the Members Gallery so we can all drool together. 🍪📷

MEMBERS GALLERY

💋 Final Thoughts from the Cookie Lovin’ Queen

Pink and brown "Thank You!" card with coffee, spatulas, cookies, and oven mitts design. Striped background, wooden texture. — Proof that even paper scraps can bake up something beautiful—and totally irresistible. ✂️💕

This card proves that even leftovers can serve up a whole new batch of joy. Whether it’s a thank-you note or a sprinkle-covered scrapbook page, remember:

Every craft project deserves a second helping. 😜💕

Bake it. Ink it. Send it. Repeat.

April – This Chick Loves Paper

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Turn your leftover scraps into something sweet with this baking-themed handmade thank-you card! Made using the same papers from the “Fat Girl Wanted Cookies!” 12x12 scrapbook layout, this easy card design features faux stitching, cookie clusters, and a Cricut-cut sentiment. Find step-by-step instructions, cardstock recipes, and crafty fun at This Chick Loves Paper!