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Sketch Saturday - CItrus Blooms

I am loving the new Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper and have been using it quite a bit lately. Today’s card was created for the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

 
 

Here’s the sketch from the challenge. Once I decided on the branch of lemons as the focal piece, it came together pretty quickly.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Garden Green Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper - 4 x 5 1/4, adhere to the card base.

  • Garden Green Layer - 2 1/2 x 5 1/4, adhere to card.

  • Daffodil Delight Strips - cut 3 at 1/2” x 4 and adhere to card.

  • Basic White Layer - 2 1/4 x 5 1/4, emboss using the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to the green layer over the yellow strips.

  • Fussy cut the branch of lemons from the Designer Series Paper and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Stamp sentiment on scrap of Basic White in Garden Green ink and fussy cut. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Add some Daffodil Delight Opal Rounds.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp sentiment in Garden Green ink and add a 3/4” x 4 strip of Designer Series Paper.

 
 

Here’s a close up. The embossed layer makes me think of a trellis, so very much a garden look.

 
 

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Square Column Fun Fold Cards

I made these simple Square Column Fun Fold Cards on my video today. One was made with Designer Series Paper panels and the other embossed panels and I’m so happy with how they turned out.

 
 

Watch the video to see step by step instructions to make this design.

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This card was made using the new Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper. This paper has beautiful watercolor scenes. I also used the Thoughtful Wishes Bundle for the sentiment and die cuts.

 
 

This card has embossed panels that were created using the Fun Patterns Embossing Folder. I added some daisies that were die cut using the Cheerful Daisies Dies.

 
 

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Hooray For Surprises Birthday Card

I used the Hooray For Surprises Stamp Set and Dies to make this fun birthday card. It’s simple but pretty.

 
 

The color combo is from my May Inspiration Calendar - Misty Moonlight, Petunia Pop and Bubble Bath. I love to figure out a card using specific colors, it stretches my creativity.

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Tips & Instructions

  • Misty Moonlight Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Basic White Layer - 4 x 5 1/4

  • Petunia Pop Square - 2 3/4 x 2 3/4

  • Bubble Bath Square - 2 1/2 x 2 1/2

  • Stamp heart image on Basic White in Petunia Pop ink. Color the stems with a Light Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Marker. Die cut using the coordinating die.

  • Die cut 3 small flowers from Bubble Bath and adhere to the heart.

  • Adhere the squares together. Adhere the heart to the squares using Dimensionals.

  • Stamp sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink on white layer and adhere layer to card base.

  • Adhere squares to the card.

  • Add some Misty Moonlight Tinsel Gems to flower centers.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink and add some hearts using Petunia Pop ink.

 
 

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Sketch Challenge - Thoughtful Wishes

I made this card for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge using the beautiful Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper which has amazing watercolor scenes.

 
 

Here’s the sketch I used. You can click on it to see more cards posted for the challenge.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Petunia Pop Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper - 4 x 5 1/4, adhere to the card base.

  • Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper - cut using the Countryside Corners Dies. Cut a piece of Petunia Pop using the next largest die and adhere together. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Stamp sentiment on a 1/2” strip of Basic White in Mossy Meadow ink. Cut each side of the strip on a diagonal and adhere to the card. I used Liquid Glue on the part that adheres to the focal piece and put a small piece of Dimensionals on the part that hangs over.

  • Add 3 of the larger Brushed Brass Butterflies to the side.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp the flowers in Black Memento ink and color with a Light Mossy Meadow and Light Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends Markers. Add a butterfly to the top corner.

 
 

Isn’t is just beautiful, I love this Designer Series Paper, so easy but so pretty.

 
 

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Simple Suite Stampers - Unbounded Beauty

This is the card I made for the May Simple Suite Stampers Tutorial Bundle. We’re featuring the Unbounded Beauty Suite and I just love the Designer Series Paper.

 
 

You can get the Tutorial Bundle for free when you purchase $35 in product from my Online Store or you can purchase the bundle right here on my website, just click the Tutorials Button at the top. It contains 12 simple projects with pictures, measurement and instructions.

 
 

The New In Colors are highlighted in this suite and I chose Petunia Pop for the card base, glimmer paper and ink.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) I simply stamped a sentiment and added a strip of the Designer Series Paper.

 
 

I love the Glimmer Paper for the sentiment with the die cut leaves.

 
 

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Sketch Saturday - Everyday Details

I wanted to make a dainty card for this week’s sketch challenge and started with the Elegant Borders Dies and then added the pretty teacup from the Everyday Details Stamp Set.

 
 

Here’s the sketch I used from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Bubble Bath Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Basic White - 4 x 5 1/4, cut using the Elegant Borders Dies.

  • Stamp the teacup on the top half just above the border in Black Memento ink. Color using Stampin’ Blends. I used Bubble Bath, Old Olive and Petunia Pop.

  • Stamp the sentiment in Black Memento ink on the bottom piece.

  • Adhere both white pieces to the card base separating them a little bit.

  • Adhere a 1/8 x 4 strip of Petunia Pop just below the teacup.

  • Cut 2 strips of Petunia Pop Designer Series Paper at 1/4 x 4 and adhere to the top and bottom of the white layer.

  • Add an Iridescent Faceted Gem to the flower center.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp the vase of flowers image in Black Memento ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends. I used Petunia Pop, Bubble Bath and Old Olive.

 
 

Isn’t this so sweet and dainty?

 
 

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Diamond Fold Cards

These Diamond Fold Cards are so easy to make. There are lots of different designs for this fold but I like this one because it’s pretty and simple to make.

 
 

Watch the video to see step by step instructions to make this design.

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This card was made using the new Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper. This paper is so beautiful, I love it. I cut the orange from the Designer Series Paper using the Citrus Bloom Dies, so easy!

 
 

I made this Mother’s Day Card using the pretty Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper. The sentiments are from the Flower Cart Stamp Set.

 
 

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Spotlight On Nature - Color Combo

I made this pretty Thank You Card using the new Spotlight On Nature Bundle.

 
 

The color combo is from my May Inspiration Calendar - Peach Pie, Berry Burst and Lost Lagoon. This is a pretty combination.

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Tips & Instructions

  • Berry Burst - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Basic White Layer - 3 3/4 x 5, stamp 2 branches with leaves in Black Memento ink and color with a Light Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Marker. Adhere layer to card base.

  • Stamp the butterfly in Black Memento ink and color with Light Peach Pie and Light Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Markers.

  • On a piece of Basic White, stamp the floral image in Black Memento ink and fussy cut. Color the leaves with a Light Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Marker. Color the flowers with Light & Dark Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere to the white layer.

  • Stamp sentiment in Berry Burst ink on Basic White and die cut with the Spotlight On Nature Dies.

  • Die cut a larger circle from Berry Burst and adhere to the stamped circle. Adhere to the card using Dimensionals.

 
 

On the inside layer (3 3/4 x 5) stamp butterfly and floral image in Black Memento ink and color with Stampin’ Blends Markers.

 
 

This is a simple card and I love how it turned out. Here’s a closeup!

 
 

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Sketch Challenge - Beside Me Father's Day Card

This is such a sweet Father’s Day Card. I love the sentiment to go along with the image. It’s from the Beside Me Stamp Set and I made the card for this week’s sketch challenge.

 
 

Here’s the sketch from the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. If you click on the sketch, you can see the other projects posted for the challenge.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Basic Beige Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Country Lace Designer Series Paper 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

  • Basic Beige, die cut the middled sized frame using the Radiating Stitches Dies.

  • Basic White - 2 1/4 x 3 5/8, stamp image in Black Memento ink and color with Stampin’ Blends Markers. I used Boho Blue, Shy Shamrock, Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade, Peach Pie, Wild Wheat, Smoky Slate and Medium Light. Adhere layer to Basic Beige frame.

  • Wrap Linen Thread around the bottom of the Designer Series Paper Layer crossing in the middle and adhere to the back of the layer. Use the stamped layer to the determine where to put the Linen Thread.

  • Adhere the Designer Series Paper layer to the card base and then adhere the stamped layer to the card using Dimensionals.

  • Stamp sentiment on Basic White in Black Memento ink and die cut using the smallest rectangle from the Wild Ferns Dies. Adhere to the card using Dimensionals.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp sentiment in Black Memento ink and add a 3/4 x 4 strip of Designer Series Paper to the bottom.

 
 

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Citrus Blooms Birthday Card

I made this delicious card to celebrate the 900th Featured Stampers Challenge at Splitcoaststampers. We were asked to CASE (Copy And Share everything) a card from one of the Featured Stampers and I copied Sherri (happy-stamper) FS890.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Granny Apple Green Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Granny Apple Green Layer - 2 1/8 x 5 1/2, emboss using the Cane Weaver Embossing Folder. Adhere to the left side of the card front.

  • Peach Pie Layer - 2 1/8 x 5 1/2, adhere to the right side of the card front.

  • Basic White Layer - 2 x 5 3/8, stamp the citrus images in Black Memento Ink. Fill in spaces by stamping the flowers in Black Memento Ink.

  • Color the images with Stampin’ Blends Markers. I colored the oranges in Dark Peach Pie, the in Dark Granny Apple Green, the flower centers with a Dark Lemon Lolly, the stems with Light Crumb Cake and then I aded a little Light Lemon Lolly to the fo the center of the flower petals. Adhere the layer to the Peach Pie layer.

  • Stamp sentiment on a piece of Basic White in Granny Apple Green and die cut using the Unbounded Love Dies. Die cut the mat piece from Peach Pie and adhere to the sentiment label. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Add some Peach Pie Resin Dots.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp the sentiment in Granny Apple Green and the flowers in Peach Pie ink.

 
 

I love how this turned out. The Citrus Blooms Stamp Set is amazing.

 
 

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Sketch Saturday - Fluffiest Friends Slimline Card

The Fluffiest Friends Stamp Set has the cutest little critters. I decided to use it to create my card for this week’s sketch challenge. It’s a Slimline Card.

 
 

Here’s the sketch I used from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Blackberry Bliss Card Base - 8 1/2 x 7, score at 3 1/2

  • Basic White Layer - 3 1/4 x 8 1/4, emboss using the Fun Patterns Embossing Folder. You will have to run it through your embossing machine twice to get the full layer embossed. It’s easy to line up but if you have a hard time doing that, don’t worry, you will cover that area with the pink layer. Adhere layer to the card base.

  • 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (Pretty In Pink) - 2 x 3 1/4. Wrap a piece of Pretty In Pink Ribbon around the top and adhere to the back of the layer. Adhere layer to the card.

  • Stamp the 3 critters on Basic White in Black Memento ink and die cut with the coordinating dies. Color with Stampin’ Blends Markers.

    • For the bear I used Light Crumb Cake, Light Wild Wheat, Dark Blackberry Bliss and for the nose Dark Smoky Slate.

    • For the bunny I used Light Pretty In Pink, and for the cupcake Light Wild Wheat, dark Pretty In Pink and Dark Blackberry Bliss.

    • For the kitty I used Light Smoky Slate and for the flower and pot Light Wild Wheat, Dark Blackberry Bliss and Dark Granny Apple Green.

  • Adhere the critters to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Stamp sentiment (from the Simply Said Stamp Set) on scrap of Basic White in Blackberry Bliss ink. Fussy cut around it and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

 
 

On the inside layer (3 1/4 x 8 1/4), stamp the beaver in Black Memento ink and color with Light Smoky Slate and Dark Pretty In Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. Stamp the sentiment in Blackberry Bliss ink.

 
 

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Patchwork Border Cards

These Patchwork Border cards are so pretty. I made one by stamping the border and the other using patterned paper for the border. The products I used are from the Unbounded Beauty Suite.

 
 

Watch the video to see step by step instructions to make this design.

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I stamped the images for the border for this card using the Flowers of Beauty Stamp Set and all the new In Colors - Petunia Pop. Shy Shamrock, Pretty In Pink, Peach Pie and Summer Splash. The sentiment is from the Stippled Rose Stamp Set.

 
 

You can get the same look with Designer Series Paper instead of stamping the pieces. The Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper has beautiful patterns.

 
 

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Layers Of Beauty Anniversary Card

I used the new Layers Of Beauty Bundle to create this pretty Anniversary Card.

 
 

The Color Combo is from my May Inspiration Calendar - Petal Pink, Coastal Cabana and Granny Apple Green. I meant to use the new Pretty In Pink but I had Petal Pink on the calendar so I went with it.

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The Layers Of Beauty Bundle includes a stamp set, coordinating dies and coordinating masks. I didn’t use the masks on my card but definitely plan to play with them. There are 5 masks you can use to layer and add color.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Coastal Cabana Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Basic White Layer - 4 x 5 1/4, emboss using the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder.

  • Stamp the large floral image on Basic White in Black Memento Ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends Markers. I used Light Petal Pink and Light Granny Apple Green for the roses and leaves. I colored the small flowers with a Coastal Cabana Stampin’ Write Marker.

  • Die cut the image using the coordinating die and adhere to the embossed layer. Adhere the layer to the card base.

  • Coastal Cabana - 1 1/2 x 2 1/2, stamp sentiment in Versamark ink and heat emboss with White Embossing Powder. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Add some Iridescent Basic Pearls to the flower centers.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp the large floral image at the bottom corner in Black Memento ink and color with markers. Stamp the sentiment in Black Memento ink.

 
 

The embossed layer gives the card an elegant look.

 
 

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Sketch Challenge - Country Flowers

Here’s my card for this week’s Sketch Challenge from Splitcoaststampers. I used the Country Flowers Bundle and some of the new In Colors. I wasn’t sure about the new Peach Pie color but I love it, so bright and pretty.

 
 

Here’s the sketch. You can click on it to see other projects for this week’s challenge.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Peach Pie Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Country Lace Designer Series Paper - the patterns I used are actually Pretty In Pink but they worked well with the Peach Pie, makes them look orange. I cut 2 different designs at 4 x 5 1/4 and put them together to cut on a diagonal. You will be able to make 2 cards with the pieces.

  • Basic White - 4 x 5 1/4. Adhere the 2 different patterns of the paper to the white layer and then wrap a piece of Bordered Peach Pie Ribbon around the seam and adhere to the back. Adhere layer to the card base.

  • Basic White - 3 1/4 x 4, stamp the teapot and flowers in Black Memento ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends Markers. I used Light Smoky Slate for the teapot, Light Summer Splash for the leaves, Light Pretty In Pink for the small flowers and Light & Dark Peach Pie for the larger flowers.

  • Fold bottom corner and use a Glue Dot to secure it. Adhere stamped layer to the card.

  • Die cut 3 flowers from Peach Pie using the Country Flowers Dies and adhere to the side of the white layer.

  • Add Peach Pie Resin Dots to the flower centers.

  • Stamp sentiment on a 1/4” strip of Basic White and cut a point at each end. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp bucket and flowers in Black Memento ink and color with Stampin’ Blends Markers.

 
 

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Sketch Saturday - Nature's Sweetness Hope Card

The pattern on this piece of the Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper was perfect for this week’s sketch challenge. I used the Unbounded Love Stamp Set and Dies for the sentiment along with the Nested Essential Dies for the banner.

 
 

Here’s the sketch from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Pebble Path Card Base - 4 1/2 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (Top Folding)

  • Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to the card base.

  • Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper - 3 7/8 x 5 1/8, adhere to the card.

  • Basic White - cut using the largest banner die from the Nested Essentials Dies.

  • Pebbled Path - cut using the 2nd largest banner die.

  • Stamp sentiment on Basic White in Pebbled Path ink. The sentiment is from the Unbounded Love Stamp Set. Die cut the the circle die from the Unbounded Love Dies.

  • Die cut the flower sprigs from Basic White using the Unbounded Love Dies. Adhere to the back of the sentiment label and then adhere the labe with Dimensionals.

  • Add some Iridescent Basic Pearls.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp sentiment in Pebbled Path and add a 3/4 x 4 strip of the Designer Series Paper.

 
 

I think this is so elegant. It could be made for a wedding or sympathy card.

 
 

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Double Point Fun Fold Cards

I made these Double Point Fun Fold Cards on my YouTube video today using some of the new products from the upcoming Annual Catalog. This is a great fun fold, easy to make and so cute.

 
 

Watch the video to see step by step instructions to make this design.

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This card was made using the new Country Woods Designer Series Paper. The Country Birdhouse Bundle has great dies to create a fun birdhouse. I used Petunia Pop and Pretty In Pink for the pretty flowers.

 
 

I made this card using the Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper and Unbounded Love Bundle. The front panel was made using the Countryside Corners Dies.

 
 

Pretty Country Flowers Card

I love how this card turned out. It’s simple but so pretty. I used the new Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder and the Country Flowers Bundle.

 
 

The color combo is from my April Inspiration Calendar - Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia and Basic Gray. You can get my calendar each month when you subscribe to my email list.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Basic Gray Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Basic White Layer - 4 x 5 1/4 , emboss using the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to the card base.

  • Using the Country Flowers Dies, die cut the jug from Basic Gray and the label piece from Basic White. Stamp the sentiment on the white piece in Basic Gray Ink and adhere to the jug. Adhere to card.

  • Die cut a bunch of flowers from Fresh Freesia and Highland Heather Cardstock.

  • Using a Blending Brush, lightly blend ink on a scrap of Basic White large enough to die cut the leaves. This will give you a very light look. Die cut a bunch of leaves.

  • Adhere the flowers and leaves to the card using Glue Dots.

  • Add some Smoky Slate Pearls to the flower centers.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp the bucket and flowers in Basic Gray ink. To color the jug and leaves I pressed a clear block into the Basic Gray ink pad and then used a Blender Pen to pick up ink to color with. Start coloring on scrap paper to get some ink off for a lighter color. (Note, I did this because I wanted a lighter shade and we don’t carry Basic Gray in our Stampin’ Blends collection.

Color the flowers with Fresh Freesia and Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Markers.

 
 

The embossed layer and embossing on the flowers and leaves really make this card so pretty!

 
 

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Note - The Country Flower Bundle, Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder and Basic Gray & Smoky Slate Pearls will be available starting May 1, 2024.

Sketch Challenge - Country Birdhouse

I made this fun card for the weekly Sketch Challenge. The pocket reminds me of the Flower Power days.

 
 

The sketch is from the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. You can click on the sketch to see other projects posted for this week’s challenge.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Boho Blue Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Basic White Layer - 3 3/4 x 5, stamp sentiment in Petunia Pop ink. The sentiment is from the Country Birdhouse Stamp Set.

  • Poetic Expressions pocket piece - 2 3/4 x 3 1/4, cut corners off the bottom to create a point. What I did was used a piece of scrap cut to 2 3/4 x 3 1/4, then folded it in half and cut the bottom at an angle. I used this as a template for the pocket.

  • Petunia Pop Glimmer Paper - 1/2 x 2 3/4, adhere to the top of the pocket. Cut a 1/2 x 1/2 piece of Pretty In Pink and adhere to the side of the pocket so it looks like a tag. Adhere the pocket to the white layer.

  • Die cut 2 of the flowers from Pretty In Pink using the Simply Zinnias Dies. Die cut the flower center from Petunia Pop Glimmer Paper. Adhere the 2 flowers together offsetting a little bit. Bend up the petals a little bit to give it some dimension. Adhere the flower center and then adhere to the pocket.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) add a 3/4 x 4 strip of the Poetic Expressions Designer Series Paper.

 
 

I love the new Glimmer Paper, it adds a nice sparkle to the card. It comes in all the new In Colors!

 
 

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Note the Country Birdhouse, Petunia Pop and Pretty In Pink products will be available for purchase starting May 1, 2024.

Sketch Saturday - So Sincere

I made this card for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge using the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper. I love the dark blue against the white, so classic.

 
 

Here’s the sketch I used. Pretty simple but there’s always so many ideas with these challenges. I love to see everyone’s projects.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Thick Basic White Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper

    • Bottom piece - 1 3/4 x 5 1/4, adhere to card front.

    • Top piece - 1 x 5 1/4, adhere to card front.

  • Night of Navy Strip - 1/2 x 5 1/4, emboss using the crosshatch folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to card.

  • Stamp sentiment on scrap of Basic White and cut using the smallest open die from the Country Corner Dies.

  • Cut a scrap of Night Of Navy with the next size up die. Adhere behind the sentiment label.

  • Punch 4 small branches from Balmy Blue and 2 leaf branches from Basic White using the Bough Punch.

  • I put a piece Foam Adhesive Sheet that I cut down to the back of the sentiment label and adhered the branches to it, then adhere to the card. You can use Dimensionals instead of the Foam Adhesive Sheet.

  • Add some Iridescent Pearls.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp sentiment in Night of Navy ink. Add a 3/4 x 5 1/4 strip of the Designer Series Paper to the bottom.

 
 

I love all the blues on this card.

 
 

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