Sketch Saturday - Graduation Card

I was able to work in a graduation card for this week’s Sketch Challenge. It’s so great that you can make a card with the colors of a school and add the year to personalize it.

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

Tips & Instructions

• Shaded Spruce Card Base -5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 4 1/8 x 5 3/8, adhere to the card base.

• Regals 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper - 2 x 5, banner bottom end. Adhere to the card.

• Regals 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper - 3 x 3 1/2, adhere to the card.

• Shaded Spruce Strip - 1/2 x 4 1/8, adhere to the card.

• Basic White - Die cut circle from the Spotlight On Nature Dies.

• Die cut the year from Shade Spruce using the Alphabet A La Mode Dies. Adhere to the circle.

• Create a graduation cap from Shaded Spruce. I found the directions at Julie B’s Blog. Click the button below the instructions to get to her blog. I added a small punched circle to the cap.

• Adhere the cap to the circle and then adhere to the card.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp diploma in Black Memento ink and the sentiment in Shaded Spruce Ink.

You can make this card in any color, just change up the papers. We have the 6 x 6 Designer Series Papers in all of the Stampin’ Up! colors.

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Waterfall Fun Fold Cards

The Waterfall Card Design is so fun. You create this waterfall on the card front where you pull the tab and the different panels pop up. These are great for kids or for anyone who you think would like an interactive card.

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

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This card was made using the Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper. I cut some of the floral designs for the waterfall. I love how our products all coordinate, the Designer Series Paper, cardstock, ink and ribbon! It makes it so easy to pull a card together.

This adorable card was made using the Fluffiest Friends Stamp Set. These critters are so cute!

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Round We Go Color Combo

Isn’t this a fun Birthday Card? I used the Round We Go Bundle. You can stamp and cut the pinwheels and create pretty rosettes to create a great card for a celebration.

I used the Color Combo from my June Inspiration Calendar - Poppy Parade, Blueberry Bushel and Daffodil Delight. You can get my calendar each month when you subscribe to my email list.

Tips & Instructions

• Poppy Parade Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2

• Brights Designer Series Paper (Poppy Parade) - die cut 2 strips to create the rosette. Fold them back and forth on the score lines and glue to two pieces together to make the rosette. Die cut a small circle to glue to the back to hold the rosette together.

• Use the scalloped circle die and die with the holes to create the label. Take a piece of Basic White and put the scalloped die on it and the circle with the holes centered on the cardstock. Die cut and then stamp the sentiment in Daffodil Delight ink. Adhere to the front of the rosette.

• Stamp the larger pinwheel image in Blueberry Bushel ink, lift and rotate to line up the stamp over the white part and stamp to create the two-tone pinwheel. Die cut with coordinating die. Die cut the circle from Blueberry Bushel and adhere to the center.

• Repeat the above step for the smaller pinwheel using Poppy Parade ink.

• Basic White Layer - 3 1/2 x 5 1/2, stamp the stars in Daffodil Delight on the layer to create the background.

• Cut 2 strips of the Designer Series Paper at 1/2 x 5 1/2. Adhere to the outer edges of the card front. Adhere the white stamped layer to the card front.

• Adhere the pinwheels and rosette.

• Add some Blueberry Bushel Tinsel Gems.

For the inside layer, cut the white layer at 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 and 2 more strips of the Designer Series Paper at 1/2 x 5 1/2. Trim them all down just a little bit so they fit with the card folding.

Stamp the sentiment in Blueberry Bushel ink and the stars in Daffodil Delight ink.

Adhere the Designer Series Paper strips on each edge and then the white layer.

This card would be great for any sort of celebration. Change up the colors for a graduation!

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Sketch Challenge - Seaside Wishes

This is the first time I used the Seaside Wishes Hybrid Embossing Folder. It’s amazing that you can cut and emboss the sand dollar in one pass through your machine.

Here’s the sketch I used from Splitcoaststampers. It was a real challenge for me. What you you make?

You can see all the projects posted for this week’s challenge by clicking on the sketch below.

Tips & Instructions

• Misty Moonlight Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (top folding)

• Pool Party Layer - 4 x 5 1/4, adhere to the card.

• Basic Beige - die cut & emboss the sand dollars using the Seaside Wishes Hybrid Embossing Folder. I used the smallest sand dollar for this card and saved the other 2 for future projects.

• Misty Moonlight Mat - 2 3/4 x 3 1/2

• Basic White Layer - 2 1/2 x 3 1/4, lightly ink blend using a Blending Brush and Misty Moonlight ink.

• Stamp 3 starfish on Basic White in Crumb Cake ink. Die cut with coordinating die.

• Die cut 3 sea plants from Old Olive and trim off the bottoms.

• Adhere the ink blended layer to the Misty Moonlight mat. Adhere to the card.

• Stamp the bubbles across the Pool Party and ink blended layer as shown.

• Stamp sentiment (from Something Fancy Stamp Set) on 1/4” x 2 strip of Basic White in Misty Moonlight ink. Adhere to a 3/8” x 2 1/4 strip of Basic Beige and adhere to the card.

• Adhere the sand dollar using Dimensionals.

• Adhere the sea plants and starfish.

• Add some Pool Party Glossy Dots.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), ink blend Misty Moonlight ink at the bottom of the layer. Stamp the sand dollar in Basic Beige ink and starfish in Crumb Cake ink. Stamp some bubbles around in Misty Moonlight ink.

Look at how realistic that sand dollar looks!

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Mediterranean Blooms Tutorial

I made this card for the June Simple Suite Stampers Tutorial Bundle. We’re featuring the Mediterranean Blooms Suite.

You can get this tutorial for free when you place a $35 product order from my Online Store or you can purchase it here by clicking on the Tutorials at the top of this page. It contains 12 projects designed by different Demonstrators with pictures, measurements and instructions.

The Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper has fun citrus fruit patterns on one side and beautiful blue and white tilework patterns on the other.

I didn’t stamp on the inside layer but used a piece of the Designer Series Paper behind my white layer.

There’s a great large leafy die that you can use to create this pretty layer on the card front.

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Sketch Saturday - Magnolia Mood

Today’s pretty Birthday Card was made for the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Here’s the sketch I used. The Magnolia Mood Bundle is one of the bundles is on sale during June, 2024 and you can save an additional 10%.

Tips & Instructions

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

• Regals Designer Series Paper (Old Olive) - 4 x 5 1/2

• Cut circle from Basic White using the Deckled Circle Dies.

• Stamp sentiment in Black Memento ink on the circle and adhere to the Designer Series Paper layer letting it hang over the edge a little. Cut off the part that’s hanging over the edge.

• Stamp the large floral image on Basic White in Black Memento ink and color with Stampin’ Blends Markers. I used Light Flirty Flamingo, Light Old Olive and Light Wild Wheat. Cut with coordinating die and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Iridescent Faceted Gems.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp sentiment and small floral image in Black Memento ink. Color the flower with Light Flirty Flamingo and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers.

This magnolia is so pretty, I love how the black lines from the stamp show through the colors.

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Fun Tunnel Cards

On today’s video I’ll show you how to make these fun Tunnel Cards. When you open them, you’ll see a pop-up window with a pretty scene behind it.

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

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This card was made using the Full Of Life Designer Series Paper. I used the Beauty Of The Deep Stamp Set and Dies and the sentiment is from the Gone Fishing Stamp Set.

I made Thanks Card using the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper along with the Thoughtful Wishes Stamp Set.

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Country Flowers Color Combo

My neighbor asked me to make a card for her son’s engagement and I decided to make one using this week’s color combo and the Country Flowers Bundle.

The color combo is from my June Inspiration Calendar - Pretty in Pink, Blackberry Bliss and Smoky Slate. You can get my calendar each month when you subscribe to my email list.

Tips & Instructions

• Smoky Slate Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4.

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

• Country Lace Designer Series Paper - 3 3/4 x 5, adhere to the card.

• Stamp the stool on a piece of gray patterned paper from the Country Lace Designer Series Paper in Smoky Slate ink and die cut with the coordinating die.

• Stamp the jug on a piece of Blackberry Bliss Cardstock in Blackberry Bliss ink and die cut with the coordinating die.

• Die cut a bunch of flowers from Pretty in Pink Cardstock.

• Die cut a bunch of leaves from the light gray pattern from the Country Lace Designer Series Paper. I cut 2 of the large groupings of leaves to use as the base.

• Stamp the sentiment on a 1/2” strip of Basic White in Blackberry Bliss ink. The sentiment is from the Sweetly Scripted Stamp Set.

• Adhere the stool and jug to the card.

• Arrange the leaves and flowers and adhere to the card. I used Mini Dimensionals for some of the top flowers. Make sure there is room for the sentiment.

• Adhere the sentiment to the card using Dimensionals.

• Add some small Blackberry Bliss Transparent Adhesive-Backed Dots.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the sentiment in Blackberry Bliss ink and the leaves in Smoky Slate ink. I used the Lifetime of Love Stamp Set for the inside.

When I’m working on a color combo, I always search on the Stampin’ Up! website for the colors to see what products have those colors. I was happy to see the different patterns of Smoky Slate and used 3 patterns on this card.

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Sketch Challenge - Garden Meadow

This week’s Sketch Challenge from Splitcoaststampers was a fun one. I knew I would use the die from the Garden Meadow set and once I picked the patterned paper I was all set.

Here’s the sketch I used. You can see all the projects posted for this week’s challenge by clicking on the sketch below.

Tips & Instructions

• Crumb Cake Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Blackberry Bliss Layer - 4 x 5 1/4, adhere to the card base.

• Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper (gingham design) - 3 3/4 x 5

• Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper (floral design) 3 3/4 x ~4
  Note - pick the design you want to use and lay the Garden Meadow Die over it to make sureit will cut the design you want to show. I wanted the flowers with the 2 butterflies.

• Lay the floral piece of the Designer Series Paper over the gingham layer and die cut using the Garden Meadow Die.

• Adhere the gingham piece to the card and the floral piece to fit into the gingham piece.

• Crumb Cake Strip - 1/2 x 4 3/4, emboss using the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder. Cut into 2 pieces one a little shorter than the other. Cut the ends to make a point. Adhere to the card.

• Stamp sentiment on 1/2” strip of Basic White in Blackberry Bliss ink. Cut both ends to make a point. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Transparent Adhesive-Backed Dots.

Inside Layers

• Blackberry Bliss - 4 x 5 1/4

• Basic White - 3 3/4 x 5

• Stamp sentiment (from the Unbounded Love Stamp Set) in Blackberry Bliss ink.

• Add a 3/4 x 3 3/4 strip of Designer Series Paper.

I wasn’t sure about how this card would come together but I’m happy with how it turned out.

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Sketch Saturday - Patriotic Card

I made a Patriotic Card for this week’s Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. This is a great card for the Fourth of July!

Here’s the sketch I used. It’s a great way to use scraps of paper.

Tips & Instructions

• Night of Navy Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/8 x 3 7/8

• Cut strips of Night of Navy, Real Red and Basic white at various lengths and 3/4” wide.

• Adhere the strips on the white layer letting the ends hang over the side. Once all are adhered, snip off the ends that are hanging over.

• Adhere the layer to a piece of Basic White cut to 4 x 5 1/4. Adhere layer to the card base.

• Die cut the USA letters from Real Red using the Mini Alphabet Dies and adhere to a piece of Basic White cut to 1 x 1 3/4.

• Adhere the sentiment layer to a piece of Night of Navy cut to 1 1/4 x 2. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Die cut 3 large stars from Night of Navy, Real Red and Basic White using the Kiddin’ Around Dies. Adhere to the card.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the sentiment in Night of Navy ink. The sentiment is from the Simply Said Mix & Match Stamp Set. Die cut one large star from Real Red and 2 small stars from Night of Navy and adhere to the layer.

I love that you can use the Mini Alphabet Dies to spell out what you want. They are not too big so they come in handy for all sorts of sentiments or names.

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Simple Pocket Cards

I made these Pocket Cards that I found on Pinterest, from Karen Titus. They are simple to make and I love how you can use different patterned papers to create beautiful cards.

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

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This card was made using the Frames & Flowers Specialty Designer Series Paper. The Pretty Peacock goes so well with the Pumpkin Pie patterned paper.

This card was made using the beautiful Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper. I love the blues in this paper.

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Friends For Life Color Combo

I made this pretty card for this week’s Color Combo using the Friends For Life Bundle. The leaves were cut from Shy Shamrock Glimmer Paper and they are gorgeous.

The colors are from my May Inspiration Calendar - Shy Shamrock, Lemon Lolly and Highland Heather. You can get my calendar each month when you subscribe to my email list.

Tips & Instructions

• Lemon Lolly Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4 and emboss the front using the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder.

• Basic White Layer - 3 1/2 x 4 3/4.

• Die cut 2 large leaves from Shy Shamrock Glimmer Paper using the Friends For Life Dies. Adhere to the white layer.

• Color a piece of Iridescent Striped Trim using a Dark Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Marker, wrap it around the white layer and adhere to the back of the layer. Adhere layer to the card base.

• Die Cut the hexagon shape from Basic White using the Wildflower Designs Dies. Stamp the sentiment in Highland Heather ink and adhere to the card using Dimensionals.

• Die cut 3 small hearts from Highland Heather and adhere to the sentiment label.

• Color another piece of the trim and tie a bow. Adhere to the card with a Mini Glue Dot.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the leaf image in Shy Shamrock ink, stamping a second time without re-inking. Ink the stamp and stamp again on a piece of scrap and then on the inside layer. This will give you one dark image and 2 light images. Stamp the hearts in Highland Heather ink.

There’s lots of texture on this card with the embossed card front, the glimmer leaves and the pretty trim.

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Sketch Challenge - Full of Life Birthday Card

This week’s Sketch Challenge from Splitcoaststampers was a real challenge for me. I decided to make a Bridge Fold Card and once I chose the paper, it all came together.

Here’s the sketch I used. You can see all the projects posted for this week’s challenge by clicking on the sketch below.

Tips & Instructions

• Thick Basic White Card Base - 4 1/4 x 7, score at 5 1/2.

• Thick Basic White Bottom Piece - 1 1/2 x 4 1/4

• Berry Burst Layer - 2 1/4 x 5 3/4

• Basic White Sentiment Label - 1 1/2 x 2

• Blueberry Bushel Sentiment Mat - 1 3/4 x 2 1/4

• Blueberry Bushel Strip - 1/2 x 3

• Full of Life Designer Series Paper

  • Focal Piece - 2 x 5 1/2, adhere to the Berry Burst Layer.

  • Top & Bottom pieces) - each piece 1 1/4 x 4, adhere to top fold and white bottom piece.

  • Narrow Strip - 3/8 x 2 7/8, adhere to the Blueberry Bushel Strip.

• To attach the bridge piece, put adhesive on the top part of the Berry Burst layer and adhere to the top folded piece.

• Lay the bottom piece so it lines up completely with the bottom of the card. Put adhesive at the bottom of the Berry Burst layer and adhere to the bottom piece. This will attach the top and bottom of the card.

• Stamp sentiment on white sentiment label in Berry Burst ink and adhere to the Blueberry Bushel mat. The sentiment is from the Simply Said Stamp Set.

• Adhere the Sentiment and the narrow strip to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Blueberry Bushel Tinsel Gems.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp sentiment in Berry Burst ink making sure it will sit behind the front focal piece. I broke the sentiment into 2 lines by covering one word with Washi Tape, inking it up, removing the tape and stamping. Clean your stamp and repeat with the other word. Add a piece of Designer Series Paper cut to 3/4 x 4.

I love the watercolor look of this paper, it’s so bright and fun.

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Fun Fold Gift Card Holders

I made these Fun Fold Gift Card Holders on my YouTube Channel today. The fold is a Z Fold and they are a great way to give someone a gift card.

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

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This card was made using Summer Splash from the 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper and the Unbounded Love Stamp Set and Dies.

This Thanks Card was made using the A Little Latte Designer Series Paper and Latte Love Bundle. I love that you can die cut the cups from the paper, so easy.

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Tropical Leaf Thank You Card

I made this simple thank you card using the Tropical Leaf Bundle. The bundle includes a stamp set and punch which makes it so easy to create a card like this.

The color combo is from my May Inspiration Calendar - Summer Splash, Crumb Cake and Pretty Peacock. I love how the leaves turned out. I used Summer Splash for the leaves and Pretty Peacock for the veins.

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Tips & Instructions

• Pretty Peacock Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (top folding)

• Basic White - 4 x 5 1/4, stamp stems and the sentiment in Crumb Cake ink.

• Stamp 3 large leaves on scraps of Basic White in Summer Splash Ink. Stamp the coordinating veins in Pretty Peacock ink. Punch with the Tropical Leaf Punch and adhere to the white layer using Dimensionals for the top leaf.

• Adhere the layer to the card base.

• Add some Pretty Peacock Blooming Pearls.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp two leaves, veins and a piece of the stem with the colors you used on the card front.

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Sketch Challenge - Irresistible Blooms

This is the card I made for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. I used the Irresistible Blooms Stamp Set and Dies along with the Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper.

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

Tips & Instructions

• Old Olive Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper Layer - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2, adhere to the card base.

• Die cut the long swirly piece from Old Oive using he Irresistible Blooms Die and adhere to the left side of the card.

• Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper Strip - 1 x 4 1/4, adhere to the card.

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

• Old Olive Layer - 1 7/8 x 2 7/8, adhere to embossed layer and adhere to the card.

• Stamp large flower in Berry Burst ink and the leaves in Old Olive ink on piece of Basic White and die cut using the coordinating dies. Adhere to the card using Dimensionals for the flower.

• Stamp sentiment on a 1/2” strip of Basic White in Berry Burst ink and adhere with Dimentionals.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp the large flower in Berry Burst ink.

I love all the texture and layers on this card.

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Simple Unbounded Beauty Sympathy Card

The Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper has lots of beautiful patterns and I chose this one to make a Sympathy Card. It’s very simple but beautiful!

Tips & Instructions

• Pretty In Pink Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

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

• Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper - 3 3/4 x 5, adhere to the white layer.

• Die Cut the label with the leaves twice, once from Pretty In Pink and once from Basic White. You will use the Pretty In Pink frame and the Basic White insert. You can save the other pieces for another card.

• Stamp the sentiment on the white label insert in Pretty In Pink Ink.

• Adhere the frame and stamped insert piece to the card.

• Add some Iridescent Faceted Gems.

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

I love the look of the leaves on the sentiment label that match the pattern in the paper.

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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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