Elegant Embossed & Floral Congratulations Card

 Looking for a sophisticated handmade card design that combines texture, metallic accents, and dimensional florals? Judy here sharing how to create this elegant layered floral congratulations card featuring layered cardstock, embossed details, a beautiful die-cut flower, and luxurious gold accents—all created with papers from CutCardStock.

This versatile design is perfect for weddings, graduations, promotions, retirements, anniversaries, and many other celebratory occasions.

Supplies

CutCardStock

• Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock
• Classic Linen Solar White Cardstock
• Curious Translucent Clear 65lb Cardstock
• Bright Foil Gold 10 pt Cardstock
• Stardream Metallic Azalea Cardstock
• Lessebo Blossom Pink Cardstock
• Lessebo Moss Green Cardstock
• DCS Vanilla Bean Brown
• Lessebo Taupe Cardstock

Additional Supplies

• Embossing folder with swirl design
• Decorative frame die
• Large flower and leaf dies
• Congratulations sentiment die
• Die cutting machine
• Foam adhesive
• Liquid adhesive
• Paper trimmer

Step 1: Create the Card Base

Start with a 5 x 6 1/2 in card base using Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock.

Cut layering panels:

• Stardream Metallic Azalea Cardstock 5 x 6 1/2 inches
• Bright Foil Gold 10 pt Cardstock 4 7/8 x 6 3/8 inches
• Classic Linen Solar White Cardstock 4 5/8 x 6 1/8 inches
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Step 2: Create the Decorative Center Panel

Emboss a piece of Curious Translucent Clear 65lb Cardstock using your favorite swirl embossing folder. The embossed texture adds elegance while keeping the design clean and sophisticated.

Cut a rectangular frame out of Stardream Metallic Azalea Cardstock.

Adhere the embossed panel to the backside of the frame. Add the layering panels to the card base.

Step 3: Die Cut the Gold Frame

Using Bright Foil Gold 10 pt Cardstock, die cut a decorative frame.

The reflective gold finish creates a luxurious focal point and beautifully frames the embossed background.

Adhere the frame over the embossed panel using liquid adhesive. Add to card.

Step 4: Create the Layered Flower

Die cut flower pieces from Lessebo Blossom Pink Cardstock, DCS Vanilla Bean Brown and Lessebo Taupe Cardstock. The leaves are cut from Lessebo Moss Green Cardstock.

Add a little ink to the flower petals before assembling.

Step 5: Assemble the Floral Cluster

Arrange the flower and leaves in the lower left corner of the card.

Once you’re happy with the placement, adhere the leaves first and then attach the flower using foam adhesive for extra dimension.

The large floral cluster balances the framed center panel while drawing the eye toward the sentiment.

Step 6: Add the Sentiment

Die cut the sentiment from Stardream Metallic Azalea Cardstock. Cut the shadow out of Classic Linen Solar White Cardstock and layer.

Attach the sentiment across the center of the framed panel using foam adhesive.

This raised sentiment creates depth while standing out beautifully against the embossed background.

The combination of the dark pink, crisp white layers, elegant gold cardstock, and soft pink florals creates a timeless card suitable for many celebrations. The embossed background adds texture without overwhelming the design, allowing the flower and sentiment to remain the stars of the card.

Why I Love This Design

• Perfect for multiple occasions
• Easy to customize with different color palettes
• Showcases specialty cardstock beautifully
• Combines texture, shine, and dimension

Thank you for stopping by today and taking a look at my elegant layered floral congratulations card!

For more inspiration join us over on the CutCardStock Facebook Page and the Facebook Group Creating with CutCardStock. 

Beach Week with a Fun Side Step Card

Hey there! We're celebrating Beach Week at Pajama Crafter Stamps! 

I’m sharing a bright, playful and fun side step card inspired by sunny days, ocean breezes, and all the fun of summertime!

Side step cards are perfect for scene building because the layered design creates natural dimension—making it easy to bring a beach-themed card to life.

Supplies

Pajama Crafter Stamps Products
Beach Hut Stamps
Dog Days of Summer Stamps
Beach Retreat Flashcards

Cardstock
Pencil colors or markers
Ink
Paper trimmer
Score board and bone folder
Scissors
Adhesive

Create the Card Base

Start by constructing a side step card base cut from a 7 1/2 x 11inch piece of sturdy cardstock. This will create a 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 inch finished card.

Lightly score or draw a light pencil line down the center (3 3/4 inches) along the 7 1/2 inch side. Turn to the right and score at 5 1/2 inches (11 inch side) to the center line. Turn back to the left to the 11 inch side and score at 3 1/2, 6 3/4, 7 1/2, 9 and 10 inches. Cut from the 3 1/2 inch score line down to the 10 inch score line.

Fold and burnish along the score lines to create the stepped platform effect.

Stamp and Color

Stamp images from the Beach Huts and Dog Days of Summer stamp sets on white cardstock. Color with preferred medium. I used Prismacolor Pencils. Choose a flashcard from the Beach Retreat Flashcards.

Color the flashcard and ink the background. Trim down to 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches.

Next, cut out the stamped images. Create 3 small scenes, one for each side step.

Inking white cardstock and tearing into into strips adds some interest. Adhere to background pieces of cardstock, then add the stamped images.

Completing the Design

Adhere the flashcard to the left side of the card and the 3 small scenes to the side steps on the right. The 3 small scenes come together for 1 bigger scene!

This side step design is such a fun way to celebrate Beach Week and create a card full of summer vibes. I hope this project inspires you to grab your Pajama Crafter Stamps supplies and create your own layered seaside scene!

Be on the lookout for more Beach Week projects from the rest of the design team all week!

Until next time,
Judy V

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Linking up to:

A Place to Start - playing ATG 

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

Creative Creases Challenge - ATG w/fun fold

Creative Fingers - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Ally's Angels - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Crafty Animals -Include an animal

Daisy Chain Challenge - not square

Pearly Sparkles Challenge - this makes me smile

Love to Craft - ATG

Love to Scrap - ATG

The Four Seasons Challenge - Summer

The Creative Crafters Challenge - ATG

Magical Disneyland Vacation Display

Turn your favorite vacation memory into a fun dimensional keepsake with this magical 3D Frame Project featuring the 3D Frameable Base with Scallop Frame and Word n Shape Magical Mouse Head from Clear Scraps! This project was created to showcase a special family photo from Disneyland while adding a playful touch to home décor.

This layered frame is perfect for displaying treasured vacation memories on a shelf, desk, or mantel and can easily be customized to match your photos and favorite theme park colors.

Supplies Used

• Clear Scraps 3D Frameable Base with Scallop Frame
• Clear Scraps Word n Shape Magical Mouse Head

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• Patterned paper
• Acrylic paint
• Border stickers
• Sparkle pen
• Gold metallic marker
• Decoupage medium, wet glue, wood glue
• Scissors and paper trimmer

Creating the Base 

The 3D Frameable includes 4 pieces, 2 base pieces and 2 frame pieces.

Starting with the 2 base pieces, choose coordinating patterned papers to cover them. I’m using a single piece with a border. You could choose to paint the 2 pieces.

Trace the shape of the bases onto the backside of the papers and cut.

Adhere the papers to the base pieces with decoupage medium. Seal with the same.

Glue together with wood glue.

Layering different prints and textures instantly adds personality and depth to the project.

Frame & Word n Shape

Add color to the frame, mouse head and magical word pieces. Paint with acrylic paint.

Once the paint dries, embellish these pieces. Add border stickers to the frame. Shimmer is added to the mouse head with a sparkle pen. A gold metallic marker is used to add a gold outline to the magical word.

Adding Photo

Trim the photo slightly larger than the frame opening. 

Adhere photo to the frame back piece. Glue the front to the back with wood glue.

Finishing Touches

To complete the project, apply wood glue to the lower edges of the frame, mouse head and word. Slip each piece into the slots in the base.

Final Thoughts

I love how easy it is to create dimensional home décor projects with Clear Scraps products. The layered details and sturdy construction make these pieces both fun and functional, and the magical theme makes this project extra special!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope this project inspires you to create your own magical décor using Clear Scraps products.

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Linking up to:

A Place to Start - Anything but a Card Twist

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Crafts Galore Encore - ATG

Gone Fishin' Card

Happy Friday!

It's New Release Day at

Digi Doodle Studios!

There are 10 new digital stamps available.

My card was created with

Finnley Creek Fisherboy.

This cute little guy is colored with Prismacolor pencils.

I fussy cut him before adding to my stenciled and inked background.

One of the sentiments included with the digi was printed and die cut.

A pretty quick and easy card design!

Thanks for stopping by and check out these new digis!

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Crafty Catz Challenge - ATG

Creative Fingers - ATG

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Masculine

The Male Room - Outdoors

The Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Love to Craft Challenge - ATG

Love to Scrap Challenge - ATG

The Four Seasons Challenge - ATG Summer

A Place to Start - playing ATG

 

Gatefold, Monet Colors, Natural & Crinkle Inkle Inspired Card | Pajama Crafter Stamps

 Hey there!

I'm playing along with Craft Roulette once again.

And, I've used products from Pajama Crafter Stamps.

Why, because it's just too easy to create with

the variety of products they offer!

Here's my card.

Craft 

Roulette Episode #321 Parameters

My card measures 5 x 6 1/2 inches.

The base is scored at 2 1/2 & 7 1/2 inches along the 10 inch side,

which gives a center opening.

So project parameter which is Gatefold is met.

My focal is a flower image, so the Natural parameter is met.

Colors used are purple, pinks and aqua.

Classsic Monet colors in my opinion, so colors parameters met.

The background on the top portion of the card was created by

inking with a piece of crumpled up bubble wrap.

That meets the random parameter, Crinkle Inkle.

This is a term Craft Roulette describes as 

crinkling up something and using inks to add color.

My focal and sentiments were stamped from the

Together stamp set from Pajama Crafter Stamps.

I colored with Prismacolor pencils and fussy cut.

It is popped onto a layered circle die cut comprised of 

Circle Peek A Boo Die also from Pajama Crafter Stamps

and a stitched circle die cut.

The circle is adhered to the left front panel.

I added embossed panels on the bottom portion of the card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Ally's Angels - ATG

Beautiful Blossoms - Anything Floral Goes

Classic Design Challenge - ATG/Birthday or Anniversary Twist

A Place to Start - playing ATG

Ellibelle's Garden Party - ATG from Garden

Word Art Wednesday - ATG

Unicorn Challenge - Flowers

Love to Craft Challenge - ATG

Love to Scrap Challenge - ATG

Job Well Done Card - Craft Roulette Inspired

Do you enjoy creating with inspiration from craft challenges? 

I certainly do and have been entering challenges since 2013!

Craft Roulette has become a favorite challenge in the last few months.

If you are not familiar, it's a weekly challenge where 4 parameters are chosen 

by the spin of a wheel to create with.

It's different every week and really makes you think out of the box.

So, today I'm sharing my 10th submission.

Episode #320 Parameters

I created a 5 x 6 1/2 inch Z-Fold card. (project parameter)

Summer vacation colors used are primarily red, white & blue (colors parameter)

Card features a baseball game (element game(s))

I added a cat on the front panel (random parameter)

Products to create my card are from

Pajama Crafter Stamps. 

High Five Stamps (cat & sentiments on front panel

Champion in the Making Stamps (boy & girl baseball players, pennants)

Friday Night Lights Stamps (sentiment on baseball field)

Banner Die Set (Job Well Done sentiment layering)

Legends Born Stencil (baseball field)

Let's Play Ball Paper Pack (patterned paper on front panel)

Solid card stocks are from my stash.

Inks for stenciling

Watch Craft Roulette on YouTube on Friday nights!

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Linking up to:

Craft Rocket Challenges - Not Square

Just Us Girls - Stencil Week

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - ATG

Little Red Wagon - Create your Own Background

Crazy is our fame Stencils are our game! - ATG with stencil

Unicorn Challenge - Something New (Champion in the Making Stamps new to me)

A Place to Start - Fancy Folds option

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

Creative Creases - ATG w/fun fold

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