There's something special about sending a handmade card that lets someone know just how much they are appreciated. Today I'm sharing a 5" x 6½" card featuring the beautiful Together Stamps, Spring Plaid Paper Pack, and Ballet Slipper Confetti Embellishments from Pajama Crafter Stamps.
With gorgeous peony blooms and the heartfelt sentiment "You Are Wonderful," this card is perfect for encouraging a friend, celebrating a loved one, or simply brightening someone's day.
Supplies Used
Stamp the image from the Together Stamps set twice onto white cardstock using a black ink suitable for your coloring medium.
Color the images with your favorite markers or colored pencils.
Once colored, fussy cut one of the images.
Start with a piece of white cardstock cut and scored to create a 5 x 6 1/2 inch card base. This larger card size provides plenty of room for the patterned paper and showcasing the stamped image.
Cut 2 layering panels out of colored card stock. One measures 5 x 6 1/2 inches. The other is 4 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches.
Choose a paper from the Spring Plaid Paper Pack to coordinate with the floral images. Cut it to 4 5/8 x 2 1/2 inches and adhere to the bottom of the smaller layering panel.
Trim down the white panel with the 2nd stamped and colored image to 4 5/8 x 3 3/4 inches. Adhere to the top of the smaller layering panel.
Cut 2 strips from the colored card stock. Layer and adhere slightly below the center to cover where the white and plaid panels meet.
Adhere the fussy cut image to the bottom right of the card.
Stamp the sentiments onto white card stock. Closely trim the small "YOU ARE" and fussy cut "Wonderful". Adhere.
Add a few of the Ballet Slipper Confetti Embellishments to complete.
I love how this card combines beautiful peony blooms, soft spring patterns, and an uplifting sentiment to create a card that's both elegant and heartfelt. Handmade cards are a wonderful way to remind someone how much they mean to us, and the sentiment "You Are Wonderful" says it all.
Thank you for stopping by today! I hope this project inspires you to create a card filled with blooms for someone special in your life.
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
Start with a 5 x 6 1/2 in card base using Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock.
Cut layering panels:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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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