Last Minute Easter Card

 Hello everyone!  It's such a blessing being back here on my blog again.  For those of you that haven't heard yet, my husband had a doctor appointment last Thursday, and she sent him directly to the ER with high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.  It's been a crazy time trying to figure out what the doctors wanted to do to relieve his problems and figuring out what would actually work on him.  Right now, he's home and just waiting to try another cardioversion next week.  Then on to plan B, or are we at C or D already?  Not really sure anymore!  But he's still here and that's all that matters.  So, if you've been waiting for me to post another idea, sorry for the long wait.  I really appreciate your patience.  Since I got way behind in my stamping, I needed to make just a few more Easter cards today.  I've got one to share with you today, and another one hopefully tomorrow.

This card really showcases the gorgeous Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper that was available only during Sale-A-Bration earlier this year.  I know many of you were able to get that DSP, so I feel comfortable sharing this idea with you.  Of course, you can use this same cutting idea for any other package of 12" x 12" DSP.  This 12" x 12" sheet of DSP was cut at 5 1/4", then cut again at 4" twice.  This way you can get 6 pieces from one sheet of DSP.  Make sure you pay attention to the orientation of the print if it has one.  It makes a huge difference when cutting the paper.  The leftover piece was again cut at 4" twice and flipped to the back side.  Don't you love these two prints together?

This card starts out with Daffodil Delight cardstock for the card base.  This is one of the colors listed to match and it looks lovely together.  The Daffodil Delight was cut to 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded in half.  At this point, the floral print was attached to the card base using adhesive.   The leftover 1 1/2" strip of DSP was also attached with adhesive.  It sits just below the center of the card.  

The sentiment I chose to use for these cards is a brand new one from the upcoming Annual Catalog.  It's from the new Wisteria Wishes stamp set.  The words just fit how I've been feeling lately and were perfect!  The words make me think of Jesus and his disciples.  They spent several years learning from him, and yet did not understand what he was really trying to teach them.  So often, I need to remind myself to trust God to be in charge even when I don't understand why something is happening.  His ways are always better than mine.

I wanted the sentiment to be layered onto a green cardstock to match one of the greens in the DSP.   Pear Pizzazz was one of the matching colors listed, so I went with that.  Using the retiring Tasteful Labels Dies, I cut the back layer from a 2 1/4" piece of Pear Pizzazz cardstock.  Then using another die from the same set, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock that the sentiment fit on.  The sentiment was stamped with Mossy Meadow ink, both the main sentiment on the white layer and the skinny Daffodil Delight strip that carries the other half of the sentiment. 

Playing with the pieces to check the layout, I realized something was needed between the two die-cut layers.  I have some Gold Fine Art Ribbon left that looked very nice here.  It gave the card a touch of glitz but is very understated.  Alas, this is also being retired.  I folded a 7" piece in half and attached it to the Pear Pizzazz layer.  Then added the Basic White layer with Mini Dimensionals over this.  All this was attached to the side of the card front with Dimensionals.

The last little detail was that tiny strip with the rest of the sentiment.  I trimmed it close with Paper Snips.  Then added Mini Dimensionals to it.  It was tucked underneath the die-cut labels.

One last little bit was adding a 2021-2023 In Color Jewel.  These are retiring too, and it just makes me sad.  I've used these jewels on so many different things because the blend with so many different colors.  The color of jewel used here is Pale Papaya, and there isn't any of that color used on this card.  But it still works like a charm.  I did pick up a few extra of these for my embellishment stash.  I know I'll be digging them out to use probably way too often!

If you're still planning on picking up a few of the retiring products, please do it sooner rather than later.  Already things are being sold out, and I don't want you to miss out on anything you've set your heart on.  And please use the Host Code shown at the top of the blog page.  I really appreciate it!

Thanks for stopping in again to see what's been going on.  My hope is that you've been inspired to make either one of these cards, or something similar.  It's an awesome way to showcase your favorite Designer Series Paper!

For those of you that have been praying for Rick's recovery and my peace of mind, there are no words to thank you enough.  Just knowing that my friends are praying is such a huge blessing.  I pray that God would bless you in return for the many blessings you have given me!

Easter Blessings!!

Sharon