Violets Fun Fold Idea

Hello friends.  I've been flitting around making cards for so many people having shoulder, knee, hip replacements lately.  Are we becoming a country of bionic people??  There is definitely a rash of them going on.  Why is everyone scheduling them now?  Something going on that I don't know about?  I have no idea, but it's been keeping me busy making and sending out cards.  I've been trying to send a card that reflects that person as much as possible, so they've all been one-of-a-kind.  One of the cards used the Framed Violets set and turned out really pretty so I thought I'd share it with you.

Because I wanted to use the Violets Dreams Designer Series Paper, the first order of business was to find an image the I could die-cut from the pretty prints.  The 5th largest die from the Everyday Arches die set was used to cut the image.  From this, the colors on the card were chosen.

The card base is Fresh Freesia that measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".  It's scored at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4" to make the z-fold.

I chose the back side of the print which is a lovely soft stripe as the inner layer.  This measures 5 1/4" x 4".  It's attached with adhesive on the inside of the card.

Couldn't really find a print I wanted for the front fold-back section.  I ended up using this checked vellum print from the Berry Botanical Vellum that was a previous Product of the Month from a couple of months back.  I'm so glad I had some of this left, because it's the perfect contrast for the rest of the card.  It measures 1 7/8" x 5 1/4" and is attached with adhesive.

Two pieces of Basic White cardstock were die-cut with the 4th largest die from the Everyday Arches set.  One of them was used to back the DSP print that was already cut and one was saved for the inside of the card.

One of the white pieces and the DSP print piece were adhered together with adhesive.  Then they were positioned on the card front.  Dimensionals were used to attach this.  Make sure they are added only to the left side of the arch so there is no problem opening the card.

The sentiment chosen for the card is from the Prayers & Promises stamp set.  This simple sentiment was stamped on a 1/2" strip of Basic White cardstock.  Petunia Pop ink was used for this because it's a little darker than the Fresh Freesia, but it still blends nicely with the colors.  Then the edges were trimmed with paper snips to finish.  The final length is 2 1/2" long and it's attached with Dimensionals.

A Fresh Freesia 1/4" Satin Ribbon was tied into a bow and attached near the top of the front layers with Mini Glue Dots.

So far, I don't think this design needs any bling added.  I may change my mind when I write a note inside and I'm ready to mail it.  What do you think?  Any suggestions?

Back to the inside of the card.  Using the 2nd white arched piece I cut, another of the sentiments in the Prayers & Promises was stamped on this.  Petunia Pop ink was used again for this sentiment.

In the bottom corner of this white layer, a single violet was stamped as an accent.  This time I did use Fresh Freesia because it is a little lighter.

After the stamping, the layer was attached inside the card, making sure it won't show.   

TIP - Put adhesive on the back of this layer.  Open the card with the top flap folded back.  This way you can easily see the edge.  Lay the sentiment layer over this face down and line up the edges.  Then close the card.  The inside layer will be attached in just the right place.

One last look.  I just love the soft colors and the fun fold on this card.  Because the main image was die-cut from a DSP print, this card was made in no time at all.  Still pretty, but so easy to make up several of these for when needed.

FYI - Have you heard that Stampin'Up! is having a sale on selected Designer Series Papers and Cardstock?  This is going on August 4th - 31st.  You can click here to see what's available.  There are even some Two-Tone Cardstocks in the sale!  Stock up on some of your favorites or use this opportunity to try something new!

Another piece of information for you - there is a new Product of the Month also.  Check here to see how pretty this is!  It's going to be perfect for some of my fall-themed cards.  I'm sure you'll love it too!

Happy stamping and creating,

Sharon

Scalloped Wishes Card

Hello my friends.  I just got word that a dear friend who has cancer was just sent home from the hospital with hospice care.  It's just breaking my heart that I'm so far away and can't just pop over and sit with her a while.  I just sent out a thinking of you card, and now it's time to start making another sympathy card.  Argh.  My very least favorite type of card to make.  I thought I had enough, but you know how it is.  Somehow, I never seem to have one that's just right when needed.  But it is necessary, so let's get on with it.

It's funny that I had planned on using the new Crisp Cantaloupe 2026-2028 In Color for my next post.  And this is a color she would love, so it's what I'm using for her sympathy card when the time comes.  I told her what I was doing, and she said it would be perfect because her daughter would love it too.  Plus her funeral will be a celebration of her life, so no somber colors she said. 

I started with a card base of Basic White Thick cut at 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".  It's scored at 4 1/4" and folded in half.  Then a layer of Crisp Cantaloupe was cut at 5 1/4" x 4".

A layer of the Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper (available May 5th) was cut at 5" x 3 3/4".  This paper pack is so pretty with all the touches of gold foil throughout.  So special.  This was attached to the Crisp Cantaloupe layer with "green glue" and then both were attached to the folded white card base.

First, the large scalloped oval stamp was stamped with Crisp Cantaloupe onto matching cardstock.  Then I moved to die-cutting the scalloped layers for the focal point.  The larger oval from the Scalloped Wishes die set cut the stamped piece of Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock.  Then the larger detailed scalloped oval from the set cut the lacy scallops that are shown layered onto it.  It was attached with touches of "green glue" around the inner edge.  You can see the stamped image just a bit behind the lacy layer.

Then this same die was used to cut a Basic White layer.  The inner part was used and the lacy part kept for future reference.  While die-cutting, two different leafy dies from the set were used to cut Peaceful Pine cardstock for an accent on the oval.

The sentiments in the Prayers & Promises set have been getting a real work-out around here lately.  So often they are just what I want to say.  This time it was stamped with Peaceful Pine ink on the white oval.  Then this was inserted into the lacy oval.

The two leafy stems are attached to the bottom of the oval with touches of "green glue" to hold in place.  Then the labels were attached to the center of the card front with Dimensionals.

For an accent, two lengths of Gold Twisted Thread (retired) were tied into a small bow.  The ends were slightly untwisted to give them a softer look.  Then the bow was attached over the ends of the leaves with a Mini Glue Dot to hold it.

These new 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies seemed like the perfect final touch for this card.  I might have them all used up before the catalog even starts!  Yup, I think they're great!

The inside of the card has another sentiment from the Prayers & Promises stamp set.  This is also stamped with Peaceful Pine ink.  I just love the wording of this sentiment!

Just a 1/8" strip of DSP that I had trimmed off my layer ended up gracing the inside of the card.  And that's it.  Now I can put this card aside until it's needed.

This isn't quite what I had in mind for sharing this warm and lovely new In Color, but I guess it worked out.  I think this would be a very pretty birthday card after changing the sentiment.  Give it a try if you're in the mood for a little taste of Crisp Cantaloupe.

Thanks for sharing some of your precious time with me today.  Hope you can come back for more of the new 2026-2028 In Colors in action.  Remember the new catalog with be starting May 5th so start thinking about what you want on your wish list.  Make sure you add these gorgeous new In Colors.  They are beautiful!

Happy stamping and creating,

Sharon