Magnolia wood sympathy card-

 

 Magnolia wood stampset, die and textured timber set 

base: take thick white cardstock  8 1/2x  5 1/2  scored at 4 1/4 to make a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 A2 size card

stamp the textured timber in Grey Granite

diecut the octagon with the countryside corners die and use the outside frame only (texturize if you wish with embossing folder)

stamp and diecut the flower images with a piece of white cardstock  in Grey Granite

stamp sentiment from unbound love stampset on the smallest shape from the countryside corners 

use blending brush soft seafoam, lemon lolly  or other colors of your choice to create a colored leaf and cone. 

mount with dimensionals

Happiest Days card

Happiest Days  

base: take thick white cardstock  5 1/2x  8 1/2  scored at 4 1/4  to make a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 A2 size card

emboss the pretty in pink cardstock with time worn type embossing folder but use a cutout to selectively emboss outside only

diecut the octagon with the countryside corners die and using just the inside frames

stamp the sentiment in the center octagon

color in the wings of the dragonflies with pinkish and greenish colors

use wink of stella to add sparkle to the wings

cut out the butterflies and use dimensionals to add the frame and the center panel and the dragon flies

use the adhesive backed shiny sequins to decorate as you wish

filled with fun birthday card

 

Filled with fun card

basecard Pool Party cardstock 8/1/2 x 5 1/2 folded in half to create A2 card ( 4 1/4x 5 1/2) 

diecut the largest circle from Spotlight on Nature dieset 

stamp the sentiment on the circle

on a scrap piece of white cardstock - stamp the image to put inside the cart. I used the image with the presents-

color the image as you wish 

stamp the cart body in Poppy parade and diecut

stamp the cart handle in black and diecut 

diecut the wheel outside  and balloon string in black

diecut balloon and side woodpanels of the cart in poppy parade

diecut 2 inside wheel circles in white cardstock and color in the center circle with color of your choice.

Arrange as desired and mount with dimensionals 

. Round we go card

. Round we go card

base card thick white cardstock 8/1/2 x 5 1/2 folded in half to create A2 card ( 4 1/4x 5 1/2) 

layer a piece of Poppy parade

another piece of white cardstock for the front panel- stamp the floret- smaller in Poppy parade and larger floret with azure afternoon.

die cut 2 pieces of DSP (here I used Celebrate everything (retired) for the dimensional pinwheel and fold and tape together and glue down onto card

use the white glimmer paper circle for the top to keep the pinwheel down.

(if you want free floating pinwheel put another circle behind it to make it stable.)

die cut the smaller floret with the circle dots  and stamp the sentiment in azure afternoon.

mount with dimensionals.

decorate if you want with sequins or crystals for any additional accents

if you are using the dimensional pinwheel you may need to hand deliver this card.

 

Friendly fins diorama card

 Friendly fins diorama card

basecard is 2 piece of cardstock 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 - 1 thick white cardstock and another piece of Coastal Cabana- both pieces scored at 1/2 and 1 inch on both sides 

the white is folded back and Coastal cabana is folded forward to create the diorama that can be folded flat and maile. 

stamp sentiment on a piece of white cardstock and cut into size you want.

the Coastal Cabana piece is diecut using the Sand dollar die from the Beauty of the Deep set to create a more organic opening.

use a piece of white cardstock to stamp sentiment in coastal cabana

Diecut the coral arch, lobster in Calypso coral

piece of ocean floor with Crumbcake, the seaweed and some coral pieces in lemon lime twist.

stamp the animals in white with tuxedo black memento ink. and die cut

stamp the fish on the white panel so it shows through the opening.

 

arrange the coral and animals on the white back panel as desired.

tape the last panel on the coastal cabana and white panels on the one side to put it together and decorate the front panel. when everything is the way you want tape the other side shut to create the diorama.

Color in the animals Smoky slate, gray granite or whatever colors you may want.

Labeled with Love stampset

 Labeled with Love stampset 

base: take thick white cardstock  5 1/2x  5 1/2  scored at 4 1/4  to make a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 A2 size card

stamp the frames in Melon Mambo

stamp the leaves in Lemon lime 

stamp flower in melon mambo

stamp butterfly with tuxedo black ink - color in with lemon lolly light, calypso coral and poppy parade light stampin blends and cut out 

attach the butterflies glueing down or taping just the center body and keep wings up. 

 

changing leaves card-

 

changing leaves card- changing leaves stampset, die and hybrid embossing folder available on line

base: take thick white cardstock  8 1/2x  5 1/2  scored at 4 1/4 to make a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 A2 size card

emboss the front with the embossing folder

emboss and diecut the leaves with a piece of white cardstock 

diecut the label and stamp the sentiment from magnolia Mood set (available on line) 

use sponge dauber or blending brush lemon lime twist, old olive or other colors of your choice to create a colored leaf. 

add a piece of lemon lime twist ribbon tied in a bow from Ribbon Duo combo pack

stamp magnolia in black- color in or leave alone- cut out the flower to use at the base of the leaf if you wish- mounting with dimensionals

 

Layers of beauty window card

basecard is thick white cardstock 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 1 1/4, 21/2, and 5 1/2 along the 8 1/2-inch side.

cut out a circle using stylish shapes dieset.

stamp sentiment 

emboss with So Swirly embossing folder.

 

one piece of melon mambo cardstock behind the circle

stamp the image using the versamark and clear embossing powder.

color in with pads with sponge daubers, or stampin blends or watercolor technique to color in the flowers in melon mambo, and smaller flowers in curry and some blue.  if you use daubers, wipe off the ink to make the image pop more. 

cut the image in pieces and put some pieces behind the circle, some on the side, some on the front and if any left over on the inside the care.

mount with dimensionals.

DSP cards- show both sides!

DSP Card- sometimes the paper is so pretty you want to see both sides used

base: take thick white cardstock  6x  5 1/2  scored at 4 1/4 along the 6 inch side to make a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 A2 size card

DSP 3x 5 1/2 inch whichever orientation you want.

attach the DSP to the shorter end of the card to show it off. to make the front panel

here adventurous Sky diecuts and take to the sky DSP with metal plate embossing folder

Here the Trusty Tools stamps and dies and DSP from Sale-a-bration and metal plate embossing folder 

DSP Card- sometimes the paper is so pretty you want to see both sides used

base: take thick white cardstock  6x  5 1/2  scored at 4 1/4 along the 6 inch side to make a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 A2 size card

DSP 3x 5 1/2 inch whichever orientation you want.

attach the DSP to the shorter end of the card to show it off. to make the front panel

Use a strip of 1 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch embossed with flowering zinnia folder to add interest

add a label strip.

Here you can add brushed brass butterfly to add interest.

but any pretty DSP you can use this card template 

 

Lattice fence card

basecard thick white cardstock 8/1/2 x 5 1/2 folded in half to create A2 card ( 4 1/4x 5 1/2) 

Cut off 2 3/8 inch from the front panel ( if you are using a colored cardstock then get a 2 3/8 x 4 1/4 inch white cardstock piece for the picket fence ). 

emboss with timber embossing folder and cut 1/2 inch from the bottom and then every 3/8 inch increments for the lattice. 

put a piece of DSP 4 1/4x 3 inches  in the inside behind the lattice. (here we are using bold brights DSP)

put the 1/2 strip on the bottom to match the inside panel then the 3/8 inch pieces to create a lattice

save 2 to make the vertical posts- cut a upside V on the top of the post to make a fence post.

decorate the fence with die cuts from Thoughtful wishes set 

color in with your flower color choice 

stamp sentiment on the right-side top of the lattice or on the inside.