The Wonderful Thoughts cropped “thinking of you” sentiment and Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper trio of patterns are the right amount of WOW! to carry today’s simple note card design. Everything looks so chic and neat on a Basic White background.
WHAT I LOVE! Zoom in on the charming stitching and perfectly proportioned three flagged pieces created with the Stampin’ Up! Nested Essentials Dies. Whether you are a seasoned or new paper crafter, these dies are every day “essentials” and made the list of My Favorite Things from Stampin’ Up!
my simple card tutorial
CUT YOUR CARD STOCK – DIMENSIONS:
- Basic White Card Stock:
- Layer – 4 1/2 x 3
- Die-cut Sentiment – 2 x 1 (before die-cutting)
- Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper:
- Large Flag – 2 x 3 (before die-cutting)
- Medium Flag – 1 1 /2 x 2 1/4 (before die-cutting)
- Small Flag – 1 x 1 1/4 (before die-cutting)
- Envelope Flap – 5 1/8 x 2
PROJECT TUTORIAL:
Begin by burnishing the fold of the Basic White Note Card Base with a Bone Folder.
Adhere the Basic White layer to the note card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Use a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard or Mini) to crop the Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper with three smallest flagged Nested Essentials Dies.
Adhere as shown with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Use a Clear Block C to stamp the sentiment (Wonderful Thoughts Stamp Set) in Lost Lagoon Classic Ink onto the pieces of Basic White card stock.
Crop with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard or Mini) and the coordinating Wonderful Thoughts Die.
Adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Tie a double bow of white Baker’s Twine Essentials.
Adhere as shown with a Mini Glue Dot.
POP OF PERSONALITY! Embellish with Calypso Coral Ombre Matte Decorative Dots.
PERFECT POLISH! Use Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere the Designer Series Paper to the outside flap of a Basic White Note Card Envelope. You can see my video demonstration with tips on adding designer paper to an envelope flap here.
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The Wonderful Thoughts Bundle and Nested Essentials Dies are part of My Favorite Things from the 2023-2024 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. You can read all about what makes them My Favorite Things here.
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Mary, this card is simply beautiful!!! I love your paper choices, but the simple elegance of the design is what really caught my eye. Thanks for always sharing your talent!
This paper is so beautiful. I have some! And, your card is beautiful! I hope to make something like it!
Thank you, Fonda! I agree, the paper is beautiful.
Beautiful! Love these papers and this sweet mix of colors.