Hello my Stampin’ Friends:
I’ve been away for a while after being hospitalized with heart failure, but I’m grateful to be back home with the right medication. It was such a frightening experience, especially since I’m in my senior years and have never dealt with heart problems before. I plan to continue sharing card pictures as often as possible because this is my happy place, and I have no intention of giving it up!
This uplifting encouragement card showcases the You Are Remarkable stamp set with a beautiful daisy rendered in soft Fresh Freesia pink tones and a Daffodil Delight yellow center. The flower is paired with lush foliage stamped in Garden Green, creating a fresh and cheerful botanical design. The entire image is framed within an elegant embossed border that adds sophisticated texture and visual interest to the Basic White cardstock panel.
The inspiring sentiment “Sometimes the simplest things mean the most” is strategically positioned alongside the floral image, with select words highlighted on dimensional white banners that add depth and emphasis to the meaningful message. Delicate Fresh Freesia ink splatters are scattered around the design, echoing the flower’s coloring and adding a subtle artistic touch that enhances the overall composition without overwhelming the main elements.
The layered design features Fresh Freesia cardstock as the base with coordinating Garden Green accent strips on the left side, creating a cohesive color story that ties all elements together. Small irisdescent pearl accents are placed thoughtfully around the design to add just the right amount of sparkle, while the clean layout allows the beautiful stamped image and heartfelt sentiment to be the true stars of this encouraging handmade card.
The inside of the card continues the elegant design with the same embossed decorative border framing a clean Basic White panel with a thin strip of Fresh Freesia along the left side edge, providing ample space for a personal message while maintaining the card’s sophisticated aesthetic. The coordinating envelope flap features the Beautiful Bokeh 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper l that perfectly complements the card’s color scheme, creating a cohesive and polished presentation from the moment the recipient sees the envelope.
Card Measurements:
Front of Card
- Base Card: Fresh Freesia Cardstock (11″ x 4 1/4″)
- Layer #1: Garden Green Cardstock (4 3/4″ x 3 1/8″)
- Layer #2: Beautiful Bokeh 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (DSP) (4 3/8″ x 3″)
- Layer #3: Basic White Cardstock (3 1/2″ x 2 3/4″) before die cutting with Textured Notes Dies
- Scrap: Basci White Cardstock for sentiment
Inside of Card:
- Layer #1: Basic White Cardstock (5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″) before die cutting with Textured Notes Dies
- Strip: Beautiful Bokeh DSP (5 1/2″ x 3/8″). Adhere to layer #1 before die cutting both with the Textured Notes Dies
Envelope Flap:
- Layer #1: Beautiful Boken DSP (6″ x 2 1/2″)
Thank you for visiting my blog! I hope today’s card design inspires your own Stampin’ Up! projects. And, don’t forget to check out my Card Gallery for ideas using your favorite Stampin’ Up! products. Your support means the world to me. If you need any supplies or have questions, I’m here as your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator – just email me or call me.
Happy stamping, and let’s keep crafting together!
