Standing Up for Friendship | A Sweet Old Friends Easel Card

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Some cards are just too pretty to lay flat, and this Sweet Old Friends Easel Card is definitely one of them! I love how the easel style lets the whole scene take center stage — Pooh and Piglet gazing out at that gorgeous landscape just makes my heart happy. Whether you’re making this for a best friend, a family member, or anyone who deserves a little extra love, this one is sure to bring a smile! 🌿

Card Measurements:

Base Card: Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock 11″ x 4 1/4″
Layer #1: Mossy Meadow Cardstock 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
Layer #2: Silly Bear Designer Series Paper panel
Scraps: Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock for image
Inside of Card: Silly Bear DSP (striped pattern) 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
Layer #1: Very Vanilla Cardstock 4″ x 4″
Envelope Flap: Silly Bear DSP (striped pattern) 6″ x 2 1/4″

Score the Card Base: Place your cardstock on your Paper Trimmer with the 11 side at the top. Score at 2 3/4″ and 5 1/2″
Fold the Base: Fold the card in half at the 5 1/2″ mark (valley fold). Then, fold the score line inthe opposite direction (mountain fold) to create an “M” or “Z” shape. Burnish all folds with the Bone Folder.

Create the Easel Front: Apply adhesive only to the bottom half (the 2 3/4″0 of the front of your folded card base. Attach the 5 1/4″ x 4 1/8″ piece of cardstock directly to this area. Do not put glue on the top half, as this will act as your easel.
Decorate the Front: Adhere your second DSP piece to the front panel you just attached. Add your stamped images, die cuts or embellishments.

Finish the inside of the Card: Add the striped pattern DSP to the inside of the card. Add. the Very Vanilla Cardstock to the top part of the card. Stamp the image with Early Espresso Ink and color in using Petal Pink for the skin and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends for the shirt
Crease the Stopper: On the inside of your card, stamp and die cut a sentiment or use a punched shape. Adhere it to the inside bottom of the panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Note the raised dimension of this piece is what catches the top front panel to keep the card standing.
Envelope Flap: Attached the striped pattern DSP to the envelope flap and trim to fit.

An easel card is a fun and elegant twist on a traditional card — it stands up on its own like a little piece of art, so the recipient can display it long after the occasion has passed! 🌿

I’d love to know what you think of this card! Drop a comment below and tell me.

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