I recently made two get well cards, but they both look just like this one, so I'm only sharing one of them.
I started by cutting two 4" X 5 1/4" panels--one from the floral paper (from an online file) and one from the subtle pink design. I stacked them and then cut them at an angle. Because neither design was directional, I could make both cards the same by flipping the panels around for the second one.
As a finishing touch, I added a die-cut, stitched strip of cardstock to cover the seam. It was cut from the same cardstock as the card base.
I have a set of small dies that cut the little flowers you see in the bouquet on the circle. I cut them out of white cardstock and then inked them in the various colors that were in the floral paper. After gathering them all into a bouquet, I topped with with a tiny punched bow.
Quite a long time ago, my sister had sent me a slew of these little bows in different colors of cardstock. I have used them from time to time, but now that I see how perfect they are for finishing off this little bouquet, I think I'll be using a lot more of them.
My circle was popped up on foam tape.
Almost as an afterthought, I added the butterfly. It had been in my butterfly box, begging to be used!
I stamped a couple of sentiments on the inside and added the last few flower sprigs that I had not used on the front.
I really love making at least two cards at the same time and this layout is perfect for doing just that. If you haven't tried it yet, I can definitely recommend it.
It has been a stormy week here in Minneapolis. It has been cool and rainy, hot, humid and rainy and constantly windy. I hope Mother Nature gets it out of her system and settles down soon!
Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.
Cheryl
4 comments:
This is very pretty. I love that layout and will be giving it a try. The little bouquet is cute. The butterfly is a great choice to fill up the extra space at the top and balance everything.
So pretty and what a great layout - cut once make 2 cards. My kind of timesaver.
Our weather has ben HOT - and we need some of the rain you are getting. When it is this hot I don't do much outside. Hubby and Buddy dog walk early (6:30 a.m.).
Very pretty, Cheryl, and a great way to build up the card stash! Although, yours doesn't really get very built up, does it? :-)
I just love your card! The stitched strip is a perfect touch! Nice job!
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