Story of Elegance

Greetings, my fellow paper crafting enthusiasts, and Happy Tuesday!

For those of you who have been following my blog for some time now, you already know the joy and satisfaction that comes from creating beautiful handmade cards.  You understand the power of a heartfelt message shared through a beautifully crafted card. It’s why I believe in spreading kindness, one card at a time. (And I hope you do as well.)

Ultimately, the true essence of crafting kindness through greeting cards is the process of creating..

There’s something truly special about taking simple materials like paper, scissors, and glue, and transforming them into a work of art that brings a smile to someone’s face.

At its core, paper crafting is all about creating. It’s a chance to unleash your imagination and explore your creativity, whether you’re designing a card for a friend or experimenting with new techniques and materials.

Of course, the joy of paper crafting isn’t just in the creating – it’s also in the giving. A handmade card is a beautiful way to show someone how much you care, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply sending a note of encouragement. It’s a small act of kindness that can have a big impact on someone’s day.

With that in mind, today I’m sharing a card that I made with the new Timeless Arrangements bundle, comprised of a stamp set and coordinating dies of the same name.  Crafting a little kindness is super easy with this lovely bundle!

A Closer Look

Elegance Made Easy

Following are the quick steps to recreate this card.

First, make your cuts:

  • Lemon Lolly card stock – 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
  • Garden Green card stock – 3 5/8″ x 4 7/8″
  • Basic White card  – 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″
  • Die cuts:
    • Use Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly and Garden Green card stock to die cut flowers and leaves
    • Stamp the sentiment in Garden Green ink onto a scrap of Basic White card stock and die cut
  • Punches:
    • None

Emboss the Lemon Lolly card stock panel using the 3D basics embossing folder and add to an A2 card base made with Thick Basic White card stock.  Note: An A2 card base is made by cuttin an 8 1/2″ x 11″  piece of thick card base in half.  Use score and fold  the 5 1/2″ by 8 1/2″  half of card stock at 4 1/4 “.

Use the Small Blending brush and Azure Afternoon ink to color the top two-thirds of the Basic White card stock panel.  Stock stamp flowers and leaves around the perimeter of the card panel and color the flowers using Stampin’ Blends.

Arrange and stack the die cut flowers and leaves together and add to the back of the die cut sentiment.  Add the sentinent panel to the card front using Dimensionals.  Add a bow made with Sheer Lemon Lolly ribbon to the side of the sentiment panel using Mini Glue Dots.

For the inside, I stamped the leaves and a flower in Garden Green ink and colored the flower with Light Lemon Lolly Blends.

 

To complete the project, stamp a leaf and flowers on the envelope front and flap to coordinate.


Finding Your Creative Elegance

In the end, the beauty of paper crafting lies in its ability to connect us with our own creativity and with others. It’s a chance to slow down, unplug, and create something beautiful and meaningful with our own two hands. So why not give it a try today? You never know where your creativity might take you.

If you would like to try your creativity with the products I used, you can shop with me anytime!


 HAPPENING IN MAY

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I’M TAKING THE PLUNGE!

ELEGANT SENTIMENTS TODAY YOU TUBE CHANNEL

 

Beginning May 11th, I’ll be sharing fun cards on my You Tube Channel every Thursday at 7:00pm.  I hope you’ll check it out.  You can click on the image to go to my channel.  There’s no content yet, but this is where you can find me on Thursdays at 7:00pm.  You can subscribe to my channel and my Facebook business page Elegant Sentiments, Ltd. for reminders.  Hope to see you on the 11th!


 

PAPER PUMPKIN

Say Hello to mountain landscapes and new In Colors in this fabulous kit!


Introducing the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!

Shake up someone’s special day with a happy, handcrafted shaker card! The Confetti Birthday Kit, the newest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!, comes with everything you need to quickly create confetti shaker cards—a total of 9 cards in 3 lively designs. Celebrate in style with bright, bold colors, confetti, and birthday greetings full of joy!

 


 

Thank you again for stopping by.
Remember, I’ll be live on You Tube at 7:00p on Thursday and I’ll share another card here on Friday.  I hope to see you soon.
Have a lovely week!  Until then,

Live Graciously!