This card was, again, created for my card classes at the Senior Center. They loved last months' using the beautiful Elegant Borders, one of our Online Exclusives. So I found this one using the retired Hues of Happiness DSP (which they love, as well). Since we used the "wider" border last month, I decided to start with the "narrower" border this time. I LOVE them both. Which one is your favorite? Guess I'd better get die cutting flowers!
Measurements:
- Basic White: 1/2 sheet
- THICK Basic White: 1/4 sheet
- Hues of Happiness(ret): 2 1/2" x 5 1/2", 3 die cut flowers, 2 sprigs
To Make This Card
- Take the DSP strip and cut in half lengthwise, so you have 2 pcs @ 1 1/4" x 5 1/2". Fold your white card base in half, and then adhere one strip near the fold of the card, and the other at the bottom. If you have the luxury of a full 1/4 sheet, then just use the full shirt, however, I did not!
- Next, die cut the border of your choice from the top and the bottom of the THICK White piece. (I used thick white to make the details a little "sturdier".)
- Stamp the sentiment of your choice in Basic Gray near the bottom of the solid part of the panel.
- Die cut, or choose from your stash, 3 flowers of varying sizes. I adhered the largest, first, flat; the 2nd, medium one I popped up with Dimensionals, and the smallest I added last and tucked it in under the medium one.
- Next, I added 1 "sprig" - also die cut, and one 2 "leaf" - also die cut
- Your bling will be dictated by the colors you used, as welI as which border. I used the Tinsel Gems 3 pack for both of mine. Notice the "wider" one has a gem at the center top and bottom.
While I used retired DSP, you could use anything that would create a neat "cluster" as your focal point. Oooo, I might just try a fall one!
