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This card has been brewing in that creative space in my head ever since I first saw the Life is Beautiful Stamp Set. I knew I wanted to depict all four seasons and the stitched squares were the perfect mini canvases for each season. Another white on white #simplestamping card. Exactly what I had in mind.

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.
Card Base: Whisper White Thick 8 1/2 h” x 5 1/2″ w folded to 5 1/2″ h x 4 1/4″ w.
Background: Whisper White 5 1/4″ h x 4″ w
Squares: 
Whisper White Cardstock 1 5/8″ Stitched Shapes Dies

  1. Affix all stamps to Acrylic Blocks.
  2. Fold the Card Base in half using a Bone Folder to sharpen the crease.
  3. Stamp the Tree Trunk in Early Espresso ink. Use a Stamparatus or otherwise mark your settings to make duplicate tree images.
  4. Use the Bubbles Stamp with Flirty Flamingo ink for the Spring image.
  5. Use the Leaves Stamp with Pear Pizzaz ink for the Summer image.
  6. Use the Leaves Stamp with Pumpkin Pie and stamped off Cherry Cobbler ink for the Fall image.
  7. Use the Snowflake Stamp with Seaside Spray for the Winter Image.
  8. Roughly lay the Squares where you want them on the Background and use as a guide to stamp the Sentiment.
  9. Run the Background through the Scripty Embossing Folder.
  10. Attach all the Season Squares with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  11. Attach the Background with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  12. Decorate the Inside.
  13. Decorate the envelope.
  14. Lovely!! Now put it in the mail and make someone’s day.

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Order online from the convenience of your own home or send me your order and I’ll take care of you. ❤ Either way, please use the host code ANTD9UHS. Order online AND, if your order is $50 or more using host code ANTD9UHS between now and the end of the month you’ll receive a free pack of embellishment as a THANK YOU gift from me. ❤ If your order is over $150, skip the host code, earn Stampin’ Rewards for free stuff yourself and I’ll still send you a free pack of embellishment as a THANK YOU gift from me. ❤

Life is Beautiful

We’re still waiting for fall to arrive here in Florida, but that’s not going to stop me from stamping homemade fall cards! There are so many possibilities with the Life is Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set. No matter what you choose, your cards are sure to be beautiful.

Full list of supplies needed, listed below.
Card Base: Pumpkin Pie Cardstock 8 1/2 h” x 5 1/2″ w folded to 5 1/2″ h x 4 1/4″ w.
Background: Night of Navy Cardstock 5 1/4″ h x 4″ w
Background Pattern: Plaid Tidings DSP 2 3/4″ h x 4″ w
Tree Layer: Whisper White Cardstock 4 1/4″ h x 3″ w Stitched Rectangle
Sentiment Layer: Whisper White Cardstock 7/8″ h x 2 7/8″ w

  1. Affix all stamps to Acrylic Blocks.
  2. Fold the Card Base in half using a Bone Folder to sharpen the crease.
  3. Stamp the Tree in Early Espresso Ink.
  4. Stamp and Stamp off the Leaves in Pumpkin Pie and Cherry Cobbler Ink
  5. Use Stampin’ Write Markers to color the Bird House and stamp it on the Tree Layer.
  6. Use Stampin’ Write Markers to color the Sentiment Stamp and stamp it on the Sentiment Layer.
  7. Attach the Background Pattern to the Background Layer with Stampin’ Seal. Wrap the Braided Linen Trim along the seam and attach with Tear & Tape. Use a second piece of Braided Linen Trim to make a bow and attach with a Mini Glue Dot.
  8. Attach the Tree Layer and the Sentiment Layer with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  9. Add some sequins.
  10. Attach the Background Layer with Stampin Dimensionals.
  11. Decorate the Inside Layer and attach.
  12. Decorate the envelope.
  13. Eek! Love it! Now send it to someone special.

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Order online from the convenience of your own home or send me your order and I’ll take care of you. ❤ Either way, please use the host code ANTD9UHS. Order online AND, if your order is $50 or more using host code ANTD9UHS between now and the end of the month you’ll receive a free pack of embellishment as a THANK YOU gift from me. ❤ If your order is over $150, skip the host code, earn Stampin’ Rewards for free stuff yourself and I’ll still send you a free pack of embellishment as a THANK YOU gift from me. ❤

Design inspired by Kristi Gray.