I was out walking Bailey (the corgi) this morning when I noticed the birds singing and tiny buds starting to appear on the trees. It instantly took me back to my younger years in Vernon, where the beautiful tulip trees (Magnolia) would burst into bloom each spring.
That inspiration led me to recreate that soft, seasonal feeling in today’s card using the Elegant Blossom Branch die and the Whirl Diamond Plate from Simon Says Stamp.
I’ve put together a short photo tutorial below to walk you through each step.
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How to create the Elegant Blossom Branch Card:
Create the Flowers:
Cut the Elegant Blossoms Branch die four times from white cardstock.
Starting with the flowers, ink blend each piece, by applying color from the center and pulling the ink outward, leaving some of the petal tips white for a soft, dimensional look. Begin with Bubblegum ink, then deepen the centers with a touch of Rose Ink.
Create the Stems:
Ink the stems using Cappuccino ink and the leaves using Sprout and Pearfection, adding the darker ink closest to the stem to add depth and shadow.
Create a Card Base:
Cut a piece of white cardstock to 4-1/4″ x 11″, score and fold at 5-1/2″ to create a top-folding A2 card base.
Cut trim a panel of Audrey Blue to 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ and attach it to the card base.
Cut a second panel of Audrey Blue cardstock to 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″, then die cut it using the Whirl Diamond Plate before attaching it to the card front.
Arrange the branches on the card:
Dry fit the branches onto the card front, adjusting them until you’re happy with the placement. Once positioned, adhere them using foam squares for added dimension.
Flip the card over and use sharp scissors to trim away any overhanging pieces for a clean finish.
Add Splatter and a Sentiment:
Place the card inside a Splat box and add white paint splatter for a soft, artistic finish.
Once dry, add a white heat-embossed sentiment from the Inside Greetings Birthday stamp and die set.
Embellish:
Add a sprinkling of Clear Pawsitively Dazzling Gems for a touch of Sparkle and shine.
Stamp and Embellish the inside of the card:
Save a flower and one of the trimmed leaf and stem to decorate the inside of the card. Add a sentiment stamped in black ink.
I hope today’s elegant blossom branch card inspires you to create your own beautiful die cut spring card. This design is perfect for so many occasions, and I love how the soft ink blending and textured background come together for a fresh, seasonal look. IF you give this card a try, I’d love to see what you create – be sure to share and tag me so I can admire your work!
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Just beautiful Sandi! The layering is just perfect, love the colors that you’ve used too! 🙂
thank you Amy, reminds me of spring
Such a pretty card. Your splatters always look so perfect. Today is laundry day, but I’d rather make cards. LOL. Your beautiful creation has inspired me.
aw thank you Carole, good luck with your laundry. I hate laundry day, LOL, like you, I would rather be crafting