There’s something timeless and elegant about Lily of the Valley, and this birthday card beautifully captures that charm. With layers of lush greenery, delicate floral images, and a soft color palette, this card is perfect for celebrating someone special on their birthday.
The design begins with a refreshing Coastal Cabana card base layered with Basic Beige cardstock and a coordinating Lily of the Valley Designer Series Paper pattern. The botanical print provides a lovely backdrop while allowing the focal elements to shine.
To create dimension and visual interest, a Coastal Cabana square is turned on the diagonal to form a diamond shape. This simple design element helps draw the eye toward the center of the card and provides a foundation for the layered foliage.
The Lily of the Valley Bundle takes center stage with stamped and die-cut leaves arranged in varying shades of green. Layering the foliage creates depth and mimics the natural growth of the plant. The delicate Lily of the Valley blooms were stamped, die cut, lightly colored and layered over the leaves, creating a graceful focal point that stands out beautifully against the patterned background.
A touch of natural linen thread tied into a bow softens the design and adds texture without overwhelming the card. The sentiment, “Happiest Birthday Wishes!”, is featured on a simple label and tucked into the floral arrangement. A few coordinating embellishments provide the perfect finishing touch and add a subtle sparkle.
I also stamped a coordinating Lily of the Valley image inside the card, creating a polished look that carries the design from the exterior to the interior.
Step-by-step instructions …
What I love most about this card is how versatile it is. While it makes a beautiful birthday card, simply changing the sentiment would make it suitable for a variety of occasions including thank you cards, thinking of you cards, or even sympathy cards.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope this project inspires you to pull out your favorite floral stamps and create something beautiful. If you recreate this card, I’d love to see your version!
Happy stamping!
P.S.
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There’s something so timeless and elegant about Lily of the Valley flowers. Their delicate blooms paired with soft neutral tones create the perfect combination for a heartfelt thank you card. Today’s project features the beautiful Lily Of The Valley Bundle and the subtle patterned paper from the Valley In Bloom Designer Series Paper.
The soft gingham panels add warmth and texture while the floral die cut becomes the star of the card front. I also carried the floral design to the inside of the card for a polished finishing touch that coordinates beautifully with the front. And of course, the envelope can’t be left naked!
The card base is created using Blackberry Bliss cardstock that frames the soft Basic Beige layers perfectly. The center panel features the Lily Of The Valley stamped and die-cut flowers. The flowers were accented using the Blackberry Bliss Light Stampin’ Blends and Color Lifter to bring dimension and realism to the blooms.
A layered circle sentiment keeps the design balanced while adding contrast and depth. Tiny butterfly embellishments provide just the right amount of sparkle and movement.
Inside the card, additional stamped Lily Of The Valley images continue the floral theme, creating a beautiful surprise when the recipient opens the card.
Design Tips
Use soft blending around the flower petals for a realistic touch.
Layer coordinating patterned papers to create visual interest without overpowering the focal image.
Add embellishments sparingly to maintain the clean elegance of the design.
Decorating the inside of the card creates a more complete handmade look.
Perfect For
This “A Little Thanks” card would be wonderful for:
Thank you notes
Friend appreciation cards
Teacher gifts
Customer thank you cards
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Thanks for stopping by today and be sure to find time to be creative!
I’m back! It’s been several months since my last post, and if you subscribe to my newsletter, you’ve already heard some of the reasons why. Thankfully, all of the reasons have been positive ones, so I’m certainly not complaining — but I thought it was time to give my email subscribers a little update.
Last fall, we sold our Atlanta townhouse and had a very short timeframe to organize the move. In November, my husband and I traveled to Egypt for several weeks and returned just in time to celebrate the holidays. Then in February, we checked off another bucket-list adventure with a trip to New Zealand and Australia.
After returning home, we listed our current house and are now in the process of building a new one. Thankfully, I’ve still been able to hold most of my monthly card classes, but as you can imagine, something had to give for a while.
Even though we’re still in a bit of limbo with our housing situation, I’m planning ahead and look forward to sharing projects and Stampin’ Up! news with you more regularly again.
My first returning project post is scheduled to arrive in inboxes on Thursday, May 28, so be on the lookout for it! It features the beautiful Lily Of The Valley Bundle.
It’s that time of year to prepare for Halloween! In today’s post, I have two Halloween treat holders tutorials for you. Both use the Online Exclusive Potion & Spells bundle. The Halloween Spells Designer Series Paper is a new release and can be found in the Patterned Paper section in the Online Store.
The Toil and Trouble small Kit Kat treat holder is very quick to assemble. The treat holder is not just for small Kit Kit bars but will also hold a variety of small candy bars. The Cauldron treat holder does take a little bit more time to create. However, it’s size allows you to add a small cellophane bag filled with treats. The tutorial links for both of these Halloween treat holders can be found below the project photos.
Note: The Potions & Spells Bundle is currently unavailable but will be back in stock the week of October 14.
Have fun creating these two Halloween treat holders for friends, family, and of course, the ghosts & goblins that will be visiting on October 31!
REMINDER:
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Presenting a double box fun fold card using products in the Season of Green & Gold Suite Collection. This is project four of Christmas in July 2024. The Season of Green & Gold Suite Collection is an Online Exclusive product from Stampin’ Up! Using the coordinating two stamp bundles in the suite along with the gorgeous Seasons of Green & Gold Designer Series Paper makes it easy to create a beautiful card. The double box fun fold card design is perfect, especially for special cards. The design allows recipients to easily stand the card for display. Even better, the card folds flat allowing it to be inserted into a basic envelope for mailing.
Adding a cardstock panel to the card back allows for additional sentiment and signing of the card.
Cut Dimensions for the Season of Green & Gold Double Box Fun Fold Card:
Season of Green & Gold Designer Series Paper: print for card base – 3 1/2″ x 3 3/4″; 1″ x 3 3/4″; 1/2″ x 3 3/4″ (cut 2 pieces); 3″ x 3 1/4″; 3″ x 1/2″
Season of Green & Gold Designer Series Paper: pieces for die cuts (bells, leaves)
Mossy Meadow Cardstock: piece one – 9 3/8″ x 4 1/4″ score at 3/8″; 1 3/8″; 2 7/8″ and 3 7/8″. piece two – 5 1/8″ x 3 1/2″ score at 3/8″ and 1 3/8″
Very Vanilla Cardstock: 4″ x 3/4″ (cut 2 pieces); 4″ x 1 1/4″; 4″ x 3 3/4″; 3 1/4″ x 3 1/2″; 3 1/4″ x 3/4″; 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ for sentiment; 5 1/4″ x 4″ back panel
Textured Metallic Specialty Paper: 4″ x 2 3/4″
Vellum – scraps for pine needles die cut
Assembly Video For Season of Green & Gold Double Box Fold Card
This is the last of Christmas in July 2024 but not the end of Christmas projects! Of course, I’ll add more holiday themed projects over the upcoming months. Look for lots of creative ideas using more Online Exclusives and annual catalog products.
REMINDER:
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Earn a $5 coupon for every $50 spent (before shipping and tax).
All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
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Check back on Wednesday, July 31 for a project idea from the July card class themed “Flowers & Blooms.”
It’s time for Project 3 of Christmas in July 2024 and it’s “time for tags!” The Online Exclusive bundle, Greetings of the Season, provides the sentiments and tags for the projects. Other Online Exclusives on the tags include the Golden Greenery Dies and the beautiful Season of Green & Gold Designer Series Paper. Plus, the Merry Christmas tag provides a sneak peak of the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle. The bundle will be available for order starting September 4.
Christmas in July 2024 Project 3 – Time For Tags Assembly Video
Cut Dimensions:
“For You” Tag on Scalloped Gift Card Box Box top tag decor:
Season of Green Designer Series Paper (die cut two pine needles and one set of leaves from paper using coordinating Golden Greenery Dies)
Basic White cardstock: 1 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ for tag die-cut Old Olive cardstock: 3 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ (die-cut)
Box: Mossy Meadow cardstock: 4″ x 2 3/4″ (texture emboss) Season of Green Designer Series Paper – plaid (or desired pattern) cut 2 pieces 4″ x 7/8″; cut 2 pieces 2 3/4″ x 7/8″
“Most Wonderful Time of Year” Tag
Basic White Cardstock: 3 1/4″ x 4″ (die-cut) Season of Green Designer Series Paper. Use the coordinating Golden Greenery Dies to die-cut one large & one small bell from the paper. And use the coordinating leaf die to cut two sets of leaves from the paper.
“Merry Christmas” Tag: (remember the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle becomes available on September 4)
Basic White Cardstock: 4″ x 2 1/2″ (die-cut for tag); 3 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ (stamp/die-cut)
Reminder:
Earn a $5 coupon for every $50 spent (before shipping and tax).
All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can earn.
You must use a valid email address during checkout in order to receive a coupon code. If order is placed via over the phone, you must still provide a valid email address to receive your coupon code.
Christmas in July Project 4 will feature a holiday card so be sure to check back next week. It will post on July 26.
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