Fresh Freesia Prized Peony Sympathy Card

When I was designing the cards for my last stamp class I came up with a new edge effect using the largest Stitched with Whimsy Die. I'm calling it Easy Trick Point. I used my Paper Trimmer to cut the "V" point after I stamped the Peony and sentiment.

All you have to do is make sure only the two sides that need the stitching are under the die when you run it through your die-cutting machine. Make sure the top part of the basic white layer is threaded through the die and lays on top of the die so it won't accidentally get the stitching. You have a choice of which of the four corners of the die you use for your trick point. Each is a little different.

However, the ladies who made this card in class improved upon my idea. The ladies decided to fussy cut and mirror the stitched edge of the die. That result gave a much softer edge to this card design. So now you have two ways to do the edge on this card design. 

Products used to Create this Card:

Fresh Freesia cardstock card base cut at 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"

Basic White cardstock 4" x 4-1/2"  for the front image plus 4" x 5-1/2" piece for inner card layer stamped at shown with images from the Prized Peony stamp set

Stitched with Whimsy Dies - use largest one with your die-cutting machine

Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper 4" square

Prized Peony stamp set

Fresh Freesia ink

Special Moments stamp set for sympathy sentiment

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

2021-23 In Color Jewels

Basic White Envelope with the exterior side of the flap having matching DSP- cut 2-3/8" x 6", adhere and trim off excess.

Make several of these cards to have on hand, as they will be flat to mail and ready at a moment's notice.  Thank you for stopping by today.

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Paper Quilt Block Card You Should Try

One-inch Designer Series Paper squares are fun to design with. Give it a try!

Here's another one of my creations made during my friend, Lori's Zoom class at the end of January. 

This card can be whatever occasion you want because there is no greeting on the front. The inside is blank for your personal message.

Here's how to make this card:

Cut a good amount of assorted 1" squares from the black and white side of the 

Pattern Party Designer Series Paper.

Cardbase - Basic Black 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" 

Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper layer cut 4" x 5-1/4" and adhered to the card front

Basic Black 3-1/4" square

Basic White 3" square that you adhere your 1" squares upon.

Adhere the quilt square to the Basic Black square.

Select a matching ribbon and tie it around the two layers ending with a bow on the front.

 Raise on dimensionals and apply to the card front.

Add Basic White inner card layer cut 4" x 5-1/4" and affix inside.

Apply quilt squares to your envelope flap as shown in the photo. Trim off excess.

Voila! You have made a lovely card and matching envelope for whatever occasion you need. 

Come back tomorrow for one more quilt square card, I think you will really love it!

Happy Paper Quilting!

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