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Make This THOUGHTFUL EXPRESSIONS Card For Mother’s Day!
❤️ Happy crafty day! This week we’re making a Thoughtful Expressions card that’s perfect for Mother’s Day or other special occasion. It’s another* fun-fold that shows off the layering dies and beautiful images in this fabulous stamp & die bundle!
Enjoy step-by-step instructions, with photos & savvy tips for success!
Throughout March, enjoy project ideas for the Poetic Expressions Suite, the March Savvy Showcase that includes the must-have Thoughtful Expressions Stamp & Die Bundle.
*Miss last week’s fun-fold card? See it HERE
WANT TO MAKE THIS? YOU CAN!
Here’s a look at the pieces to make one card… PIN your favorite images so you can come back to the tutorial any time!
MEASUREMENTS & INSTRUCTIONS
Measurements are noted as width x length
CUT & PREP!
- BASIC WHITE THICK CARDSTOCK
- Card Base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
- Score on long side at 4-1/4″; burnish fold with Bone Folder
- Card Base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
- BASIC WHITE CARDSTOCK (this is lighter weight than above for less bulk, but either can be used)
- Inside Z-Fold: 8″ x 5-1/4″
- Score on long side at 4″ and 6″. Fold into Z and burnish each with Bone Folder (see photo below)
- Adhere inside card base, with Z-fold opening on RIGHT
- Die-cuts: scrap
- Front Sentiment Label: Stamp sentiment from Thoughtful Expressions Bundle with Basic Gray Classic Ink; die-cut on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with fourth-largest layering die.
- Optional: Color edge with Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Marker
- Inside Sentiment Label: Cut another piece with largest die in layering set; stamp images and color, as desired. [Shown: Bubble Bath & Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers].
- Letters: Color small area with dark Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Marker (or use Bubble Bath Cardstock, shown); die-cut ‘M – O – M’ with Mini Alphabet Dies. Adhere letters to above inside sentiment panel to spell MOM (see fourth photo below)
- Front Sentiment Label: Stamp sentiment from Thoughtful Expressions Bundle with Basic Gray Classic Ink; die-cut on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with fourth-largest layering die.
- Inside Z-Fold: 8″ x 5-1/4″
- POETIC EXPRESSION DESIGNER SERIES PAPER – Choose 3 Coordinating Patterns
- Pattern 1 (Card Base-Front): 4″ x 5-1/2″; adhere centered. Die-cut with 3rd largest die from Thoughtful Expressions Bundle (see photo above)
- Pattern 2 (Inside Z-fold): 1-3/4″ x 5″; adhere to top fold (photo below)
- Pattern 3 (inside panel): 3-3/4″ x 5″; adhere to inside, center section
SAVVY ASSEMBLY TIPS!
- Close card base over (closed) inside Z-fold; apply adhesive through the die-cut opening, to top fold on right (see photo below). Align die-cut in window and press into adhesive; allow to dry.
- Adhere front sentiment label, centered, with Stampin’ Dimensionals (second photo below)
EMBELLISH!
- Adhere Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins [gold] to flower centers on inside sentiment
- Adhere Brushed Brass Butterflies to front sentiment panel
- Tie 6-8″ 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon Combo [Bubble Bath] into square knot through window; trim ends. Secure knot in place with Mini Glue Dot… done!
- Here’s how this Thoughtful Expressions card looks on display… ❤️❤️❤️
Have fun creating this savvulous card for your own family & friends ❤️
Need supplies to make this? Find shop links below!
BONUS RESOURCES
- WANT MORE IDEAS for the POETIC EXPRESSIONS SUITE COLLECTION?
- Make this Fabulous Fun-Fold Card
- Click here for instructions to Make 4 Sweet & Thoughtful Cards at 1 Time!
- GET BONUS PROJECTS & FREE RESOURCES in my weekly craft newsletter
- HOW TO EARN FREE PRODUCTS from Stampin’ Savvy
- JOIN OUR TEAM
MARCH SAVVY SHOWCASE:
POETIC EXPRESSIONS SUITE
The star in the Poetic Expressions Suite is the THOUGHTFUL EXPRESSIONS Stamp & Die Bundle… look at all you can do!
The round layering dies have stitching on both sides of the cut lines so you get two cuts from one die… double the fun and crafting value! (photo below-green cardstock)
Love pretty paper? These vintage-modern designs add a beautiful backdrop to your paper crafting projects!
