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Split Panel Background

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Split Panel Background

This card layout was made with two 3×4 inch panels of patterned paper. One of the panels was cut in half diagonally, and the other became the focal panel. I love this simple layout to highlight pretty paper and to add interest to the background as well.

The patterned paper I used is Recollections “Lavender Lines” and a piece from the “Floral Meadows” paper pad from Brass & Bliss. The base and mats are from the Recollections “Passion Fruit” cardstock pack (no longer available?).

The greeting was computer generated (CK Curly font), and a few 3mm crystals were added for a hint of sparkle.

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Hedgehog and Hearts for Valentine’s Day

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Hedgehog and Hearts for Valentine’s Day

(Inside: Wishing you every happiness, today and always.)

This card features this cute little guy from a die set I purchased on Amazon as well as a background cover die that I embossed (instead of cut as I had done HERE).

This animal die set includes a number of cute animals, but I just wanted to mention that there is a bit of fussy cutting and drawing/coloring required for some of the layers on each.

The frame is from the “Heart Card Sketcher” set (FRA-DIE-09308) from Frantic Stamper. The inside sentiment is from the “Elegant Florals” set from Gina K Designs, and the greeting on the front was computer generated (CK Footnote; 15pt font).

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Four Block Valentine’s Day Card

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Four Block Valentine’s Day Card

(Inside: Wishing you every happiness, today and always.)

I am always excited when I come across an interesting (and simple!) layout to try. And with all the patterned paper I have that is waiting to be used, I think this one is a winner! Thanks Natasha Foote!

Recollections “Tan Hearts” and a piece from The Paper Studio “Dalmuti” card stock pack (no longer available?) were used for the blocks along with Stampin’ Up Tip Top Taupe, GKD Innocent Pink, and Recollections Dove White. The greeting panel was made with an amazon set and the EK “Real Estate Sign” punch. Pieces cut with the “Mini Fanciful Flourish left” die by Cheery Lynn Designs were used to embellish.

The inside greeting is from the “Elegant Florals” stamp set from Gina K Designs.

I made some without the pink as well.

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HAPPY Birthday Animals

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HAPPY Birthday Animals

(inside: A birthday wish is sent your way, hoping you’ll have a wonderful day.)

It’s the beginning of February, so it’s time for birthday cards for my triplets! I was told (by one) that he prefers “cute kid cards” and not “gray adult ones” so cute (and not gray!) it is!

This is Keith’s card.

Happy birthday, Keith!

This is Kelly’s card:

Happy birthday, Kelly!

The next two cards are for Kevin and his fiancée, Lansing. This is Kevin’s card. The bird was designed to look like their pet cockatiel, Babka.

Happy birthday, Kevin!

And this one is for Lansing. The bird on this one was designed to look like their other cockatiel, Hokio.

Happy birthday, Lansing!

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