Sending Hugs to a Friend in Need

Today I am sending hugs-in-a-card to a friend in need of as many as she can gather up. My card has actually been c.a.s.e.d (copy and share everything) and I received it in a card swap from stamper Andrea Sharp. Everything about it is perfect for my friend and I’m sure it’ll bring a smile to her face.

I find this card to be so soothing and gentle and hope it warms my friend’s heart.

Ingredients:

Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161277] $24.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $11.25	Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133679] $11.50	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880] $11.50
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $11.50	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101856] $10.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $9.00	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161678] $9.00
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] $9.00	Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad [101731] $8.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $130.00	All That Dies [159078] $28.00
Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder [156505] $11.00	Bough Punch [157711] $24.00	Silver Threaded Twine [159662] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $6.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00

Measurements:

• Basic White Thick card stock: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″ plus scrap for greeting (approximately 3″ x 2″) and another scrap for foliage (approximately 4″ x 3″)
• Lost Lagoon card stock: 5-1/4″ x 4″
• Pretty Peacock card stock: 4-1/2″ x 3-1/4″
• Crumb Cake card stock: 4-3/8″ x 3-1/8″
• Vellum: 4″ x 1″
• Twine: approximately 12″

Putting it all Together:

1. Precut all card stock pieces. Layer pieces as shown in image.*
2. * Very lightly tap the top of the embossed Crumb Cake layer with the Whisper White Craft Pad before attaching it to the Pretty Peacock layer.
3. Stamp, punch and die cut various leaves. Layer on top of Crumb Cake layer.
4. Twist Twine above leaves and secure with Mini Glue Dots.
5. Stamp Basic White greeting scrap with Crumb Cake classic ink; die cut using die of your choice.
6. Attach greeting to card front with Dimensionals.

This is a fairly easy card and could definitely be adapted with many other greetings, die cuts and other colors of card stock. I’ll be sending it off in the mail tomorrow and I hope it warms my recipient’s heart.

Need Supplies to Recreate This Card or One Similar?

You can definitely click on the supply images above and be directed to my Stampin’ Up! Online Store. And you can definitely change up the colors and images to work with what you have on hand. I’d love to see what you create. Just send me a photo in an email (Blythe@StampingWithBlythe.com) and I’ll post it right here on the blog.

Thank you so much for popping in today. Please leave a comment below if you’re looking for a specific project or technique. And don’t forget to make a card and then make someone’s day by sending it to them.