The base of the card is a folded half-sheet of Basic White card stock. I cut a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Basic White card stock and textured it using the "Distressed Tile" embossing folder. I should have cut the piece after texturing because it's a bit small on the top and bottom. I usually do cut after but I wasn't thinking. Especially with this folder, it's notorious for shrining the paper. Live and learn (though I'm having trouble remembering the learning part! LOL). Anyway, I glued the textured piece to the front of the card.
I cut a piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the "Wildly Flowering" 12" x 12" package that measured 1" x 4-3/4" and I glued it to the left side about 3/8" from the edge of the fold and about 3/8" from the top edge of the card base.
The flower piece is from the same package of DSP and was cut at 3" x 3-1/2" and the Misty Moonlight card stock was cut at 3-1/4" x 3-3/4". I taped the two layers together and then glued to the front of the card. It's about 5/8" from the top edge and 5/8" from the fold.
Next I stamped the words from the "Simply Said" set using Misty Moonlight ink. I used the third largest stitched circle from the "Stylish Shapes" set and I used the second largest stitched circle for the Misty Moonlight layer. I taped the layers together. Dimensionals were added to the back and the piece was set in place.
A "Brass Butterfly" was set on the circle along with three small pearls at the bottom of the wording. And the card was done.
It was super quick and easy, huh? And you can grab some of your pretty DSP (retired or not) and make some quick cards and use it up! I have great plans for using this layout and some retired DSP. I have LOTS to use up!
Thank you SO very much for taking your time to stop in and see today's birthday card,
Wanda
I had debated about getting that paper but glad I did. I haven't made good use of it yet, but your card is one I'll be using for inspiration. It's beautiful and love the layout!
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