Embrace the warmth of spring with ‘Sunshine and Smiles.’ This card captures the joy of blooming flowers and bright days, spreading happiness and positivity!

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If you’re looking for a quick card to create, this one’s for you! The blended ink technique together with an embossing folder and these beautiful inkpads for Gina K. Designs, is sure to bring sunshine and a smile to someone you love.

I hope you give it a try. Crafty hugs, Lisa~

Steps One, Two, Three:

Cut a piece of White cardstock 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. Place it into the embossing folder and run it through a die cutting machine.

Using blending brushes, apply color to the White cardstock. Repeat with a scrap piece of cardstock 2 1/2″ x 1 1/4″.

Die cut the large frame 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ from White cardstock and the smaller rectangle 1 3/4″ x 3″.

Steps Four, Five, Six:

Die cut the two smaller frames 1 3/4″ x 3″ and 1/2″ x 3 7/8″ from patterned paper. Next, cut a rectangle 1/2″ x 3 7/8″ from White cardstock.

Wrap the Yellow ribbon around the embossed cardstock and tie a bow as shown. Adhere the frame to the cardstock.

Stamp the sentiment with a Black inkpad, and then adhere the frame on top. Adhere the second embossed piece to the rectangle cardstock, and then attach the frame on top. To finish, cut a piece of Blue cardstock 4 3/4″ x 6″ for the card base and adhere the embossed piece. Apply foam tape to the second embossed piece and the sentiment, and then attach them to the card. Add the floral buttons as shown in the finished photo.

Sunshine & Smiles Card

  • Cardstock: White, Blue
  • Patterned Paper
  • Ribbon, Yellow
  • Floral Buttons, (3)
  • Glue
  • Pink and Main Blending Brushes
  • Sentiment Stamp
  • Gina K. Designs Inkpads: Obsidian,Bubblegum Pink, Wild Wisteria, Wild Dandelion, Lucky Clover,Blue Raspberry
  • Sizzix 3-D Textured Impressions #661948
  • Rectangle Die Sets
  • Sizzix Big Shot
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Scissors
  • Misti

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