There’s something so timeless and elegant about Lily of the Valley flowers. Their delicate blooms paired with soft neutral tones create the perfect combination for a heartfelt thank you card. Today’s project features the beautiful Lily Of The Valley Bundle and the subtle patterned paper from the Valley In Bloom Designer Series Paper.
The soft gingham panels add warmth and texture while the floral die cut becomes the star of the card front. I also carried the floral design to the inside of the card for a polished finishing touch that coordinates beautifully with the front. And of course, the envelope can’t be left naked!
The card base is created using Blackberry Bliss cardstock that frames the soft Basic Beige layers perfectly. The center panel features the Lily Of The Valley stamped and die-cut flowers. The flowers were accented using the Blackberry Bliss Light Stampin’ Blends and Color Lifter to bring dimension and realism to the blooms.
A layered circle sentiment keeps the design balanced while adding contrast and depth. Tiny butterfly embellishments provide just the right amount of sparkle and movement.
Inside the card, additional stamped Lily Of The Valley images continue the floral theme, creating a beautiful surprise when the recipient opens the card.
Design Tips
Use soft blending around the flower petals for a realistic touch.
Layer coordinating patterned papers to create visual interest without overpowering the focal image.
Add embellishments sparingly to maintain the clean elegance of the design.
Decorating the inside of the card creates a more complete handmade look.
Perfect For
This “A Little Thanks” card would be wonderful for:
Thank you notes
Friend appreciation cards
Teacher gifts
Customer thank you cards
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Thanks for stopping by today and be sure to find time to be creative!
I’m back! It’s been several months since my last post, and if you subscribe to my newsletter, you’ve already heard some of the reasons why. Thankfully, all of the reasons have been positive ones, so I’m certainly not complaining — but I thought it was time to give my email subscribers a little update.
Last fall, we sold our Atlanta townhouse and had a very short timeframe to organize the move. In November, my husband and I traveled to Egypt for several weeks and returned just in time to celebrate the holidays. Then in February, we checked off another bucket-list adventure with a trip to New Zealand and Australia.
After returning home, we listed our current house and are now in the process of building a new one. Thankfully, I’ve still been able to hold most of my monthly card classes, but as you can imagine, something had to give for a while.
Even though we’re still in a bit of limbo with our housing situation, I’m planning ahead and look forward to sharing projects and Stampin’ Up! news with you more regularly again.
My first returning project post is scheduled to arrive in inboxes on Thursday, May 28, so be on the lookout for it! It features the beautiful Lily Of The Valley Bundle.
The focus of the August 2025 card class was all about fun folds. And today, I’m excited to share one of my favorites—the Painterly Pears fun fold card. I’ve named this design the “Side Cascade Accordion Fold.” There may be an “official” name out there, but I decided to call it what I see (LOL).
This unique fold really makes the Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper shine. It pairs beautifully with the Perfectly Pears Bundle. The layered panels give the card extra dimension and movement, while the side cascading design adds a touch of elegance and surprise when the card is opened.
Whether you’re looking to showcase gorgeous patterned paper or simply want to try something new, this fold is a fun way to elevate your cardmaking.
Below you’ll find video step-by-step instructions and the cutting measurements so you can create your own Side Cascade Accordion Fold card at home.
Cutting and Scoring Dimensions:
Old Olive Cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″ score at 2-1/2″, 3-3/4″, 6-3/4″ and 8-1/4″
Secret Sea Cardstock: 2 pieces @ 4″ x4″; 1 piece 2-1/2″ x 4″; 4-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ for die cut
Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper:
Pattern One 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ and 2-1/4″ x 3-3/4″
Pattern Two 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ and 6″ x 2-1/4″ for envelope flap (opt)
plus pieces to die cut – Pear, Stem with Leaves, Flowers
Scrap of Basic White to stamp/die cut sentiment
Have you tried fun folds in your cardmaking? I’d love to hear which ones are your favorites!
Thanks for stopping by and have fun being creative!
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