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Simple Card with Botanical Expressions

Handmade greeting card with leafy green and yellow floral patterns, a scalloped border, and layered green die-cut leaves. The center features a white, hexagonal label that reads “Have a fabulous day.” Small gem embellishments decorate the card. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Not only did I wonder, but many of you commented or asked if the Botanical Expressions die was versatile enough to invest in … well, my friends.. .I’ve made about 20 different cards with it and I just love it. I love the modern leaf design, I love the size, I love that you can layer it, color it, snip it apart, etc. At only $20 I think it’s a fabulous investment for your craft room!

I hope this simple card with the Botanical Expressions die will inspire you today! (and a few added bonus tips along the way!)

A hand holds a detailed green die-cut leafy border above a light green card with similar leaf patterns. A grid mat lies underneath. On-screen text reads: "Stamp tone on tone, then layer the die cut border. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Simple Card Details:

Base Card: Shaded Spruce cardstock 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″ & folded
Soft Sea Foam Layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″, stamped with the Inked Floret stamp tone on tone (stamped with Soft Sea Foam ink)
Botanical Expressions layer: about 2″ x 5-1/4″ die cut with Shaded Spruce cardstock
Everyday Borders scallop piece colored with Stampin’ Blends (sorry, these sold out in less than 2 weeks)
Classic Labels for sentiment

A green marker colors a patterned paper strip on graph paper. Bold text says, “Color the Everyday Borders with a Stampin’ Blends marker.” Green border art and marker pieces are nearby. © Patty Bennett and pattystamps.com appear in the corner. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Craft Tip

Use the fine tip of your Stampin’ Blends marker and an inking triangle to add a border to a die cut label.

A Stampin’ Blends marker is used to outline a hexagonal label on grid paper. A ruler, card with leafy design, and round label are visible. Text reads: “Add a border with a Stampin’ Blends marker.” PattyStamps.com watermark is at the bottom. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

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Botanical Expressions Die – 168152

Price: $20.00