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Patty Stamps

Simple Cards with Valley in Bloom

Three handmade greeting cards featuring floral and plaid green designs, each with a raised sentiment: “Best Wishes,” “Happy Birthday,” and “Thank You.” Below are colorful embellishments and the text: “Patty Bennett PattyStamps.com.” Text above and below describes the materials. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

It’s about time… that’s what I told myself the other day when I created these Valley In Bloom cards.. I’ve had this Stampin’ Up! designer paper for what seems like FOREVER, and told myself it’s about time you use it!! 🙂

I also wanted to use the Words & Wishes greetings dies, and I actually used the paper in the Valley in Bloom pack to die cut the 2 layers, but you can also use cardstock. Either way… my best tip is to put an adhesive sheet on the back of the layer with the detailed words.. it makes it super easy to place the detailed word onto the outline die cut piece.

A collage shows greeting card dies and crafting tips. Top left: die-cut words on adhesive sheet. Top right: a “Thank You” card in green and white. Bottom left: metal dies, cut words, and outlines. Bottom right: labeled die set with words: Happy, Birthday, Best, Thank, Wishes, You. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Words & Wishes greetings die set #167894

A display of patterned paper circles from the Stampin’ Up! Valley in Bloom DSP, showing various green, yellow, and floral designs. The circles are arranged in rows on a white background with catalog and shop information printed above. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com) — Valley in Bloom DSP

Valley in Bloom designer paper from Stampin’ Up! is available while supplies last. #167935

A handmade card features a leafy green and white floral background, a stitched white circle, and large layered “Happy Birthday” text in green and beige. Twine is wrapped around the card. “Patty Bennett” and a website watermark appear in the lower left corner. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Another tip: use the designer paper for your card base!!

A hand holds an open greeting card with a leafy green and white floral pattern. The inside has a blank white insert and a decorative floral strip at the bottom. Text at the top says, "the card base is made with DSP: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

In addition to Happy Birthday, I also made versions of this card with Thank You and Best Wishes!

A handmade card with green and white floral designs features a layered “Thank You” sentiment in beige and green. The card is tied with a twine bow and has small green gem embellishments. “Patty Bennett pattystamps.com” is printed in the corner. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

You may have noticed I slipped a white die cut behind the die cut words, just to help highlight the words. I also added a linen thread bow and Shimmering Dots to each card.