All The Best Card – Elegant White-on-White with Purple & Pink Florals

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Today I’m sharing an All The Best card featuring one of my favourite combinations — elegant white-on-white layers with soft pops of colour from handmade flowers. White-on-white designs always have a timeless feel, and adding texture and dimension creates interest while keeping the overall look clean and sophisticated.

For this card, I wanted the florals to be the focal point, so I kept the base soft and neutral while building texture through layered die cuts and embossing details.

Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

Design Inspiration

White-on-white designs are a wonderful way to showcase texture. By combining embossed details, layered elements, and dimensional florals, you can create visual interest without needing lots of colour or pattern.

Adding a soft colour palette through flowers allows the design to stay elegant while introducing warmth and personality.

Design Details

  • Crisp white layers create a clean and classic backdrop
  • Use a a decorative die to emboss the backround to add interest without overwhelming the design. The added texture gives beautiful depth and catches the light, creating subtle detail while maintaining the elegant monochromatic style.
  • A decorative frame allows the focus to be on the sentiment and also creates the structure for placement of the flowers.
  • The addition of an oval vellum backing to the decorative frame grounds the frame without overwhelming the embossed background
  • The handmade flowers in shades of purple and pink become the star of the design. The soft colour palette creates a lovely contrast against the white background while still feeling delicate and cohesive. Layering the flowers adds fullness and dimension, helping the arrangement feel natural and balanced. The floral cluster was arranged to frame the sentiment and guide the eye across the card design. Finishing details help bring everything together and add those special touches that make handmade cards unique.
  • A stamped sentiment on a beautiful decorative label die in the centre of the frame adds a touch of elegance to the card
  • Some pearls to highlight the decorative dies and some small gems around the flowers are the perfect finishing touches to this card.

Final Thoughts

I love how this card feels both classic and feminine. The combination of textured white layers and soft purple and pink florals creates a design that would be perfect for celebrating new adventures, achievements, or simply sending encouraging wishes.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope this project inspires you to experiment with white-on-white backgrounds and add pops of colour with beautiful floral details in your own creations.

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✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products

S5-342 Tiara Rondelle

S5-268 Quatrafoil Panel

S6-045 Cascading Grace

S5-484 Primrose Heart Facade

S5-416 Elegant Twist Ovals

Other Products Used:

Heartfelt Creations White Cardstock

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 80 Ib cardstock

Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Rainforest

Elizabeth Crafts Bohemian Rose Sentiments

Pink Fresh Studio inks – Hydrangea, Sparkling Rose, Lemon Whip, Olive

Altenew Obsidian Ink

Foam Tape

Altenew Foam Tape

Altenew Pearl Dots – Ivory

Purple gems from stash

Bearly Art Glue

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Elegant Layers & Sparkle – Happy Birthday Card Inspiration

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There’s something timeless about a soft palette of gold, cream, and white paired with delicate pink florals. For today’s Happy Birthday card, I combined luxurious textures, layered die cuts, and shimmering accents to create a design that feels elegant, feminine, and beautifully detailed.

The embossed background adds subtle texture behind the decorative layers, while touches of cream glitter cardstock bring just the right amount of sparkle. Soft pink flowers and leafy greenery frame the focal point perfectly, creating a romantic and graceful birthday card suitable for so many occasions.

Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

Design Inspiration

This style of card is perfect for anyone who loves classic elegance with soft feminine details. The combination of embossing, glitter, florals, and foiled sentiments creates a luxurious card that feels special and handcrafted from start to finish.

The neutral gold, cream, and white palette also makes it easy to adapt this design for weddings, anniversaries, sympathy cards, or other celebrations simply by changing the sentiment.

Design Details

  • The combination of gold accents, creamy neutrals and pink florals keep the overall look soft and sophisticated
  • Mixing matte cardstock with glitter cardstock creates beautiful contrast and gives extra dimension without overwhelming the design
  • Pink florals and light green foliage adds a pop of colour and frames the focal point which is the sentiment
  • An embossed background adds a luxurious feel to the card
  • A rich layered composition with a decorative die cut background and ornate label draws attention to the hot foiled birthday sentiment
  • A beautiful decorative die cut in half shows how versatile die cutting can be
  • A hot foiled sentiment creates an elegant finish to the card
  • Subtle embellishing with pearls adds an elegant and romantic finish

Final Thoughts

I love how the embossed textures and glitter layers complement the delicate pink flowers in this design. The soft colour palette combined with the ornate die cuts creates a card that feels both elegant and timeless.

Whether you recreate this exact colour combination or adapt it with your own favourite florals and embellishments, layered details and texture are always a beautiful way to make a handmade birthday card feel extra special.

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✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products

S5-406 Candlewick Doily Round

S6-186 Fluted Classics Slimline

S4-1220 Summer Label Motif

GLP-033 – Glorious Glimmer Elegant Occasion

Die of the Month March 2021 – Floral Mason Jar

E3D-046 Orange Peel Quilt 3D Embossing Folder

Other Products:

House of Paper White Cardstock – 300 gsm

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

Craft Perfect Mirror Cardstock – Honey Gold

Hammermill Cardstock

Pink Fresh Studio Glitter Card – Ivory

Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Peridot, Pink Sand

Spellbinders Hot Foil – Matte Gold

Bearly Art Glue

Gina K ink – Medium Carnation

Distress Oxide ink – Mowed Lawn

Unity Pearls

Foam Tape

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Mother’s Day Mason Jar Shaker Card

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There’s something so timeless about a soft blue and white palette with hints of silver —especially when paired with delicate florals and a touch of shimmer. Today’s Mother’s Day card combines all of those elements with a charming mason jar shaker feature, creating a design that feels both elegant and full of life.

Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

💡 Design Inspiration

This card was inspired by the idea of capturing flowers in a keepsake jar—like a little moment preserved just for Mum. The shaker element adds a playful twist, while the soft colours keep everything feeling gentle and meaningful.

The focal point of this card is a sweet mason jar filled with handcrafted flowers, brought to life with a shaker element that adds movement and sparkle. Tiny sequins float inside, catching the light beautifully and giving the card a soft, celebratory feel—perfect for honouring someone special.

The background is kept clean and classic with layers of silver and an embossed soft blue background while a white intricate decorative die cut frame allows the flowers in the jar and the die cut sentiment to shine. These background layers add depth and texture, framing the shaker jar while keeping the overall look refined and balanced. A scattering of pearls across the card ties everything together and adds that extra hint of elegance.

✂️ Design Highlights

  • Soft blue and white colour palette with silver accents for a classic, calming look
  • Mason jar shaker element filled with sequins and delicate sparkle
  • Handcrafted floral arrangement for a feminine, heartfelt touch
  • Decorative die cuts to add layers and dimension
  • Subtle embellishing with pearls for a polished finish
  • A simple die cut sentiment on a band of vellum ties the whole card together
  • A pretty blue ribbon bow with a pearl accent gives the card a feminine finishing touch

✨ Final Thoughts

Shaker cards always bring a little extra joy, and pairing that with soft florals and elegant details makes this design perfect for Mother’s Day. It’s a lovely way to create something interactive while still keeping a timeless, graceful style.

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✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

S5-414 – Sentimental Finery

S4-1205 – Merry Everything Words.

Die of the Month March 2021 – Floral Mason Jar

Other Products Used:

Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Rainforest, Pink Sand, Chamomile, Blush

Spellbinders Colorwheel Cardstock – Breeze

House of Cards White Cardstock – 300 gsm

Neenah Solar Crest 110 lb cardstock

Heartfelt Creations Luxe Silver Cardstock

Crafter’s Companion Embossing Folder

Altenew Fresh Die Inks – Cotton Candy, Citronella, Matcha Tea

Blue Silk Ribbon

Gina K Clear Quartz Solid Sequins

Pearls from my stash

Foam squares

Bearly Art Glue

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Classic Elegance in Soft Green & White – Congratulations Card

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There’s something timeless about a soft green and white colour palette. Fresh, graceful, and effortlessly elegant, it’s the perfect combination for a Congratulations card designed to celebrate life’s special moments.

Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

Design Inspiration

For today’s card, I created a classic layered design featuring delicate die-cut details, soft texture, and a beautiful satin ribbon bow for the finishing touch. The gentle green tones bring a sense of calm sophistication, while crisp white layers keep the design clean and refined.

The focal point is a simple yet elegant sentiment, framed with decorative elements that add dimension without overwhelming the design. A luxurious satin bow softens the overall look and adds just the right amount of charm.

This style of card would be perfect for weddings, engagements, anniversaries, new homes, graduations, or any occasion worth celebrating.

Design Details

  • Soft green and white colour palette
  • Classic layered die-cut design
  • Elegant Congratulations sentiment
  • Satin ribbon bow embellishment
  • Clean and timeless styling
  • Suitable for many occasions

Final Thoughts

Sometimes simple really is the most beautiful. By combining soft colours, elegant layers, and a few thoughtful details, you can create a card that feels both meaningful and sophisticated. This design proves that understated beauty never goes out of style.

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✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

GLP-033 – Glorious Glimmer Elegant Occasion.

S5-421 – Fluted Tracery

Other Products Used:

Spellbinders Colorwheel Cardstock – Seabreeze

Neenah Solar Crest 110 lb cardstock

Altenew Foam Tape

Spellbiinders Hot Foil – Prism

Satin ribbon

Small and large gems from stash

Bearly Art Glue

Scoreboard

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Simple & Sparkling Thank You Card with Hot Foiling

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There’s something so special about a handmade thank you card—it turns a simple gesture into something truly meaningful. Today’s design is all about keeping things elegant and simple, while letting beautiful hot foiling and delicate florals do the talking.

Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

Design Inspiration

For this card, I wanted to create a soft and refined look with just the right touch of sparkle. By combining traditional hot foiling with the stunning effect of reverse foiling, the result is a design that feels both modern and timeless.

The Copic coloured florals add a gentle, feminine touch, while the foiled details catch the light beautifully—perfect for a heartfelt “thank you.”

Card Details

  • Simple soft mint green, purple and silver colour combination
  • Hot foiling and reverse hot foiling show for a clean and elegant finish
  • Copic colouring of the hot foiled flowers dictate the colour combinations used
  • Hot foiled sentiment mounted on foam tape finishes the card to perfection

Creating the Card

I started with a white card base and added a soft mint green panel to the front to coordinate with the colours used on the flowers to really let the foiling shine. The background was kept simple, allowing the hot foiled elements to become the focal point without overwhelming the design.

The magic comes in with the hot foiling and reverse foiling techniques. The standard foiling gives that crisp, metallic shine, while the reverse foiling creates a softer, almost ethereal effect—like a subtle glow behind the design.

Layering the coloured floral images over the foiled background adds dimension and interest, while still keeping everything light and uncluttered.

Finishing Touches

To complete the card, I added:

  • Subtle sparkle with purple gems for a touch of elegance
  • A clean and simple hot foiled sentiment to tie everything together

The result is a card that feels polished and thoughtful without being overly complicated.

Final Thoughts

Sometimes the most beautiful cards are the simplest ones. By focusing on quality techniques like hot foiling and pairing them with soft Copic coloured florals and a hint of sparkle, you can create something truly special with minimal effort.

This design is perfect for any occasion where you want to say thank you in a meaningful, handmade way.

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✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

GLP-238 Fanfare Border.

GLP-234 Sweet Blooms Border

GLP-219 Heart Felt Sentiments.

Other Products Used:

House of Cards White Cardstock – 300 gsm

Hammermill Cardstock

Spellbinders Colorwheel Cardstock – Seaside

Pink Fresh Studio Hot Foil Plate

Copic Markers

Spellbinders Hot Foil – Prism

Purple Gems From Stash

Foam Squares

Barely Art Glue

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Elegant Rose Gold Birthday Card with Handcrafted Florals

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There’s something so timeless about soft blush tones paired with the shimmer of rose gold—especially when you’re creating a feminine birthday card. Today’s design brings together delicate layers, handcrafted flowers, and a beautifully detailed decorative arch for a look that feels both elegant and special.

Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

Design Inspiration

For this card, I wanted to create a soft and romantic feel, focusing on a gentle colour palette of blush pinks and warm rose gold accents. The combination adds just the right amount of sparkle while still keeping the design refined and sophisticated.

The decorative die-cut arch acts as a focal point, framing the arrangement and drawing the eye inward. It’s a lovely way to add structure while still allowing all the delicate details to shine.

Building the Layers

I started with a layered background using subtle blush pattern papers combined with white and rose gold glitter card. Keeping the patterns soft ensures they don’t overpower the design but still add depth and interest.

To enhance the layered look:

  • Mix textures like smooth cardstock with lightly patterned paper and glitter card
  • Add dimension with foam adhesive between layers
  • Keep edges clean and balanced for an elegant finish

The result is a background that feels rich without being too busy.

Handcrafted Floral Details

The flowers are truly the star of this card. Handcrafted blooms in coordinating blush tones bring softness and dimension, while small rose gold accents tie everything together beautifully.

When arranging your florals:

  • Cluster flowers in odd numbers for a natural look
  • Vary sizes to create movement
  • Tuck in smaller elements or foliage to fill gaps

Positioning them around the bottom right of the arch helps frame the sentiment and keeps the design cohesive.

Finishing Touches

To complete the card, I added subtle embellishments that enhance the elegance without overwhelming the design:

  • A touch of rose gold glitter for sparkle
  • Soft highlights to catch the light
  • A delicate sentiment to tie everything together

These little details make such a difference and give the card that polished, finished look.

Final Thoughts

This card is a beautiful example of how soft colours, elegant layering, and a touch of shimmer can come together to create something truly special. It’s perfect for celebrating a birthday in a way that feels thoughtful, feminine, and handmade with love.

If you’re drawn to soft palettes and delicate details, this style is such a joy to create—and easy to adapt with your favourite colours and embellishments.

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✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

0ie of the Month March 2020 – Elegant Infinity

SDS-170 – Lyrical Layered Florals Clear Stamp Die Set

S4-867 – Cinch and Go Flowers III

S5-340 – Ornamental Arch

S3-420 – Petite Floral Potpourri

Other Products Used:

Pink Fresh Studio Glitter Card – Blush

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

Mintay Paper and Ephmeria – Her Story

Dress My Craft Flower Shaping Paper

Brown Wire Pollens

Altenew Fresh Dye Inks – Sunlit Sand, Earthy Rose, Deep Spice

Rose Gold Embossing Powder

Versamark ink

Foam strips/squares

Bearly Art Glue

Nuvo Dream Dots – Golden Shimmer

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Up, Up & Away – Rainbow Floral Shadow Box Baby Card

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Soft, sweet, and full of joy—today’s shadow box card celebrates a precious new arrival with a whimsical hot air balloon scene, nestled among rainbow-coloured handcrafted flowers. The combination of soft mint, crisp white, and shimmering holographic silver accents creates a fresh and magical design, perfect for welcoming a little one.

Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

Design & Inspiration

For this baby congratulations card, I wanted to create something with depth and dimension—almost like peeking into a tiny dream world. The shadow box style is perfect for this, allowing each layer to build a soft, floating scene.

The hot air balloon becomes the focal point, gently “lifting” above a cloud of delicate rainbow florals. Keeping the base palette neutral with mint and white allows the flowers to shine, while touches of holographic silver add that dreamy sparkle—like sunlight catching in the sky.

Step-by-Step

1. Create the Shadow Box Base

  • Die cut or construct a shadow box card base using white card stock
  • Add an inner panel that has clouds ink blended to create a sky background

2. Build the Background Layers

  • Add a layer of acetate to the base layer that will go in the centre of the shadow box for extra strength and also to create more depth to the shadow box.

3. Die Cut the Hot Air Balloon

  • Cut the balloon elements from white and soft mint cardstock
  • Add holographic silver accents to panels or trims for shimmer
  • Tuck some white clouds behind the balloon
  • Assemble and adhere to the acetate panel on a slight angle

4. Add the Top Shadow Box

  • Die cut the oval from the centre of the top shadow box layer.
  • Add some acetate behind the aperture for strength and the look of a window
  • Die cut the decorative frame out of white and holographic card and layer the white die over the holographic die leaving the inlay pieces of the holographic layer intact
  • Adhere the decorative frame to the front of the shadow box.

5. Craft the Rainbow Flowers

  • Die cut the larger leaves out of soft mint card and lay them down to the top left and bottom right of the card front
  • Die cut multiple small florals out of white flower shaping paper. Colour the flowers in a soft rainbow palette
  • Shape petals for dimension
  • Assemble the flowers and then arrange them along the top left and bottom right of the card around the oval as shown
  • Die cut small leaves out of holographic silver card and tuck them around the base of the flowers

6. Add the Stork and Baby Accessories

  • Die cut the stork out of white cardstock and add some colour to the inks. Add a die cut soft mint balloon to the image and then add the stork to the bottom right of the card front.
  • Die cut the small feet and rattle out of soft mint card and holographic silver card and add to the bottom right of the card front.

7. Sentiment

  • Add a “Congrats” sentiment, die cut out of holographic silver card and white card stock. Stack the holographic die over the white die and then adhere to the base of the aperture.

8. Create the Stand for the Card

  • On the back of the shadow box add a small hinged card to create a stand for the shadow box
  • Opitional: add a sentiment inside this small card and/or allow space for writing the greeting inside.

8. Finishing Touches

  • Add small iridescent gems to the balloon
  • Optional: include tiny clouds or vellum accents for extra softness

Finishing Touches

The magic of this card really comes together in the details—the gentle shine of the holographic accents, the softness of the mint and white base, and the playful burst of rainbow florals. Each layer adds to that whimsical, floating effect, making this card feel extra special.

Final Thoughts

Shadow box cards are such a beautiful way to create something truly memorable, and they’re perfect for milestone moments like welcoming a new baby. This design feels light, joyful, and full of love—just right for celebrating a brand new beginning.

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✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

S6-200 3D-Vignette Hot Air Balloon

S5-327 – Annabelles Trousseau

Die of the Month March 2020 – Elegant Infinity

S4-982 – Cinch and Go Four.

S4-995 – Cinch and Go Five

S4-867 – Cinch and Go Flowers III Etched Dies

S4-852 – Layered Bundle of Joy Etched Dies

S4-1163 – Cinch and Go Blossoms

S5-436 – Grand Cinch And Go Flowers

S5-479 – Daisy Delight Garden Shutters A2 Card Base

S3-420 – Petite Floral Potpourri

Other Products Used:

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 80 Ib cardstock

Spellbinders Colorwheel Cardstock – Seaside

Dress My Craft Soft Floral Shaping Paper

Lawn Fawn Holographic Cardstock

Pink Fresh Studio inks – Sunkissed, Wisteria, Metropolis, Sparkling Rose, Summer Shadow, Berrylicious, Sweet Mustard, Lemon Whip

Altenew Fresh Dye ink – Baby Pink

Archival inks – Olive, Leaf Green

Small iridescent gems

Prills – Lemon Chiffon, Espresso Yourself

Wire Pollens

Bearly Art GlueI

Instructions on how to make the shadow box cards are here.

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Pastel Green and Blue Daisy Birthday Card

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Soft pastels are always a beautiful choice for a birthday card, and today’s design combines delicate blue daisies with gentle greens and touches of gold for a look that’s both fresh and elegant.

Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

Design Inspiration

This card was inspired by the calming feel of pastel tones—think soft sky blues, muted mint greens, and a whisper of buttery gold. The blue daisies take centre stage, but in a much softer, more delicate way than bold florals.

The overall look is light, airy, and perfect for celebrating in a subtle, elegant style.

Card Details

  • Florals: Pastel blue daisies with softly inked centres
  • Foliage: Light mint green leaves
  • Accents: Touches of honey gold accents for the sentiment, butterfly and layering for a gentle shimmer
  • Background: A lightly ink-blended pastel wash with soft stenciling to coordinate with the soft blue daisies panel over a soft mint green base
  • Sentiment: A delicate gold birthday greeting

Design Tips

  • Ink blend the daisy petals for that soft pastel finish
  • Choose limited muted tones rather than bright colours to keep the look cohesive
  • Add soft texture with stenciling a background for the flowers to frame rather than bold layers
  • Keep embellishments minimal—let the softness shine

Finishing Touches

A sweet butterfly in coordinating colours and a few tiny gems add just the right amount of detail while keeping the card elegant and refined.

Step-by-Step: Pastel Blue Daisy Birthday Card

Step 1: Prepare Your Card Base

Create a white card base and add a soft mint green die cut panel with a soft, subtle pattern on the edge.

Step 2: Create the Background

Lightly ink blend your panel using soft pastel shades—think pale blue. Use masking strips for a crisp edge. Keep it very subtle so it doesn’t overpower the florals. Layer the panel with gold card before adding to the card base.

Step 3: Die Cut the Florals

Cut your daisy layers from white cardstock.

  • Ink blend the petals with a soft pastel blue
  • Add a slightly deeper blue toward the centres for dimension
  • Shape the petals gently using a stylus or your fingers

Step 4: Create the Centres

Die cut the flower centres and colour them with a soft yellow or warm neutral tone. You can add a tiny touch of green to coordinate with the foliage and background.

Step 5: Die Cut the Foliage

Cut leaves from the same soft mint green cardstock that was used in the background and ink blend using soft greens like sage or mint. Keep the tones light and airy to match the pastel theme.

Step 6: Arrange Your Design

Before gluing, lay out your daisies and foliage on the panel.

  • Start with the leaves as a base
  • Add your largest flowers first
  • Fill in with smaller florals or extra leaves

This helps create a balanced and natural-looking arrangement.

Step 7: Add Dimension

Adhere elements using a mix of glue and foam tape.

  • Raise some petals and flowers for depth
  • Keep others flat for contrast

Step 8: Add the Sentiment

Add a die cut birthday sentiment in soft gold that coordinates with the gold layering in the background.

Step 9: Finishing Touches

Complete your card with:

  • A few blue gems
  • Gentle shaping of petals and leaves if needed
  • A sweet butterfly using the same colours as the card

Step 10: Assemble the Card

Attach your finished panel to the card base, making sure everything is secure and balanced.

Final Thoughts

Pastel palettes are perfect when you want something gentle, feminine, and timeless. This combination of soft blue, green, and gold creates a birthday card that feels calm, fresh, and beautifully understated.

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✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

S5-479 Daisy Delight Garden Shutters A2 Card Base

S5-475 Fluted Classics Rectangles

S4-1193 Layered Daisies

S4-1220 Summer Label Motif

Other Products Used:

House of Paper White Cardstock – 300 gsm

Spellbinders Colorwheel Cardstock – Seaside

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

Craft Perfect Mirror Cardstock – Honey Gold

Craft Perfect Vellum – Pure White

Altenew Stencil – Woven Stencil

Gina K Masking Magic Strips

Altenew Fresh Dye Inks – Iceberg, Eastern Sky, Jade, Matcha Tea

Ramger Archival ink – Sunflower

Pink Fresh Studio Iridescent Gems – Blue

Foam squares

Bearly Art Glue

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🌸 Elegant Easter Table Décor with Spring Florals & Fancy Fold Design

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There’s something so special about creating handmade pieces for the Easter table, and today’s project is all about celebrating the beauty of spring with soft florals, delicate details, and a touch of Easter charm.

For this design, I combined a fancy fold structure with a sweet Copic coloured basket of eggs, surrounded by tulips, cherry blossoms, and daisies to create a piece that feels fresh, elegant, and full of seasonal joy.

Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

🌷 Design Inspiration

I was inspired by the soft colours and textures of spring gardens—think blooming tulips, airy cherry blossoms, and cheerful daisies. I wanted this piece to feel light and graceful, while still having that special “wow” factor when displayed on an Easter table.

The fancy fold design adds dimension and interest, making it perfect as both décor and a thoughtful handmade gift.

💡 Design Tips

  • Stick to a soft pastel colour palette for a cohesive spring feel
  • Use dimension sparingly to keep the design elegant, not bulky
  • Mix different florals for visual interest while keeping colours harmonious
  • Add embellishments in small amounts for a polished finish

✂️ Step-by-Step

1. Create the Base
Start by constructing your fancy fold card base using heavyweight cardstock. Choose a fold that allows for dimension while still folding flat if needed. A soft white or cream base keeps the overall look elegant. Add an elegant oval die cut frame to the front to adhere the embellishments to.

2. Add Background Layers
Layer your panels using coordinating pastel tones and embossed cardstock for subtle texture. Soft dry embossing works beautifully to enhance the delicate spring theme without overpowering the design.

3. Create the Basket of Eggs
Stamp and colour your basket and eggs using Copic markers. Use soft pastel shades for the eggs to tie in with the spring palette, and add gentle shading to the basket for depth and dimension.

4. Create the Flowers and Foliage
Die cut your florals, colour them in cheerful spring colours and then assemble them. Mix and match the greens of the foliage to add more interest and depth.

5. Assemble the Design
Adhere the basket as your focal point and arrange the tulips, cherry blossoms, and daisies around the focal area and as a backdrop to the focal point. Use foam tape for more depth and dimension. Keep the composition balanced and airy, allowing each flower to stand out while working harmoniously together.Use foam adhesive to lift certain pieces and create dimension.

6. Finishing Touches
Complete your project with a die cut Easter greeting in coordinating colours and adhere to the top of the decor piece. Add clear Wink of Stella to the eggs and bow on the basket for some subtle sparkle. These little details elevate the overall elegance and tie everything together beautifully.

✨ Finishing Touches

The final piece is soft, dimensional, and full of delicate detail. I love how the Copic coloured basket becomes the focal point, while the surrounding florals gently frame the design.

The addition of subtle sparkle gives it that signature elegant finish—perfect for a refined Easter table setting.

🌼 Final Thoughts

This project is such a lovely way to bring handmade beauty to your Easter celebrations. Whether displayed on your table or gifted to someone special, it captures the freshness and joy of the season perfectly.

I hope this inspires you to create your own spring-inspired Easter décor with florals, soft colours, and a little creative flair!

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And don’t forget to pin this project for later inspiration — you’ll definitely want to revisit it when you are in the mood for making your own Easter displays.

✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

S4-1027 Double Halo Oval Dies

S4-1195 Layered Tulips

S4-1194 Layered Cherry Blossoms

S4-1194 Layered Cherry Blossoms

S5-479 Daisy Delight Garden Shutters A2 Card Base

S4-1205 Merry Everything Words

E3D-046 Orange Peel Quilt 3D Embossing Folder

Other Products Used:

Easter image from Beccy’s Place

House of Cards White Cardstock – 300 gsm

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 80 Ib cardstock

White Mirror Cardstock

Acetate

Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Fern, Rainforest

Spellbinders Colorwheel Cardstock – Breeze, Rainforest

Pink Fresh Studio inks – Sparkling Rose, Cherry Blossom, Ballet Slipper, Lemon Whip, Sunshine

Altenew Fresh Dye Ink – Eastern Sky

Copic Markers

X-Press It Cardstock

Prills – Lemon Chiffon, Expresso

Bearly Art Glue

Foam Squares

Instructions to make this fancy fold card is here.

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Elegant Purple and White Easter Card

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Kia ora Koutou

Easter is a wonderful time to create cards that reflect both the beauty of spring and the deeper meaning of the season. For today’s project, I’ve created an elegant Easter card featuring a gorgeous image with delicate flowers, dove and a cross with intricate die cuts to create a purple and white background. Soft sparkle and pearls add a gentle touch of shimmer that makes the design feel extra special.

The combination of rich purples, detailed layers, and classic embellishments gives this card a peaceful and uplifting feel—perfect for sending Easter blessings to someone special.

Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

Design Inspiration

Purple is a colour often associated with reflection and faith, which makes it a beautiful choice for an Easter card. I paired a beautiful and pattern paper featuring a cross, flowers and a dove with layered decorative dies to create depth and texture. A hint of sparkle catches the light, while pearls add a timeless finishing touch.

Design Details

  • Colour Palette: purples and white for a soft fresh look
  • Background: Decorative white frame to contrast with the purple base
  • Easter Theme: Use a meaningful Easter image as the focus for your Easter themed card
  • Sentiment: Die cut in purple to coordinate with the soft purple tones of the image and with the purple and white background
  • Finishing Touches: Keep embellishments minimal — pearls to highlight the decorative frame background and soft sparkle on the beautiful florals and highlight the halo around the cross.

Step-by-Step

1. Create the card base
Start with a white card base and add a panel of purple card stock to give the design contrast.

2. Add decorative die layers
Cut several decorative dies in white cardstock and layer them to create an elegant frame for the focal design. Use foam strips to add more depth and dimension to the background.

3. Prepare the centre panel
Die cut the decorative square panel from white card stock. Then die cut the image out using the inner square die before layering with some soft purple cardstock, then add to the decorative panel. Adhere this to the centre of the decorative base using foam squares to make the Easter theme prominent.

4. Add the sentiment
Die cut the Happy Easter sentiment out of purple and white card stocks and then stack together with the purple on top. Adhere to the panel as shown.

5. Add sparkle
Lightly touch the flowers and the halo around the cross with a glue that dries clear and then sprinkle with some fine iridescent glitter for a subtle sparkle.

6. Finishing touches
Complete the card with pearls placed on the decorative background die.

Finishing Touches

Small details make a big difference. A few well-placed pearls, a hint of sparkle, and soft dimensional layering help bring the whole design together while keeping the card refined and elegant.

Final Thoughts

I love how this card combines faith, elegance, and the beauty of spring. The purple florals and delicate sparkle frame the cross perfectly, creating a peaceful Easter design that feels both meaningful and uplifting.

Share the Joy

And don’t forget to pin this project for later inspiration — you’ll definitely want to revisit it when you are in the mood for making a special card!

✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

S4-1205 Merry Everything Words

S5-432 Picot Petite Squares

Die of the Month May 2020 Fleur De Lis Grandeur Fold Over

Other Products Used:

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

Houae of Paper White Card Stock – 300 gsm

Free image from Facebook

Spellbinders Essentials Card stock – Purple Mist

Spellbinders Colorwheel Card stock – Lavender

Bearly Art Glue

Nuvo Pure Sheen Glitter – Diamond

Unity Pearls

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