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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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Springtime Easter Gatefold Card with Soft Pastel Florals and Beautiful Easter Papers

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Spring is such a beautiful season for cardmaking, and today I’m sharing a sweet Easter gatefold card filled with soft pastel florals, beautiful Easter themed papers, and delicate decorative dies. The gentle colours and layered details create a design that feels fresh, light, and full of springtime charm.

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

Design Inspiration

I love using a gatefold card base for special occasions because it creates a lovely sense of anticipation when the card is opened. For this design, the front panels meet in the middle and are decorated with soft floral die cuts and a beautiful soft Easter floral image which carries over the inside of the card where the sentiment is becomes the focus using a die cut decorative frame over a pretty Easter themed paper.

Design Details

  • Colour Palette: Spring pastels—think soft pinks, pale yellows, minty greens, and delicate blue tones. These shades work beautifully together and help create that fresh Easter garden feel.
  • Background: Decorative dies add elegance and dimension, while pastel florals and foliage give the card a soft, handcrafted look.
  • Florals: Handcrafted blooms with gentle shaping
  • Sentiment: Simply stamped with a decorative frame for a focus point.
  • Finishing Touches: such as pearls or a subtle shimmer—can really elevate the design and give it that extra special feel

Step-by-Step

1. Create the Card Base
Start with a gatefold card base by adding two side panels created by using a special gatefold die from white cardstock and adding to a base card so the two front panels meet in the centre. Add a pretty Easter themed paper to the inside centre of the gatefold card and to the front oval centre panel.

2. Add Decorative Layers
Use decorative or lacy dies to cut panels for each gatefold flap. Back them with some pretty pastel Easter floral paper before attaching them to the front panels for an elegant base.

3. Build the Floral Clusters
Die cut several flowers and leaves in soft pastel colours. Layer them slightly for dimension and arrange them around the centre opening.

4. Create the Focal Detail
Add a small decorative circle, label, or frame on the inside of the card where the two panels meet. This holds an Easter sentiment and acts as a beautiful focal point.

5. Finishing Touches
Add pearls to the decorative panels and centre of the flowers and then add some micro-fine glitter to the flowers on the front oval panel for some subtle sparkle for a soft elegant finish. I have used a pearl card for the decorative panels and on the centre frame to create some subtle shimmer and contrast.

This card would be perfect for sending Easter wishes, displaying on a spring table setting, or even tucking into an Easter basket for someone special.

Final Thoughts

This Easter gatefold card is such a fun way to celebrate spring. The combination of soft florals, pretty Easter themed paper and subtle pastel colours creates a cheerful design that feels both elegant and playful. Gatefold cards always feel a little extra special, and they’re a lovely way to make your Easter greetings stand out.

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✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

Die of the Month December 2018 – Softly Spoken Flip and Gatefold Card

S3-420 – Petite Floral Potpourri

Die of the Month March 2021 – Floral Mason Jar

GLP-033 – Glorious Glimmer Elegant Occasion

Other Products Used:

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 80 Ib cardstock

Jamie Rodgers Pearl Card Stock – Ice Gold

Easter Themed Pattern Paper – sourced from Facebook.

Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Chamomile, Beeswax, Bellini

Spellbinders Colorwheel Cardstock – Breeze, Seaside,

Concord & 9th Cardstock – Sprout

Unity Pearls

Bearly Art Glue

DMC Micro Sparkling Dust

Close to My Heart C1607 Someone Special Everday Life Cling Stamp Set

Ranger Archival ink – Olive

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Layers of Love: A White and Gold Card with Pink Florals, Lace & Pearls

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Soft, romantic and timeless, today’s With Love card is all about elegant details. A crisp white base sets the scene for touches of warm gold, delicate lace dies, and soft pink florals. Finished with a dainty bow and pearls, this design feels perfect for anniversaries, weddings, or simply sending love “just because”.

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

Design Inspiration

Design Highlights

  • Theme: Love
  • Colours: White, gold, pink and green
  • Style: Elegant, romantic, timeless
  • Techniques: Die cutting, layering, flower making, dry embossing
  • Embellishments: Pearls, gold accents, bow, flowers and foliage

How I Made the Card

Step-by-Step

  1. Card Base: Start with a white card base and add layers of white and gold card for a clean, classic look. Use foam tape under the top layer for more depth and interest.
  2. Lace Detail: Die cut the lace frame out three times out of white cardstock and stack together. Die cut the two lace trims and add under another lace frame and add to the base frame before adhering to the front of the card to add some depth and create the scene for the sentiment. To further add to the lace asthetics dry emboss white vellum using a pretty lacy embossing folder and add to the centre of the frame.
  3. Embellishments: Add a handcrafted bow to the corner of the frame using a foam square.
  4. Florals: Arrange soft pink flowers over the bow and green foliage to cascade into the centre of the frame..
  5. Sentiment: Add a With Love sentiment in gold to tie in with the metallic details.
  6. Finishing Touches: Finish pearls pearls in the centre of the florals and on the lacy frame for subtle elegance.

Design Tip

Lacy dies add a lot of detail to a card and by adding pearls to the dies help to accentuate the gorgeous details of the lacy frame. Add more pearls to the centre of the flowers to tie the whole card together.

Final Thoughts

This card really shows how a soft colour palette and layered textures can create a beautiful, romantic design without feeling overdone. White, gold and soft pink is a combination I’ll never tire of 🤍✨

Thank you so much for stopping by today — I hope this card inspires you to create elegant, romantic and timeless cards for the special person in your life.

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I’d love to know — do you have a special occasion that you could use this card for?

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:

S5-328 – Tallulah Frill Layering Frame Small

S3-314 Petite Double Bow and Flowers Etched Dies

S5-492 With Love Regalia Card Builder

Other Products Used:

Tonic Vellum Pure White

House of Cards Cardstock – White 300 gsm

Heartfelt Creations Luxe Gold Cadstock

Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Rainforest

Creative Expressions Pearl Card – Icicle

Altenew – Piped Floral Lace 3D Embossing Folder

Altenew Ink – Cotton Candy

Altenew Foam Tape

Unity Pearls

Bearly Art Glue

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Pink, Red & White Valentine’s Day Card with Gold Accents

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Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to play with soft pinks, classic reds, and elegant details. For today’s card, I combined pink, red, and white cardstock with delicate lacy die cuts, subtle gold accents, and pearl embellishments to create a romantic Valentine’s Day design that feels timeless and feminine.

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

Design Inspiration

This Valentine’s Day card is inspired by a romantic and traditional mix of soft pink, crisp white, and pops of red, finished with elegant gold accents. Layered hearts add dimension and sweetness, making this design perfect for celebrating love in a classic yet modern way.

Design Highlights

  • Theme: Valentine’s Day
  • Colours: Pink, red, white, and gold
  • Style: Elegant, romantic, layered
  • Techniques: Die cutting, layering, embellishing, dry embossing
  • Embellishments: Pearls, gold accents, hearts and handmade flowers

How I Made the Card

  1. I began with a white card base, which keeps the overall design clean and allows the details to stand out.
  2. I addeed layers of red and white to bring in the traditional red Valentine’s Day colours
  3. A soft pink embossed panel was added on top, creating a textural background for the focal elements. For extra depth to the embossed panel I have brushed some deeper pink inks to highlight the embossing.
  4. To soften the embossed panel I die cut a vellum square to assist with highlighting the focal sentiment and embellishments.
  5. Using lacy dies, I die cut a decorative border from white cardstock and added a pink shadow to the border. And in keeping with the colours already used in the background I have added this border to a layered red and white panel before adhering them to the card front as shown.
  6. Again using a lacy heart die I die cut the heart from white cardstock and added it to a pink shadow layered with more vellum and positioned it to the centre of the lacy border panel.
  7. Small flowers were die cut from white cardstock, lightly coloured with pink inks before being shaped and assembled and adhered to the heart. Small green leaves were added around the flowers.
  8. To enhance the romantic feel, I incorporated gold accents, which bring warmth and a subtle shine to the design.
  9. The sentiment has been die cut three times – with pink card, red card and gold card and stacked together slightly offsetting each layer and added above the lacy panel and now is the focus of the card. The gold peeking out adds a touch of elegance to the card.
  10. In order to add to the Valentine’s Day theme I have also die cut a couple of extra hearts out of red and gold card and added them on the card as shown.
  11. The card was finished with pearl embellishments on the lacy panel, hearts and the centres of the flowers, adding softness and a touch of luxury without overpowering the layout. And for even more subtle shine I have added some Frosted Lace Stickles to the petals of the flowrs.

Design Tip

Lacy dies add a lot of detail to a card, so keeping the colour palette simple helps prevent the design from feeling too busy. Pearls and gold accents work beautifully together and instantly elevate Valentine’s Day projects.

Final Thoughts

I love how this Valentine’s Day card came together with its soft layers, delicate details, and classic colour combination. The mix of lacy die cuts, pearls, and gold accents makes it perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or any occasion that celebrates love.

Thank you so much for stopping by today — I hope this card inspires your Valentine’s Day crafting 💕

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✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

S4-1205 Merry Everything Words

Die of the Month December 2022 – Sweetheart Envelope and Notecarrd Set

Die of the Month January 2021 – Mini 3D Vignette Valentines Mailbox

S4-1151 Fluted Classics Squares

S4-999 – Infinity Link Border

E3D-046 Orange Peel Quilt 3D Embossing Folder

Other Products Used:

House of Cards White Cardstock 300 gsm

Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Pink Sand, Rainforest

Spellbinders Colorwheel Cardstock – Cranberry

Heartfelt Creations Luxe Gold Cardstock

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80 Ib cardstock

Lawn Fawn Vellum

Distress Oxide Inks – Kitsch Flamingo, Pickled Raspberry

Distress Ink – Rustic Wilderness

Stickles – Frosted Lace

Unity Pearls

Bearly Art Glue

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You’re In My Heart – Elegant Valentine’s Day Card in Peach, White & Gold

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Valentine’s Day cards don’t have to be bold reds and pinks to feel heartfelt. For today’s project, I’ve gone with a soft peach colour palette paired with crisp white and delicate gold accents to create an elegant and romantic You’re In My Heart card. With layers of florals, butterflies, and subtle heart details, this design feels light, feminine, and full of warmth — perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion that calls for a little love.

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

The Design Inspiration

This card was inspired by gentle spring tones and classic romantic elements. Peach adds a soft glow without overpowering the design, while white keeps everything clean and fresh. Touches of gold bring in just the right amount of luxury and elegance.

Design highlights:

  • Window card design using a raised frame and acetate
  • Peach, white, and gold colour palette
  • Floral clusters for softness and dimension
  • Butterflies for movement and elegance
  • Heart details to reinforce the Valentine’s theme
  • You’re In My Heart sentiment as the focal point

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Create the Card Base
  • Start with a white top-fold card base. Add a peach cardstock panel to the card front. Add a decorative and lacy die cut panel to the front to added a soft and feminine background.
  • Die-Cut the Frame and Create the Window
  • Die cut a frame using a pretty lacy frame, add a gold shadow behind it and then add some acetate behind the frame. Adhere this frame to the card base using using foam adhesive for added dimension. Add a small decorative strip in the centre of the frame.
  • Add the Sentiment
  • Die cut the sentiment out of white and gold cardstocks and stacked them together before adhering them in the centre of the frame. Stacking the sentiment helps make the sentiment more prominent and become the central focus of the card.
  • Add Florals
  • Die cut florals from white cardstock. Colour then with coordinating peach inks and assemble the smaller flowers Arrange them around the window opening, securing some flat and others with foam adhesive to create depth. Die cut some leaves out of white cardstock, colour them with green inks before adding them around the flowers.
  • Layer Butterflies
  • Die cut butterflies using coordinating white, peach and gold card, assemble them and then gently shape the wings. Adhere them around the floral cluster to give the card movement and softness.
  • Add Heart Details
  • Incorporate a small decorative heart below the sentiment over the decorative strip to further re-enforce the Valentine’s Day theme.
  • Finish with Gold Accents
  • Add subtle gold elements to highlight the flowers, butterflies and die cuts and bring an elegant touch to the card.
  • Final Touches
  • Check the balance of the design and add any final embellishments as desired. Here. I have added some pearls to the centres of the flowers and on the frame. I also added some iridescent gems to the butterflies for some extra sparkle.

Final Thoughts


I love how this card turned out — it’s romantic without being over-the-top and feels just as suitable for Valentine’s Day as it does for anniversaries, weddings, or “just because” moments. The peach, white, and gold combination is soft, timeless, and incredibly versatile.

If you’re looking to step away from traditional Valentine’s colours, I highly recommend giving peach a try — it brings such a warm and beautiful glow to handmade cards.

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✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

S6-184 Eyelet Lace Frame

S5-484 Primrose Heart Facade

S6-183 Butterfly Bliss Garden Shutters 5×7 Card Base

S5-402 Candlewick Lace Card Front

Die of the Month October 2021 – Flourished Flourit

Other Products Used:

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80 Ib cardstock

Soft Peach Card from Stash

Craft Perfect Mirror Cardstock – Honey Gold

Altenew inks – Sunlit Sand, Earthy Rose, Silver Sage, Jade, Eucalyptus

Altenew Pearl Dots – Ivory

Altenew Foam Tape

Bearly Art Glue

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope this card inspires your next Valentine’s Day project 💕

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Blue and White Daisy Shaker Birthday Card Inspiration

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For today’s card, I’m sharing a blue and white birthday shaker card featuring cheerful daisies, soft ink blending, and subtle dry embossing. This design combines a calm, classic colour palette with a fun interactive element—perfect for a birthday card that feels both elegant and joyful.

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

The Design Inspiration

Blue and white will always be one of my favourite colour combinations. It’s calm, timeless, and effortlessly elegant—but for this birthday card, I wanted to give it a playful edge by turning it into a shaker and adding some pretty blue daisies for a soft feminine card that is easy to mass produce. Think of the different colour combinations you can use.

Simple and Fresh Colour Combination

Keeping to a simple colour palette helps the design feel fresh and airy, which is especially important when adding a shaker element. The subtle variation in the blending and embellishments adds depth without competing with the rest of the card.

Adding Texture, Depth and Interest

Dry embossing adds quiet texture to the background, catching the light as the card moves. I love how embossing works with shaker cards—it adds interest even when the shaker elements have settled, so the card never feels flat.

Frame the Florals and Sentiments with a Shaker Element

The daisy window is the real star of the design. Crisp blue daisies paired with a clear shaker opening keep the look clean while still allowing for movement and fun. I chose a simple shaker mix to complement the soft blue background rather than overwhelm it, letting the daisies stay front and centre.

Sentiment – Happy Birthday

Finished with a small, understated birthday sentiment, this card balances elegance and playfulness beautifully. It’s cheerful without being busy, and interactive without losing that calm, clean aesthetic.

Step by Step Instructions

  • I began by creating the background using blue ink blending. The dark blue layer helps to anchor the colour combination and create a strong base.
  • Once the blending was complete, I dry embossed a vellum panel to introduce texture over the blue background. Dry embossing is one of my favourite ways to add dimension without bulk, and it works beautifully with ink-blended backgrounds by catching the light and adding quiet detail. Add some white ink over the embossing to emphasise the texture.
  • For the shaker element I started by softly ink blending blue inks on the bottom right corner and then stamped the birthday wishes on the white corner.
  • To complete the shaker element I die cut 4 frames out of white cardstock and then stacked them together before adding them to the previously ink blended panel. I added some clear sequins to the centre of the frame before adding some acetate and the final frame. A clear window and a simple shaker mix add movement and fun without overwhelming the design.
  • The daisies and leaves were die cut out of white cardstock and I have used two of the lightest blue inks to colour the daisies and some coordinating green ink for the leaves. The flowers were assembled and then added to the bottom right of the shaker frame over the ink blended corner. The blue daisies coordinated with the blended backgrounds beautifully and the green leaves really add a pop to the card.
  • To finish the card I added some soft yellow Prills to the centre of the large daisies and some sequins around the flowers and sentiment.

Why I Love This Design

This card shows how shaker cards don’t have to be bold or busy to be impactful. By using a limited colour palette, simple florals, and subtle texture, the finished card feels soft, playful, and versatile—ideal for birthdays of any age.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope this blue and white daisy shaker card inspires you to mix classic colours with interactive elements in your own cardmaking.

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I’d love to know — is there another colour combination you would use?

And don’t forget to pin this project for later inspiration — you’ll definitely want to revisit it when the you need to make an extra special card for someone.

✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

S4-1193 Layered Daisies

S5-475 Fluted Classics Rectangles

E3D-046 Orange Peel Quilt 3D Embossing Folder.

Other Products Used:

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80 Ib cardstock

Vellum from Stash

House of Paper White Cardstock – 300 gsm

Altenew Inks – Lapiz Lazuli – Iceberg, Eastern Sky, Ultramarine, Azurite, Forest Trail – Aloe Vera, Matcha, Swamp Green

Hero Arts Ink – Unicorn

Prills – Lemon Chiffon

Elizabeth Crafts Design – Bohemian Rose Sentiments

Gina K Clear Quartz Solid Sequins

Bearly Art Glue

Foam Square

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Classic Elegance: “With Love” Handmade Card

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Kia ora Koutou

There’s something timeless about a card filled with soft details, delicate layers, and beautiful die cutting. For today’s project, I’m sharing a classic and elegant “With Love” handmade card featuring decorative lacy die cuts, romantic roses, and graceful butterflies—perfect for anniversaries, weddings, or simply sending love.

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

The Design Inspiration

I wanted this card to feel soft, feminine, and refined, with lots of texture but still light and airy. Lacy decorative die cuts are the star of the show here, creating an intricate backdrop that instantly adds elegance without overwhelming the design. Light gold accents add a touch of class to the card.

Layered Die Cuts & Soft Florals

The lacy die cuts were layered over a clean card base to give subtle depth and dimension. I added beautifully shaped die-cut roses to bring warmth and romance while keeping the overall design classic and timeless.

Butterflies for a Finishing Touch

No elegant card feels quite complete without butterflies. These delicate die cuts add movement and softness, drawing the eye across the card and balancing the floral cluster beautifully. A few gently lifted wings give the design extra dimension and charm.

Sentiment: With Love

The simple “With Love” sentiment was kept clean and understated so it wouldn’t compete with the detailed die cutting. Sometimes less really is more—especially when the surrounding elements already say so much.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Card Base
    Create a card base using smooth, heavyweight cardstock. Keeping the base clean allows the decorative die cuts to remain the focal point of the design. Add a layer of soft green pastel pearl card to the front of the card. To add extra interest to the base I have scored the card using a score board.
  2. Decorative Lacy Panel
    Die cut the lacy decorative panel from crisp white cardstock and adhere it to the card front using foam tape ensuring all delicate details are securely attached. Add a panel of soft pastel green pearl cardstock over the middle of the decorative white panel
  3. Layered Die Cuts
    Add a hemstitched rectangle frame over the green panel with foam strips create depth and visual interest. Add a panel of white card to the centre of the frame. Add the decorative frame to the front of the rectangle frame. I have also layered some gold behind the white frame for an extra touch of elegance.
  4. Die-Cut Roses
    Die cut the rose elements from soft floral shaping paper. Colour with inks before shaping and assembling the roses give the flowers a natural, dimensional finish. And repeat with the coordinating leaves.
  5. Floral Arrangement
    Arrange the roses over the frame on the left over a gold flourish and some leaves. Add some pretty sparkly foliage around the floral arrangement.
  6. Butterfly Details
    Die cut the butterflies out with coordinating cardstock and adhere only the bodies, leaving the wings free. This adds movement and balances the floral cluster beautifully.
  7. Sentiment
    Add the “With Love” sentiment using foam adhesive. Keep the placement simple so it complements rather than competes with the detailed background.
  8. Finishing Touches
    Ensure all elements are firmly adhered. Add minimal embellishments if desired to enhance the elegant, classic finish. Here I have added some pearls to the decorative die cuts and some sparkles to the butterflies. Some glitter was added to the roses with clear gloss gel.

Final Thoughts

This card is a perfect example of how decorative and lacy die cuts can instantly elevate a handmade project. Paired with roses and butterflies, the result is a card that feels classic, elegant, and heartfelt—ideal for those special moments when only a handmade card will do.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope this inspires you to pull out your favourite lacy dies and create something beautiful with love 🤍

Share the Joy

I’d love to know — do you enjoy making elegant and classic cards for many different occasions?

And don’t forget to pin this project for later inspiration — you’ll definitely want to revisit it when the you need to make an extra special card for someone.

✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

S4-1016 Candlewick Canopy

S3-382 Candlewick Colonnade Border

S4-1015 Candlewick Rosebud

S6-183 Butterfly Bliss Garden Shutters 5×7 Card Base

S4-1238 Spring Label Motif

S5-492 With Love Regalia Card Builder

Other Products Used:

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

House of Paper White Cardstock – 300 gsm

Tonic Craft Perfect Pearlescent Card – Blue Frost

Heartfelt Creations Luxe Gold Cardstock

Pink Fresh Studio inks – Sage, Eucalyptus, Ballet Slipper, Sparkling Rose, Mint, Lemon Whip

White glitter paper from stash

Altenew Pearl Dots – Ivory

Green gems from my stash

Bearly Art Glue

Altenew Foam Tape

Foam Strips

Clear Gloss Gel

Art Glitter Ultrafine Glitter

Scor-Pal Scoring Board

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With Love Amazing Paper Grace

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Today’s card features some layering with the Amazing Paper Grace Candlewick Sampler and Candlewick Classics collection by Becca Feeken. These collections are among my all time favourite collections because they work so well together and create beautiful designs and textures that are timeless and classic. I have added some soft pink handmade flowers and very pale lemon flowers on green leaves to continue the romantic feel to this card. Who wouldn’t want to receive this card!

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

My Project

The base card is a side folding 5″ x 7″ card made from Alabaster cardstock. To create the base for the layered dies I have matted gold and Alabaster card to the front of the card and for extra interest I have scored a border using my scoreboard on the top Alabaster layer. I then matted gold cardstock with some ivory embossed paper from my stash and added it to the card front.

I have used the Amazing Paper Grace Rectangle and Square Candlewick Classics dies to create frames out of the Alabaster cardstock. I have added a medium rectangle frame on the card front and added the plain centre. I then added a square frame to the front of the rectangle frame. but turning it around 90 degrees with foam tape. I die cut two of the Amazing Paper Grace Candlewick Canopy Etched Dies – one from gold cardstock and one from Alabaster card. I stacked these together with the gold frame on top and then wrapped the Canopy frame around a small rectangle frame to the top of the previous frames with foam tape. To finish the layering I have added the plain insert for placing the sentiment on the card.

I die cut four ‘With Love’ sentiments from the Amazing Paper Grace With Love Regalia Card Builder Etched Dies – three from Alabaster cardstock and one from gold cardstock. These were stacked together with the gold sentiment on top and then added to the middle of the layered frames.

I have die cut the leaves from the Amazing Paper Grace Cinch and Go Flowers III Etched Dies and Cinch and Go Five Etched Dies out of two shades of green cardstock. I added some Mowed Lawn inks to the leaves and then added them around the top left of the frame.

The flowers have been made using the Amazing Paper Grace Cinch and Go Five Etched Dies and Grand Cinch And Go Flowers Etched Dies using some soft flower shaping paper. For a harmonious colour palatte I have coloured the big flowers with pinks and light green/yellow inks and then used the same light green/yellow ink on the smaller flowers. I have added flowers over the leaves and added Crystal Stickles to the larger flowers and Frosted Lace for the smaller flowers and pearls to the centre of the small flowers.

To finish the card I have added pearls to the Candlewick Canopy die, the square and rectangle dies and some pearl trim from my stash around the top matted layer and a single pearl flower inside the frame by the sentiment.

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

S5-399 Candlewick Rectangles Etched Dies

S4-1034 Candlewick Squares Etched Dies

S4-1016 Candlewick Canopy Etched Dies

S4-995 Cinch and Go Five Etched Dies (small flowers and leaves)

S5-492 With Love Regalia Card Builder Etched Dies

S5-436 Grand Cinch And Go Flowers Etched Dies

S4-867 Cinch and Go Flowers III Etched Dies (leaves)

Other Products Used:

Lawn Fawn Gold Mirror Cardstock

Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Peridot, Rainforest, AlabasterBearly Art Glue

My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press

Bearly Art Glue

Foam Tape

Foam Squares

Dress My Craft Soft Floral Flower Shaping Paper

Dress My Craft Stamens

Distress ink – Mowed Lawn

Pink Fresh Studio inks – Lemincello, Cherry Blossom, Peony

Pearls from my stash

Pearl trim from my stash

Stickles – Crystal, Frosted Lace

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Save the Date Wedding Invitation Using Amazing Paper Grace Dies

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We are in the middle of the summer wedding season here in New Zealand and today I have a special card that is also a Save the Date invitation that can be kept as a special memento for the wedding album. Most wedding planning etc is done online and I have used the Amazing Paper Grace Classic Elegance Tall Pocket to create a pocket for an Save the Date invitation using the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month June 2020 Snip it grid and Calendar Creator with the dates on the back. I have used sweet blush and pink tones for the card front and the invitation. The flowers are from the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month June 2020 Snip it grid and Calendar Creator and the Amazing Paper Grace Cinch and Go Blossoms. I absolutely love the Amazing Paper Grace Candlewick Sampler Collection dies and the Amazing Paper Grace Candlewick Edged Corners Etched Dies was perfect for the top of the invitation.

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

My Project

My card base is 5″ x 7″ and I have matted gold and Barely Peach card on the card front. I then cut another piece of Barely Peach card slightly smaller and embossed it with the Amazing Paper Grace Orange Peel 3D Embossing Folder. I then ink blended the edges with Kitsch Flamingo and Spun Sugar oxide inks. I die cut the pocket from the Classic Elegance Tall Pocket Etched Dies out of Barely Peach card. I also die cut a pocket out of acetate and trimmed it to fit behind the pocket before adding this to the card front. The acetate backing allowed me to add the flowers to the pocket.

To make the invitation I cut a piece of Barely Peach card 4″ x 5″ and using the bottom edge die from the Amazing Paper Grace Candlewick Edged Corners Etched Dies die cut the edge from one short end. then cut another peice of gold cardstock 3″ x 4″ and matted it with a smaller blush card which had two lines scored around each end and has been ink blended with Kitsch Flamingo and Spun Sugar inks. This was then placed on the front of the invitation. I die cut the ‘Save the Date’ words from the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month June 2020 Snip it grid and Calendar Creator Etched Dies out of gold cardstock and two layers of blush card. These were stacked together on added to the front of the envelope.

For the back of the envelope I repeated the same process with the matted layers and then added the grid and the Date and the numbers from the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month June 2020 Snip it grid and Calendar Creator Etched Dies.

I die cut two flourishes from the Amazing Paper Grace Candlewick Edged Corners Edged Corner Dies and added them to the base of the matted layers and also die cut two edges from the same die set out of gold cardstock and added them to the top front and back of the invitation.

I have die cut the flowers using the flower dies from the Die of the Month June 2020 Snip it grid and Calendar Creator Etched Dies out of Barely Peach Cardstock. I added some Kitsch Flamingo ink to the centre of the flowers, shaped the petals with my fingers and then assembled the flowers with two petals. I die cut the large and medium sized stamens using the dies from the Amazing Paper Grace Cinch and Go Blossoms Etched Dies out of flower shaping paper. I coloured the stamens with Lemon Whip ink and then shaped them with a ball stylus. I adhered two of each sized together making sure they overlapped and then added the larger and smaller stamens to the centre of the flower. I then added a pink iridescent jewel to the centre of the flower. I added the flowers to the bottom left of the pocket and also to the decorative edge and the top of the pull out invitation.

I die cut the leaves out of green cardstock using the dies from the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month June 2020 Snip it grid and Calendar Creator Etched Die and the leaf dies from the Amazing Paper Grace Candlewick Edged Corners Edged Corner Dies. I coloured the edges with Mowed Lawn ink, shaped them with my fingers and spritzed the with some Glimmer Mist before adding them around the flowers.

I die cut the small flowers from the Amazing Paper Grace Cinch and Go Blossoms Etched Dies out of flower shaping paper. I coloured them with Lemon Whip ink and spritzed them with water before shaping them. Once they were dry I added them around the larger flowers and leaves and added a yellow iridescent gem to the centre of the flowers.

Amazing Paper Grace Dies Used:

Die of the Month June 2020 – Snip it grid and Calendar Creator Etched Dies

S6-079 Classic Elegance Tall Pocket Etched Dies

S4-163 Cinch and Go Blossoms Etched Dies

S4-1024 Candlewick Edged Corners Etched Dies

E3D-046 Orange Peel Embossing Folder

Other Products Used:

Distress Oxide inks – Mowed Lawn, Sugar Spun, Kitsch Flamingo

Pink Fresh Studio inks – Lemon Whip

Heartfelt Creations Luxe Gold Cardstock

Hammermill White Cardstock 300 gsm

Pink Fresh Studio Gems – Ballet Slippers, Yellow

Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Peridot, Rainforest, Barely Peach, Alabaster – base of invitation, pocket

Creative Expressions Heat Emboss Acetate

DMC Flower Shaping Paper

Small and medium ball stylus

Double Sided Tape

Foam Tape

Glimmer Mist

Bearly Art Glue

My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press

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