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Get Well Slimline Card – Soft Blue & White Elegance

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Kia ora Koutou Crafty Friends

Sometimes a handmade card is the perfect way to let someone know you’re thinking of them, especially when they’re not feeling their best. For this Get Well card, I wanted to create something soft, fresh and uplifting using a calming combination of blue and white.

The slimline format gave me plenty of space to build layers while keeping the overall design delicate and elegant. Decorative die cuts, a stamped sentiment and a beautifully detailed background all work together to create a card that feels both thoughtful and cheerful.

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

Design Inspiration

I chose a soft blue and white colour palette to give the card a peaceful and calming feel. The simplicity of these colours allows the decorative elements to stand out without making the design feel too busy.

The slimline card base provides a lovely long canvas for arranging the layers, making it possible to create a balanced design from top to bottom.

Building the Layers

I started with the slimline card base and layered soft blue cardstock before adding a decorative background layer to introduce texture and detail. The intricate pattern creates interest while still allowing plenty of white space around the focal elements.

Next, I added several layered die-cut pieces, carefully stacking them to create dimension. Layering the dies gives the card a more luxurious feel and helps draw the eye towards the centre of the design.

The combination of crisp white cardstock with soft blue layers keeps everything looking light and fresh.

Stamped Sentiment

For the focal point, I included a stamped sentiment, which adds a lovely handcrafted touch to the design. I used a strong black to enable the sentiment to really stand out and complement the blue and white colour combination.

Finishing Touches

The Get Well sentiment completes the card perfectly, keeping the message simple and heartfelt. The combination of the stamped image, decorative background and dimensional die cuts gives the card plenty of detail without taking away from the sentiment.

I love how the soft blue and white colours give this card such a peaceful appearance. It would be lovely to send to someone who needs a little encouragement and a reminder that they are being thought of.

Final Thoughts

Creating handmade cards for special occasions is all about combining beautiful details with a meaningful message. This Get Well slimline card brings together soft colours, decorative die cutting and stamping to create a design that is gentle, elegant and full of warmth.

I hope this project inspires you to reach for your favourite slimline dies and create a little handmade kindness for someone who could use a smile. 💙

Share the Joy

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope this card inspires you to create a Get Well card to show someone you are thinking of them. And don’t forget to pin this project for later inspiration — you’ll definitely want to revisit it when you are in the need for making an elegant quick and easy Get Well card!

✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products

S4-1198 Half Slimline Oval

S4-791 – Isadora Trinkets

S4-1027 Double Halo Oval Dies

S6-129 Bella Rose Lattice Layering Frame Large

Other Products Used:

Spellbinders Colorwheel Cardstock – Breeze

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

Heartfelt Creations Heartfelt Sentiments Cling Stamp set

Altenew Foam Tape

Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink

Bearly Art Glue

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Patricia

Pink Fresh Studio Peony Fantasy Get Well Card

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I am getting low on get well cards and used my recently purchased Pink Fresh Studio Peony Fantasy stamp, die, hot foil plate and coordinating stencils to create a pretty, colourful and floral get well card. Pink and gold make a gorgeous combination and here I have used the Pink Fresh Studio Gold Glitter card to highlight the lacy edge dies and also the Pink Fresh Studio Stained Glass Die background. I have also gold embossed the flowers to coordinate with the gold accents and gold embossed sentiment. I am sure that this card will cheer anyone up.

Products Used:

Pink Fresh Studio Peony Fantasy Stamp, Stencil and Die

Pink Fresh Studio Simply Sentiments Stamp Set

Lacey Edges 1

Pink Fresh Studio Stained Glass Die

Pink Fresh Studio inks – Ballet Slippers, Sparkling Rose, Bubblegum, Fresh Pear, Grassy Knoll, Key Lime

Pink Fresh Studio Gold Glitter Card

Hammermill White Cardstock

House of Paper White Cardstock 300 gsm

Heartfelt Creations White Cardstock

Wow Embossing Ink

Ranger Gold Embossing Powder

Foam tape

My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

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Patricia

Honey Bee Stamps: Lovely Layers – Amaryllis

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I recently purchased the gorgeous Honey Bee Stamps: Lovely Layers – Amaryllis Honey Cuts and my goodness this is a fabulous flower set to get. I had very few get well cards and this set was perfect for one. Here I have coloured the bowl, flowers and leaves with Copic markers and assembled them using foam squares for more dimension. Because the flowers are so dramatic I just added a white on white background by die cutting the Honey Bee Stamps Burlap Honey Cuts out of white cardstock and adding it to the front of the card. Add a sentiment and some iridescent rhinestone and the card was made very quickly.

Products Used:

Honey Bee Stamps: Lovely Layers – Amaryllis Honey Cuts

Honey Bee Stamps: Honey Cuts – Burlap

Honey Bee Stamps Mini Sentiments Stamp set and coordinating die set

Neenah Solar Crest 80 Ib

House of Paper Cardstock – White 300gsm

Copic Markers

Memento ink – Tuxedo Black

Foam tape

Bearly Art Glue

Taylored Expressions Bits and Pieces – Iridescent Rhinestones

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Patricia

Bringing Sunshine as You Recover

On By patriciamanhireIn Cardmaking, Heartfelt Creations6 Comments

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back to Inspiration Wednesday at Heartfelt Creations.  In these very scary times my card this week has turned out to be quite prescient as it is a bright and sunny get well card featuring some Wild Rose flowers.  I am currently in self isolation and very thankful for my crafting to keep me occupied.

Products Used:

Large 3D Wild Rose Shaping Mold, HCFB1-487
Large Wild Rose Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3907
Large Wild Rose Die, HCD1-7290
Small 3D Wild Rose Shaping Mold, HCFB1-486
Small Wild Rose Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3906
Small Wild Rose Die, HCD1-7289
Wild Rose Paper Collection, HCDP1-2113
3D Lush Lilac Shaping Mold, HCFB1-466
Lush Lilac Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3816
Lush Lilac Die, HCD1-7170
Wild Aster Spray Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3888
Wild Aster Spray Die, HCD1-7258
Cheerful Note Sentiments Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3848
Ticket and Tags Die, HCD1-7201
Regal Frame & Accents Die, HCD1-7248
Bright Bead Stamens-Medium, HCS1-458-3
Assorted Pearl Stamens-Small, HCS1-459-1
Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50 – White, HCPP1-475

Other Products: 

Hero Arts Embossing & Watermark Ink, heavy cardboard, foam tape, spray adhesive

For more tips on creating with the Wild Rose Collection watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/2ALPhFnT-qI.

For more tips on creating with the flower shaping molds, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/FSdPL7nXvQE.

For more tips on creating with the Wild Aster Collection watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/1mriCKqh-Ac.

For more tips on creating with the Lush Lilac collection, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/KDbdzC0MnAI.

Instructions: 

Cut a piece of white cardstock 10” x 7”, score at 5” along the long side and fold to create a base card of 5” x7”. Cut a piece of dark green patterned paper 4 15/16” x 6 15/16” and adhere to the card front. Cut a piece of white cardstock 4 13/16” x 6 13/16” and adhere to the card front with heavy cardboard. Cut a piece of light green patterned paper 4 1/2” x 6 1/2″ and adhere to the front of the white card.

Die cut three outer frames from the HCD1-7248 Regal Frame & Accents Die set using the outer decorative die and the large plain edge die out of white cardstock. Adhere two die cuts together and then add Frosting Powder to the two decorative dies with spray adhesive. Adhere the single die cut to the card front and the double die cut to the front of the other die cut with foam tape. Die cut the inner lattice frame using the large and small plain edge dies and the lattice die out of white cardstock. Add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive and then adhere to the centre of the decorative die cuts.

Stamp the spray image from the HCPC-3888 Wild Aster Spray Stamp set in the Hero Arts Embossing & Watermark ink on vellum and die cut with the coordinating die. Trim and adhere to the centre of the decorative die cuts.

Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC3907 Large Wild Rose Stamp set in Fern Green ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Leaf Green and Fern Green inks and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the coordinating mold, add Crystal Clear glitter using a damp sponge and then adhere to the right of the decorative die.

Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3906 Small Wild Rose Stamp in Sunflower ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the images with Buttercup ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the coordinating mold and assemble with petals of the same size. Pierce the centres and thread the yellow pearl beads through with a small piece of wire and secure with Dries Clear glue. Add the Indian Gold mousse to the edges of the petals and Crystal Clear glitter with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Trim the stamens and adhere over the leaves.

Stamp the sentiment from the HCPC-3848 Cheerful Note Sentiment Stamp in the Hero Arts Embossing ink on the light green patterned paper and heat emboss with gold embossing powder. Die cut with the tag die and nestle under the flowers as shown.

Please stay safe and well and listen to the science, wash your hands and follow instructions from your leaders.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

 

Garden of Lilies

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Kia Ora Koutou

Merry Christmas to each and everyone.   May peace and joy be with you today.

Today I am sharing another card made with the gorgeous Calla Lily collection.  The flowers are so beautiful and easy to make while the images and paper are just stunning.

Products Used:
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers – 36 Pack, 478455
Ticket and Tags Die, HCD1-7201
Calla Lily Die, HCD1-7275
Feathery Swan Die, HCD1-7276
Swan Lake Die, HCD1-7277
Eyelet Lace Frames Die, HCD2-7192
Calla Lily Paper Collection, HCDP1-2110
3D Calla Lily Shaping Mold, HCFB1-484
Calla Lily Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3897
Feathery Swan Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3898
Swan Lake Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3899
Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50 – White, HCPP1-475
Pastel Pollen Stamens – Medium, HCS1-485
Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear, PGM15015
Rajni Chawla’s Frosting Powder, PGM15016
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Sunflower, RACP005
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Leaf Green, RACP436

Other Products: 

iCraft Iris cardstock, Dress My Craft Sparkling Dust, Foam tape

For more tips on creating with the Calla Lily Collection watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/VWKPoXjpiug.

Instructions: 

Cut a piece of white cardstock 10” x 7”, score at 5” along the long side and fold to create a base card of 5” x 7”. Cut a piece of patterned paper 5” x 7” and adhere to the card front. Die cut two decorative dies from the HCD1-7192 Eyelet Lace Frame Die set out of white cardstock and adhere together. Add Frosting Powder to the decorative die using spray adhesive. Adhere to the card front using foam tape.

Stamp the flower and leaf images from the HCPC-3898 Feathery Swan Cling Stamp Set and HCPC-3899 Swan Lake Cling Stamp Set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour the images with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating dies. Shape and add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a dry sponge. Adhere to the centre of the decorative die.

Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC-3897 Calla Lily Stamp Set in Fern Green ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Leaf Green ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the coordinating mold, add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and adhere to the front of the card.

Stamp the calla lily images from the HCPC-3897 Calla Lily Stamp Set in Sunflower ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the tips and ends with Sunflower ink and the base with Buttercup ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the coordinating mold and add the yellow stamens. Add Crystal Clear glitter with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge, trim the wires and nestle between the leaves.

Stamp the swan with baby cygnets’ image from the HCPC-3899 Swan Lake Cling Stamp Set using Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Add Sparkling Dust using Dries Clear glue on a dry sponge, shape and adhere to the bottom of the card as shown with foam tape.

Die cut the small tag out of the paper collection using the coordinating die from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tags Die set and adhere to the top of the card as shown. To finish, add pearls to the tag and to the decorative die.

I hope you have a lovely day and I wish you all the best for 2020.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia