Here’s a card that is simple enough yet has that elegant look to it, I believe. This Countryside Inn Blue Floral Card could be used for almost any occasion, even with the greeting that is stamped on it, but could have a different greeting such as for sympathy or even a wedding.
You can use any of four blue colors for this card that coordinate with the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper. The colors are Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Misty Moonlight, and Night of Navy. You could choose any of them for this card. The card base I used is Misty Moonlight cardstock.
The layer on the card is Basic White and embossed with the Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder. This is such a pretty embossing folder, and even though most of the embossing is covered up on my card with the center panel, you still see enough of it to enhance the card. It just adds some richness and texture to the card.
The Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper is on the center panel, of course, layered on top of another piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock. You can cut these layers any size you like. Mine is approximately 3″ x 4 1/4″ for the Misty Moonlight layer and then 2 3/4″ x 4″ for the designer paper layer. Before adhering that piece to the embossed layer and the card, I wrapped around some Silver Trim ribbon and added a bow around that center panel. After that it was glued to the front of the card or you could pop it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting is stamped on Basic White cardstock which is diecut with the stitched square in the Stylish Shapes Dies and then layered on just a cutout rectangle of Misty Moonlight to fit.
For some bling, I added three Festive Pearls in silver to the greeting on the card. I think those are just the right touch!
Remember, this Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper is on sale for just a couple of days at Stampin’ Up! Besides the florals, this designer series paper almost has surprises in its paper designs. Check it out for 15% off by June 30th!