It's always nice to make and send a card to encourage someone who's going through a difficult time in their life. When I do need to make an encouragement card, or any type of card, I know that I can always count on Stamp Simply to have just the right sentiment stamps, scripture stamps, images, die-cuts, papers and more. Stamp Simply has such a wonderful assortment of stamps and products that will help you make something special and meaningful. Today I'm sharing a card and bookmark duo that will, hopefully, be an encouragement to its recipient.
Most of the patterned papers, stickers and ephemera I used on this set are from a Carta Bella line called Spring Market. This particular set is no longer sold at Stamp Simply, but you will find several other similar (and fabulous) Paper Pads from which to choose. I also used the Wood Textures 6x6 Paper Pad from The Craft Consortium. Like I said, there are so many FABULOUS paper pads available at Stamp Simply. The stamped sentiment at the bottom of my card can be found in the Faith Stamp Set. The small banners at the bottom left were cut using the Fishtail Banner Dies.
The next photo (below) shows the inside view of my card. I decorated the inside of the card by using the same patterned papers. I stamped the wreath using the Fall/Winter Seasonal Wreath Stamp Set and I cut it using the coordinating Fall/Winter Wreath Dies. It wraps around a sticker sentiment. Beneath it, I used the Fishtail Banner Dies and the words Praying for You once again using the Faith Stamp Set. On the left side of the inside, I added a small kraft bag that holds a coordinating bookmark that's also stamped with a sentiment from the Faith Stamp Set. It's a really lovely stamp set, and I used it once again to stamp the word "faith" on the little kraft bag.
I'm hoping that this card and bookmark will be a blessing to my friend who's going through a rough time right now. She loves to read, so I thought that the bookmark would be a nice little addition to the card. The next photo (below) shows the entire bookmark that coordinates with the card. It will be an unexpected surprise when the card is opened. I don't always decorate the inside of my cards, but in this case, Stamp Simply made it so easy.
I do apologize for having such a long blog post here today, but I guess I just wanted to take plenty of photos so that you could see all the different views of my card front, inside and bookmark. You can find so many fabulous stamps, dies and products when you shop at Stamp Simply, and you can also find lots of great inspiration on the Stamp Simply Blog.
Thank you so much for stopping by to visit me here today. It's always appreciated, and I do hope you'll take some time to visit Stamp Simply for some great shopping. Have a blessed and creative week, my dear friends. I'm so grateful for you.
I'm linking up my card and matching bookmark in the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Make it Cute"
The Paper Funday Challenges - March Challenge #85 - Anything Goes w/Optional Twist of Fur or Feathers
Blessings,
Karen
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