Cards & Paper

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DEAR LIZZY PAPERS
GET CRAFTY THIS SPRING AND CREATE A
RANGE OF SENTIMENTAL CARDS YOUR LOVED
ONES ARE SURE TO ENJOY

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5ways with... DEAR LIZZY PAPERS
Hello
Start with... 1 paper. Using a smaller panel of dot
Cover an A6 card with green patterned

patterned paper, round the corners and

adhere to the centre of the card. Add
b Paper, patterned
coloured thread through the holes in the
b Card: red, blue, pink, green circle tags and stick to the card using
b Thread: blue, yellow, pink, double-sided tape on the tags at the back
red and 3D foam pads and tags at the front.

2
b Ribbon, striped, blue/white Add a heart to the centre of each circle
b Punches, corner rounder, and punch a tiny hole above each one.
envelope Pull the thread through, and adhere to the
b Scalloped edged scissors inside of the card to complete.
b Hole punch tool
b Hammer

Crafts Tip
b Dies, circles
b Die-cutting machine
b Double-sided tape
Tie the twine on the
See our shopping
back of the card,
list opposite
adding an additional
length to the front to
Happy tie into a bow
1 card, cover one with yellow/white stripe
Taking two pieces of 12cm square

patterned paper. Secure ‘HAPPY’ acetate to the

striped paper using double-sided tape along the top edge.
Using a strip of pink patterned paper, trim the bottom
edge with scalloped edged scissors. Adhere this to the top
of the card to conceal the top of the acetate.

2
Punch out 3 circles from coloured paper and stick to
the striped paper. Take a strip of green patterned
paper and trim the top edge with scalloped edged scissors.
Adhere to the bottom edge of the card and tie pink/white
twine around the top of the card to complete.

New Baby
1 landscape position, score vertical lines at, 5cm, 12cm and
Trim white card to, 15cm x 28cm. Holding the card in a

19cm. Fold into position and secure the middle 7cm panels
together using double-sided tape.

2
Cover the first and third panel with green heart patterned
paper, and add yellow striped paper to the middle panel.
Cut out a strip of pink patterned paper and punch three
equally spaced circles out down the centre. Round the
corners and stick to the front panel using 3D foam pads.

3
Attach a heart to each aperture on the front panel to
spell out the word NEW. Punch out four circles from
different coloured card, and stick down the right edge of the
middle panel. Add a heart to each circle to create the word
BABY to finish.

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 Cards & Paper

Hi Envelopes
1 thirds of an A6 blank with
Cover the bottom two

floral patterned paper. Add

light green patterned paper to
the remaining section at the
top. Adhere blue/black ribbon
across the join in papers,
making sure to secure the ends
on the inside of the card.

2
Punch two small square
envelopes from double-
sided patterned paper and
secure folds in place. Die-cut
two small circles and secure
inside the envelopes. Add heart
letters and to finish secure
envelopes onto the card.

“Using a paper collection always Celebrate

helps with the creative process – 1 card, cover one piece with dark
Cut out two 12cm squares from

it’s amazing how many cards you pink patterned paper, then put to one

can make from one paper pack”

side. From patterned paper, cut out a
9.5cm square. Round off the corners
and layer on to dark pink card. Stick
Tracey Daykin-Jones, Designer this to the centre of the pink
patterned paper.

2
Die-cut 9 small circles from blue,
green and dark pink card. Adhere
to the card, using 3D foam pads. Add
letter stickers to spell the word
‘CELEBRATE’. Attach the remaining
piece of card to the back to create a
top folding design to finish. CB

Go
Shopping
XCut Xpress die-cutting machine,
docrafts.com
Papers, American Crafts, Dear
Lizzy Documentary Collection,
papermaze.co.uk

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 Lunchtime make 
L’amour is in the air with this set of chic
Parisian-themed cards
Bonjour
1 10cm x 14cm, then wrap white satin ribbon
Fix a length of lace across rose paper,

over it and secure the ends at the back. Die-cut

a scalloped circle from dark pink patterned paper
and attach it to the front using foam pads, so the
base is partially covering the lace trim.

2
Die-cut a girl and an Eiffel Tower from white.
Stamp the corresponding images into the
motifs, then colour in using alcohol pens. Secure
to the front using foam pads, adding an extra layer
to the girl. Add a bow with a pearl heart to the left
of the card. Create a ‘Bonjour’ sentiment and
stick to the right under the ribbon. To finish,
fix the whole piece to a card blank, 10.5cm
x 14.5cm. CB

Go Shopping... 

Mon Cheri stamps, My Favorite

Things, mftstamps.com

Chameleon Pens,
More ideas! 
We’ve got the the crème de la crème of cards for
shopuk.chameleonpens.com
you to make

“Pick out a
couple of colours
from the papers
and shade in the
Mini Scallop Circle STAX stamped images
to match”
dies, My Favorite Things,
mftstamps.com This card shows you Team lighter colours with
that simple can be very delicate prints to achieve
stylish indeed this design Kitty Frampton, Designer

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 Balloon wishes
Make a card that’s popping with colour
using Kitty Frampton’s how-to

Sta rt wi t h ... Crafts Tip

b Card, white Make brighter shades
b Watercolour paper with the same ink-pads
b Dies, My Favorite Things, by using less water
Die-namics, Birthday Wishes and more colour
Balloons; Wonky Stitched
Rectangle
b Stamps, My Favorite Things,
Birthday Wishes Balloons
b Ink-pads, Distress Inks,
various colours
b Acetate
b Heat gun
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1 13cm x 16cm, with a water

Spray watercolour paper,

mister. Cut acetate slightly

larger than the panel. Apply
ink-pads directly onto it and
spray with the mister to create
large ink pools.

2
Place the inked acetate
face down onto the
stamping card. Rub the back
of it with your fingertips to
blend the colours together.
Lift the acetate off, blot with
kitchen roll, then dry using
a heat gun. Repeat until you
are happy with the design.

3
Splatter inks onto the
panel using the tip of a
paintbrush. Die-cut the
completed background using
the largest Wonky Stitched
Rectangle. Die-cut balloons
from white and stamp the
co-ordinating shapes onto
each. Stamp balloon strings
and sentiment onto the
background.

4 5 heart to the centre and GoShopping

Matt the panel onto lilac Make a bow, add a pearl
card, 10.5cm x 13.8cm.
Attach a length of lilac ribbon stick it in the bottom-left
along the bottom and across corner. Fix pearls over the
the top-right corner. Adhere ribbons. Mount the piece onto My Favorite Things stamps and dies, simonsaystamp.com
the balloons over the stamped a top-folding white blank, Distress Inks, crafterscompanion.co.uk
strings using foam pads. 11.5cm x 14.5cm. CB

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 Bright Birthday
Whip up a batch of these super sweet
birthday cards by Keren Baker

Crafts Tip
Match the size of the
patterns to the size of the
elements you’re using.
The more precise you
are, the better the
finished result.

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Sta rt wi t h ...
b Papers: Avery Elle,
Everyday Collection; Lawn
Fawn, Hello Sunshine
b Stamps: Lawn Fawn, Baked
With Love; Winnie & Walter,
Winter Wonderland
b Ink-pad, Memento,
Tuxedo Black
b Twine: orange, white
b Sequins: pink, white
b Card, white
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list below

Sweet Birthday
1 measuring 12.5cm x
Create a white blank

16.5cm. Stamp in black ink

an assortment of shapes
onto white card, then cut out.
Repeat by stamping shapes
onto coloured paper. Trim
out the coloured shapes and
adhere these on top of the
white ones.

2 3 across the top of the

Fold a piece of 2cm trapezium shape, adhering to Adhere a piece of twine
x 11.5cm patterned the base with 3-D foam pads.

“Need to add
paper to create a tablecloth Arrange and stick assorted card. Snip out tiny 1.5cm
with a tab. Trim the ends stamped shapes and place triangles and arrange them
slightly diagonally to form a onto the card as shown. over the twine to create a
bunting effect. Affix in place some colour to
How to make... A LAYERED CARD
with 3-D foam pads. your designs
4 but don’t feel
Stamp a ‘have a sweet
birthday’ sentiment
1 2 onto a 1cm x 13cm strip
confident
colouring? Use
of white cardstock. Fold
the edges over to create a
banner shape and add to
the tablecloth to finish. this shortcut:
carefully place
Happy Birthday
pieces of
1 measuring 11.5cm x paper to add
Create a white blank

real depth”
16cm. Trim out various
lengths of paper in different
patterns, as shown. Start at
Keren Baker, Designer
3 4 the bottom and form a ‘V’

Go
shape with two strips with
a 2mm gap between them.

2 Shopping
Start to add more pieces
with various patterns
and stack in a patchwork
pattern to create a design. Lawn Fawn papers and

3
Stamp a ‘happy birthday’ stamps, Lawn Fawn,
sentiment in black ink lawnfawn.com
along the bottom of each Winnie & Walter stamps,
edge, repeating it with equal Winter & Walter,
spacing to complete. CB winniewalter.com

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 Bright Birthday
Whip up a batch of these super sweet
birthday cards by Keren Baker

Crafts Tip
Match the size of the
patterns to the size of the
elements you’re using.
The more precise you
are, the better the
finished result.

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 Cards & Paper

Sta rt wi t h ...
b Papers: Avery Elle,
Everyday Collection; Lawn
Fawn, Hello Sunshine
b Stamps: Lawn Fawn, Baked
With Love; Winnie & Walter,
Winter Wonderland
b Ink-pad, Memento,
Tuxedo Black
b Twine: orange, white
b Sequins: pink, white
b Card, white
See our shopping
list below

Sweet Birthday
1 measuring 12.5cm x
Create a white blank

16.5cm. Stamp in black ink

an assortment of shapes
onto white card, then cut out.
Repeat by stamping shapes
onto coloured paper. Trim
out the coloured shapes and
adhere these on top of the
white ones.

2 3 across the top of the

Fold a piece of 2cm trapezium shape, adhering to Adhere a piece of twine
x 11.5cm patterned the base with 3-D foam pads.

“Need to add
paper to create a tablecloth Arrange and stick assorted card. Snip out tiny 1.5cm
with a tab. Trim the ends stamped shapes and place triangles and arrange them
slightly diagonally to form a onto the card as shown. over the twine to create a
bunting effect. Affix in place some colour to
How to make... A LAYERED CARD
with 3-D foam pads. your designs
4 but don’t feel
Stamp a ‘have a sweet
birthday’ sentiment
1 2 onto a 1cm x 13cm strip
confident
colouring? Use
of white cardstock. Fold
the edges over to create a
banner shape and add to
the tablecloth to finish. this shortcut:
carefully place
Happy Birthday
pieces of
1 measuring 11.5cm x paper to add
Create a white blank

real depth”
16cm. Trim out various
lengths of paper in different
patterns, as shown. Start at
Keren Baker, Designer
3 4 the bottom and form a ‘V’

Go
shape with two strips with
a 2mm gap between them.

2 Shopping
Start to add more pieces
with various patterns
and stack in a patchwork
pattern to create a design. Lawn Fawn papers and

3
Stamp a ‘happy birthday’ stamps, Lawn Fawn,
sentiment in black ink lawnfawn.com
along the bottom of each Winnie & Walter stamps,
edge, repeating it with equal Winter & Walter,
spacing to complete. CB winniewalter.com

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Make me QUICK
✁
CREATE A SET OF 'UDDERLY' FANTASTIC CARDS
WITH KITTY FRAMPTON'S FARM DESIGNS

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HOGS & KISSES PARTY ANIMALS BEST WISHES

Create a card blank, 13.5cm square. Stick

1 1
Cover the front of a card blank with

1
Die-cut a stitched rectangle and glue to a
turquoise. Die-cut a large stitched lime and turquoise panels over this white card blank. then cover with pink
rectangle from white, mount onto pink section, then mount a stitched square to and turquoise. Draw a black border
and adhere to the front. Stamp stripes onto a the front. Stamp a strip of card and glue in around the turquoise piece. Cut and stamp two
white strip and fix to the left. place at the bottom. Next, print and colour four pink strips, then trim fish tails into one end of
animals, then cut them out. each and fix to the left of the card.

2
Print a dotted pattern onto a turquoise
Arrange and attach the animals to the
strip and a sentiment to a larger pink one,
cut fish tails in the ends of both, then
secure so they overlap. Tie a bow from twine
and stick onto the sentiment strip. Stamp,
2 card using foam pads. Stamp a sentiment
onto white card and cut fishtails into both
ends, then glue above the motifs. Stick sequins
2
Die-cut a white frame and stamp a
sentiment. Draw around the square, then
add two grey pearls. Wrap twine around
the end and tie into a bow. Stamp diagonal
colour and cut out a pig, then attach to the card onto the background and leave to dry. stripes onto white card, then trim and glue
using foam pads. Add a touch of glitter to the behind the frame centre. Attach to the front
balloon and allow to dry. Decorate the corners using foam pads. Stamp and colour a cow
of the card using pink gems. image. Cut out and fix to the middle. Add three
pink pearls to the right corner.
CUPCAKE GOAT

1
Die-cut a stitched lime square. Stamp
stripes onto white card, mount onto
turquoise, then stick to the lime. Glue the
panel to a blank. Die-cut a lime scallop border
and attach to the card. Stick a white circle to a
scalloped turquoise one, then fix to the centre
using foam pads.
“USING SIMPLE DESIGNS WITH STRIKING
2
Stamp and colour a goat motif. Trim
around the image and attach to the circle
using foam pads. Press a sentiment onto
COLOURS REALLY MAKES YOUR CARDS
a strip of white and fix to the card. Decorate the STAND OUT FOR SPRING”
background with sequins to finish. CB Kitty Frampton, Designer

SOURCE IT... Download IF YOU’D RATHER NOT

Simon Says Stamp Birthday Farm Animals,
simonsaysstamp.com
CUT UP YOUR MAGAZINE...
My Favorite Things Stamps and Die-namics, You can download and print this project
mftstamps.com from CRAFTS-BEAUTIFUL.COM

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!
ADD A TOUCH OF ELEGANCE TO YOUR PAPERCRAFTS
WITH THESE PRETTY BUTTERFLY GREETINGS

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HAPPILY EVER AFTER BUTTERFLY SQUARE JUST BECAUSE

Craft tip
Want to give your
Mount a cards a rustic look?

1 1
Stamp various butterflies around the

1
Fix a square of turquoise card onto a
bottom-left of a white card rectangle slightly larger blank. Attach a strip of turquoise Paint on the
using red, pink, olive and turquoise inks. pink to the middle. Emboss a white rectangle onto a butterflies by hand
Press a larger black butterfly between the square using a lattice board and mount onto larger section of olive
others, then colour the wings using the same olive and red card, then fix to the front using card. Wrap red ribbon
inks as before. foam pads. around the bottom and secure
at the back, then tie a bow and glue to the

2
Die-cut a large butterfly from white, then

2
Die-cut nine plain butterflies from white,
stamp on its matching motif. Leave to dry. then three smaller ones from pink, olive centre. Stamp tiny pink butterflies onto white
Mount the panel onto turquoise, pink then and turquoise. Fold the wings and card and mount onto pink, then to red. Fix to
olive card and adhere to a top-folding blank. On a assemble together. Secure the motifs into the front of the section.
Die-cut four butterflies, then stamp a
separate piece of card, stamp an olive greeting
and attach to the front using foam pads. Secure
three gems to the top-right.
place using foam pads, then adhere gems to
the middles.
2 co-ordinating motif in black onto each.
Colour, then bend the wings up and glue
into place. Add gems to the centres. Stamp a
RIBBON HEART greeting in olive onto white, then attach using
foam pads.

1
Emboss a lattice print onto a square
of white card, then mount onto olive,
turquoise, pink and red. Attach red ribbon
to the bottom, then tie a bow and secure to the
bottom-left. Glue the panel to a square blank.

2
Cut a large white heart. Punch out
butterflies in various sizes and colours,
bend the wings, then scatter and fix to
the heart. Add liquid pearls to the centre of
each and allow to dry. Add a gem to each
“BUTTERFLIES CAN BE USED FOR ANY
corner of the card to finish. CB OCCASION – SIMPLY CHANGE THE SENTIMENT
TO ONE THAT SUITS YOUR THEME”
SOURCE IT... Kitty Frampton, Designer

Stamps and dies, Clearly Besotted Stamps,

clearlybesottedstamps.com
Die-namics butterflies, Craft World,
Download IF YOU’D RATHER NOT
craftworldonline.co.uk CUT UP YOUR MAGAZINE...
Die'sire 6x6 Lattice Embossing Folder, Cutting You can download and print this project
Edge Crafts, cuttingedgecrafts.co.uk from CRAFTS-BEAUTIFUL.COM

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 Lunchtime make 
Make someone smile and brighten their day
with bold floral statement cards
Missing You!
1 dots folder. Die-cut two white scallop borders
Emboss aqua card, 7.5cm x 13.5cm, using a

and glue behind the long sides of the aqua, then

stick the section to a magenta panel, 10cm x
13.5cm. Adhere this to a top-folding blank.

2
Die-cut a white circle, then stamp and colour
one pink and one blue flower, three green
leaves and black decorative elements onto it.
Stamp and shade two flowers identical to the last
ones on a separate piece of card, then cut out and
use foam pads to fix over their matching blooms
on the circle. Stamp a black sentiment and
attach below the motifs using foam pads. CB

Shopping list... 

Altenew Henneh
Elements stamps,
makethedayspecial.co.uk

More ideas! 
If you fancy making more cards like this
one, here are two other top ideas...

Card, 01539 818488,

papermilldirect.co.uk

“Experiment
with the pens
to find the
best blends
and lay
down lighter
ProMarkers, 020 7619 2601,
cassart.co.uk Stamp flowers and leaves
around one edge for a
Use stamps and
careful cutting to create
shades first”
sophisticated finish an angled effect Kitty Frampton, Designer

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 Lunchtime make 
Create a set of romantic garden greetings
featuring whimsical birds and flowers
Special Day
1 14.5cm, then matt dark pink leaf paper on
Die
Create a top-folding blank, 13.5cm x

top. Mount gingham, 11cm x 12cm, onto white

and glue to the middle of the card. Stick a section
of striped paper onto card, then fix a length of CUTTING
pink ribbon around the middle before adhering the
panel to the front.

2
Select a bluebirds topper and round each
corner, then matt onto pink and attach using
foam pads. Make a bow and stick it over the
ribbon to the left. Stamp an ‘on your special day’
sentiment onto white card and secure using
foam pads. Decorate the corners with pink
pearls to finish. CB

Shopping list... 

Lili of The Valley art pad,

liliofthevalley.co.uk

Xcut corner punch,

More ideas! 
onestopcraftshop.com Fashion more joyful cards with
this pretty paper collection

“Using coloured
toppers is
perfect if you
don’t want to
spend your time
Wplus 9 Fresh Cut colouring in
Florals stamps, visit wplus9.com
for stockists The background is broken
up with a panel of pretty
A top-folding card uses
cleverly cut pieces to
stamped images”
diamond paper create a patchwork effect Kitty Frampton, Designer

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Stamp and die-cut your way into summer
with a colourful ice-cream card
Cherry On Top
Cut green paper and mount onto bright
1 pink card, 10cm x 14cm. Create a smaller
panel with a criss-cross pattern and adhere
to the top. Fix ribbon along the bottom, then
attach a bow to the middle. Glue the background
onto a blank, 10.5cm x 14.5cm.
Die-cut a circle from white and a larger one
2 in pink. Emboss the white circle using a
Nestabilities Swiss Dots folder, then stick
together and place on the front with 3-D foam
pads. Add a sentiment onto a white strip.
Die-cut three white ice creams, then stamp
the co-ordinating shapes onto each. Fix to
the circle using foam pads. CB

Shopping list... 
Find all you need to make
this delicious card with these
crafty essentials

Clearly Besotted Super Cool

stamps, 01376 330979,
clearlybesottedstamps.com

More ideas! 
Fancy having a go at making more sweet greetings?
Here are two other top ideas

Memento inks, Card Craft UK,

0844 357 0943,
cardcraft-uk.co.uk

“Embossing
folders are a
great option
for adding
more texture
Create an eye-catching Team pretty pinks, yellows
to your
Doodlebug Design Hello
Sunshine papers, 0116 2744 754,
design with a combination and candy stripes with a greetings”
of fishtail panels and main ice cream topper for
craftsuperstore.co.uk bright colours a summery look Kitty Frampton, Designer 

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Lunchtime make 
Flock to bright colours and quirky motifs
to create these fun flamingo cards
Fabulous Day
1 draw a black frame around the edge. Cut
Fix green card onto a white blank, then

magenta card into a fishtail banner and attach

to the left. Make a mint square, round the edges
and emboss using a dots folder. Die-cut a white
scallop border and adhere ribbon across the
middle. Attach both pieces to the front.

2
Die-cut a white circle and stamp grey dots
onto it, then stick to a beige scalloped one.
Make a sentiment, then cut and mount onto
beige and fix to the circle using foam pads.
Die-cut and stamp two flamingos and fix both
to the sides of the text. Finish with a ribbon
bow and white pearls. CB

Shopping list... 
Find out what you need to start
making these funky cards

Fabulous Flamingo stamps,

reverseconfetti.com

More ideas! 
Create more flamingo cards for a matching set – after all,
birds of a feather flock together!

Card, 01271 326777,

craftydevilspapercraft.co.uk

“Flamingos are
a really popular
motif right now
- and they’re
perfect for
Lots of Dots embossing
folder, 01305 459131, Team pastel lilacs and Zig zags and circles
summer too!”
mymumscraftshop.co.uk greens with square die-cut work wonders to create Kitty Frampton, Designer 
elements for a soft finish this bold greeting

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Lunchtime make 
Team die-cut elements and bold patterns
to create a quick and easy retro greeting
Fab 50s
Stick cream card, 10cm x 14cm, to the
1 front of a top-folding blank, 10.5cm x 14.5cm.
Stamp or draw a notebook paper design onto
white, then trim into a wonky rectangle and glue
off-centre to the left. Cut and layer two uneven
green and blue trapeziums to the front.
Stamp diagonal stripes onto a pink card
2 strip and fix over the bottom of the shapes.
Die-cut a TV from grey, cream and blue. Glue the
pieces together and attach to the card using 3-D
foam pads. Die-cut a 'Fab 50s' sentiment from
pink and stars from grey, then attach to the
front with foam pads. CB

Shopping list... 
Find all the elements you need
to create a blast from the past
card with our handy list 

Sizzix Thinlits Retro TV, Camera

& Fab 50s & Rock ‘n Roll Sundae
dies, sizzix.co.uk

More ideas! 
Want to create more retro-themed cards? Then have a go at
making these designs too...

Papers, Hunkydory Crafts, 01772

272577, hunkydorycrafts.co.uk

“Use a paper
trimmer when
creating
random shapes
to ensure that
the lines are
My Favorite Things Zebra Cling
Rubber Stamp, 01444 247644,
This card uses the Sizzix
Thinlits Juke Box & Music dies
Combine funky prints with
Sizzix Thinlits Rock 'n Roll
straight”
theglitterpot.co.uk to create a hip design Sundae motifs Kitty Frampton, Designer 

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 Lunchtime make 
Add a little sunshine into your life with
Kitty Frampton’s uplifting cards
Sending Sunshine
1 stitched border and attach to a card blank,
Die-cut a white scalloped rectangle with a

10.5cm x 13.6cm. Next, cut a white rectangle and

a larger one from blue and round the corners of
both. Adhere together and mount to the front.

2
Cut out a blue circle, then emboss using a
dots folder. Glue to a bigger yellow circle
and fix near the top of the panel using foam
pads. Die-cut a rainbow, sun and small and large
cloud. Stamp ‘sending a little’ onto a cloud and
‘your way’ onto white. Die-cut ‘Sunshine’ from
yellow, then attach all the elements to the
front using foam pads. Decorate the
background with sequins to finish. CB

Shopping list... 

Wplus9 Sending Sunshine

stamps, Make The Day Special,
makethedayspecial.co.uk

More ideas! 
If you fancy making more cards like this one, here are
two other top ideas...
Xcut circle nesting dies, The
Mulberry Bush, 01635 860900,
themulberry-bush.com

“Use washi
tape to keep
your dies in
place when
running them
through a
machine”
Regular corner punch,
Woodware, 01756 700024, Let an embossed blue Raised motifs in a circle
woodware.co.uk background take centre aperture really make this
stage within a frame greeting stand out Kitty Frampton, Designer 

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