I hosted a card swap with my InKing Royalty team members in June. The cards have all been mailed out and received, so I’m excited to share them with you next week. My upline, Pam Morris, participated in the swap – and her swap card is in one of the batches I will share with you next week. Here’s a blurry photo of Pam and me (taken earlier this year) in an incredible Italian diner:
Along with her swap cards, Pam sent me the sweetest little card that I can’t imagine not sharing with you. Here’s the card Pam sent me:
Not only does the card feature two spectacular pages from the Storybook Moments Specialty Designer Series Paper, but the card is a wonderful showcase of the Everyday Arches Dies and a brilliant fun fold (I’ll show your more about that in a bit).
The Paper
Here’s a look at the colors and patterns in the Storybook Moments Specialty Designer Series Paper:
Both printed patterns on Pam’s card come from pages in this pack of papers. The larger piece features the Wild Wheat page (second on the top row) and the page with small featurettes next to it – that’s where the chipmunk is found! Here’s a look at the colors and patterns on this single page from the Storybook Moments Specialty Designer Series Paper:
The Dies
Pam’s card features FOUR layers that are die-cut (two from the Designer Series Paper and two from cardstock) with the Everyday Arches Dies. If you have these dies, you’ll want to build a pattern similar to Pam’s. If you don’t, you should! β₯ Here’s a look at this incredible bundle:
The Fun Fold
I’ve covered the adorable paper and the incredible dies, but I haven’t yet addressed the fun fold on Pam’s card. It’s a simple, but really fun one! The four arches on Pam’s card are mounted on a 4″ x 8-1/2″ (scored at 4-1/4″) piece of Mossy Meadow cardstock. Here’s a quick peek at how this card opens up:
Pam has always had a way with finding and showcasing the most adorable images. She can make a “Pam card” with just one small image and a tiny sentiment. In this case, she created an adorable, multi-layered card that’s perfect for any variety of occasions. I love it!
Here are the products Pam used to create this card:
Papers: Storybook Moments Specialty Designer Series Paper, Mossy Meadow, Wild Wheat (retired)Β Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies
Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you’ll leave a comment to let Pam know how much you love her sweet card.
Brian
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That Pam is a master of clean, simple and oh so cute!
Right?! Always an adorable gem!
What a gem of a card! Bravo, Pam, for such a clever, brilliantly executed design. π
Brian~ Thanks for sharing Pamβs amazing creativity
SO happy to share, Linda! Thanks so much for your kind comments.
What a clever use of paper and the Arches dies! The image just pops!
Thanks for sharing!
I love this “hidden base,” too. At first, I thought the card was just layered arches (even though I was open to loving that). π
Hi Brian
What a wonderful card that is so thoughtful too!
Thanks for sharing! I have used my Arch dies numerous times and canβt imagine not having them.
They are a wonderful set of dies – the shapes are perfect for layering and for nearly any occasion. β₯ Thanks!
Precious!
Seriously! I 100% agree. π
Thank you for such a sweet, complimentary post featuring my card! I went a little crazy with this layout and made a bunch of cards using it. It is a great way to use up all that DSP sitting around!
Your card has pushed me over the edge for those dies (I’m probably the only person who doesn’t have them, lol). Love the earthy feel to this card, too. Thanks , Pam!!!
Cindie – they are on backorder right now, but you need to buy them as soon as they are back in stock. β₯
I love the layering you used here and can TOTALLY see how you could make multiples with so many different papers, Pam! I was really surprised by the “hidden” card base and originally thought I would just be flipping over the beautifully layered die-cut shapes. Such fun! Thank you for allowing me to share your sweet card. β₯
Pam, that card is beautiful! Your creativity really shines through!
It’s a sweet one, isn’t it?! Thanks for your comment, Maryann! β₯
Thank you for sharing Pam’s card! Have been debating those dies for some time, guess it’s time to get them! Sweet card, love those colors!
I’m so glad you like her card, Bette! The dies are currently on backorder, but you will want to grab them up as soon as they return. π They are scheduled to be back the week of July 14. β₯
Oh my! This it’s such a sweet card. And the paper makes it that much easier. I can picture it as a baby card or retirement card, a wedding card. There’s so many possibilities. I love the simplicity of it and have plans to case it for several nursing home cards. Thank you Pam for the inspiration and Brian, thank you for sharing it! LOVE IT!
I’m so happy to share the card, Mary! I agree with you – this layout and card idea is perfect for nearly any occasion. I’m so happy you feel as inspired by her card as I do. β₯
What a cool fun fold card! I love the DSP & the colors, Pam. Thanks for sharing, Brian.
Happy to share it, Michele! Thanks so much! β₯
Soooo Cute Pam, great DSP and love the card design!
I agree! I’ve loved this paper from the start and have wanted to showcase this adorable chipmunk – Pam beat me to it. π
Iβm so jealous you get to visit Pam! Sweet card!
Hey! What about the fact that Pam gets to visit me?! π We talked about you during out short visit, Linda! β₯
Wish I was hanging with you and my Pammie! Miss you both a lot! Awesome card Pam!