Aloha Stampers!
Sometimes the most beautiful cards are also the easiest to make. The Velvet Meadow Designer Series Paper is so gorgeous that it deserves to be the star of the show! With its rich colors and stunning floral artwork, you don’t need a lot of layers or stamping to create an elegant card.

For this card, I paired the DSP with Peaceful Pine Cardstock, Peaceful Pine Ribbon, and a few Dreamy Flowers Embellishments. The result is a simple yet sophisticated card that’s perfect for sending a thoughtful note to someone special.



And can we talk about the envelope? I added a piece of the same Designer Series Paper to the envelope flap, and I absolutely love the luxurious touch it gives the finished project. Little details like that make handmade cards feel extra special!
Card Measurements
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Peaceful Pine Cardstock: 8½” x 5½”, scored at 4¼”
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Basic White Cardstock: 3⅞” x 5⅛” (cut 2)
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One for the card front
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One for the inside of the card
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Velvet Meadow DSP: 5″ x 3¾”
Instructions
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Cut the Designer Series Paper to 5″ x 3¾”.
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Cut a 1″ strip from the bottom of the DSP.
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Flip the strip over and stamp your sentiment using Peaceful Pine ink.
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Adhere the DSP pieces to one of the Basic White layers.
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Tape a piece of Peaceful Pine Ribbon around the panel, securing the ends to the back.
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Attach the completed panel to the front of the card.
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Add Dreamy Flowers Embellishments.
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Adhere the second Basic White layer inside the card.
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For a coordinating envelope, glue a piece of DSP to the envelope flap and trim away the excess.
This is one of those designs that comes together quickly while still looking polished and elegant.
I’ve also included another sample using the same layout but with a Happy Anniversary sentiment and shapes cut with the Exciting Times Dies. It’s a great reminder that one simple design can be used for many different occasions.





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