Melissa Phillips’ Angel By Your Side card is a beautiful expression of peace and grace, blending soft pink tones, delicate gold accents, and heartfelt details that make it perfect for the holidays or any time of year. The layers of leaves, berries, and shimmer frame a sweet angel centerpiece, creating a design that feels comforting and full of hope.
Melissa shares, “The Angelic Sentiments stamp set and coordinating die are favorites of mine because they’re suitable for not just the holidays, but anytime of year! Select your favorite sentiment and pull out your stencils and let’s get started.”
STAMPS: Angelic Sentiments Mini
INK: Scarlet Jewel, Pale Peony, Olive Twist, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado
PAPER: Autumn Rose, Stamper’s Select White, Sweet Blush
DIES: Angelic Sentiments, In Frames: Ovals, Into the Blooms: Swag, Psalm Reflections: October, In the Pocket, Wine Bottle Tag #2
STENCILS: Show Your Stripes, Snowfall Style
OTHER: Fossilized Amber and Lumberjack Plaid Distress Spritz, white paint, adhesive pearls, gems, Crystal Stickles glitter, patterned paper, gold cardstock
STEP 1: Stencil pink A2 card base using snowflake stencil and Scarlet Jewel ink.
STEP 2: Cut oval frame from white cardstock and stencil with diagonal stripes and Simply Chartreuse ink.
STEP 3: Cut oval center from Autumn Rose cardstock and adhere. Cut leaf corners, sponge with Simply Chartreuse ink and adhere.
STEP 4: Cut Angel from patterned paper and adhere to center of card. Stamp sentiment on banner and adhere below Angel.
STEP 5: Cut berries and sponge with Pale Peony and Scarlet Jewel ink. Adhere around outside of oval. Cut pine sprigs from gold cardstock and tuck under berries. Cut wreath, sponge with Simply Chartreuse Ripe Avocado ink and adhere. Embellish with pearls and Stickles glitter.
Melissa’s card is a gentle reminder of how handmade creations can bring comfort and joy to those we care about. 💛
Whether you’re crafting for the holidays or a special moment throughout the year, the Angelic Sentiments collection makes it easy to share a little light and love.
We’d love to see your take on this design, tag Papertrey Ink on Instagram or share your creations in the comments below!
Patricia Roth says
Love this card! Very beautiful and appropriate for Christmas and definitely for individuals facing adversity in their lives.
Mary Terry says
I love angels and what they represent. This is my favorite card. The card is beautiful!
Gail says
This is my favorite. Simple ,encouraging, and spiritual. Perfect for Christmas.
Deborah Mann says
Love this angel card. Angels are my favorite at Christmas.
Cheryl Stauffer says
The angel set with the wonderful sentiments is going to be my “go to ” set for a variety if occasions. This card is beautiful!
Janet Castle says
For me, Angels are always a favorite to add to a hand made greeting card! This angel is particularly beautiful.
Gail says
This is my favorite. It is charming and simply elegant.