Melissa Phillips brings a breath of fresh air to her cardmaking with the Loving Hugs project, a soft and cheerful design that gently shifts away from winter and into a season filled with warmth and connection. 🌸💗 By revisiting older, well loved supplies and pairing them with layered frames, florals, and subtle sparkle, she creates a card that feels heartfelt and comforting, perfect for letting someone know they’re on your mind.
Melissa shares, “Love is in the air and is a refreshing change from all things winter related. Follow along as I pull out some older but well loved supplies to create a card that’s fit for sending hugs!”
SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: Vase Collection 14, Lots of Hugs, Bold Blooms
INK: Classic Kraft, Simply Chartreuse, Sweet Blush, Melon Berry, Summer Sunrise
PAPER: Vintage Cream, Stamper’s Select White, Sheer Basics Vellum
DIES: Vase Collection 14, Cozy Cafe Frame #2, Cover Plate: Geo Flowers, Love to Layer: Playful Scallops, Into the Blooms: Geranium, On the Edge: Scallops Collection
OTHER: patterned paper, gems, Fozzilized Amber and Tattered Rose Distress Spray, Crystal Stickles glitter
STEP 1: Cut patterned paper and Cover Plate: Geo Flowers.
STEP 2: Adhere Cover Plate over patterned paper.
STEP 3: Cut scalloped border from patterned paper and adhere across front of card. Adhere vellum oval over the top.
STEP 4: Stamp sentiment on Vintage Cream oval and adhere to center of vellum oval.
STEP 5: Adhere die cut cafe frame over sentiment.
STEP 6: Die cut and stamp flowers and adhere to upper right and lowest left area of card.
STEP 7: Die cut and ink blend geraniums and adhere.
STEP 8: Stamp leaves from Bold Blooms in upper right corner.
STEP 9: Splatter with Distress Spritz. Add gems and Stickles glitter to finish.
This project is a lovely reminder that timeless supplies can shine in new ways when combined with thoughtful layers and soft color blends. ✨ Whether you’re sending encouragement, gratitude, or a simple hug through the mail, this design offers plenty of inspiration to create something meaningful and personal.
Be sure to tag Papertrey Ink or share your own take in the comments, we would love to see how you spread the love 💕
Helen F. says
Beautiful card, Melissa! Such a sweet design to show someone you are thinking of them!