Kelly Lunceford combines bold florals with soft elegance in today’s stunning “Always Remember” card design. 🌸✨ Featuring the Into the Blooms: Poppy dies layered over the delicate Cover Plate: Ornate background, this project beautifully balances rich Pure Poppy and Scarlet Jewel blooms with soft Spring Rain accents for a striking yet graceful look. The layered oval frame creates the perfect focal point for the gold embossed sentiment from the Celebrate Freedom stamp set, while touches of glitter and gold drops add just the right amount of sparkle. From the dimensional flowers and blended foliage to the elegant monochromatic background, every detail works together to create a card full of beauty, warmth, and heartfelt encouragement.
STEP 1: Blend Spring Rain ink around the edges of an A2 panel of Spring Rain cardstock.
STEP 2: Glue the Cover Plate: Ornate diecut to the panel using liquid glue.
STEP 3: Cut two oval frames from white cardstock and glue them together. Attach them to the background using foam squares.
STEP 4: Cut the pieces for the poppies from white cardstock. Add the color using dye ink and blender brushes. Glue them together with foam squares and liquid glue and then attach them to the frame.
STEP 5: Cut the foliage and accent flowers and color them the same as the poppies. Arrange them on the frame using liquid glue and foam squares.
STEP 6: Heat emboss the sentiment using gold powder. Cut it out and then attach it inside the frame using foam squares. Add a trio of gold drops using liquid glue.
STEP 7: Apply glitter to the flowers and foliage using a two-way glue pen.
This project is a beautiful reminder of how layering, soft ink blending, and elegant details can transform a handmade card into something truly unforgettable. ✨ From the bold poppy blooms and delicate pressed flowers to the gold embossed sentiment and sparkling accents, Kelly’s design offers endless inspiration for sympathy cards, encouragement cards, or thoughtful everyday greetings.
Whether you’re recreating this exact look or using the techniques as inspiration for your own floral designs, this card is sure to leave a lasting impression. Be sure to tag Papertrey Ink on Instagram when you share your version — we’d love to see your creative take on this elegant floral project!
Laura Corkill says
BEAUTIFUL!!! ♥