Country floral embossed friendship card.

These days its not often I put specific sentiments on cards. Why ? because I really think we should send MORE and just because. Not just for a celebration like a wedding or a birthday , but just to show someone your thinking of them … just to say hi.

Today's card is what I call 'a smile in the mail'. The beautiful embossing folder I used here is Country florals, a FREE product during Sale-A-Bration as a level one choice. I did hear a little whisper that this will carry over to the new catalogue in June, so its a great one to pick now while its free.

I cut a basic heart shape in watercolour paper and then watercoloured just one section using Stampin' Up! inks and an aqua painter. I took my time, I find painting quite a mindful task which helps me relax and lets my mind wander.

I accentuated the colours I used with co-ordinating Gingham Gala DSP. Layering some under my main panel, and tearing strips for across the centre. This is a cool way to use paper, adding a different look and also frugal on your stash. I added my embossed heart with dimensionals. After die cutting yesterday with the Doily Builder thinlits, I had spare bits on my desk the pretty centre border in white was just lying around so I added that too.

I finished of with a beautiful sentiment taken from the Colourful Season stamp set. You make me smile is perfect for sending smiles in the mail. The font in this set really makes your cards have that special something.

I do hope you enjoy this card and will give it a try for yourself. Don't forget to leave a comment to enter today's blog candy draw.

Happy stamping xxxx Amanda