The Splash of Sparkles Specialty Designer Series Paper is so bright and fun! I love the vibrant patterns and the beautiful gold accents—it has such a lovely watercolor feel.
I made this card for the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. Here’s the sketch that I used.
Tips & Instructions
Azure Afternoon Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4
Basic White Layer - 4-1/8 x 5-3/8, adhere to the card base.
Splash of Sparkles Specialty Designer Series Paper - 3-3/4 x 5, adhere to the card.
Azure Afternoon Strip - 1-1/2 x 4-1/4, die cut the right edge using the new Bordered In Beauty Dies (will be available for purchase starting May 5, 2026)
Splash of Sparkles Strip - 3/4 x 4-1/4, adhere to the Azure Afternoon strip.
Wrap a piece of White & Gold Baker’s Twine around the left side of the strip 3 times and adhere to the back. Feed a piece of the baker’s twine under and tie a bow.
Adhere the strip to the right side of the card.
Azure Afternoon - 2-1/4 x 2-1/2
Basic White - 2 x 2-1/4
Scrap of white - punch using the Sweet Jar Builder Punch. Use a Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Marker to outline the jar. Do this by rubbing the marker on just the edge of the jar. Stamp the sentiment in Highland Heather using the Reason To Celebrate Stamp Set.
Scrap of the Highland Heather and Gold pattern of the Designer Series Paper. Punch the top part of the jar. Outline the top with a black marker.
Adhere the jar and top to the white piece, then adhere to the Azure Afternoon piece. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.
Add some Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems
On the inside layer (3-3/4 x 5), stamp the sentiment in Highland Heather and add a 3/4 x 5 strip of the Designer Series Paper to the bottom.
I love the watercolor look of this paper, it’s so pretty.
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