I recently came across a sale on 49 & Market's Peach Collection Pack and fell in love with the deep oranges and beautiful patterns. I made a twist-and-pop card with it earlier this month and used it today to create a step card with a center panel.
To create the card, I chose papers from the 49 & Market set and trimmed them to the following sizes (the card design is one from a recent in-person card class I attended):
Base: 4 1/4 by 11 inches scored at 1, 2, and 6 1/2 inches
Base: 4 1/4 by 11 inches scored at 1, 2, and 6 1/2 inches
Layers for the base:
Layer 1 behind the center panel: 4 by 4 1/4 for behind the center panel
Layer 2 behind the center panel: 3 3/4 by 4
Layer 1 for the bottom of the card front: 3/4 by 3 3/4
Layer 2 for the bottom of the card front: 1/2 by 3 1/2
Center panel: 3 by 8 1/2 scored at 5 1/2
Layers for center panel:
Layer 1: 2 3/4 by 5 1/4
Layer 2: 2 1/2 by 5
Inside the card:
Layer 1: 3 3/4 by 4
Layer 2: 3 1/2 by 3 3/4
After adhering all the layers together, I then die cut the butterflies using the same paper set and Altenew's Swallowtail Butterfly die set. I used both Altenew's Instant Dimension Foam Tape and Art Glitter liquid glue for the butterfly layers and then added them to the center panel using more Instant Dimension Foam Tape.
To finish the card, I stamped "Heartfelt sympathy" using Altenew's Craft-Your-Life: Bewitching Rose set and trimmed it to fit on the card front. I lined the right side up with the edge of the papers behind the center panel and glued the left side to the center panel.
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Inside the card:
Creative Creases #106: I'm on the DT, so I'm entering just for fun and inspiration
Double Trouble Paper Crafting: 3 layers, 2 pattern papers, 1 sentiment (1/5; ends 9/1/25)
Ellibelle's Corner: Ellibelle's Garden Party: Anything in or From a Garden (5/5; ends 9/8/25)
Stamping Sensations: Birds, bees, or butterflies (2/3; ends at the end of the month)
Word Art Wednesday: ATG (1/5 for the week; 1/10 for the challenge; ends 9/9/25)
Cut It Up: ATG (3/3; ends 9/1/25)
DL.ART : DL.ART August 2025 linky challenge: ATG (unlimited entries; ends at the end of the month)
Classic Design Challenge Blog: ATG with optional twist of Happy Birthday (unlimited entries; ends 9/12/25)
Ally's Angels: ATG (5/5; ends 9/12/25)
Crafter's Cafe: ATG with option of using pattern paper (unlimited entries; ends 9/12/25)
Allsorts challenge blog: Something beginning with the letter "B" or ATG (I have butterflies on my card) (5/5; ends 8/28/25)
simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/: ATG (1/5; ends 9/3/25)
Double D Challenges: Butterflies (1/3; ends 9/1/25)
The Paper Shelter: ATG (1/2; ends 9/2/25)
Ellibelle's Corner: I spy with my little eye: Warm and sunny colors (1/5; ends 9/14/25)
Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge: ATG with pattern papers; optional twist of Summer (3/3; ends at the end of the month)
WOW this is awesome! Beautifully done! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Love Those Pretty Papers & Double D challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Thank you very much, Darlene!
DeleteInteresting card shape, a variation on the stepper card I think. Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! And it is a variation of a stepper card.
DeleteWhat a gorgeous sympathy card. Those butterflies are perfect. Your layers and PP look lovely. Thanks for playing at Double Trouble, Johanna DT
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Johanna!
DeleteSTUNNING! Love those magical Designer Papers and the fun fold style of your beautiful creation--makes for a very lovely Sympathy card--probably a keepsake! Fabulous butterflies too! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Double D, Butterflies Challenge. Donna, DT Member.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Donna!
DeleteOh wow Carrie, this is amazing! I simply love all the layers and folds. I'm pinning your card for later. Perhaps if I'm feeling quite ambitious I'll give this a try. Thanks so much for including all the dimensions and directions, and for playing along with us at Word Art Wednesday. We really appreciate you! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Barb! I hope you’ll give it a try!
DeleteSuch a beautiful sympathy card, wonderfully made inside and out. It will be so appreciated by the recipient! Thank you so much for sharing at I spy with my little eye challenge and so nice to see you at my Garden Party too!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning — so serene and elegant. 🦋🍂 The soft colours and layered butterflies bring such a peaceful feeling, and the sentiment is perfectly placed. A truly heartfelt card that would bring comfort just by being held. 🌼
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your beautiful creation with us at Ally’s Angels — we’re honoured you joined the challenge. 💛
Wow! This is a jaw-dropper! The colors are so gorgeous and this design is really neat! Thanks for playing with us at Double Trouble. You used the 3-2-1 recipe perfectly :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thank you for joining Stamping Sensations challenge. Anesha
ReplyDeleteCarrie, such a lovely card! I love the dimension and the beautiful color palette you've chosen. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us at Double Trouble for our "Mix It Up" challenge. -Donna
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