Right as Rain - Cardmaking and Scrapbooking with Jean Manis

Spellbinders | Patterned Paper Focus

Hello! Today, I am sharing a gratitude card showcasing a recent addition to the Spellbinders store – Paper Rose patterned paper. Patterned paper offers a quick and convenient way to add character to your card backgrounds.

The Morning Memories 6×6 pack features subtle colors and patterns. As to not overwhelm the paper, I created a floral cluster for the card center using the Anemones die set. I cut the cluster from a metallic paper and Snowdrift cardstock. I inlaid the Snowdrift cardstock into the metallic outline.

The sentiment was letterpressed with the BetterPress You Are Everything Sentiments set in Cosmic Sky ink on Snowdrift cardstock.

I added the anemones and sentiment to the card with foam adhesive.

Spellbinders | Hello Spring

Hello! Today, I am sharing a CAS, spring-themed card crafted with Spellbinders products. Rain or shine, there is a timeless charm to the image of a duck carrying an umbrella. I previously shared cards with these products HERE and HERE. Scroll for info on a die-cutting sale.

- Create A2-size card base from Teal Topaz cardstock.
- Add sky and ground to a slightly smaller panel of Snowdrift cardstock using Tumbled Glass and Hickory Smoke Oxide inks.
- Stamp I’ve Got You Covered sentiment on Snowdrift cardstock. Cut with cloud die in the On Cloud Nine set. Cut additional clouds with dies in the set.
- Cut Duck with Umbrella from various cardstock colors. Assemble and add to card front with foam adhesive.

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Tim Holtz Spring Die-Cut Flowers

Hello! As winter’s chill begins to thaw and the first signs of spring emerge (I am seeing quite a few daffodils blooming), I am drawn to crafting spring cards. Today, I am sharing a floral, spring-themed card created with Tim Holtz supplies.

- To create the background, stamp the Spring Shadows sentiment in black ink on white cardstock. Cut stamped panel with the A2-size die in the Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle set. Apply Tumbled Glass Oxide ink to the center of the stamped panel and add to card base.
- Color Soft-Finish Cardstock with a variety of Distress Oxide inks. Cut pieces with dies in the Brushstroke Flowers 1, Bloom Colorize, and Modern Floristry die sets. Cut flower centers from Tim Holtz Black Alcohol Cardstock. Assemble flowers. I chose to back the open portions of the flowers with inked cardstock.
- Add assembled flowers and greenery to card with glue and foam adhesive.

Elizabeth Craft Floral Encouragement Card

Hello! After putting together a roundup of encouragement cards, I was inspired to create a card to lift someone’s spirits. At the same time, I wanted to play with new products in the Elizabeth Craft Designs Paper Flowers collection.

- With black ink, stamp Stampin’ Up You’ve Got This sentiment (retired) on Chamomile cardstock and cut with largest die in the Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangles set. Add to an A2-size card base.
- Color Soft Finish cardstock with Distress Inks and cut Wild Flower 4 and Greenery Fillers pieces. Shape floral elements, add additional ink as needed for shading, and assemble. To create small, white flowers, cut Soft Finish cardstock with die in the Florals Minis set, shape, and assemble. Glue prills to centers.
- Adhere cascade of flowers to card front.

Handmade Cards for Encouragement

Sending an encouragement card is a heartfelt gesture that can uplift spirits during challenging times, whether it’s simply to let someone know you’re thinking of them, support their recovery from illness, offer solace after the end of a relationship, brighten their day unexpectedly, or provide upbeat affirmation. In this roundup of encouragement cards, join me in exploring a collection of cards that offer support for those who need it most.

Throughout this post, I’ll be using cards from my blog archive as examples. Click on the card image to be taken to the original post. Even if the specific products used on the cards may no longer be available, the focus is on how the theme is represented on the card.

Rainbows are recognized as a symbol of hope. Incorporating a rainbow on a card serves as a visual reminder to the recipient that brighter days are ahead, offering comfort and encouragement during challenging times.

Harnessing the strength of the sentiment “You are worth it,” these cards showcase the versatility of the sentiment paired with a variety of focal items.

Capturing the essence of renewal and optimism, this card reminds us that like the changing seasons, hope blooms eternal.

Featuring a steadfast seaworthy boat, this card captures the sentiment “We’ll weather the storm together.”

Adorned with a cuddly bear, this card delivers a heartfelt message – “Sending bear hugs.” Perfect for reaching out to a child, it offers comfort and reassurance, wrapping them in affectionate gestures from afar.

A wrapped bouquet of flowers paired with the sentiment, “I’m here for you” serves as a reminder of support and companionship, offering solace and strength to those facing challenges.

I hope this roundup of encouragement cards has inspired you to continue spreading kindness and positivity.