Mini Slimline Floral Friendship Card

Handmade Mini Slimline Floral Friendship Card with Spellbinders floral dies and foiled sentiment #cardmaking #handmadecard #cardmakingideas

With the snow falling nonstop over the last few days (and nights) I decided to spend my weekend crafting in my craft room. I recently received an order I placed at Simon Says Stamp, I needed to re-stock some colored cardstock, and so I was eager to play. I’ve also been wanting to use the new floral dies from Spellbinders, I find them irresistible – these tiny blooms are so darling and they are just pleading to be used on a card. Several hours later I made this little slimline beauty.

Handmade Mini Slimline Floral Friendship Card with Spellbinders floral dies and foiled sentiment #cardmaking #handmadecard #cardmakingideas

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CARD IDEA

I got so carried away I actually made several cards, but I am saving the other projects for some other time (I also filmed a video and I need time to edit it). The idea for this card was to create a colorful floral pattern on a dark background, surrounding a foiled sentiment.

Handmade Mini Slimline Floral Friendship Card with Spellbinders floral dies and foiled sentiment #cardmaking #handmadecard #cardmakingideas

CARD INSTRUCTIONS

Follow these instructions step by step to re-create this card:

Handmade Mini Slimline Floral Friendship Card with Spellbinders floral dies and foiled sentiment #cardmaking #handmadecard #cardmakingideas

  • Create a mini slimline card base. Mine measures 3 1/4″ x 6 1/4″; I used some green cardstock from my stash, so the card base isn’t white. Adhere foiled panel onto the front on the card.
  • Die-cut flowers and leaves using 2 die sets from Spellbinders: Simply Perfect Layered Blooms and Mini Blooms and Sprigs. I used colored cardstock from my stash to cut these focusing mostly on white, pale yellow, pale pink, and green.

Handmade Mini Slimline Floral Friendship Card with Spellbinders floral dies and foiled sentiment #cardmaking #handmadecard #cardmakingideas

  • Assemble the flowers with the help of glue (there are many options as to how the flowers can be assembled, they can be layered in a variety of ways) and use the florals to build a floral card front. Cascade the flowers from the top of the card coming down to the sentiment. I tried to position the flowers and leaves so that I had a 1/4″ border on each side.
  • Use jewels as flower centers and to fill in any gaps in the background. This last step really elevates the card design and makes it pop. It adds that wow factor.

Handmade Mini Slimline Floral Friendship Card with Spellbinders floral dies and foiled sentiment #cardmaking #handmadecard #cardmakingideas

I love the dark background used for this card, I think it helps the pale pink and yellow flowers pop. Of course, this card design can be re-created on a white or light background for a much softer look. Have fun crafting!

SUPPLIES

I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

Spellbinders Simply Perfect Layered Blooms
Spellbinders Simply Perfect Layered Blooms
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Spellbinders Mini Blooms and Sprigs
Spellbinders Mini Blooms and Sprigs
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Spellbinders Yana
Spellbinders Yana’s Special Sentiments Glimmer
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SSS | SC | SB
Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System
Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System
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Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
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Simon Says Stamp Card Stock Midnight Green
Simon Says Stamp Card Stock Midnight Green
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SSS
Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock
Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock
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SSS | AZ
Simon Says Stamp Cardstock
Simon Says Stamp Cardstock
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Glimmer Hot Foil - Matte Gold
Glimmer Hot Foil – Matte Gold
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Pretty Pink Posh Buttercream Jewels
Pretty Pink Posh Buttercream Jewels
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Jewel Picker Pick Up Tool
Jewel Picker Pick Up Tool
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Zig Glue Pen Fine Tip
Zig Glue Pen Fine Tip
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Bearly Art Mini 2 fl oz Precision Craft Glue + Tip Kit
Bearly Art Mini 2 fl oz Precision Craft Glue + Tip Kit
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Tonic Studios 8.5 Inch Paper Trimmer
Tonic Studios 8.5 Inch Paper Trimmer
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White Foam Squares
White Foam Squares
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Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape
Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape
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Comments12

  1. Your card is absolutely gorgeous! The color combo is perfect… love that dark background!! I can’t wait to see the video as well as the other cards you created.

  2. WOW! Gorgeous! Love the yellows, pinks and green on the black background! Especially impressive with the gold foiling and the slim line size. LOVE IT!

  3. You are so creative and talented! I love your cards. Can you create some tags using the spellbinders simply perfect layered blossoms and mini blooms and sprigs? Thanks!

  4. This card is awe-inspiring from the color choices to the layout. I admire your many expert talents.

  5. Yana, this is stunning! The dark green card the perfect choice for the card panel. And those little die-cut florals are darling. If you can’t get out in the garden this is the next best thing. I took a break from card making for about 2 years and now have begun again. It’s been fun to see all the new trends. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers daily. May the Lord place a hedge of protection around you and your family. <3

    1. Such a beautiful card love it ..you are soo talented God bless you,
      I always enjoy looking at your cards

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