Thinking of You Card Using Umbrella Days Bundle
There’s nothing quite like a heartfelt thinking of you card to make someone feel seen and loved, especially during life’s stormier days. This sweet Thinking of You Card using Umbrella Days Bundle by Stampin’ Up! combines creativity and warmth. With its charming imagery of a person holding an umbrella, accompanied by a faithful pup and paired with the beautiful Splendid Autumn Designer Paper, this card is a beautiful expression of care and connection, perfect for any friend or loved one who needs a little sunshine in their life.
The Umbrella Days Bundle provides endless creative potential for crafting thoughtful cards. The stamps and dies bring life to scenes with umbrellas, rain boots, and more, and when combined with the Splendid Autumn Designer Paper, your card will have a warm, elegant touch. The paper’s rich, autumn-inspired hues and intricate patterns create the perfect backdrop, adding depth and beauty.
Layer the person holding the umbrella and the dog to evoke a sense of warmth and companionship that any recipient would treasure. With the Umbrella Days Dies, you can further customize this card with grass, clouds, or even tiny raindrops to set the scene. The versatility of this bundle allows you to create projects that are uniquely yours, whether you lean into bright colors to lift the spirits or soft, muted tones for a calming effect.
And when you pair these creative elements with a thoughtful sentiment from the stamp set, your Sweet Thinking of You card becomes a touching reminder that someone cares. Let me show you how easy it is to create this card.
How To Make This Card
Project Skill Level: Worker Bee
Worker Bee projects are designed for the crafter who has a bit more time and enjoys creating a handmade card that features a technique or tool. In many cases, a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is required for die-cutting and/or embossing.
Cardstock Measurements:
- Mossy Meadow Cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″
- Very Vanilla Cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Splendid Autumn Designer Paper” 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Splendid Autumn Designer Paper (Cajun Craze Pattern): 1″ x 2″
- Very Vanilla Cardstock: 1-1/4″ x 1-3/4″
- Very Vanilla Cardstock: 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Fold the Mossy Meadow Cardstock in half at the score line to create your card base.
- Adhere the 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Very Vanilla cardstock inside your card.
- Adhere the 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Splendid Autumn paper to the front of the card.
- Using the 1-1/4″ x 1-3/4″ piece of Very Vanilla Cardstock, stamp the sentiment using Black Memento ink. Adhere the 1″ x 2″ piece of Cajun Craze Splendid Autumn Paper to the back of the Very Vanilla Sentiment. Adhere to the upper right corner of the card.
- Stamp the umbrella girl and dog onto the 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ piece of Very Vanilla cardstock using the Black Memento ink pad. Color in the Umbrella using the Light Black Blend, the Dog & her braid using the Cajun Craze Blends, her Jacket & Boots using the Mossy Meadow Blends, and her Jeans using the Light Night of Navy Blend.
- Run the stamped and colored Basic White cardstock through the Cut & Emboss Machine using the dies from the Umbrella Days Bundle Dies.
- Adhere both images to the front of the card as shown in the sample to finish.
A Tip from Barb
This is the perfect card sketch for whenever you have some pretty paper you’d like to use! Just grab 2-3 colors from the paper you want to use and pull in your coordinating cardstock, inks and any embellishments you’d like! An easy peasy card without any stress – I love when my pretty paper can do the heavy lifting on my cards!😊