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To celebrate April, Laura Vegas created a sweet Easter card based on this PageMap card sketch...
Supplies: Patterned paper: Bella Blvd; Stickers: Bella Blvd; Letter stickers: Bella Blvd; Flag: Bella Blvd; Pearls: Hero Arts; Rhinestones: Little Yellow Bicycle
With bright papers from Bella Blvd., a sweet scallop border and some embellished eggs, this Easter card is perfectly put together. We loved Laura's machine stitching which adds just the perfect touch!
Here's how to re-create this card:
1. Cut a 4.25" x 5.5" piece of floral patterned paper and adhere to front of card base.
2. Cut a 2.75" x 5.5" piece of yellow tone-on-tone patterned paper and adhere in center of card, top to bottom. Machine stitch along sides if desired.
3. Trim scalloped border sticker to (2) 5.5" pieces and adhere to both sides of yellow patterned paper.
4. Adhere green quote sticker (or a 1.25" x 4.25" piece of green patterned paper) towards the bottom of the card using pop dots.
5. Cut easter eggs from patterned paper (or use stickers), and adhere above green quote sticker (or patterned paper).
6. Using letter stickers, add sentiment to green quote sticker (or patterned paper).
7. Embellish easter eggs with jewels or pearls, and tuck decorative flag onto card.
Laura's Tip: One of my favorite things to do after I'm finishing up a layout is to whip up a card with my leftover scraps. You already have out coordinating patterned paper and cardstock, and an assortment of embellishments. And if you're like me, you have little scraps that might otherwise end up in the trash. Take advantage of having all the pieces sitting right in front of you, and turn them into a quick card or two before putting everything back away.
Great tip Laura! Would you like to see even more Bella Blvd. inspiration? Join Laura and the Bella Artistas as they are having a fun filled day on the Bella blog too!
Want to know who's stopping by at 1:00? Marla Kress! Don't miss her sweet butterfly card!
Happy WCMD! Great sketch & cute Easter card! TFS ;-)
Posted by: diana | October 06, 2012 at 04:13 PM
I do the same thing with my scraps - it's a nice way to keep on top of all those cards I need all year long! TFS!
Posted by: Valerie Gee, the Scrappin' V | October 06, 2012 at 04:34 PM
This is such a bright, happy card. It's perfect for spring.
Posted by: Lori Poffenroth | October 06, 2012 at 04:38 PM
I've never seen a better Easter card!
Posted by: Susan Herrick | October 06, 2012 at 04:39 PM
Such a sweet card! I love it. That is a neat sketch to start from. Gorgeous Bella Blvd stuff!! Stacy h-W
Posted by: Stacy H-W | October 06, 2012 at 04:51 PM
This is such a bright, cheerful card. The flag is a wonderful addition. Thanks for the clever tip. If I use up those scraps right away I'll have less to put away..now that would be grand!
Posted by: Brenda B | October 06, 2012 at 04:58 PM
Really smart tip about using up the scraps right away. And great card, too!
Posted by: Manuela B. | October 06, 2012 at 05:36 PM
Love Laura's tip on making a card when making a scrapbook page. Makes a lot of sense. Hope to add this idea to my crafting time.
Cute card for Easter.
Posted by: Joan V | October 06, 2012 at 06:06 PM
Very pretty, nice colors
Posted by: Bonnie | October 06, 2012 at 06:19 PM
Like the colors and all the layers - fun!
Posted by: Penny Douphinett | October 06, 2012 at 07:41 PM
I really need to make cards with the scraps after a layout. I've tried before, but never made a concentrated effort. Thanks for the extra motivation!
Posted by: Andrea | October 06, 2012 at 07:58 PM
Adorable card!
Posted by: Pam | October 06, 2012 at 09:02 PM
Great card and sketch!
Posted by: Janet Zeppa | October 06, 2012 at 09:07 PM
I really need to take up using my scraps right away instead of stacking them someplace the cat can get to them.
Posted by: Elizabeth P | October 06, 2012 at 10:01 PM
Lovely card. The colors work so beautifully for Easter.
Posted by: Susie Nam | October 06, 2012 at 10:09 PM
LOVE the idea of using up the scraps after making a layout.
Posted by: Marilyn Nimmo | October 06, 2012 at 11:11 PM
What a beautiful Easter Card. I love the soft pastel colors. And your tip is a smart one. I need to use my time (and my scraps) more efficiently :-) Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Stacy Buller | October 06, 2012 at 11:20 PM
Really cute card!
Posted by: Tina C, | October 06, 2012 at 11:46 PM
Cute Easter card!
Posted by: Amy Prather-Smith | October 06, 2012 at 11:53 PM
Thank you for the tip Laura! I love this card!
Posted by: Jenn Motter | October 07, 2012 at 12:36 AM
thanks for the fun tip about using your scraps. Gonna remember this. (I Hope) Cute card. Love the design and it was so easy to make. thanks
Posted by: Dorina D | October 07, 2012 at 12:56 AM
Gorgeous card, I'm always stuck for easter card ideas! x
Posted by: Jennifer Grace | October 07, 2012 at 03:15 AM
Very sweet card. I love it.
Posted by: Johanne L. | October 07, 2012 at 08:43 AM
Beautiful card!! This sketch is so amazing, can't wait to play with it :)
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | October 07, 2012 at 11:13 AM
I am so happy with this inspiration! Love this WCMD card!
Posted by: Leslie Kiley | October 07, 2012 at 11:46 AM