Hello Reader,

Yesterday’s sketch came to life with this soft, layered birthday card—and it’s a perfect example of how a simple layout can feel both polished and thoughtful. By pairing subtle plaid patterns with crisp white die-cut foliage and an arched focal point, this design proves that a sketch really can do the heavy lifting while you have fun with texture, layers, and just a pop of detail.

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product spotlight:

• Everyday Arches Dies - Item 164629
• Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper - Item 164678 (LAST CHANCE!!)
• Nature's Symphony Dies - Item 166925
• Lovely Arrangements Stamp Set - Item 167169

measure & cut (from bottom to top):

card base:

• Basic White Thick Cardstock: 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2

layers (before die-cutting):

• Pecan Pie Cardstock: 4 1/4 x 2 1/2
• Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
• Basic White Cardstock: 4 x 5 1/4 (frame)
• Basic White Cardstock: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 (greenery, keep the negative space)
• Pecan Pie Cardstock: 2 1/4 x 1/2 (sentiment)

envelope flap:

• Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper: 5 3/4 x 2 1/4

stamp (clear blocks or stamp positioning tool):

• Stamp the sentiment (Lovely Arrangements Stamp Set) in Versamark Ink onto the piece of Pecan Pie Cardstock after is has been rubbed with an Embossing Buddy. Cover with white Basic's Wow Embossing Powder. Set with a Heat Tool.

crop, cut, assemble, adhere & embellish:

• Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
• Adhere the Pecan Pie Cardstock to the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
• Use a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard) and the largest Everyday Arches Dies to crop the Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper.
• Use a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard) to crop the Basic White Cardstock frame with the 2 15/16 x 4 3/16 Everyday Arches die inside the 4 13/16 x 3 9/16 die. ​
  TIP: Secure both dies in place with Post-It Note Tape.
• Use a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard) to crop the 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 Basic White Cardstock with the greenery die from the Nature's Symphony Dies. TIP: Crop it in the same direction as it appears on the card, with the stem end in the bottom right corner. Save this piece for a future project—you won’t be disappointed.
• Use a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard) and the long & skinny Textured Noes die to crop the sentiment.
• Adhere the plaid arch to the card using Stampin' Dimensionals.
• Adhere the arched frame to the card using snipped-to-size Foam Adhesive Strips.
• Adhere the greenery die-cut and the sentiment to the card using Stampin' Dimensionals.
• Embellish with three Pecan Pie Earthy Matte Dots.

envelope:

• Adhere the 5 3/4 x 2 1/4 Designer Series Paper to a Basic White Medium envelope flap with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Tip: Add glue to the flap, not the Designer Series Paper.