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SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT! CASE the Layout, Make It Yours!

Published 5 days ago • 3 min read

Hello Reader,

Today’s card is a perfect example of how one layout can tell two completely different stories. I CASEd a soft, spring-inspired sample from Stampin’ Up! and gave it a bold, high-contrast makeover using deeper tones, texture, and a striking floral focal point. Same foundation… completely new feel.

The original design features a light, airy palette with soft patterns and delicate florals—perfect for a gentle “hello.” I kept the signature trio of arched panels (such a great design anchor!) and the horizontal sentiment strip, but shifted everything else to create a more dramatic look.

By layering rich colors like Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush and Daffodil Delight with strong patterns and bold die-cut florals, the card instantly takes on more depth and energy. The stitched edging on the arched die-cuts adds just enough detail, while the clustered flowers bring movement and dimension right where your eye lands.

What I Love!

  • The arched panel layout—clean, structured, and easy to adapt
  • How a color shift alone completely transforms the mood
  • The bold floral cluster that adds texture and contrast
  • The sentiment strip grounding the design across the panels
  • A layout that works for any season, any style!
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measure & cut (from bottom to top):

card base:

  • Secret Sea Cardstock: 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2

layers (before die-cutting):

  • Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper: 2 x 6 strips in 3 designs (arched die-cuts, tiny flowers and flower centers)
  • White Willow Cardstock: 4 x 4 (sentiment & leaves)
  • Secret Sea Cardstock: 2 x 5 (flowers & flagged banner)

envelope flap:

  • Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper: 5 3/4 x 2 1/4

crop, cut, assemble, adhere & embellish:

  • Stamp the sentiment (Notes of Spring) in Secret Sea Classic Ink onto the White Willow Cardstock.
  • Use a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine to crop the following:
    • Designer Series Paper - 2nd Smallest Everyday Arches dies, small flowers and flower centers Springtime Scenes dies.
    • Stamped Sentiment & Secret Sea Cardstock - smallest rectangle & flagged banner Nested Essentials Dies
    • White Willow Cardstock - detailed leaves Springtime Scenes dies
    • Secret Sea Cardstock - large flowers Springtime Scenes dies
  • Adhere the arched die-cuts to the card base with Stampin' Dimensionals.
  • Adhere the sentiment and flagged banner as shown with Stampin' Dimensionals.
  • Adhere all flowers and leaves as shown with Mini Stampin' Dimensionals and Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  • Embellish with Daffodil Delight Muted Palette Dots.
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