I invite you to join my exciting countdown to the new catalog: Blessings of Home

Today I have a gorgeous, but oh so easy, birthday card idea using the new Blessings of Home stamp set. 

If you have the Jan-June Mini catalog, check out this lovely bundle on page 60. 

The phrases are really positive and the images are perfect for watercoloring using your favorite tools, or you can just leave them unfilled for an equally stunning look. 

What makes today's card interesting is that it also features a shadow technique. And such yummy paper!

Here are two card views - can you see the shadow? 

Here's a side view: 

Here's how to make this card, when your bundle arrives. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Blessings of Home (157930) or Blessings of Home Bundle (157939)
• Card Stock – Misty Moonlight (153081); Basic White (159276)
• Stamp Pads – Misty Moonlight (153118)
• Misc. – Heart & Home Designer Series Paper DSP (157928); Flowers of Home Dies (157938); Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108)

Measurements: 

• Misty Moonlight: 5 ½” x 8 ½”, 2 ½” x 3 ¾”
• Basic White: 3 ½” x 4 ¼”, 3/8” x 4”, 2 ½” x 3 ¾”; 4” x 5 ¼”
• DSP: 3 pieces at 1”

Instructions:

1. Stamp smaller floral bouquet in Misty Moonlight ink on to the 2 ½” x 3 ¾” piece of Basic White.
2. Die cut the bouquet with the coordinating die.
3. Die cut the same shape out of the 2 ½” x 3 ¾” piece Misty Moonlight. This will form the shadow.
4. Place three Dimensionals on the back of the stamped and die cut bouquet.
5. Adhere the Dimensionals to the die cut Misty Moonlight piece that is the same shape. This will give the bouquet extra dimension and depth when viewed from an angel.
6. Adhere the 3-1/2” x 4-1/4” piece of Basic White to the center of the card.
7. Adhere the three DSP strips to the Basic White. TIP: Start with one side, then do the opposite side, then then center the middle panel.
8. Stamp the greeting in Misty Moonlight on the 3/8” x 4” piece of Basic White.
9. Adhere the greeting towards the bottom of the card with two mini dimensionals.
10. Place adhesive on the back of the layered bouquet piece. Tuck the bottom of the stems under the greeting and adhere.
11. Place one large rhinestone at the beginning of the greeting.
12. Stamp an inside greeting on the 4” x 5 ¼” piece of Basic White and adhere it inside the card.

When you are ready to add this bundle to your crafting collection, click on the shopping cart image on the right side of my blog to head to my online store! Tip: this bundle is available for ordering on 4 January!