Watercolor Trio Easel Cards

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Whew! I'm sorry about rambling. I didn't intend to write so much! Let's get on to some new projects! This month, we made an easel card at my group meeting and at stamp club. I was using up some retiring cardstock and some scraps, so I ended up with two slightly different variations.

Colors: Ruby Red, Sage Shadow, Silver Smooch Spritz; Folded Closed Size = 3" x 5"

Colors: Cameo Coral, Certainly Celery, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz; Folded Closed Size = 4-1/4" x 4-1/4"

I love the Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz. It's very subtle and adds a pearlescent touch to your project. Here's a close-up with it tilted in the light so you can kind of see the effect.

I just realized that I didn't take a picture of the card when it's folded up flat. You can put it in a regular envelope and then the greeting (or other embellishment) on the inside is adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals and allows the card front to be folded back and propped up against it. I love the idea that the card can easily be displayed on a desk, table, or shelf after it's opened.

Click here to view a tutorial on SplitcoastStampers for more information about making this card. It's super easy -- and a little addictive after you make the first one!

Supplies: Watercolor Trio, (Colors: see above), Whisper White cardstock, Top Note Die for the Big Shot, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

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