Take Your Kit to the Next Level: 5″ x 5.5″ Standing Easel Card with the Welcoming Garden Kit
Are you looking for a creative twist on your Welcoming Garden Kit from Stampin’ Up!? Let’s elevate your cardmaking experience with a stunning 5″ x 5.5″ Standing Easel Card — a show-stopping display piece that folds flat for mailing and pops up for a dimensional surprise!
This alternate project is perfect for making a big impression while using the beautiful die-cut elements, sentiments, and coordinating colors from the Welcoming Garden Kit. Whether you’re a seasoned stamper or new to crafting, this easel card is a simple way to level up your kit.
✂️ Supplies You’ll Need
From the Welcoming Garden Kit:
- Pre-printed card base for the Wrought Iron Gate
- Die-cut elements (florals, sentiments)
- Basic White Card Stock (5″ x 11″)
- Basic Black Card Stock for layering
- Kintsugi Designer Series Paper (DSP)
- Adhesive Glitter Enamel dots for flower centers in Daffodil Delight or Lemon Lime
- Tiny Bee Trinkets
- Calypso Coral Ink
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
Additional Supplies:
- Paper Trimmer & Bone Folder
- Paper Snips
- Stamp Art Connection 5″ x 5 1/2″ Standing Easel Card PDF Directions
📏 Measurements
- Card Base: Basic White Thick cardstock – 5″ x 11″, scored on the long side at 5.5″
- Front Panel: Gate (cut from one of the pre-printed card fronts in the kit)
- Stopper Panel: 2.75″ x 2.25″ layered with sentiment & embellished with Enamel Dots
- Mat Layers: Basic Black – .75″ x 5.25″ (cut 2)
- DSP Layer – .5″ x 5″ (cut 2)
🌸 Why This Alternate is a Must-Try
The 5″ x 5.5″ Standing Easel Card is the perfect canvas to showcase all the dimensional and detailed Wrought Iron Gate die-cuts from the Welcoming Garden Kit. It transforms cards from a simple kit into a statement piece, great for Mother’s Day, thank-you notes, or birthday cards for your favorite gardener.
📸 Share Your Projects!
Try this easel card? I’d love to see it! Post your creations and tag me on Instagram or Facebook @StampArtConnection. Let’s inspire each other to stretch our kits and creativity!
Happy crafting!
— Kat 🌿
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Project PDF
5″ x 5.5″ Standing Easel Card PDF
Create an easel card with these easy directions.
