Textured Notes and Elements of Text

Looking for a masculine thank you card design? This project uses Stampin’ Up!’s Textured Notes and Elements of Text stamp set to create a vintage, layered card with depth and texture – perfect for a heartfelt expression of gratitude.

Supplies Needed:

• Stamp Sets:
  • Textured Notes
  • Elements of Texted
  • Simply Said

• Cardstock:
  • Basic Beige (8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″)
  • Crumb Cake (3 5/8″ x 4 7/8″ and 5 1/4″x 4″)
  • Basic White (3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″ and 5″ x 4 4/3″, plus a scrap for fussy cutting)
  • Shaded Spruce strip (3 1/2″ x 1/4″)

• Inks:
  • Classic Stampin’ Pad in Crumb Cake
  • Classic Stampin’ Pad in Shaded Spruce

• Tools & Adhesives:
  • Blending Brush
  • Paper Snips (for fussy cutting)
  • Multipurpose Liquid Glue
  • Stamp Blocks
  • Bone Folder
  • Dimensionals
  • Paper Trimmer

Instructions:

Card Front:

1. Prepare Your Card Base:
   • Start with an 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ Basic Beige card base. Score a 4 1/4″ and fold to create your standard A2 card.
2. Stamp Background Layer:
   • Take the 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock.
   • Stamp a background using Elements of Text in Crumb Cake.
   • Use a blending brush to softly blend more Crumb Cake ink over the stamped area for a vintage, textured look
3. Add Leaf Detail:
   • Ink the leaf stamp from Textured Notes in Shaded Spruce, stamp off once, then stamp over the background to create a subtle overlay.
   • On a separate scrap of Basic White, stamp the same leaf in full-strength Shaded Spruce and fussy cut it.
   • Adhere the cut leaf to the stamped panel with Dimensionals.
4. Layer the Panels:
   • Adhere the stamped Basic White panel to the 3 5/8″ x 4 7/8″ Crumb Cake piece.
   • Glue this layered piece onto your Basic Beige card base.
   • Add the Shaded Spruce cardstock strip to the bottom (or desired spot) of the Basic White panel.
5. Sentiment:
   • Stamp your thank you sentiment in Shaded Spruce onto the front, directly on the Basic White panel or on a separate piece if you prefer dimension.

Inside the Card:

1. Create the Inner Layers:
   • Blend Crumb Cake ink over the 5″ x 3 3/4″ Basic White panel using a blending brush.
   • Stamp the leaf from Textured Notes in Shaded Spruce.
   • Adhere the Basic White panel to the 5 1/4″ x 4″ Crumb Cake layer, then glue both to the inside of the card.

Don’t Forget the Envelope:

Stamp the leaf from Textured Notes in Shaded Spruce on the envelope corner for a coordinated, finished look.