Fussy Cutting and Country Home Stamp Set

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I have had so much fun creating cards with the Country Home stamp set and coordinating products. I actually made a set of cards to add to my daughter's birthday gift.

When creating this card, I was looking for ideas to do something a little different from most of the cards made with this set, which meant a little fussy cutting. But before I did that, I decided I would use this piece of dsp from the pack of Country Lane Designer Series Paper. 

When I design a card, I begin by laying elements out before adhering them until I'm satisfied with the design. I had a few of these vintage brads laying around, so I added one in the upper corner before adhering the Blackberry Bliss piece. I love this pattern! The problem is that I'm also very fond of the reverse side.

I stamped the one arrangement twice and colored them with my Stampin' Blends. Then I adhered the bottom portion to a piece of Old Olive card stock, tied it with the new Braided Linen Trim and mounted the unit with Stampin' Dimensionals. I added a liner to the inside of the card so she could write a note that would be easy to read.

Products Used:
Country Home photopolymer stamp set (14), 147678, $21.00
Country Lane 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, 147804, $11.00
Old Olive 8-1/2" x 11" card stock (24), 100702, $8.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" x 11" card stock (40), 100730, $9.75
Tuxedo Black Memento ink pad, 132708, $6.00
Soft Suede Stampin' Blends, Combo Pack, 147273, $9.00
Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends, Combo Pack, 147932, $9.00
Old Olive Stampin' Blends, Combo Pack, 144597, $9.00
3/16" Braided Linen Trim (10 yards), 147808, $7.00

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