Simply Perfect Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams
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Simply Perfect Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to share a couple of projects using the new Simply Perfect Collection.  The effortless backgrounds, beautiful florals, and versatile sentiments inspired me to create three bright and cheery springtime cards for a variety of occasions.

Color Blocked Hello Card

The Color Block Slices Die Set is perfect for making easy and beautiful backgrounds for any type of card. I used it to cut tons of teal and blue cardstock scraps for a crisp and clean hello card.

Simply Perfect Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

  • Trim a piece of scrap paper or lightweight cardstock to 4.” x 5.25” and cover it completely with tape runner or double-sided adhesive.
  • Die cut white, teal, and blue cardstock with the Color Block Slices Dies.
  • Starting with the white die-cut at the top and ending with the darkest blue at the bottom, adhere the color block slices to the scrap paper so that they cover the entire panel.
  • Trim off any overhanging cardstock with scissors or a paper trimmer.

Simply Perfect Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

Simply Perfect Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

  • Adhere the background panel to a top-folding A2-sized white card base with foam adhesive.
  • Adhere the leafy branches behind the foiled sentiment banner and attach to the card front with foam adhesive.
  • Adhere the Hello sentiment above the banner with liquid glue.

Spellbinders Supplies:

Other Supplies:

heavyweight white cardstock, gold cardstock, various blue and teal cardstocks, tape runner, liquid glue, foam adhesive.

Embossed Sending Hugs Card

Simply Perfect Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

The Simply Perfect Florets Embossing Folder creates a beautiful modern floral background that is perfect for spring.  Coordinating perfectly with the Simply Perfect Layered Blooms Die Set, I used it as a subtle backdrop for the brightly colored flowers on this fun thank you card.

Simply Perfect Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

Simply Perfect Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

  • Adhere the embossed background panel onto a top-folding A2-sized white card base with foam adhesive.
  • Arrange the leafy branches and flowers in the top left corner of the card and adhere down with liquid glue and foam adhesive for tons of layers and dimension.
  • Pop the foiled sentiment strip up on the lower right corner of the card front and adhere the layered sentiment die-cut above it with liquid glue.

Spellbinders Supplies:

Other supplies:

white cardstock, gold cardstock, various pink, navy, and teal cardstocks, liquid glue, foam adhesive

Floral Happy Birthday Card

Simply Perfect Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

With so many different flower options in the Simply Perfect Layered Blooms Die Set, I had to make another card featuring some beautiful arrangements. Using the same bright color scheme, my final card is a fun birthday card with a custom sentiment.

  • Trim a piece of white cardstock to 5.25” x 4”.
  • Apply Gold Hot Foil to the center of the panel using the frame from the Geometric Floral Foil Plate Set and the Glimmer Hot Foil Machine.
  • Blend Blueprint Sketch and Peacock Feathers Distress Ink up from the bottom with a blending brush to cover about two-thirds of the panel, leaving some white at the top.

Simply Perfect Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

Simply Perfect Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

  • Adhere the foiled and inked background panel onto a top-folding A2-sized white card base with foam adhesive.
  • Arrange the leafy branches and flowers in the bottom left and top right corners of the foiled frame and adhere down with liquid glue and foam adhesive.
  • Pop the foiled sentiment strip up on the right side of the card front and adhere the layered die-cut letters above it with liquid glue.

Spellbinders Supplies:

Other supplies:

white cardstock, gold cardstock, various purple, pink, blue, and teal cardstocks, Blueprint Sketch and Peacock Feathers Distress Ink, blending brushes, liquid glue, foam adhesive

Simply Perfect Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

I hope you enjoyed this trio of bright and cheery spring cards and thanks so much for stopping by today.  You can find more inspiration over at my blog AnnieBWills.com.

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