The idea for this Easter card began while I was on vacation. The song, Amazing Grace, kept running through my mind, and I thought of using the word “amazing” from our Celebrate You Die Set. And, guess where I would find the word, “grace.” Yep, the Labeler Alphabet Stamp Set!
Amazing Grace Easter Card with Cross of Hope
I really liked my wooden cross from a recent card I made, so I grabbed my brand new pack of Wood Textures DS Paper, and cut a cross using a cross from the Cross of Hope Die Set. I cut several and layered it, so it would look like a real piece of wood. I just read in our Stampin’ Up Success magazine that the Wood Textures DSP is carrying over to the new catalog. Yay! It will be available for another year! Since I was out of conservation mode, I used it as a layer on the Thick Whisper White card base.
The top layer would be Whisper White, and I stamped the beam of light from the Amazing You Stamp Set in Daffodil Delight. For some texture, I used the Simple Stripes Embossing Folder, which is also carrying over to the new catalog. Double Yay!
Are you curious about my rainbow words? This was inspired by the Paper Players challenge.
I used the Aqua Painter with five colors of ink, and painted across a piece of Glossy White cardstock. After it dried, I used the die from the Celebrate You Die Set (also carrying over to the new catalog, triple Yay!) to cut the word “amazing.” I layered it for thickness, and glued it over the cross. I really like the way it shines.
Next, the Labeler Alphabet Stamp Set comes into play. If you missed my tips on making it easy to use, here you go.
I used a slightly different method this time, because I wanted each letter to be a different color. I left them on the sheet, but just pressed the letter I was using onto the ink pad. I needed to be careful when stamping on the cardstock to leave enough space for unwanted ink. Then, I cut them out individually.
I thought it was rather remarkable that the letters, G-R-A-C-E, fit perfectly between the stripes. God is full of surprises!
I used a piece of Painted Autumn DSP to decorate the envelope flap, stamped Happy Easter on the inside, and other than writing a personal note, my card is ready to send.
I hope you’ve been inspired by my Easter card. Have a wonderful day!
Oh my! Your cross card is beautiful. I have returned from a vacation also and trying to catch up with everything. E-mails really stack up. I never thought that the alphabet labeler letters would fit anything as well as they do the strips on that folder. Your rainbow colors matching on the amazing word and small letters is genius.
Hi Stella! I hope you had a wonderful vacation! Thank you for taking the time to visit me!
Beautiful Easter card!
Thank you, Lynette! I appreciate you visiting my blog!
Terrific card, Su! I love your delicate and understated use of the rainbow colors, especially your rainbow sentiment! Thanks so much for sharing with us at The Paper Players!
Thank you, Sandy! I’m glad you like it! I enjoy participating with the Paper Players!
Hi Sue, I love your take on the rainbow challenge. It’s perfect for Easter!
Thank you, Chris! I appreciate you visiting my blog!
Thankyou! Your card is stunning and artistic, the true meaning of Easter. God bless your business and ministry. Hugs, Lola
You’re so sweet, Lola! God bless you too!
Really like it, especially how you made the sun rays behind the cross.
Thank you, Ellen! I was really happy to have that stamp!
You amaze me Su. Such a beautiful card. Thank you☺
What a nice thing to say! Thank you, Lynn!
I like the very subtle rainbow you’ve used in your Easter card. The wooden cross is great – very realistic! Thanks for joining us at The Paper Players again this week, Su.
Thanks so much, Jan! I enjoy the inspiration from you at Paper Players!