Hello crafty friends!
There’s nothing quite like a juicy burst of citrus to brighten up your crafting day, and today’s project does just that! I’m sharing a vibrant and refreshing card featuring Papertrey Ink’s Main Squeeze Stamp Set & Dies, paired beautifully with the Cover Plate: Bandana Die. This cheerful combo is perfect for summer cards, thank you notes, and all-occasion greetings with a zesty twist.
Why you’ll love the Main Squeeze Dies
Papertrey Ink’s Main Squeeze bundle is packed full of personality. The set includes everything you need to create dimensional lemons, detailed florals, and lively sentiments that add character to your card fronts. Whether you’re layering elements or keeping it clean and simple, this set adapts beautifully.
Highlights include:
- Detailed dies for lemons, blossoms, and leaves
- Sentiments that pop (like “You’re simply the zest!”)
- Crisp, high-quality stamps that leave a perfect impression every time
If you’re looking to add something bright, bold, and utterly timeless to your collection, this is it. The Main Squeeze set is incredibly versatile—perfect for cards year-round, from summer sunshine greetings to fresh kitchen-inspired tags. Pair it with your favourite background dies, like I’ve done here, or keep it minimalist—the possibilities are endless!
Card Inspiration – You’re Simply the Zest!
For today’s card, I wanted a clean but dynamic layout that draws your eye to the playful sentiment. The layering of elements and textures gives a punch of dimension while keeping it fresh and fun.
Step-by-step instructions:
- Create the card base: Start with a bright teal card base measuring 5.5″ x 4.25″. Splatter lightly with white acrylic paint for some added interest.
- Die-cut your background: Use the Cover Plate: Bandana Die to cut a piece of white cardstock. Adhere this slightly off-centre on your card for a pop of bold contrast.
- Build your lemons: Die-cut the lemons from yellow cardstock, then ink blend the edges with a slightly darker yellow to add dimension. Speckle them with white paint for texture.
- Assemble your florals: Die-cut the lemon blossoms and leaves using white, green, and kraft cardstock. Layer together for a natural, organic look.
- Arrange and adhere: Cluster your lemons and florals over the bandana die cut using foam tape for depth. Tuck the leaves and blossoms in for a full composition.
- Add sentiment: Stamp “You’re simply the zest!” in a crisp navy ink, fussy cut it, and pop it up over the lemons.
- Finishing touches: Scatter a few clear sequins across your card for that extra sparkle.
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