Hello crafty friends!
Today I’m sharing a soft, elegant card design that feels both reflective and heartfelt, created using the Timeless Sands Die Set from Altenew. With gentle pink tones, layered florals and that symbolic hourglass focal point, this card is perfect for expressing gratitude, appreciation or quiet reflection.
The Timeless Sands Die Set is such a thoughtful design — it instantly adds meaning to a project, making it ideal for sympathy cards, thank you cards or moments where words alone aren’t quite enough.
Why you’ll love the Timeless Sands Die Set
The Timeless Sands Die Set is a standout for so many reasons:
- The hourglass design brings instant symbolism and emotional depth to your cards
- Beautifully detailed pieces that layer effortlessly for dimension
- Works perfectly with florals, sentiments and mixed media styles
- Ideal for thank you, sympathy, encouragement and reflective projects
It’s one of those die sets that doesn’t just decorate a card — it tells a story.
Card Inspiration: Forever Grateful
For this card, I wanted a soft, calming colour palette that allowed the hourglass to shine while still feeling delicate and uplifting. Blush pink cardstock creates a gentle backdrop, while the floral elements frame the hourglass beautifully without overwhelming it.
Before assembling, I added subtle splatter details to the background panel to bring texture and interest, keeping everything light and airy. The florals were layered with foam adhesive to create depth, while the hourglass remains the clear focal point at the centre.
The sentiment “Forever Grateful” ties everything together, making this card perfect for expressing appreciation in a meaningful way.
Step-by-step instructions:
- Cut a piece of soft pink cardstock slightly smaller than your card base and add white paint splatter for subtle texture.
- Die cut the hourglass from the Timeless Sands Die Set and assemble the layers for dimension.
- Stamp and colour floral images in soft pink tones, then die cut them out.
- Arrange the florals around the hourglass, securing them with foam adhesive for added depth.
- Add the sentiment strip across the centre of the hourglass.
- Finish with a few sequins and white splatter for sparkle and cohesion.
This layout is easy to adapt — swap the colours, change the florals or adjust the sentiment to suit any occasion.
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