Get Well Card for a Friend

I made this card for a friend who had an operation on her knee for the second time. I wanted to cheer her up and let her know that I was thinking about her and praying for her quick recovery.

SUPPLIES

• White cardstock
• Pattern paper/cardstock
• Color cardstock to match pattern cardstock
• My Favorite Things- Penguins in Paradise Clear Stamps and Dies
• Stampin Up- So Sentimental Cling Set
• Stampin Up Punch
• Acrylic blocks
• Black Ink- Memento Tuxedo Black
• Alcohol Coloring Markers- I used Spectrum Noir from Crafters Companion 
• Marquise die-cutting machine from Diamond Press
• Paper trimmer
• Sequin embellishments 
• Glue- I used Art Glitter Glue Clear
• Foam Adhesive- from Scrapbook.com

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Cut white cardstock for card base A2 size 
2. Stamp images on white cardstock and color
3. Die cut images 
4. Stamp sentiment on white cardstock
5. Punch out the sentiment  and punch out a pattern paper to layer behind the sentiment 
6. Cut Solid color cardstock 4 X 5 1/4 in one color and 2 1/2 X 5 in a different color
7. Cut two pieces of pattern paper 3 3/4 X 1 1/4 each
8. Adhere the larger color cardstock to the base
9. Place the pattern paper next. One piece on top and one piece below (making sure to leave an edge to see the color cardstock)
10. Adhere the smaller piece of cardstock in the middle of the two pattern papers
11. Adhere to the colored stamped and die-cut images on the middle cardstock piece
12. Layer the punched sentiment on top of the pattern paper and adhere it to the card using foam adhesive for dimension
13. Finish by adding any additional embellishments or decorations as desired. 
14. And there you have it, a beautifully handcrafted card that is sure to make someone's day!