Fresh & Summery Hello with Laurie

Hello Greetery friends!  It’s Laurie Willison here!  I have a quick and simple card today that incorporates the new Aida Cloth Texture Plate.  I know the Aida Cloth print works so well with the stitching theme cards but how about just as a texture plate?  I am here for it!!  I love how easy these plates work to add a little texture in the background.  

To create this card, I first die cut the largest Postal Frame Die in white cardstock and layered it on to a white card base.  Using the Aida Cloth Texture Plate, I ran another piece of white cardstock through for that amazing detail.  I cut the panel to fit just inside the dotted frame on the Postage panel.  

Next, I grabbed the Big Branches: Ruscus Die and die cut 2 pieces of green cardstock.  By trimming one branch down, I was able to create the look of a full swag in the background of the card. After assembling the moth from Jumbo Curiosity: Moth Die and Stencil set, I popped the moth up in between those 2 branches in the background.  To finish off the card, I added in the hello sentiment from Opposites Attract Stamp Set and then a few clear drops for some bling!

You know I love keeping it clean and simple but for those of you who do amazing things with detail, here are a few ideas….

Tips for adding in more details: 

• Instead of the texture plate, mask off the background and use a background stamp for some extra color and detail. 
• Add in a few extra of the mini moths from the Curiosity Summer Findings Die Set.  
• Use the new Hoopla Dies to create the frame instead of the Postage Frame Die.
• Tuck in some floral images from any of your favorite Greetery Stamp Sets. 

I am so glad you stopped by today.  If you are inspired to create a clean and simple card, or by any of today’s tips, please tag me when you share over on Instagram! I love to see all your creations!  IG @laurie_willison