Elegant All-Occasion Card with New In Colors (Video)

Looking to create a card that’s perfect for any occasion? This week’s project showcases how to combine intricate die-cut florals with subtle embossing and the fresh 2025–2027 In Colors to craft a versatile and elegant card.

Why You’ll Love This Project:

• Versatility: Suitable for birthdays, thank you notes, or just because.
• Techniques: Learn how to use Press’n Seal for precise layering and create a two-tone effect with Versamark.
• Color Play: Discover how the new In Colors—Secret Sea, Cloud Cover, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, and Darling Duckling—can elevate your designs.

Project Highlights:

• Base: Basic Beige card base with an embossed layer using the Pressed Flowers folder.
• Florals: Die-cut elements in the new In Colors, arranged using Press’n Seal for easy placement.
• Sentiment: Stamped in Secret Sea ink on layered circles from the Stylish Shapes and Spotlight on Nature Dies.
• Finishing Touches: Embellished with In Color Flat Pearls and coordinating pattern paper strips inside.

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Love this project? Join me on Friday, May 30, for an online workshop where we’ll create three additional projects using these techniques. It’s also a sneak peek into the monthly Diemonds team make-n-takes and the In Color Club offerings.

Project Layers (Imperial):

• 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Basic Beige CS
• 4” x 5-1/4” Basic Beige CS- emboss
• 2” x 5-1/2” Secret Sea CS- die cut
• 2” x 2-1/2” DSP- die cut
• 2” x 3-1/2” Cloud Cover CS-die cut
• 2” x 1-3/4” Strawberry Slush CS- die cut
• 4” x 5-1/4” Basic White CS
• 3-3/4″ x 3/4″ DSP
• Scraps Basic White CS- die cut circles

I have created a printable recipe with the complete supply list and cut dimensions for you. Simply click the button below to access the printable file.

Ready to get started?
Watch the full tutorial below and follow along from start to finish.

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Shopping List: 

Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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2025–2027 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

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Versamark Pad

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2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls

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Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder

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Spotlight On Nature Dies

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Pretty Florals Dies

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Stylish Shapes Dies

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Silicone Craft Sheet

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Take Your Pick

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Paper Trimmer

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Bone Folder

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Stampin' Seal

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Adhesive Sheets

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Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Stampin' Dimensionals

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