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Four Cards for Easter Joy

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Need some ideas for Easter cards? I have four cards for Easter that you will love to make!

Easter is the perfect time to celebrate fresh beginnings, pastel colors, and handmade cards that make everyone smile! The new Easter Joy Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! is filled with everything you need to create sweet and springy projects — all perfectly coordinated so your crafting is easy and oh-so-cute.

Let’s take a peek at what’s inside this collection before we hop into the instructions to make four fun card ideas.

Easter Basket suite

Inside the Easter Joy Suite Collection

Each Suite Collection includes one of every item listed below — all designed to coordinate beautifully together for effortless creativity. The items can be bought separately or as a suite collection in my online store.

🌷 Easter Basket Photopolymer Stamp Set 

  • Includes 12 stamps
  • Two-Step design lets you layer colors for adorable, detailed images
  • Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): sizes B and D

🐣 Easter Basket Dies 

  • 15 coordinating dies to cut out baskets, bows, eggs, grass, and more
  • Largest die measures 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″

🌼 Easter Joy Specialty Designer Series Paper (12″ x 12″)

  • 12 sheets (2 each of 6 double-sided designs
  • Foil treatment for a subtle shimmer

🌸 Pleasant Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper (12″ x 12″)

  • 6 sheets (2 each of 3 single-sided designs)
  • Foil accents to add shine to your projects

🎀 Balmy Blue 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon

  • Width: 1/4″ | Length: 10 yards

🥚 Easter Assortment Embellishments

  • 100 adhesive-backed pieces
  • Mix of pastel eggs and shiny dots for that finishing touch

Now Let’s Make Four Cute Easter Cards!

Card #1

Easter Basket Card 1

SUPPLY LIST
Bundle: Easter Basket Stamp Set + Dies
Paper: Easter Joy Designer Series Paper, Basic White Cardstock, Petal Pink Cardstock, Basic Beige Cardstock
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Crumb Cake Ink Pad, Stampin’ Blends: Crumb Cake, Shy Shamrock, Petal Pink, Lemon Lolly, Peach Pie
Embellishments: Easter Assortment, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Textured Notes Dies, Perennial Postage Dies, Three Banner Punch

DIRECTIONS
1. First cut Petal Pink Cardstock to 4-¼” x 11” and fold long side in half.
2. Then cut out label from Basic Beige Cardstock with Textured Notes Dies.
3. Next cut Designer Series Paper to 3-¼” x 2-½” and adhere to label. Trim off any excess and adhere label to card base.
4. Now cut out postage label from Basic White Cardstock with Perennial Postage Dies and stamp flowers in Memento. Color images with Stampin’ Blends, then adhere to card.
5. Cut out banner from Basic White Cardstock with Three Banner Punch, stamp sentiment in Crumb Cake, and adhere to card.
6. Stamp bunny and chick on Basic White Cardstock in Memento and color with Stampin’ Blends. Cut out images with Easter Basket Dies and adhere to card with Dimensionals.
7. Finally, embellish card with Easter Assortment.

Card #2

Easter Basket card 2

SUPPLY LIST
Bundle: Easter Basket Stamp Set + Dies
Paper: Easter Joy Designer Series Paper, Basic White Cardstock, Bubble Bath Cardstock, Shy Shamrock Cardstock, Vellum Specialty Paper
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Shy Shamrock Ink Pad, Stampin’ Blends: Smoky Slate, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly, Balmy Blue, Fresh Freesia
Embellishments: Easter Assortment, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder, Three Banner Punch

DIRECTIONS
1. First cut Bubble Bath Cardstock to 4-¼” x 11” and fold long side in half.
2. Then cut Bubble Bath Cardstock to 4” x 5-¼”, emboss with Forever Plaid 3D Folder, and adhere to card base.
3. Next cut Designer Series Paper to 3-½” x 1 ½ ”, layer on Velum cut to 3-½” x 4-¾”, and adhere panel to card.
4. Cut out basket from Designer Series Paper and grass from Shy Shamrock Cardstock with Easter Basket Dies. Layer grass behind basket, then adhere basket to card.
5. Next cut out banner from Basic White Cardstock with Three Banner Punch, stamp sentiment in Shy Shamrock, and adhere to card with Dimensionals.
6. Then stamp bunny and easter eggs on Basic White Cardstock in Memento and color with Stampin’ Blends. Cut out images with Easter Basket Dies. Adhere bunny to card tucked behind grass, then adhere easter eggs with Dimensionals.
7. Lastly, embellish card with Easter Assortment.

Card #3

Easter Basket card 3

SUPPLY LIST
Bundle: Easter Basket Stamp Set + Dies
Paper: Easter Joy Designer Series Paper, Basic White Cardstock, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Crumb Cake Cardstock, Shy Shamrock Cardstock
Ink: Shy Shamrock Ink Pad, Versamark Pad, Basics Wow Embossing Powders
Embellishments: Easter Assortment, Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Beautiful Pattern 3D Embossing Folder, Heat Tool, Wonderful Thoughts Dies

DIRECTIONS
1. First cut Balmy Blue Cardstock to 5-½” x 8-½” and fold long side in half.
2. Then cut Balmy Blue Cardstock to 5” x 3-¾” and emboss with Beautiful Pattern 3D Folder.
3. Next cut Designer Series Paper to 5” x 2-½ ”, adhere to embossed layer, then adhere to card with Dimensionals.
4. Cut out (3) lines of grass from Shy Shamrock Cardstock with Easter Basket Dies and layer on Designer Series Paper.
5. Then stamp bunnies on Crumb Cake Cardstock in Versamark, add White Embossing Powder, and set with Heat Tool. Cut out images with Easter Basket Dies and adhere to card with Dimensionals.
6. Next cut out the label from Basic White Cardstock with Wonderful Thoughts Dies, stamp sentiment in Shy Shamrock, and adhere to card with Dimensionals.
7. Tie a bow of Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon and adhere to card with Mini Glue Dots.
8. Lastly embellish card with Easter Assortment.

Card #4

Easter Joy card 4

SUPPLY LIST
Bundle: Easter Basket Stamp Set + Dies
Paper: Easter Joy Designer Series Paper, Basic White Cardstock, Crumb Cake Cardstock
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Shy Shamrock Ink Pad, Stampin’ Blends: Crumb Cake, Pretty In Pink
Embellishments: Easter Assortment, Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stylish Shapes Dies

DIRECTIONS
1. First cut Crumb Cake Cardstock to 4-¼” x 11” and fold long side in half.
2. Then cut Designer Series Paper to 3” x 5” and adhere to card base.
3. Next cut Designer Series Paper to 4” x 2” and layer on card.
4. Cut out circle from Basic White Cardstock with Stylish Shapes Dies (2nd from largest) and adhere to card.
5. Then cut out banner from Basic White Cardstock with Stylish Shapes Dies, stamp sentiment in Shy Shamrock, and adhere to card with Dimensionals.
6. Next stamp bunny on Basic White Cardstock in Memento and color with Stampin’ Blends. Cut out image with Easter Basket Dies and adhere to card with Dimensionals.
7. Then tie a bow of Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon and adhere to card with Mini Glue Dots.
8. Last, embellish card with Easter Assortment Embellishments.

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