Texture & Dimension with Floral Tale | Kathleen Schmelz
Hi, Pinkfresh Studio fans! It’s Kathleen here again and today I want to share a beautiful card made with products from our newest Artful Foundations release. One of my favorite product suites from this release is Floral Tale and I couldn't wait to create a card with it!
This suite offers so many options for combining elements and I love all the little details it includes, like the cut lines that add texture to the book and really highlight the look of individual pages!
*Disclaimer: All products used are linked below as clickable images. If a product isn’t listed, it’s been discontinued.


Here's how to make this card:
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Card Base & Panel:
- Cut (1) top-folding A2 card base & (1) A2 panel from white cardstock.
- Cut (1) A2 panel from light blue cardstock. Alternative: use white cardstock & ink blend with Sky Blue ink.
- Dry emboss the light blue panel with the Interlaced Quatrefoil press plate and adhere it to the card front.
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Floral Tale:
- Ink blend the Floral Tale stencils on the white A2 panel:
- Stencil 1: Cherry Blossom (very lightly; a bit heavier in the center)
- Stencil 2: Spanish Moss (book), Sunshine (rest)
- Stencil 3: Misty Coast (book),
- Stencil 4-6: Soft Lilac, Candy Violet, Cherry Blossom, Sparkling Rose, Raspberry Bliss, Apricot for the florals; Grassy Knoll + Key Lime for the leaves
- Die cut using the coordinating dies.
- Adhere the book slightly angled centered to the card front. Use foam adhesive behind the pages to add dimension. Tip: curl the book die cut slightly for a dimensional effect.
- Adhere the florals with a mix of adhesives, tucking some behind the book or in between the pages.
For a fuller look, ink blend another set of florals & vary the colors.
- Ink blend the Floral Tale stencils on the white A2 panel:
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Sentiment:
- Stamp a sentiment of your choice from the Heartfelt Chapters stamp with embossing ink & heat emboss with white detail embossing powder.
- Die cut & stack with (2) blank pieces.
- Ink blend with Cherry Blossom ink & adhere to the right side of the book.
- Embellishing: Embellish the card to your liking, using Clear Drops in Ice or other coordinating colors (like Ballet Slipper or Champagne). Place them in the center of some of the ink-blended flowers.

I'm really happy with how this card turned out & it was so easy to add texture and dimension with this product suite. I hope you feel inspired by this project and maybe try your hand at a similar design!
We would love to see your version, so please make sure to tag us (@pinkfreshstudio and @cardsandconfetti) on Instagram and use #pinkfreshstudio.
Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!
-Kathleen
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Floral Tale stencil
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