Learn how to make this card using these free instructions. Handmade summer cards are the perfect way to show you care, and with these card-making steps, creating this design is easy.

SUPPLIES: Cardstock: (Vanilla) Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: (red dot, yellow dot from Stella and Rose 6x6 pad) My Mind's Eye; (Yumberry from Hello Luscious 6x6 pad; distressed cream from Little Black Dress 6x6 pad) BasicGrey Clear stamp: (happy summer from Daily Designs Sentiments set) Papertrey Ink Pigment ink: (Chestnut) Clearsnap Accent: (yellow button) Papertrey Ink Fibers: (pink floss) DMC Finished size: 4 1/4" diameter

1 Cut ball sections from patterned paper, following pattern at www.PaperCraftsMag.com/patterns.

2 Adhere ball sections to cardstock; trim into round card. Zigzag-stitch seams.

3 Stamp happy summer.

4 Thread button with floss and adhere.

Designer Tip

Stitching and floss give an ordinary card added texture and character.

Appeared in:

July/August 2012

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