I have fond memories of Easter Sundays as a little girl. My sister and I always got new dresses, lace anklet socks and new white patent leather shoes. How many of you remember outfits like this? I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and Easter also was a sure sign of warmer temperatures, tulips that began to sprout and the beloved “you can wear white shoes” season. ((smile)) But more importantly was the celebration of Easter. It’s a time of remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection. That’s definitely something worth celebrating!

Today’s card uses the “The Hold on to Hope” stamp set (Occasions Catalog). The crosses in this Bundle (stamp set and coordinating framelits) are perfect with the Wood Textures Designer Paper Stack. In addition to several images, this stamp set includes beautiful words depicting hope and encouragement. I’m particularly fond of the greeting with the verse of Scripture from Isaiah 46:4.

I’ve included pictures of my card along with cutting dimensions and a list of supplies following the video in this post. Be sure to scroll down to see them. And, before you watch the video I’d like to give you a little disclaimer. Although I teach a “simplified way” to achieve two colors on the floral stamp, in no way is this the only way to achieve a two-color result. I get my hands a bit dirty but it was sure a time saver and the results are equally as beautiful as using a marker. Some things in life are worth getting my hands dirty and this stamp set is certainly one of those things!

Cutting Dimensions

• Crumb Cake cardstock base is cut 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″ and folded in half
• Wood Textures Designer Paper (white wash wood pattern) is cut 4″ x 5 1/2

This card was entered in the Simon Says: Anything Goes Challenge 

Just 5 Days Left to Celebrate 5 Years!

We’re celebrating 5 fantastic years of Paper Pumpkin by including a free gift in the March kit which will be complimented by a special anniversary box. But don’t wait! Ordering for this special anniversary edition is only valid through March 10th! All my Paper Pumpkin subscribers also receive my Paper Pumpkin Parade – a bundle of tutorials with alternate project ideas using each month’s kit. See sneak peek pictures of prior Paper Pumpkin Parade kits and get all the details by clicking on the picture below.

Hold On To Hope Clear-Mount Bundle – 145970

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad – 126953

Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 120953

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 100730

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack – 144177

Regals Stampin’ Write Markers – 131262

Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker – 100082

Big Shot – 143263

Linen Thread – 104199

1/2″ (1.3 Cm) Circle Punch – 119869

Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

Supply List