This card design uses several coordinating papers arranged in vertical panels to create a colourful patchwork effect. The variety of floral patterns adds interest while the shared colour palette keeps everything beautifully coordinated.
The result is a card that looks detailed and professional without requiring complicated techniques.
Perfect For
- Birthdays
- Mother's Day
- Thank You Cards
- Thinking of You Cards
- Friendship Cards
- General Greetings
What You'll Need
- Fable Flora Papers
- White or cream card blank
- Paper trimmer
- Double-sided tape or glue
- Foam pads (optional)
- Sentiment topper
- Gems, pearls, or ribbon (optional)
- 3cm
- 4cm
- 2.5cm
- 5cm
- Pearl accents
- Tiny gems
- Ribbon
- Die-cut leaves
- Floral ephemera
Instructions
Step 1: Choose Your Papers
Select 3 to 5 coordinating designs from the Fable Flora collection.
Mix larger florals with smaller patterns for added contrast.
Step 2: Cut Background Panels
Cut the papers into vertical strips of varying widths.
For example:
Arrange them across the card front until you're happy with the layout.
Step 3: Adhere the Panels
Attach the strips to your card blank, leaving a small border around the edge.
The combination of patterns creates a lovely patchwork floral effect.
Step 4: Add a Sentiment
Create or print a sentiment such as:
Wishing You a Beautiful Day
or
With Love and Best Wishes
Mount the sentiment using foam pads to add dimension.
Step 5: Embellish
Finish the card with:
These little details bring the design together beautifully.


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