Valentine Book Binding Card

You know I love a stamp set that has a coordinating punch so when I saw the Country Bouquet bundle it was my first selection from the new mini catalog. And I had not bought any new valentine sets for some time.

I am working book binding cards for an upcoming class and this was perfect for the square panel. The two hearts in Petal Pink are stamped along with the leaves and the tiny hearts but the center heart in Sweet Sorbet and those leaves are actually punched from the coordinating DSP. I did use a retired punch for the sentiment.

This is the inside of the card with is stamped. To make a book binding card you cut a sheet of card stock 11″ x 4-1/4″ and score at 5-1/2″ and 4-1/4″. The square panels on the card are 4″ for the mat and 3-3/4″ for the stamped piece. The side section is 4″ x 1-1/16″ for the mat and 3-7/8″ x 7/8″. This section is glued down after tying a ribbon around it.

Here are a few more cards from Stampin’ Up: