You are Awesome Card with This is Life

Hi, everyone! Happy to be back! Today I’m sharing a heart-shaped card that’s equal parts sweet and sporty—because yes, both can exist on the same card and look this cute. I created this layered “I DINK YOU’RE AWESOME” design using the Born to Think set from the This is Life collection by Spellbinders, and I leaned into a clean, fresh palette with that dreamy blue glow inside the heart (instant mood-lifter). The little paddles, the crisp “net” detail, and those fun pops of color make it feel playful without getting messy—classic heart shape, modern twist, and a sentiment that basically high-fives the recipient. Let’s take a closer look at all the details and supplies so you can recreate this happy-card energy, too!

For this card I used:

• BORN TO DINK CLEAR STAMP & DIE SET
• PIECED HEART ETCHED DIES
• PLATINUM SIX MACHINE
• ColorWheel Cardstock: BEESWAX, LAVENDER, ORCHID, BREEZE, TUTU, WATERFALL, CASCADE, ANTIQUE WHITE.

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Card Base:

• First, for the card base, I used the PIECED HEART ETCHED DIES. I die cut the base heart in BREEZE cardstock
• I cut a smaller heart using my electronic cutting machine with CASCADE cardstock.
• Using a Distress Oxide ink (any color of your choice), I blended the edges to create a soft, colored frame on the smaller heart.
• Then, I adhered one heart on top of the other using 3 mm thick 3D foam tape to achieve a beautiful dimensional effect. Layering is perfect for this.
• With that, the card base is ready.

Decorative details:

Once the background is finished, we can move on to the decorative details of this card:

• For the net, I die cut two pieces: one from white cardstock and another from glitter cardstock from the ANTIQUE WHITE set.
• Using the rest of the colors from my chosen palette, I die cut all the pieces needed to create both paddles. You can mix and match the colors however you like.
• For the sentiment, I chose “I Dink You’re Awesome” from the stamp set.
• I stamped it on white cardstock using VersaFine ink and my MISTI.
  Then, I used the coordinating die from the set to die cut the stamped sentiment.
• Next, I assembled the two paddles and started by adhering the net.
• Then I added the paddles and the ball with dimension.
• Finally, I popped up the sentiment to finish the card.

Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today! I hope this heart-shaped “I Dink You’re Awesome” card inspires you to play with layers, color palettes, and a fun focal element—because a little dimension always makes everything look extra special. We are done, and this card turned out so beautiful! If you recreate it, I would love to see your version, so please tag me and share it.

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