Lily of the Valley thank you card with soft layers and detail
This Lily of the Valley thank you card came together so beautifully, especially with the soft background and layered details.
I started with the Valley in Bloom Designer Paper and trimmed it to create that dreamy floral background scene. It really does most of the work for you, which I always appreciate. Then I added a Pretty Peacock cardstock base to frame everything and give it a little depth.
From there I began building the focal point.
The leaf and stems were cut from Garden Green cardstock, which gives a nice contrast against the softer background. I lightly sponged Pretty Peacock ink along the edge of the leaf for a little extra dimension. It’s a small step, but it makes a difference.
The flowers were cut from Barely Blush cardstock and gently sponged along the edges using Golden Glow ink. That subtle shading helps them stand out without overpowering the design. My son thought I should have sponged some purple instead, so I think I'll try that next time. 🙂
Once the flowers were layered onto the stems I attached the whole piece to the card front to create that lifted, dimensional look.
Lily of the Valley thank you card details that bring it together
The small card sentiment was stamped in Garden Green ink and placed in the upper right corner where there was some open space. I always like letting the design guide where that goes instead of forcing it.
To finish it off I added a few of the Barely Blush butterflies from the 2026–2028 In Color Butterflies. They add just a soft touch of movement, which really brings the whole card to life.
This is one of those cards where the combination of designer paper and a few layered elements creates something that feels detailed without being complicated.
If you enjoy building dimension without a lot of fuss, this is a fun one to try.
Here's another floral thank you card you can check out.
Do you tend to add extra layers to your cards, or do you prefer to keep things more simple?
