A quick trim transforms the pail from the Garden Pail Bouquet set into a compact woodgrain-textured flowerpot of mixed summer blossoms. Hope you’re having a great weekend – Jean here sharing a floral thank you card from our Cheerful Countryside release.
The Blush 6×6 cardstock set features 3 each of 10 colors ranging from a soft peach to deep reds. Cut the dark terracotta-colored sheet with the Garden Pail die. Trim it to about 1-3/4″ high at the center with the top edge of the die. Cut the 2 decorative band strips.
Spritz both sides of the pail with a light mist of water, then place the diecut the large vertical rectangle on the Vintage Tray 3D Embossing Folder. Pressure-emboss it using the plate(s) required for your machine. Attach the decorative strips. The garden pail is now a flowerpot!
You can also cut it about 3/4″ tall and create a rustic planter for herbs or summer annuals.
Cut the flowers from 3 shades of the Blush 6×6’s. Cut three sets of the centers from Black Glossy Paper (cardstock). Cut 3 sets of the leaves and stems from 2 shades of green in the Greenery 6×6 set.
Cut the 2.8″ wide Heritage Rectangle Frame from white cardstock. Temporarily attach the bottom half of the pail/flowerpot to the rectangle with removable tape – place the bottom edge of the pot about 1/4″ below the edge of the rectangle. 
Arrange and attach the blossoms, buds and foliage to the rectangle. Re-attach the pot with foam tape. Attach everything to a white A6 card (4-1/2″ x 6-1/4″).
Add a Thank You Foil Greeting Black Circle Tab, a bud and a stem. Add 3 pale taupe/pink Autumn Fairy Crystals. Cut an A6-sized piece of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.
Thanks for visiting – enjoy your weekend!
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