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In Full Bloom: Sage, Scent, and Summer Bees. Cardmaking and Home Decor Makes Blog Post

 


In Full Bloom: Sage, Scent, and Summer Bees. Cardmaking and Home Decor Makes Blog Post

July 21, 2025


Happy Monday Crafty friends!


There’s something truly special about stepping into the garden and being greeted by the rich, earthy scent of fresh sage. This year, my sage is not only thriving, but it's also been a haven for bees—buzzing happily from flower to flower. It felt important to capture the beauty of these delicate blooms while they're still in full display.

Inspired by this moment, I’ve created a special project download that I’m excited to share with you. It includes a beautiful topper sheet and a coordinating A4 print, perfect for cardmaking, journaling, or even framed home décor projects. Whether you’re crafting for yourself or for a fair, I hope this design brings a little of that garden magic into your space.

Thank you for following along with my creative journey—I truly hope you enjoy using this set as much as I’ve enjoyed putting it together





You can find the download here on the website: https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/PkOUI


This download contains 2 files:


  • 1 x Cardmaking PDF topper sheet - this features 3 toppers and 4 sentiment toppers
  • 1 x A4 PDF Print - that you can frame / using as a backing paper, use for albums, junk journals and more



This A4 PDF print has been created with versatility in mind, offering crafters a beautiful design that can be used in so many ways. Whether you choose to use it as a backing paper for your handmade cards, a standalone print for framing, or as part of a mixed media or canvas project—on MDF, plaques, or journals—I hope it brings a touch of nature and creativity to whatever you’re making. I truly hope you enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed designing it.


Here are some ideas for how to use the sheets included in the download:


















Thank you, truly, for being part of this creative journey. This collection has been a joy to bring to life, and I’m so thrilled to finally share it with you.

Happy crafting,

Amanda xo


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