Pretty kimono card perfect for any occasion

This Japanese-inspired card by Southeast Missouri scrapbooker Sue Stephens could be used for nearly any occasion.

To make the card:

Cut out of solid color cardstock a piece with dimensions of 1 and 3/8-inch-by-4 and 1/8-inch and two pieces 1/2-inch-by-2-inch.

Cut out of patterned paper one piece with dimensions 2-inch-by-4 and 3/4-inch.

Stamp and layer background card. Paper piece the kimono together. Snip the corners for the belt. Attach to background card and attach charm if desired. (Background stamp shown here by JudiKins.)

About the creator: Sue (Mills) Stephens resides in Southeast Missouri. She has taught rubberstamping, scrapbooking and calligraphy in retail stores and at conventions in the Midwest and on the East Coast. She has been a published artist and calligrapher in Somerset Studio, The Stamper's Sampler, The Rubber Stamper, Memorable Impressions and Design Originals.