Slimline Spring Bunnies Card

Today, I'm playing along with two cardmaking challenges: My Favorite Things' Wednesday Sketch Challenge #533 and the Simon Says Stamps' Monday Challenge (Whatever the Weather). Here is my springtime bunny card:

 

 

I used dies, Distress Oxides, and a stencil to create this simple, springtime bunny card. The card is slimline, measuring 3.5" x 8.5".  First, I cut my 3.5" x 8.5" white panel and used the MFT Slimline Cloud Edges Stencil (Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide). I stamped the sentiment on the top left corner using MFT's A Very Sweet Somebunny and Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

 

Next, I cut three slopes to mirror the MFT sketch challenge. For the top and bottom hills, I used MFT's Slimline Grassy Hills Die-Namics. For the second slope, with the bunnies, I used the Paper Rose Slimline Bunny Border die. I used Mowed Lawn and Twisted Citron Distress Oxides to blend the ink on the grass, masking the bunnies so I could glitter them later.

Once my hills dried, I removed the masks over the bunnies and used Microfine Transparent Glitter with a Zig Glue Pen. It's hard to tell in the picture, but the bunnies are SUPER sparkly! 

I attached of the layers to the card base, then glued on some gold sparkle crystals (Studio Katia) for some bling.

List of all stamps/dies/stencils used on this card:

• Slimline Grassy Hills Die-Namics (My Favorite Things)
• Slimline Cloud Edges Stencil (My Favorite Things)
• Slimline Bunny Border Die (Paper Rose)
• A Very Sweet Somebunny Stamp Set (My Favorite Things)
  

Other supplies:

• White cardstock
• Microfine Transparent Glitter
• Zig Two-Way Glue Pen
• Double-sided tape (Scor-tape)
• Gold Sparkle Crystals (Studio Katia)
  
• Multi-Medium Matte (Ranger)
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
  

Happy Spring!

Slimline Birthday Wish Card

Today, I'm playing along with three cardmaking challenges: My Favorite Things' Wednesday Sketch Challenge #533, My Favorite Things' Slimline Challenge - Inside Out, and the Simon Says Stamps' Wednesday Challenge (Use 2 or More Patterned Papers). Here is the front of this week's card:

I used patterned papers, dies, and a few Copics to create this birthday card. It's slimline, so it measures 3.5" x 8.5". Since the MFT Slimline Challenge was to use a die to give a glimpse of a special feature inside, here's the inside of the card: 

You can see the pattern of the balloon through the "WISH" window on the front of the card!

This was a simple card, but it required a lot of cutting. I cut my Wisteria Wonder card base at 7" x 8.5" and my Licorice Black card front at 3.5" x 8.5". Before attaching the card front, I used my die machine to cut the "WISH" window, then glued it to the card base. I ran the card base through the machine, cutting the "WISH" through the Wisteria card base.

Next, I cut three different patterned cardstock panels (4.25" x 3.5", 3.25" x 3.5", and 2.25" x 3.5") from the MFT Party Patterns Paper Pack. I used the Stitched Scallop Basic Edge Die-Namics (MFT) to cut slopes that resembled Sketch Challenge #533. Finally, I glued the layers to the card front, carefully leaving the scalloped tops of each piece unglued, so I could slip my candles behind the paper.

I used a beautiful, white-and-gray lacy & glittered cardstock from my stash and cut out the candles (Happy Birthday Candles Die-Namics). I wanted to be able to color the flames with Copics, so I cut the flames out of Krazy Kreations Velvet Smooth Glitter Paper (Warm Highlights). I staggered and glued each candle to the front of the card, tucking the bottom of the candles behind the scalloped paper. After I glued on all of the flames, I used Copics R17 and Y15 to color the flames.

In order to meet the slimline challenge, I needed to have something special inside. I cut the balloon (Perfect Fit Balloon Die-Namics) out of MFT patterned paper (same book as the others), then again out of Licorice Black cardstock. I glued the patterned balloon on top of the black one, offsetting the bottom one a bit to create a black outline for the patterned balloon. I glued the balloon onto a 3.25" x 8.25" white cardstock panel, then attached the string (cut from black cardstock) with the Multi-Medium Matte glue. I wanted something sparkly, so I cut a bow (from Blueprints 26 Die-Namics) out of the KK Glitter paper, then colored it with RV32 to match my patterned paper. I glued it over the balloon valve, and my card was done!

List of all stamps/dies/stencils used on this card:

• Wish Die-Namics (My Favorite Things)
• Stitched Scallop Basic Edge Die-Namics (My Favorite Things)
• Happy Birthday Candles Die-Namics (My Favorite Things)
  
• Perfect Fit Balloon Die-Namics (My Favorite Things) 
• Blueprints 26 Die-Namics (My Favorite Things)
  

Other supplies:

• Party Patterns Paper Pack (My Favorite Things
• Wisteria Wonder cardstock (Stampin' Up)
• Licorice Black cardstock (My Favorite Things)
  
• Velvet Smooth Glitter Paper - Warm Highlights (Krazy Kreations)
• Whisper White cardstock (Stampin' Up)
  
• Double-sided tape (Scor-tape)
• Copic markers (R17, Y15, RV32)
• Multi-Medium Matte (Ranger)
  

I wish you a very happy week!

Fawn and Bunny - You Complete Me

Today, I'm playing along with the My Favorite Things' Wednesday Sketch Challenge #532 and the Simon Says Stamps' Wednesday Challenge (Bit 'O Green).

This is a fairly simple card. I typed and printed the sentiment from my computer, then cut out the stitched rectangle (Lawn Fawn) around it. I stenciled the puzzle pieces using Distress Oxides and a Create-a-Smile stencil, masking the edges to keep them clean. I cut a stitched circle (Lawn Fawn) and stamped the fawn and bunny, masking around the edges to keep all images within the stitching.

After that, I quickly colored the scene with Copics and used the MFT Mini Cloud Edges as a guide for my Copic-colored sky. I glued everything together and popped up the sweet scene with foam dots.

List of all stamps/dies/stencils used on this card:

• A Very Sweet Somebunny Stamp Set (My Favorite Things)
• Puzzle Stencil (Create-a-Smile)
  
• Stitched Rectangle Stackables Dies (Lawn Fawn)
• Stitched Circle Stackables Dies (Lawn Fawn)
  
• Mini Cloud Stencil (My Favorite Things)
  

Other supplies:

• White cardstock (Neenah Solar white)
  
• Double-sided tape (Scor-tape)
• Copic markers (various)
• Distress Oxide Inks: Salty Ocean and Mermaid Lagoon
  
• Foam dots
  

Have a sweet day!

Purple Ombre Orchid Sympathy Card

Today, I'm playing along with the Simon Says Stamps' Wednesday Challenge (Bit o Green) and the Simon Says Stamps' Monday Challenge (Use Something Green). Sadly, I've needed many sympathy cards during 2021, so I'm rebuilding my supply (and hoping I won't need them again for a while).

This card is slimline (3.5" x 8.5"). The beautiful floral image and sentiment are by Graciellie Design (Words of Hope Mega Stamp Set and Healing Prayers). I decided to play with ombre, coloring the flowers from lightest to darkest. I fussy cut the image with scissors and focused on the background.

I found am ombre purple cardstock and complementary light lavender cardstock in my stash. I used the Pink & Main Plaid Slimline Die on the light lavender cardstock. I die-cut the sentiment with a die from the Layering Ovals Framelits set (Stampin' Up). Once I was done, I added a few Amethyst Swarivski crystals, gluing them down using Ranger Multi-Medium Matte (which dries clearly).

List of all stamps/dies/stencils used on this card:

• Words of Hope Mega Digital Stamp Set (Graciellie Design)
• Healing Prayers Digital Stamp Set (Graciellie Design)
  
• Plaid Slimline Die (Pink & Main)
• Layering Ovals Framelits Dies (Stampin' Up)
  

Other supplies:

• White, purple ombre and light lavender cardstock
  
• Double-sided tape (Scor-tape)
• Ranger Multi-Medium Matte 
• Tape Runner
  
• Copic markers (various)
• Swarovski crystals (Amethyst)
• Foam dots
  

Have a rainbow-tastic day!

 

Rainbow Floral Card

Today, I'm playing along with the Simon Says Stamps' Wednesday Challenge (Beautiful Blossoms). I've been itching to do a floral card in rainbow colors. I have a lot of stress in my life right now, and coloring for a few minutes each day this week really helped. The card is FINALLY done!

This card is slimline (3.5" x 8.5"). The beautiful floral image is by Graciellie Design (Mini Faith Digital Stamp Bundle). It took me all week to color the flowers with Copics, especially since I came up with the color combos on the fly. (I usually color for an hour or so each day.) When I finished coloring, I used a white gel pen (Sakura Gelly Roll) to add white dots in the center of each flower. I fussy cut the image with scissors and focused on the background.

I usually use a solid background, but I thought the rainbow plaid matched perfectly. I used the Pink & Main Plaid Slimline Die and cut out a white plaid panel to layer above the cardstock. After I glued everything together, I added 6 Swarovski crystals (5MM), each in a color that matched the flowers.

List of all stamps/dies/stencils used on this card:

• Mini Faith Digital Stamp Bundle (Graciellie Design)
• Plaid Slimline Die (Pink & Main)

Other supplies:

• White cardstock
• Rainbow Plaid cardstock (Lawn Fawn)
  
• Double-sided tape (Scor-tape)
• Ranger Multi-Medium Matte 
• Tape Runner
  
• Copic markers (various)
• Swarovski crystals (5MM, various colors)
• White Sakura Gelly Roll Pen
  

Have a rainbow-tastic day!