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!

Eucalyptus and Cotton Bouquet Card

Today, I'm playing along with the Simon Says Stamps' Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes. I felt like coloring something happier, like a floral arrangement, so I colored this lovely image by Graciellie Design.

The main image (eucalyptus and cotton) is from the Simply Blessed Digital Stamp Set by Graciellie Design. Since these are digital stamps, I took a sentiment from another Graciellie set (Your Kindness) and added it next to the vase

This is a 5" x 7" card, and fairly straightforward and simple. I printed the flowers on Copic XPress-It Cardstock and colored everything with Copics. Since I'd already added the sentiment before printing, I just finished it with a few Clear Swarovski crystals for sparkle.

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

• Simply Blessed digital stamp set (Graciellie Design)
• Grace Upon Grace (Graciellie Design)

Other supplies:

• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
• Copic XPress-It Blending Card
• Copic markers (various)
• Clear Swarovski crystals

I hope you have a lovely day!

Healing Hugs Card

I've struggled to make cards lately, as all of the occasions for them seem to be sad. I was able to finish two of these, each for one aunt in the hospital. I am also playing along with Simon Says Stamps' Monday Challenge: Add Some Texture (using pop dots and adding crystals) and Wednesday Challenge: Favorite Technique (Copic coloring).

On the day my uncle went into hospice, his wife (my aunt) fell and shattered several ribs. Around that time, my other aunt was dropped by the nursing home staff, and she broke her leg. I made one of these cards for each of them, hopefully to send a little sunshine and healing thoughts.

This card measures 5" x 6.5". The adorable little girl with her bear is the Wryn - Loving Teddy Bears digital stamp (Tiddlyinks). I printed her on Copic XPress-It Blending Card, then colored her with Copics. After I finished coloring, I fussy cut her and added foam dots to the back of her, so she'd be popped up on the card.

I stamped the sentiment ("Hug It Out" by My Favorite Things) and popped it up with foam dots. The patterned papers are by My Favorite Things (Party Plaid paper pad) and Stampin' Up (wood texture, retired).

Inside the card, I stamped another MFT sentiment ("Friends Like Us" stamp set) and hugging bunnies ("Peach and Piper" by Picket Fence Studios). I quickly colored the bunnies with Copics, then used another MFT plaid from the paper pad for the inside layering background. This is the inside of the card:

I added a few Aquamarine Swarovski crystals to the card front for a little more texture and bling.

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

• Wryn - Loving Teddy Bears digital stamp (Tiddlyinks)
• Hug It Out stamp set (My Favorite Things)
• Friends Like Us stamp set (My Favorite Things)
• Peach and Piper stamp set (Picket Fence Studios)
  

Other supplies:

• Copic XPress-It Blending Card
• Copics (various)
• Party Plaid paper pad (My Favorite Things)
• White and blue cardstock (any brand)
  
• Ranger Glossy Accents
  
• Double-sided tape (Scor-tape)
• Foam dots
• Aquamarine Swarovski flat-backed crystals (3MM, 4MM, 5MM)
  

I hope you're having a lovely day!