Baby Closet Card featuring Scrapbook.com

It's time to re-supply my stash of baby shower cards. I always seem to be out when I need one, and I have the perfect products in my stash to jumpstart the re-build. Today's card features the Special Delivery stamp/die set and Welcome Baby dies from Scrapbook.com. Scroll down for creative details and my supply list! Plus, I've got a coupon code for you!

 (FTC Disclosure: as an affiliate for various companies in the craft industry, I will receive a small commission for purchases made through my convenient affiliate links, at no additional cost to you.)

My first idea was to create a closet scene and it was easier than you think! Now, keep in mind, I tend to create first and measure later. My full card dimension is 4.25 x. 5 inches, just under an A2 size card.

I started by creating my closet base with white cardstock. This was trimmed to 3.75 x just under 4.50 inches. I measured 1/2 an inch from both edges of my cardstock and scored vertically.

The last step was to score angled lines all the way down each 1/2 inch side to create a "shutter door" look. I also trimmed the top edge on both sides at an angle.

My other papers, including the grey background and patterned paper, were trimmed to fit within my dimensions.

My pretty patterned papers are from the Scrapbookcom Cottontail paper pad and are perfect for little girl soft pastel spring colors. I also used some of my new Scrapbookcom A2 cardstock papers for various elements and here's the breakdown:

Classic Cardstock - Almost Gray (backing for card panel_

Heavyweight Cardstock - Cobblestone (bench/trimmed clothes pole)

Glimmer Cardstock - Pink Delight (hanger)

Swiss Dot Cardstock - Lavender (apparel collar)

All of the stamped and die cut elements are popped up on adhesive foam for added dimension. I should mention, for that cute hanger, I die cut it with white cardstock and also the pink Glimmer cardstock, then trimmed off the curved white portion of the hanger, gluing it to my pink die cut. I wanted it to look like those pretty pink cushion baby hangers.

And just because... how about a quick English lesson, because I had to look up hangar/hanger for the proper spelling here. Yes, I had to correct every spelling for "hangar" which references large spaces like an aircraft hangar. "Hanger" should be used for everything else! Good to know, haha!

Lastly, my sentiment was stamped with my Catherine Pooler Designs Black Jack ink and I also embellished that cute little outfit with Pops of Color in Soft Lavender for all the little centers of the blossoms on the outfit.

My goal was to keep this card somewhat simplistic in appearance. To me, the outfit is the star of the show and there's no need to detract too much from that.

I hope this inspires you to make cards welcoming the little ones into the world! Tap any of my affiliate links below for more product information or to shop.

Also, use coupon code NSD at checkout through Friday May first midnight, to receive an additional 13% discount in celebration of National Scrapbook Day! Happy crafting!

Terri

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Double Scoops Ice Cream Card for Scrapbook.com

Hello my crafty friends! Where's my ice cream lovers? I have another card to share for Scrapbook.com featuring their new A2 cardstock. Today's card features the Classic cardstock, paired with lots of other yummy products available in the shop. I love making sweet treat cards and had an absolute blast creating this delicious card. Scroll down for a few creative details. You'll find my clickable supply list at the end, as well.

 (FTC Disclosure: as an affiliate for various companies in the craft industry, I will receive a small commission for purchases made through my convenient affiliate links, at no additional cost to you.)

One of the things I love about the various collections of the new A2 cardstock, is each color has a specific name. The colors I chose for my my project are:

Petal Pink, Chocolate, Yellow and Kraft

I'm also using patterned papers from the Hooray paper pad. They coordinate so nicely with my cardstock colors!

To create the splatters for my peppermint chip ice cream, I used Catherine Pooler Designs ink in Cargo. Simply press some of the ink on a craft mat, spritz with a small amount of water, then use a damp paint brush to grab the mix. Keeping the paint brush raised, approximately 6" above your project, tap the brush to distribute the splatters. 

I keep a big sheet of used bubble wrap handy to cover my craft desk and do my splatter techniques.

I also used the Nested Vintage Label Dies to create the backdrop to my ice cream cones. I wanted to give my die cut with the cone patterned paper a little more definition, so I did some partial die cutting with the chocolate cardstock, using just the top and bottom edge of my die cuts as backing to my cone patterned paper.

 

Of course, let's not forget to mention the Scoops of Fun dies! They absolutely brought this fun project to life. They make such awesome birthday cards. My vision for this card, surprisingly, came together rather quickly. The die cuts are quick and easy to assemble. I probably spent more time deciding which patterned papers I wanted to use, haha!

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Let me know if you have any questions, in the comment section. Have a good day and stay crafty!

Terri

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Beach Camping Card for Catherine Pooler Designs

Hey friends. I'm back with another card for Catherine Pooler Designs that features the new Trail Mix collection. It's been a long time since I camped at a beach, but that is exactly what inspired today's card. I have a friend who camps at the beach often, even going so far as to park directly on the beach (which typically is a no-no)! I'll have my clickable supply list at the end of this post if you'd like to browse or shop. But first, let me share some techniques that I applied to my card.

 (FTC Disclosure: as an affiliate for various companies in the craft industry, I will receive a small commission for purchases made through my convenient affiliate links, at no additional cost to you.)

My card dimensions are 5x5 inches. I started by placing a strip of masking tape across my card panel to swipe ink colors for my sea.

I began swiping right to left directly near the bottom with Pistachio ink, then above that with Uptown ink, and lastly above that, Mardi Gras ink.

Next, I added water splatters, quickly heat set it, then added white paint splatters on the sea.

For my sandy beach area, I swiped Cashmere ink across the bottom of white cardstock, then added Amber ink splatters.

I also tore the paper at a slight angle.

I wanted to try something different for my camper by adding some raised siding with the new Getaway ink. I swiped my ink on white cardstock, then used the CPD Simple Strips die to die cut the inked cardstock.

After die cutting, and I left the strips in place on my die and adhered a trimmed adhesive sheet, rubbing it in really good.

Next, I carefully removed my adhered die cuts, placed them in my stamp positioner and stamped over the strips with my camper stamp and CPD Black Jack ink.

Then, it was simply a matter of using my scissors to hand trim the portion that I wanted to use for my camper siding. This was really fun to do, by the way! I love doing paper piecing projects.

I also added some extra touches to my camper, a paper pieced outer curtain, then watercoloring the rest of my camper with Urban, Getaway, Catching Rays, and Black Jack ink.

For my camper chairs, there is only one stamp/die in the Happy Trail-ers set. So, I set out to do some reverse stamping and die cutting. Yes, this is a thing! I've done reverse stamping before, but have never done reverse die cutting. I wasn't even sure it was possible, so I experimented. My first idea worked. Unfortunately, I didn't get any photos because it would require the use of a 3rd hand, haha!

I can however, explain what I did. First, let me talk about the reverse stamping. I have a rubber grip mat that sits in my Misti stamp positioner. I stamped the chair with Uptown ink directly onto my grip mat twice, then carefully placed a piece of white card stock on top and rubbed over the top of the cardstock with my fingers.

I think I got a pretty good reverse image, what do you think?

I then took my die, placed it behind the reverse stamped image cut side up, held it up to the light where I could see slightly through the cardstock to line it up, then placed some low tack tape across the back of the die.

So, die cut facing up, inked image on top with ink facing up, and the tape on bottom, holding the die and reverse image in place. This is how I die cut the reverse image. If there's any interest in seeing this done, maybe I can do some kind of short reel, let me know. I used 80 lb cardstock. Anything thicker, and I'm not sure I would have been able to see through the cardstock in the light. There may be an easier way to reverse die cut, I just haven't researched it. I like to go rogue, haha!

Lastly, I did some ink blending across the top of my card panel with Urban ink, stamping my sentiment from the Happy Trail-ers stamp set with the same ink, then heat embossed with Wow clear embossing powder. I also added some die cut clouds from the Smile Bright die set, ink blending with Mardi Gras ink and adding some water splatters.

Do you have a special camping memory? I would love to hear about it, camping was such a special time in my childhood. Tell me about it in the comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, have a fabulous week!

Terri

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