21 Creative Card Ideas + a Tropical Paradise Preview
Hi Friend,
How are you doing today, my friend? How are you spending the first days of April.....are you taking time to create something beautiful today? How about getting started on some cheery springtime cards, and get a head start on your birthday and Easter projects. If you feel stuck and want some ideas to get you started, you are in the perfect spot! Each Wednesday we bring you completely new inspiration that allows you to jump start your creativity and inspire you to create something beautiful!
Tropical Paradise Preview: Today is a fun Wednesday! Finally, we're featuring the preview of the Tropical Paradise Collection. Escape to an exotic paradise where the air is warm, lush rainforests are filled with the calls of outlandish birds of paradise, and the day begins and ends with the most spectacular array of colors! We invite you to slip away to utopia with the new Tropical Paradise Collection debuting worldwide and shipping on April 12th! See your preview here: http://hcgo.co/tropicalparadise.
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Happy Creating! Emma Lou
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Creative Inspiration of the Week
Blazing Red Poppies
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Darice Adhesive Foam Strips, D120601
8.5 x 11 Cardstock Pack of 25 - White, HCPP2-451
Fleur Border Basics Die, HCD1-7120
Heartfelt Expressions Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3474
Delightful Daisy Die, HCD1-760
Delightful Daisies Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3656
Blazing Poppy Paper Collection, HCDP1-255
Blazing Poppy Die, HCD1-764
Blazing Poppy Petals Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3674
Other Products: Archival inks- carnation red, Red geranium, leaf green, library green, wire pollens, 1/2 inch styrofoam buds, green glitter balls, black thread pollens, Spellbinders nestibilities label 14, Distress glitter, crackle paint, Distress ink pumice stone, white gesso, light green acrylic paint
Watch this video https://youtu.be/83jv-zjmdag to learn how to shape the Blazing Poppy. Watch this video https://youtu.be/IDC6cnO7OZI for tips on using the border basics dies.
Instructions: Prepare card base from white card stock. The base card measures 7 1/2" by 5 1/2". Cut a mat layer measuring 7" x 5". Adhere 7" x 5" card panel from the pattern paper. Cut out the centre design and pop it up with foam tape. Cut two fleur border basic dies in white card stock. Cut a pattern paper coordinating with the border die and adhere to the mat layer as shown.
Stamp the poppy images with black archival ink and cut with poppy die. Stamp and cut the leaves from Daisy stamp and die. Colour the poppy with red carnation and red geranium inks. Mold and shape on the flower making tool kit.
Cut the styrofoam in half, add some gesso or black colour to cover the white base. Add glue on the top and sprinkle glitter balls. Let it dry. Apply light green acrylic paint. Layer the poppies. Each flower has three big petals and three medium petals. Make a hole in the centre of each petal and snip some cuts in between the petals. Add black pollens to the foam bud and add these to the centre of the poppies. Add some highlight with gesso. Prepare smaller flowers and buds this way. Apply gesso on the edges of the petals.
Cut a spellbinders label die and also cut a frame from the same. Distress the base of the smaller die and add sentiment. Apply some crackle paint on the label frame and sprinkle glitter. Arrange the poppies and leaves on the card. Finish the card by adhering some leaves under the label.
Hideaway Cottage Shadowbox
Funnel Tray, 359503
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board, 173842
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Spring Bling Prills - 12 Pack, ANC850
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Dove Blender Kit, 241159
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Rose Coral, 71006
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Desert Sand, TSMP804
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Teal Zeal, TSMP602
Memento Dye Ink Pad - New Sprout, TSMP704
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Peanut Brittle, TSMP802
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Cantaloupe, TSMP103
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 6, HCDA1-449
6" x 6" Foldout Cards-Kraft, HCCF1-445-3
Woodsy Wonderland Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3767
Wildwood Cottage Accents Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3772
Wildwood Cottage Darlings Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3770
Wildwood Florals Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3769
Woodsy Critters Die, HCD1-7124
Woodsy Wonderland Die, HCD1-7123
Wildwood Cottage Accents Die, HCD1-7128
Wildwood Cottage Die, HCD1-7127
Wildwood Cottage Darlings Die, HCD1-7126
Wildwood Florals Die, HCD1-7125
Wildwood Cottage Paper Collection, HCDP1-274
Other Products: White Cardstock, Art Institute Autumn Leaves Ultrafine glitter, dimensional adhesive, X-Acto knife, scissors, die cutting machine
Watch this video https://youtu.be/g8WLXE8hLRk for techniques using the Wildwood Cottage Collection. Watch this video https://youtu.be/wxX94X84kUo for tips on using foldout cards, shadowbox and the border basics dies. Watch this video https://youtu.be/_hKYNB1CUyw for EZ Coloring Tips with the Stack N Store Precision Daubers.
Instructions: Start with assembling the shadowbox from HCCF1-445-3 6"x 6" Foldout Cards-Kraft. Leave the one side open until project is finished. Cut the card front from the Wildwood Cottage paper and attach to the front of shadowbox. Use an X-Acto knife to cut opening right along the edge of shadowbox opening. Cut the Wildwood Cottage scene from the paper collection to fit the size of the shadowbox. Attach to the inside base of shadowbox.
Stamp mushrooms, flowerpot, and fairy from HCPC-3770 Wildwood Cottage Darlings, flowers and leaves from HCPC-3769 Wildwood Florals, fence, tall grasses and birdbath from HCPC-3772 Wildwood Cottage Accents, baby bluebirds from HCPC-3768 Woodsy Critters, and tiny butterflies from HCPC-3767 Woodsy Wonderland stamp sets in Tuxedo Black onto white cardstock and diecut with coordinating dies. Use from the HCD1-7127 Wildwood Cottage Die to diecut the cottage roof from white cardstock. Use Dries Clear glue along with Autumn Leaves glitter on the roof diecut and set aside to dry.
Use the following inks along with the Stack and Store daubers to color the images. Also use Dove Blender for tiny details. For fairy, use Cantaloupe and Peanut Brittle for hair, Desert Sand for skin, and Rose Coral for the wings. Use Rose Coral for the mushrooms and butterflies. For flowerpot, use Teal Zeal, Bamboo Leaves, New Sprout and Rose Coral. For edges of fence and birdbath, use Teal Zeal. For baby bluebirds, use Teal Zeal and Peanut Brittle. For grasses and leaves use Bamboo Leaves and New Sprout. For flowers use Teal Zeal on edges and Cantaloupe in the centers of petals. Attach roof to fairy house on the inside of shadowbox. Shape all the pieces and attach into inside and outside of shadowbox as pictured. Use Dries Clear glue to add sparkle of glitter as desired. Use same glue to add Heart of Gold prills to the center of flowers.
Blooming Friendship Cottage
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board, 173842
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Classic Rose Vines Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3753
Classic Rose Vines Die, HCD1-7111
Wildwood Cottage Accents Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3772
Wildwood Cottage Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3771
Wildwood Cottage Darlings Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3770
Wildwood Florals Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3769
Wildwood Cottage Accents Die, HCD1-7128
Wildwood Cottage Die, HCD1-7127
Wildwood Cottage Darlings Die, HCD1-7126
Wildwood Florals Die, HCD1-7125
Wildwood Cottage Paper Collection, HCDP1-274
Other Products: Peeled Paint, Vintage Photo, Weathered wood, Antique Linen, Seedless Preserves Distress Inks; Archival Coffee Ink, white cardstock, Flower Pollens, Crystal Clear Powder, Bone folder, Brick embossing folder
Watch this video https://youtu.be/g8WLXE8hLRk for techniques using the Wildwood Cottage Collection. Watch this video https://youtu.be/rdsIOVMXjIQ to learn how to use the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit to shape die cuts.
Instructions: Card base is 5" x 5" with Fairy house Die set off to right. Stamp and cut out all your images. Die cut Fairy Girls from Paper in collection. Add depth by inking edges with color matching ink as I did on both fairies. Stamp and cut three sets of cottage florals and color centers with antique linen and outer edges with weathered wood. Attach pollens to center and add crystal glitters for detail. Die cut house, run through machine with brick embossing folder and go over edges with weather wood. Cut a 5" x 5" card panel for inside of small shadow box. Stamp and cut out two rose vines die, color with peeled paint. For shadowbox, cut a 7" x 7" square on white card; score each end .5" and 1" each top and bottom; cut inside square out but setting blade on trimmer off 1.2". Fold and adhere together to form mini shadowbox. Color edges with peeled paint and adhere card panel inside and then adhere to 5" x 5" card base. Adhere fairy inside to left side; attach Fairy house to hand off right side of shadow box. Complete by adding Crystal Clear glitters for added detail.
Blooming Fuchsia Sympathy
Sizzix Vagabond 2 With Solo Wafer-Thin Die Adapter, 532423-KIT
8.5 x 11 Cardstock Pack of 25 - White, HCPP2-451
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board, 173842
Embossing Powder - White, RPEJ685
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Double Dots 100pc. -3D Foam Circles, DDOTS
Classic Leaf Die, HCD1-736
Fleur Borders and Pockets Die, HCD1-778
Courage and Strength Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3763
Cascading Fuchsia Die, HCD1-763
Cascading Fuchsia Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3668
Cascading Fuchsia Paper Collection, HCDP1-254
Other Products: White 120 lb. card stock, Layering olive green card stock, X-Press It Blending Card Stock, Versamark stamp pad, heat gun, Ranger Super Fine Detail Black embossing powder, trimmer, Copic Alcohol Ink Markers: RV17, RV11, Y02, G21, G24, YG63, Misty, oval die, mini water mister and double sided tape
Watch this video https://youtu.be/wfE_p3jAxpU to see how to shape the Cascading Fuchsia.
Instructions: Heavy white card stock was cut at 5 1/2" x 11". The paper was scored at 5 1/2" to create a "top-fold" card base. The base layer green card stock was cut at 5 1/4" x 5 1/4". The designer paper was selected from the Cascading Fuchsia paper Collection and was cut at 5" x 5". The layers were adhered with double sided tape. You can cut an additional base layer and designer paper if you want to decorate the inside of your card. If you choose to have white space for writing a note, you can cut a 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" white card stock layer and apply to the top of your designer paper on the inside.
A decorative corner was cut from light weight white card stock using the Fleur Borders and Pockets Die. Designer Adhesive (dries clear) was applied to the border and adhered to the upper left hand corner of the card.
The large fuchsia flowers were stamped using the Cascading Fuchsia Cling Stamp Set. The stamp was embossed with a Versamark Embossing Ink Pad and Fine Detail Black Embossing Powder. The flower was heat set and allowed to cool. Using the same process, the smaller fuchsia flowers were embossed with white embossing powder. The flowers were colored with a RV17 Copic Marker and then blended with a RV11 marker. The flowers were lightly misted with a small amount of water and shaped using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.
The leaf was cut using X-Press It Blending Card Stock with the Classic Leaf Die. The leaves were colored using Copic alcohol ink markers - Y02, G21, G24, YG63. The leaves were lightly shaped and adhered over the border die cut. The fuchsia flowers were adhered using Designer Adhesive (Dries Clear).
The Sentiment was stamped with embossing ink and white embossing powder. The sentiment was heat set. The green and white card stock was cut with oval nesting die.
Purple Blushing Rose Stems
Raindrops on Roses Die, HCD1-743
Everyday Hero Newsprint Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3665
Butterfly Medley Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3650
Butterfly Medley Die, HCD1-759
Blushing Rose Stem Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3755
Blushing Rose Background Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3757
Blushing Rose Stem Die, HCD1-7113
Blushing Rose Swirls Die, HCD1-7114
Other Products: Smooth White Cardstock, Black Cardstock, Black Archival, Classic Circle Die, White Gesso, Texture Paste, Heat Gun, Mini Mister, Prima Grungy Grid Stencil, Seedless Preserves and Brushed Corduroy Distress Inks, Black Gesso, Splatter Brush, Multimedium matt, foam dots, Crystal Clear and Frosty Powder, Zig Colors: 081, 082, 200, 025, 041, 047, 093, UTEE
Instructions: The top mixed media panel measures 5" by 6 1/2". Stamp randomly the Everyday Hero News Print Stamp Set using Black Archival Ink. Give a soft coat of white Gesso and heat set. Create few layers of Seedless Preserves Distress Ink by Smooshing it on the craft mat. Once happy with the background, add little textures using texture paste and Prima Grid Grunge Stencil. When the texture is still wet, add frosting powder and heat set. Distress all the sides with scissors. Brush all the sides with multi-medium matte and dust frosting powder and crystal clear. Heat set and mat the panel on white cardstock keeping lower panel little larger by 1/8th of an inch. Next, mat black cardstock and adhere the whole panel on card base measuring 6" by 7 1/2".
Cut a circle base and stamp the Blushing Rose Background Stamp. Distress the circle using Seedless preserves and Brushed Corduroy. Add crystal Clear on edges using Multi Medium Matt. Stamp and cut 2 pieces of Big Blushing Rose Stem one piece of small bud and paint them using Zig Clear Brush Markers. Stamp and cut one piece of Blushing Rose Die Swirl die and Paint using Zig Markers. Once all the elements are ready, assemble the card as shown. The sentiment is cut from Blushing Rose Background Die and glazed with Clear UTEE. To enhance the card bit more further, adhere two glazed Butterflies.
Dogwood Easter Blessings
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Lettuce Entertain You Prills, ANC814
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Other Products: Ranger distress ink: Spun Sugar, Old paper, Peeled Paint, Tumbled Glass, Copics: V12
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: Fold a 6" x 6" card base in half. Cut the centre from a large square panel, and adhere to the card front with foam dots. Cut a 5" x 5" panel of green background paper and adhere inside the frame. Fussy cut two floral sections from patterned paper and adhere to either side of the card using foam dots. Cut a sentiment tag from patterned paper and adhere across the top floral section using foam dots. Stamp and die cut a dove image and lightly color with Tumbled Glass ink. Shape the dove and adhere with a double layer of foam dots to the top of the sentiment. Adhere the dove at the head and tail. Stamp and die cut Flowering Dogwood leaves and petals. Ink with distress inks and a sponge dauber. Use a pink Copic marker to add highlights to the flower petals. Shape with a stylus. Layer small flowers on top of the large ones, with additional small flowers in single layers. Add mini prills to the flower centres. Create flower clusters around the side of the dove and the bottom floral section as shown. Tuck leaves under the flowers. Add fine glitter to the details of the petals and leaves as well as the dove tail, using a fine metal glue tip.
Easter Dove And Dogwood Branch
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Luggage and Tags Die, HCD1-745
Flowering Dogwood Branches Die, HCD1-7130
Flowering Dogwood Branches Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3774
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Other Products: Rose Card Stock, Curious Cryogen Metallic card stock, ATG, Copics: C1, G21, R85, YG21, YR68
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: Begin with a 6" square rose card base adding the designer paper panel shown in the photo. Using Memento Tuxedo black ink and Cryogen metallic card stock, stamp the Dogwood branch, dove and a few dogwood petals and leaves. Cut with the coordinating dies. Color with Copic markers. Using the Deluxe Flower Shaping kit, add dimension to the flower petals. Trim the center flowers off the branch so there is room for the dove to "land". Adhere them to the card base as shown with Designer Dries Clear Glue. Die cut the Easter Wishes ticket, back with rose card stock and add to the card front.
White Friendship Bloom
Butterfly Medley Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3650
Butterfly Medley Die, HCD1-759
Cut Mat Create 1A Die, HCD2-749
Embossing Enamel - Aged Ivory, FREG030
ColorBox Pigment Ink Pad - Frost White, CB80
Arianna Blooms Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3608
Arianna Lace Die, HCD1-747
Arianna Blooms Die, HCD1-748
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Dark Brown, 71035
Minnie Pearls Prills, ANC803
Monkeying Around Die, HCD1-7133
Monkeying Around Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3778
Wildwood Cottage Paper Collection, HCDP1-274
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Stamp Positioner Kit, 387623
Dove Blender Kit, 241159
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Other Products: White and Black Card Stock, Small Foam Dots, Koh-1-Noor pencils 4; 13; 17; 19; 21; 23
Watch this video https://youtu.be/60GVPQAPp3A see how to shape the Arianna Blooms.
Instructions: Prepare your white card base at 5" x 7" and layer a piece of Black card stock on top at 1/8 inch smaller. Locate the paper you wish to use from the paper pack of Wildwood Cottage, again make it 1/8 inch smaller and adhere to card. Cut out the Arianna Lace on Black card stock, add to the middle of the card. Stamp the leaves on white card stock with the Dark Brown ink and color with the Bamboo Leaves ink, cut out and arrange around the Arianna Lace. Stamp the Arianna Flowers on White card stock with the White colorbox ink, emboss with the embossing enamel, cut out, shape and adhere in the center of the Arianna Lace. Stamp the Butterflies on white card stock with the Dark Brown ink, color with the pencils and blend with the Dove Blender (this smooths the pencil marks out), cut out, shape and adhere to card. Cut the sentiment block out with the A1 die, mat with black card stock, add foam dots to the back and adhere to card. To finish add Stickles to the Butterflies and Prills to the center of the flower.
Beautiful Blooming Gate
Spellbinders Tool N' One, 359848
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board, 173842
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Embossing Powder - Gold, 359760
Double Dots 100pc. -3D Foam Circles, DDOTS
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Festive Gate Die, HCD1-7105
Festive Gate Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3746
Classic Rose Die, HCD1-7110
Classic Rose Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3752
Blushing Rose Background Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3757
Blushing Rose Stem Die, HCD1-7113
Blushing Rose Stem Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3755
Blushing Rose Swirls Die, HCD1-7114
Blushing Rose Swirls Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3756
Blushing Rose Paper Collection, HCDP1-271
Other Products: Paper and Card Stock: A4 Crafters Companion With-hint of gold 300 gm., Aquarelle paper 170 gm.; Ranger: Heat Gun, Water Mister, Inking tool, Bone folder, Water coloring brush, Scissors, Ruler, Black Archival Ink, Distress Inks: Walnut Stain, Forest moss, Peeled Paint, Evergreen Bough; Spellbinder S2-140 Sentiments four; Other: Hot glue gun, Versa-mark, Double sided Tape, Double Sided Foam Tape, Cream Seam-binding Ribbon, Misti for stamping, Prima say it in pearls #530747
Watch this video https://youtu.be/Z8P070kC3oo to learn how to create dimensional roses with the Classic Rose Collection.
Instructions: The finished size of this slider card is 8 1/4" x 7 1/2" (21 cm x 17.5 cm). The card when completed fits into an envelope measuring 9 1/2" x 7 1/2" (24.1 cm x 19 cm). Please note the roses and leaves are stamped with gold embossing powder, the rest is stamped with black archival ink. Make the slider card base. To make the card base take the A4 card stock make 2 folds, being 2 1/4" (6 cm) each to form the foot of the card. Fold this to form a hill and valley fold. Cut the card front base at 5 9/16" x 6 3/4" (14.2 cm x 17.1 cm). The card slider at 2 5/8" x 4 1/2" (6.7 cm x 11.5 cm). The slider stop at 1" x 3 3/4" (9.5 cm x 3 cm).
Taking the Evergreen Bough ink the edges of the card front, card front background, card front foot and slider stop. Find the design paper in the collection and cut a little smaller than the card base back, card front foot and slider stop measurements for the matting. Adhere all together to form the slider card base. Adhere the slider stop in it’s place.
Using the cardstock, stamp, die cut and color the gate. Adhere to the card front with Double Dots or double sided foam tape/squares. Taking a scrap piece of design paper stamp then die cut the banner two times. Trim so you will be able to place the roses and still get the sentiment. For the 3d roses, stamp three layers for each rose. Stamp and die cut two rose swirls from the Blushing Rose Swirl set and one leaf swirls from the Blushing Rose Stems set. Shape, trim and adhere across the center of the gate. Adhere the banner and 3d roses using both the foam 3d tape and hot glue gun across the rose swirls. Taking the cardstock die cut four layers for the “thinking of you” sentiment, adhere the layers together then color with Evergreen Bough ink. Adhere to the card front under the banner and roses. Take the ribbon and make a double triple bow. Adhere to the slider stop with the hot glue gun. Add a snip of the leaf swirl to the bow center knot. Take the pearl centers, trim and place to the leaf snip center. Add a few pearls to behind the banner for interest.
Blooming Pink Easter Egg Card
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Wildwood Florals Die, HCD1-7125
Wildwood Florals Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3769
Other Products: Distress peeled paint, pink brush pen ecoline, scrapiniec chipboard, white acrylic paint, sewing machine and threads, glitter, glue, tape
Watch this video https://youtu.be/rdsIOVMXjIQ to learn how to create flowers with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.
Instructions: The card in a shape of an egg measures 15 x 10 cm. I drew an egg from a Scrapiniec chipboard. I used Flowering Dogwood papers. Then I cut off the egg and glued it on the second paper in a shape of an wider egg. Then I sew the two pieces together.
I stamped the stamps with waterproof ink Stazon in the color of green. Then I cut them with proper dies and I painted them with pink Brush ecoline. The middle of flowers and leaves are painted with green distress.
On the card, using 3d cubes, I glued pieces of paper and then I attached gauze, flowers, leaves and Scrapiniec chipboards. I tied a tape. The card is gently painted with white acrylic paint and sprinkled with glitter.
Easter Wishes Layers Card
Regal Borders and Pockets Die, HCD1-779
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Other Products: Light pink and mint green cardstock, Stickles "Stardust", Stamping UP! "Pink Passion" and "Mello Moss" ink stamp pads
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers. Watch this video for tips on using decorative border dies https://youtu.be/Ms-PmK7svGI.
Instructions: Create a card base with the light pink card stock, 6 1/4" x 6 1/2" base. Cut a mint green panel 6" x 6 1/4" and layer it onto the card base. From the designer paper cut a 5 3/4" x 6" panel and layer it onto the card base also. Die cut one of the Regal borders die and adhere it to the top of the card base.
Now from the designer paper, cut out all the adorable tags, and panels you like and layer them on the card as shown.
Stamp 2 sets of flower petals in the Pink Passion, create the flowers and place them onto the side of the card. Stamp 3 set of leaves with Mello Moss and arrange them around the flowers.
On the center of the card, I used one of the pre-printed sentiments from the collection.
Special Pink Tropical Blooms
Dove Blender Kit, 241159
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rhubarb Stalk, TSMP301
Memento Dye Ink Pad - New Sprout, TSMP704
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rich Cocoa, TSMP800
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3777
Relaxin' Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3780
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Other Products: White Cardstock, Canson Watercolor Paper, Dimensional Tape, Scor-Tape, Seam Binding
Watch this video https://youtu.be/rdsIOVMXjIQ to learn how to use the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit to shape die cuts.
Instructions: My card is 4 1/4" X 5 1/2". Make card base and cover with one of the card fronts from the paper collection. Stamp, cut out and color the floral piece and use dimensional tape to adhere it to the top of the card. Stamp the sentiment on the card and set aside. Next I wet a piece of seam binding and laid down some ink on my craft mat then swirled my seam binding in it to match the flowers on the paper. Scrunch and allow to dry. When dry, tie a bow and use Scor-Tape and glue to adhere it to the card front. This makes a quick and easy card and it will mail without a lot of postage.
Relaxing Monkey Window Card
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board, 173842
Spellbinders Tool N' One, 359848
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Rose Coral, 71006
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Olive Grove, TSMP708
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Espresso Truffle, TSMP808
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Monkeying Around Die, HCD1-7133
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Eyelet Oval Die, HCD1-776
Cut Mat Create 1B Die, HCD2-750
Relaxin' Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3780
Monkeying Around Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3778
Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3777
Other Products: White Card Stock, Spellbinders Grand Labels Four, Decorative Sand, Versafine Vintage Sepia, Pebbles Chalks, Diamond Stickles, Versamark, Superfine White Embossing Powder, Distressed Ink Ground Expresso and die cutting machine, Dandelion Memento Ink
Watch this video https://youtu.be/rdsIOVMXjIQ to learn how to use the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit to shape die cuts.
Instructions: Start by taking a piece of white card stock scored in the middle and die cut using the desired size Spellbinders Grand Labels Four keeping the scored line just outside the die cut to form the card base. I used the 3rd largest die in the set. Repeat the same size die cut, this time cutting the entire shape and fasten to the front of the card. Next, using the next smaller size, cut a layer from the Monkeying Around Paper Collection and fasten to the middle.
Now it's time to create the window! Using the Eyelet Oval Die position the die in the center of the front of the card and run through your die cutting machine. Make sure that your card is open so that you only cut through the layers on the front of the card.
The Palm Tree was stamped on white card stock using Espresso Truffle and cut with the matching die before distressing with Ground Expresso and Bamboo Leaves. The individual palm leaves were stamped on white card stock with Vintage Sepia ink and die cut with the matching die before distressing with Bamboo Leaves. The Relaxin' Monkey was stamped on white card stock using Espresso Truffle ink and cut with the matching die before coloring with Pebbles Chalks and accenting with Diamond Stickles and a bit of Decorative Sand. The flowers were stamped on white card stock with Versamark and heat embossed with Superfine White Embossing Powder and cut with the matching die before distressing with Rose Coral and Dandelion inks and shaping with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. Finally the sentiment was stamped on white card stock with Olive Grove and die cut with the Cut Mat Create 1B Die.
Lounging Monkey Special Day
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Border Essentials Die, HCD1-783
Monkeying Around Die, HCD1-7133
Monkeying Around Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3778
Relaxin' Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3780
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Other Products: White, Kraft, & lime green cardstock, Copic markers: E00, 000, 0000, 04, 70, 71, 74, 79, 37, 35, 33, R00, Y21, 26, BG11, 000, RV02, 13, & YG03, gold & orange sequins, Altenew forest glade ink, pop-dots, scissors
Watch this video https://youtu.be/rdsIOVMXjIQ to learn how to use the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit to shape die cuts.
Instructions: Make a 5" X 7" card base using white cardstock. Cut a mat of Kraft cardstock 6 5/8" X 4 5/8" and glue to card base. Cut a piece of designer paper from paper collection 4 1/2" X 6 1/4". Cut a 1 1/2" X 4 1/2" strip of beige from paper pad. Cut edges with border essentials die. Glue printed paper to Kraft mat and glue die cut strip to bottom overlapping a little. Cut one length of the beige paper as long as the die. Trim the edge to 1/8" and glue to right side of card front as pictured.
Stamp one monkey in lounge on white cardstock. Stamp eight of each size leaf onto green cardstock. Use black ink for all. Ink edges of leaves with forest glade ink. Any dark green ink will do. Color monkey using E00, 000, & 0000 for face, hands, and feet. Use R00 for cheeks and E04 for lips. Color fur using E70, 71, 74, & 79. Color hat using Y21, & 26. Color lounge using E37, 35, & 33. I colored what I believe to be an olive in the martini glass using YG03. Color umbrella in drink using BG11, 000, RV13, & 02 on alternating stripes. Fussy cut the image out with scissors.
Cut a 1" X 3 1/4" strip of beige paper and stamp sentiment on it. Cut dove tail ends on strip with scissors. Shape leaves using the 8mm nip from the shaping kit. Bend 1/2" or so of the ends under and glue large and small alternately across the top. Bend the sentiment strip and glue to right side of card front as pictured. Add the monkey to card front using pop-dots. Glue a few sequins for a little sparkle to finish your card.
Hang In There Monkeys Foldout
3-D Crystal Lacquer 4 oz, 3D1844
Spring Bling Prills - 12 Pack, ANC850
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Fleur Border Basics Die, HCD1-7120
Monkeying Around Die, HCD1-7133
Monkey Antics Die, HCD1-7134
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Monkey Antics Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3779
Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3777
Monkeying Around Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3778
Relaxin' Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3780
6" x 6" Foldout Cards-Kraft, HCCF1-445-3
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Other Products: Chameleon Pens (YL2, BR5, Detail Pen, PK3, GR1), Tombow Dual Brush (977, 942, 992, 158), Cardstock- White, Stampin' Up Ink- Early Espresso, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (EZ Runner Grand, 3D Foam Squares 1/2", Thin 3D Foam Squares 1/4"
Watch this video https://youtu.be/wxX94X84kUo for tips on using foldout cards, shadowbox and the border basics dies. Watch this video https://youtu.be/rdsIOVMXjIQ to learn how to use the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit to shape die cuts.
Instructions: Stamp and die cut 1 of each Monkey Trio, Hanging Monkey, Flower Chain, Banana, and Small Palm. Stamp and die cut 2 Large Palms. I added colour to my images using a combination of markers. Shape the flowers and palms and set aside. Fussy cut around the monkey trio. Add Prills to the middles of your flowers and when dry, cut the flowers apart.
I inked the edges of my card base. Using the plain edge border die from the Fleur Border Basics Dies, I cut a piece of dark green patterned paper for the front piece. For the middle piece I cut the polka dot patterned paper. For the largest curved piece I cut the dark brown patterned paper.
For the background of the card, I cut a piece of the light green patterned paper. Then found and cut out one of the 6" x 6" card designs, and cut it down slightly. Cut a 4" x 4" piece of light blue patterned paper. Adhere these layers together to the card base.
Add the Monkey Trio, 2 Palm Leaves, and the 3 flowers to the very front of the card. Find and cut out the “Hang in There” sentiment and flag one end. Add the third Palm Leaf in behind the front flap. Using 3D foam squares add the Hanging Monkey and Banana to the middle section of the card.
Monkeying Around Shaker Card
Lichen Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 237
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Cottage Ivy, TSMP701
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Classic Border Basics Die, HCD1-7119
Delicate Border Basics Die, HCD1-7118
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Monkeying Around Die, HCD1-7133
Monkey Antics Die, HCD1-7134
Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3777
Monkeying Around Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3778
Monkey Antics Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3779
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Other Products: Grand Calibur Die Cutting Machine, white card stock, Stickles - Tickled Pink, clear card stock, Glossy Accents, microbeads, sequins, foam sheet, sponge daubers, Spectrum Noir Gamasol Solution, blending stumps, Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils, Spellbinders Circles (Lg) Dies, VersaColor Pine Cone Ink, VersaFine Black Ink, scissors, paper trimmer, pencil
Watch this video https://youtu.be/IDC6cnO7OZI for tips on using the border basics dies. Watch this video https://youtu.be/rdsIOVMXjIQ to learn how to use the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit to shape die cuts.
Instructions: Create a 6" x 6" card base using white card stock. Locate card panel with circular center and coconut image. Die cut circular coconut image using Spellbinders die. Next die cut a circular piece from foam (I've cut two and adhered them together as my foam was quite thin), as well as a piece of clear cardstock using the largest and next size down in the Spellbinders die collection. Locate the polka dotted paper and die cut a coordinating circular front for the shaker portion you've just die cut. Cut the pre made card panels pictured for the front of the card as shown, with monkey card panel being cut smaller to mat onto polka dot background. Ink all edges using a light brown ink. Die cut the edge of the smaller mat using the leaf border from the Delicate Border Basics Die. Adhere to background mat, and then adhere to card base. Die cut opening side of card base using Classic Border Basics Die and die cut center of card front as shown to reveal shaker portion. Leaving circle die in place, trace around outer edge. Remove die and then carefully trim to enlarge circle cut to give shaker more room. Choose 6" x 6" card panel to adhere to inside. Ink with a light brown colored ink and apply to inside of card.
Using black ink and white card stock, stamp an assortment of palm fronds, the corner monkey image, the monkeys swinging on vines, one banana, one coconut and several inkings of plumeria flowers. Die cut with coordinating dies and color using inks and sponge daubers. Shape all elements using Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. Create a palm frond cluster on upper corner of card and then adhere corner monkey embellishment as shown. Create coconut and palm frond cluster on opposite corner on bottom of card as shown. Trim out sentiment from paper collection, ink all edges with a brown colored ink, shape slightly and adhere to card as shown. Trim apart monkeys playing on vines and flowers. Adhere one monkey to sentiment cluster as shown along with one shaped flower. Adhere remaining shaped flowers to card front as shown.
Build shaker portion of card starting with preprinted coconut image, adding foam cut out on top using Glossy Accents. Add banana, two flowers, two monkeys, microbeads and sequins and adhere clear card stock over top using Glossy Accents. Adhere polka dotted designer paper circular die cut to top of clear card stock using Glossy Accents. Allow to fully dry, and then add to card base as shown. Add glitter to all palm fronds. Apply Stickles to flowers using fingertip and then apply a sparkly flower center.
Ornate Monkey Tag
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Ornate Borders and Pockets Die, HCD1-780
Fleur Borders and Pockets Die, HCD1-778
Instructions:
Other Products: Ebosser, white cardstock, pearls & adhesive
Watch this video for tips on using decorative border dies https://youtu.be/Ms-PmK7svGI.
Instruction: Take a 3 1/2" x 6" white carddstock & cut a piece of same size pattern paper from Monkeying Around Paper Collection. Glue them together. Die cut a piece of pattern paper from same paper collection using Fleur Borders and Pockets Die. Adhere it to the top of the tag as shown. Fussy cut the monkey image & the sentiment banner from the same paper collection and glue it to the tag as shown.
Die cut a piece of white cardstock using Ornate Borders and Pockets Die and adhere to the top of the tag as shown. Embellish the tag with some white pearls.
Blooming Monkey Tag Card
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Rock N' Roll Prills - 12 Pack, ANC851
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Pins Kit, PIN6
Leafy Branch Die, HCD1-757
Birds and Blooms Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3644
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Other Products: CTMH Touch Markers: Pastel Peach, CTMH Foam Tape, CTMH Blush Shimmer Ribbon, CTMH Colonial White Card Stock, hole punch
Watch this video https://youtu.be/JFrj2XialLs to see how to shape the Birds and Bloom flowers.
Instructions: Cut brown designer paper 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Cut leafy card stock 4" x 5 1/4" and layer on top of the base. Cut out border strip 1" and then a colonial white strip 1 1/2". Layer the two together and wrap around the front of the card. Cut out the tag from the paper pad and layer on top of brown designer paper. Using a hole punch, punch a hole in the top to form the tag. Run ribbon through the hole to add an embellishment to the tag. Apply to the front of the card as shown with foam tape. Cut out the ticket sentiment and add to the card with foam tape. Stamp the flowers using the black ink and cut out with coordinating die. Color the flowers with the touch marker. Spritz the back of the flower with water mist and then using 4mm ball of the flower shaping tool kit press on the back of each petal into a double overed foam pad. Then flip the flowers over and press in the center. This is going to create very ruffled flowers. Let dry and then bunch them together in pools of dries clear glue as shown on the card. Finish them off with prills in the center of each flower. The card base should be mounted on a plain 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card stock base.
Monkey Antics Shaker Card
8.5 x 11 Cardstock Pack of 25 - White, HCPP2-451
Sizzix Vagabond 2 With Solo Wafer-Thin Die Adapter, 532423-KIT
Pins Kit, PIN6
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board, 173842
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Double Dots 100pc. -3D Foam Circles, DDOTS
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3777
Monkey Antics Die, HCD1-7134
Monkey Antics Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3779
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Other Products: Heavy white card stock, green card stock, X-Press It Blending Card Stock, Copic Markers: E40, E41, E43, E44, E47, E49, E30, E33, E35, E37, E39, R20, R22, G40, G45, G28, 70% alcohol, terrycloth towels, Shaker card window
Watch this video https://youtu.be/rdsIOVMXjIQ to learn how to use the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit to shape die cuts.
Instructions: Cut heavy white card stock to measure 11" x 4 1/4" and score and fold at 5 1/2". Cut green card stock to measure 5 1/4" x 4". Select designer paper from the Monkeying Around paper Collection and cut to measure 5" x 3 3/4". Adhere layers as shown in picture.
Stamp the monkey face and the tropical tree with coconuts on X-Press it or any Copic compatible paper. Using Copic markers, color the money face with E40, E41, E44, E47, E49, R20 and R22. Allow to dry and texture the image using 70% alcohol on a scrap of terry cloth. Color the tree and coconuts with E30, E33, E35, E37 and E9. Color the leaves of the tree with G40, G45, G29.
Get Well Monkey Trio
Double Dots 100pc. -3D Foam Circles, DDOTS
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Relaxin' Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3780
Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3777
Other Products: Spellbinders Nested Circles, Cuttlebug Die Cutting Machine, StazOn Archival Ink (Jet Black), Prismacolor Pencils (PC908, PC912, PC927, PC937, PC947), Odorless Mineral Spirits, embossing tool, liquid pearls
Instructions: Trim a pre-printed card front and add to a 5.5" x 4.25" white card base. Stamp the monkey trio from the Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set and die cut using a circle die and being careful to not cut any limbs or greenery. Color the image using Prismacolor Pencils and blend using Odorless Mineral Spirits. Stamp the sentiment on pattered paper and trim it as a rectangle. Add liquid pearls and set aside to dry. Stamp the flowers on white cardstock and die cut using it's coordinating die. Add glitter and liquid pearls to flowers and monkey image and set aside to dry. Pop dot the circle image in the center of the card and add the sentiment over it. Add the flowers to the left side.
Fiddling Frog Water Lilies
Double Dots 100pc. -3D Foam Circles, DDOTS
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
3-D Crystal Lacquer 4 oz, 3D1844
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Spring Bling Prills - 12 Pack, ANC850
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Rose Coral, 71006
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Olive Pastel, 71012
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Winking Frog Paper Collection, HCDP1-264
Water Lily Die, HCD1-790
Water Lily Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3725
Other Products: White Cardstock; Flower Soft - Earth; Want2Scrap 72 Count - Silver Rhinestones
Watch this video https://youtu.be/MdCjrtRUcFU to learn how to create and shape the flowers.
Instructions: Create a 6" x 6" side folding card base out of white cardstock. Cut the 6" x 6" card front from the Winking Frog Paper Collection and sponge edge with ColorBox Olive Pastel Chalk Ink. Adhere card front to card base. On White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink stamp a flower from the Water Lily Cling Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating Water Lily Die. Die cut the fiddling frog and the lily pad from the Winking Frog Paper using the dies from the Water Lily Die set. Color water lily die cut with ColorBox Rose Coral Chalk Ink and add Heart of Gold Prills from the Spring Bling Prills set to center of the flower. Using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, shape frog, lily pad and water lily. Adhere to card front as shown with pop dots. With Dries Clear Adhesive add Crystal Glitter to fireflies, moon, frog, lily pads and water lily. With Dries Clear Adhesive add Earth Flower Soft to cattails. Cut sentiment from design paper and adhere sentiment and Silver Rhinestones as shown. Add Crystal Lacquer to frog's eyes.