Creating Me

Hi friends,

I am in love with this cute little mouse from the Country Mouse Hello stamp set from Unity Stamp Company. There’s another adorable mouse in the set as well as a couple more images and 3 sentiments. Be sure to check it out!

The “happy birthday sentiment” is from the Hugs, Kisses & Birthday Wishes set, also from Unity Stamp Company. This set includes a cute owl along with lots of birthday sentiments.

The bubble embossing folder I used is no longer available, but this one is similar. I used this set of dies from Spellbinders to die cut my stamped image and the layer behind it. I used an oval punch and scalloped oval punch that I’ve had forever to punch out the sentiment. (This is a great set of oval dies if you are looking for some. And here is a set of scalloped oval dies that would be great if you need those.)

To make the card, stamp the mouse with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and color with Copic markers. Die cut the image and layer to a larger die cut from terra-cotta card stock. Emboss a panel of white card stock with the embossing folder, layer burlap and dotted ribbon to the panel, and attach the panel to a turquoise card. Attach the mouse image to the card with foam tape. Stamp sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock. Punch or die cut with an oval punch and layer to a scalloped oval punched from turquoise card stock. Attach the sentiment to the corner of the mouse image.

Change the sentiment to “thinking of you”, “just for you”, or leave it off completely and this card can be used for just about any occasion!

Happy Stamping!

Anita

Hi friends,

A couple of times a year we find ourselves in the Atlanta area. The last time we were there, I discovered a fun rubber stamp/scrapbook store called Impressive Ideas in Norcross, GA. If you are stamper or scrapbooker, I highly recommend stopping by if you are in the neighborhood – I don’t think you will be disappointed.

I found this cute Beary Special Birthday stamp from Whipper Snapper Designs during my visit. I knew it would be great for making birthday cards for special little ones – or really for anyone!

I stamped the bear with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored it with Copic markers. I embossed a panel of turquoise card stock that has a white core with a birthday embossing folder similar to this one. I lightly sanded the raised areas to expose the white core and attached the panel to a white card. I attached the bear with foam tape.

The sentiment is from the Itty Bitty Greetings set from Stampin’ Up. I stamped it with red ink on white card stock and punched it with a label punch similar to this one. It’s attached to the card with foam tape. I finished the card with one red sequin next to “Happy Birthday”.

Super cute and super easy to make!

Happy Stamping!

Anita

Hi friends,

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I love to make cards! Sometimes they are more elaborate…sometimes they are clean and simple. I have a few clean and simple cards to share with you today. All of these cards can be made in just a few minutes, but they are sure to bring a smile to the birthday boy or girl. 🙂

This card is made using Party Pandas from Stampin’ Up (it’s an older retired set) and an embossing folder similar to this one from Cuttlebug. The balloon is colored with Copic markers and the white accent is added with a Signo white pen.

This one is made with the Happy Birthday Balloon from Unity Stamp Company. The embossing folder is discontinued – any fun background would work (maybe one like this?)

This little elephant is Sweet Elle and the sentiment is from the Hugs, Kisses & Birthday Wishes set – both from Unity Stamp Company. I used Copic markers to color the image.

This cute set is called Cake and Candles from Darcie’s. I used this die set to cut out the image. The punch for the sentiment is discontinued but here’s a similar one from Stampin’ Up. I colored the image with Copic markers.

My favorite black ink to use with Copic markers is Memento Tuxedo Black. It stamps well and doesn’t smear at all when coloring with alcohol markers.

I hope these clean and simple cards will inspire you to make some of your own!

Happy Stamping!

Anita

Hi friends,

I have a fun Springtime card for you today. I sent this card to a very sweet girl on her 3rd birthday – the cute image reminded me of her splashing in the puddles after a Spring rain shower. ☔️

The images are from the Rain or Shine stamp set from My Favorite Things. They also have a matching die set called Rain or Shine Die-namics. They make it so much easier to cut out your images if you want to add a little dimension to your card!!

I stamped the girl and one of the little birds on white card stock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I colored them with Copic markers and then used the dies to cut them out.

I sponged the cloud background on white card stock with Pool Party ink from Stampin’ Up using a cloud template similar to the one found here. I stamped the puddle, water drops, and sentiment from the Rain or Shine stamp set with the Pool Party ink on the sponged panel. I layered the panel to deep coral card stock and attached it to a white card.

Using the dies in the Rain or Shine Die-namics set, I cut out the 2 clouds and sponged the edges with the Pool Party ink. The girl, little bird, and clouds are attached to the card with foam tape.

This sweet card is sure to bring a smile even on the rainiest of days! ☔️

Thanks for stopping by,

Anita