Happy World Card Making Day 2020, friends!
I can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday than making cards and celebrating an incredible, fantastic new release from Colorado Craft Company! This amazing new release features the phenomenal art of Anita Jeram. I read "Guess How Much I Love You" to my kids daily when they were babies and toddlers and now we as stampers get the pleasure to creating beautiful stamped cards and art with her designs! I'm over the moon excited. Or maybe "to the moon and back" excited!
I'm sharing four slimline storyboard style cards in my video tutorial today as well as using many of the stamps and dies from the new release and tips and tricks on masking (or not masking!). I hope these cards inspire you to pick up a stamp set or two from the new release or create a slimline card with stamps you already have. "Create something delightful today."
V I D E O T U T O R I A L
Watch the creation of these slimline storyboard cards from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:
STAMP SETS USED:
A panel was die cut from Bristol Smooth Cardstock using a Simon Says Stamp Slimline Nested Rectangles Die. Images from the stamp sets were stamped on the panel with Versafine Onyx Black Ink and masked with Masking Paper. A rectangle was also die cut from Masking Paper and then die cut with a Mama Elephant Slim Card Basics border die. The bottom mask was placed on the panel and the sky was inked with Speckled Egg and Faded Jeans Distress Oxide Inks. The bottom mask was removed and the top mask put in place and the grass was inked with Bundled Sage and Peeled Paint Distress Oxide Ink.
All the masks were removed to reveal the scene.
ZIG CLEAN COLOR REAL BRUSH MARKERS USED:
- Mouse: Dark Gray, Warm Gray, Pale Pink
- Bunny & Balloon: Beige, Medium Beige, Pale Pink, Turquoise Green, Green Shadow
- Rats & Present: Dark Gray, Warm Gray, Pale Pink, Blue, English Lavender, Dark Pink, Sugared Almond Pink
- Cat with Ice-Cream Cone: Light Brown, Beige, Medium Beige, Sugared Almond Pink, Pale Pink
- Critter: Mid Brown, Beige
Greetings from the Birthday Wishing Stamp Set were stamped on the background with clear embossing ink and heat set with white embossing powder. The panel was finished with a scattering of Lucy's Little Things Gold Matte Stars, Trinity Stamps Goodnight Moon embellishments, and Trinity Stamps Crafty Love heart embellishment.
The panel was adhered to a white slimline card base (3 1/2" x 8 1/2").
STAMP SETS USED:
The panel was created just like the card above except the landscape was left white for "snow".
All the masks were removed to reveal the scene.
ZIG CLEAN COLOR REAL BRUSH MARKERS USED:
- Cat #1: Dark Gray, Warm Gray, Pale Pink, Light Green, Yellow Green, Peach Pink, Sugared almond Pink
- Bunny: Beige, Medium Beige, Pale Pink
- Snowballs: Haze Blue
- Cat #2: Light Brown, Beige, Medium Beige, Pale Pink, Turquoise Green, Green Shadow, Carmine Red, Light Carmine, Dark Gray
- Cat #3: Mid Brown, Oatmeal, Pale Orange, Orange, Bright Yellow, Yellow, Dark Gray, Warm Gray
- Cat #4: Dark Gray, Warm Gray, Pale Pink, Carmine Red, Light Carmine, Blue, English Lavender
Greetings from both the Snow Happy and Kittens & Mittens were stamped on the background with clear embossing ink and heat set with white embossing powder. The panel was finished with a couple of Trinity Stamps Crafty Love heart embellishments.
The panel was adhered to a white slimline card base (3 1/2" x 8 1/2").
STAMP SETS USED:
A panel was die cut from Bristol Smooth Cardstock using a Simon Says Stamp Slimline Nested Rectangles Die. Images from the stamp sets were stamped on the panel with Versafine Onyx Black Ink.
Greetings from the three stamp sets were stamped on the background with Lawn Fawn Artichoke Ink, Simon Says Stamp Watermelon Ink, and Versafine Onyx Black Ink.
ZIG CLEAN COLOR REAL BRUSH MARKERS USED:
- Tree: Mid Brown, Beige, Olive Green
- Ornaments: Mustard, Deep Red, Pale Rose, Persian Green, Deep Blue, Peacock Blue, Haze Blue
- Planter: Deep Red, Pale Rose
- Cat: Beige, Medium Beige, Pale Pink
- Mouse: Dark Gray, Warm Gray, Pale Pink
The Simon Says Stamp Snowflakes Stencil and Simon Says Stamp Stone Ink were used to ink snowflakes around the card without masking. The snowflakes instantly add interest to the design.
The panel was adhered to a Hero Hues Palm slimline card base (3 1/2" x 8 1/2").
The panel was finished with a scattering of Lucy's Little Things Gold Matte Stars and a Trinity Stamps Coffee Bean heart embellishment.
STAMP SETS USED:
A panel was die cut from Bristol Smooth Cardstock using a Simon Says Stamp Slimline Nested Rectangles Die. Images from the stamp sets were stamped on the panel with Versafine Onyx Black Ink.
The Simon Says Stamp Extra Large Dots Stencil and Simon Says Stamp Inks in Watermelon, Orange Slush, Mint Candy, and Scuba and Lawn Fawn Lemonade Ink were used to ink the design over the entire panel around the stamped images.
Greetings from the stamp set were stamped on the background with the same colors of ink as the background.
ZIG CLEAN COLOR REAL BRUSH MARKERS USED:
- Cat #1: Beige, Medium Beige, Pale Pink, Orange, Pale Orange, Bright Yellow, Yellow
- Cat #2: Dark Gray, Warm Gray, Pale Pink, Peach Pink, Sugared Almond Pink, Beige, Medium Beige
- Cat #3: Mid Brown, Beige, Medium Beige, Carmine Red, Light Carmine, Bright Yellow, Yellow, Turquoise Green, Green Shadow
- Cat #4: Dark Gray, Warm Gray, Pale Pink, Orange, Pale Orange, Beige, Medium Beige, Turquoise Green, Green Shadow
The panel was adhered to a Hero Hues Palm slimline card base (3 1/2" x 8 1/2").
The panel was finished with a scattering of Lucy's Little Things Gold Matte Stars and a Trinity Stamp Funfetti Hearts.
S U P P L I E S
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S H O P P I N G
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G I V E A W A Y
Colorado Craft Company is generously offering a $35 gift certificate for one lucky random winner. Please leave a comment by October 7, 2020, 11:59 pm ET for a chance to win. Winner will be notified via email on the 8th.
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K E E P H O P P I N G
Absolutely fabulous cards with such adorable critters!!!
Posted by: SusanME | October 03, 2020 at 07:09 AM
WOW Beautiful cards!
Posted by: America Cuevas | October 03, 2020 at 09:14 AM
Wow. Some of the cutest cards I've EVER seen! I absolutely adore these stamps, & what you've done with them is amazing!!!
Posted by: Donna M. | October 03, 2020 at 09:36 AM
Gorgeous slimline designs, you've showcased these images beautifully on your cards!
Posted by: Andre M. | October 03, 2020 at 09:55 AM
Love the cat in the tree.
Fun stamp sets. Cute cards.
thanks for sharing
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Posted by: Mary Holshouser | October 03, 2020 at 10:06 AM
AWESOME slimline scenes! Thanks for the video!
Posted by: Lagene | October 03, 2020 at 10:11 AM
Oh, my, my, my. This is going to be SO bad for my wallet. My favorite is the first card - such a sweet birthday card. Gah - how to decide which ones I *need*.
Posted by: Sherry W | October 03, 2020 at 10:42 AM
Really great stamp sets!!!
Posted by: nancy f | October 03, 2020 at 11:13 AM
These are really AMAZING cards!!!! Super creative designs!!!!!
Posted by: Maureen McDonough-Reiss | October 03, 2020 at 11:41 AM
Love that you created slim line designs. These images are so cute and whimsical and I love them all. Each of your cards are beautiful. I'm a sucker for the colorful polka dot card with the ice cream theme. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Elizabeth Knehans | October 03, 2020 at 11:53 AM
I love the night scenes best. Beautiful cards!!
Posted by: Ryan W Taylor | October 03, 2020 at 12:15 PM
I am in complete overload... in a good way. I love how you mixed the sets and how you partial stamped the cats and how you just mixed and match ideas! wow!
-- Dalis
Posted by: Dalis | October 03, 2020 at 12:26 PM
Beautiful coloring n gorgeous cards!
Posted by: Audrey | October 03, 2020 at 12:39 PM
Oh Nichole, your cards are stunning.,elegant & gorgeous!! It was amazing and mesmerizing watching your creative process and seeing your vision come to life!! The way you colored the bunnies are amazing!
You so did a Super Impeccable Magnificent Job!! Thanks for your outstanding tutorial and sharing your tips, tricks & techniques!! YOU so ROCK!!
Posted by: Aya | October 03, 2020 at 12:45 PM
Gorgeous! I love them all!
Posted by: Avra Williams | October 03, 2020 at 01:00 PM
Oh my goodness, so much cuteness! I love how you mixed and matched various sets, and the fun backgrounds, too!! The one with the colourful polka dot background is my favourite!
Posted by: Mirella Rogan | October 03, 2020 at 01:05 PM
Amazing cards. I love that you combined sets to create a story.
Posted by: Cheryl | October 03, 2020 at 01:16 PM
I'd like to see you use the bugs with the 'hold on' sentiment! Hugs & Aloha!
Posted by: Candy | October 03, 2020 at 02:05 PM
Your cards are all amazing! I can’t pick a favorite and they all inspire!
Posted by: Lisa Wise | October 03, 2020 at 02:44 PM
The slimline card scenes you created are absolutely darling.
Posted by: Marty B | October 03, 2020 at 02:49 PM
thanks so much for sharing .... Love your work - and these cards are lovely!
Posted by: Sandra Bonagura | October 03, 2020 at 02:49 PM
All of these cards are absolutely fabulous, Nichol!! I do have to admit that the first one is my fave.
Posted by: Daria Zender | October 03, 2020 at 03:23 PM
Beautiful coloring and adorable cards.
Posted by: Cathy Barbera | October 03, 2020 at 03:36 PM
Great cards, adorable stamps
Posted by: Diana Johnson | October 03, 2020 at 04:06 PM
You created great scenes on your cards; each of them is lovely ! What an amazing colouring; the most beautiful backgrounds; a great combination of stampsets, colours, ...
I am fan of the size of your cards too.
Thank you for filming the making of al your cards !
Posted by: Lieve S | October 03, 2020 at 04:17 PM