Bee Gnome Thank You Card

 Hello there!

Today I'm sharing an inspiration card for this month's

Polkadoodles Digi Chooseday Challenge.

The challenge is

ANYTHING GOES.

You have all month to enter with projects using any images

from any company for a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes.

 The focal image is Cup of Honey Buzzy Bee Gnome. I printed, colored with Prismacolor pencils and die cut with a circle die. The circle die was matted with another before adding to the card background, which is comprised of white card stock and a patterned panel. The patterned paper is from Bee Buzzy Stripes & Gingham Printable Paper Patterns. The sentiment was printed onto a hand cut banner shape. I added some twine and a flower button.

Hope to see you in the gallery!

Wood Love Banner

 Create a charming, interchangeable wood banner perfect for Valentine’s Day, weddings, or year-round décor.  This project features soft blush tones,  stenciling, and a dimensional chipboard accent for a polished handmade look.

Clear Scraps Products

• Clear Scraps Interchangeable Banner Set (Wood)
• Clear Scraps Chipboard Love Embellishment

Paint the Banner Pieces

Apply an even coat of acrylic paint to all banner pieces. Let dry completely, then apply a second coat if needed for full coverage. Allow the pieces to dry thoroughly before moving on.

Stenciling

4 x 6 Love  Heart Stencil

Position your heart or decorative stencil onto 4 of the banner pieces. Using a pallet knife apply even coats of texture paste. Carefully remove the stencil and allow the designs to dry.

Focal Banner

For the center banner, add paint to the wood ring.  Paint the Love chipboard piece.

Once dry, adhere the ring to the center banner piece using wood glue. 

 

Adhere the chipboard Love to the interchangeable wood circle.

Add Ribbon and Assemble

Thread gold ribbon through the pre-drilled holes at the top of each banner piece. Arrange the banners in your desired order and adjust spacing evenly. Tie knots or bows at the ends to secure.

Final Touches

Check for any areas that need touch-ups. Once everything is dry and secure, your banner is ready to hang on a mantel, shelf, or wall.

Finished Project

This elegant wood banner is perfect for seasonal decorating and can be easily customized by swapping out stencil designs or chipboard words. A beautiful handmade accent that adds warmth and personality to any space.

Happy crafting!

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Happy Anniversary - We Just Go Together

Hey there! Judy V here sharing a fun and playful anniversary card that’s perfect for celebrating couples who truly just go together. This design came together with a mix of bold colors, sweet details, and a touch of whimsy.

The focal point of the card is the couple from Chuggin’ On Stamps toasting each other with their favorite drinks. I stamped them onto white card stock, colored with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut. 

Card Base

My card base measures 5 x 6 1/2 inches. I cut a 10 x 6 1/2 inch piece of white card stock. Score at 5 inches along the 10 inch side. Fold and burnish the sore line.

Card Background

I double mat a 4 5/8 x 6 1/8 inch piece of white card stock with black & red for the card background. Cut the black card stock to 4 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches. The red measures 5 x 6 1/2.

Adhere to the white card base.

Adding Layers

Cut a square piece of pattern paper from The Cat’s Meow Paper Pack. Mat with black card stock. The pops of red, pink, and white hearts add warmth and romance. The darker background helps the images stand out. 

Hand cut or die cut a red banner for an accent and adhere to the patterned paper square.

Cut a white rectangular panel. Mat with black card stock and layer on top of the pattern paper and banner. Stamp hearts from the Mix & Match Celebration Sentiments onto the white panel. 

Complete the Design

Adhere the couple to the rectangular panel with foam tape for a little dimension.

Add the sentiments. 

Stamp “Happy Anniversary” from the  Mix & Match Celebration Sentiments on white card stock. Cut with a circle die. Pair it with “We just go together” from Chuggin’ On Stamps. Stamp on white card stock and trim into a narrow rectangle with a black mat.

This card would be perfect for a favorite couple for several occasions. 

Handmade cards can be impactful without being overly complicated. Sometimes a sweet scene and a thoughtful sentiment are all you need.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope this anniversary card inspires you to celebrate love, connection, and those perfect pairings in your own cardmaking projects!

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Toadal Sweetheart

Hey there! 

Today I'm sharing an inspiration card for this month's

Polkadoodles Craft & Card Making Challenge.

The design team was asked to created Thank You cards.

I know it's still winter but, I opted for a more spring themed card.

The card is a slimline design using the Toadal Sweetheart Stamp Set.

The cute frog image was stamped and colored with markers before fussy cutting.

Papers from Toadally Cute Paper Pack were used.

The "Thank You!" sentiment was printed from the 

Winnie Daisy Greetings, Quotes and Sentiments and die cut.

"You're a Toadal Sweetheart" sentiment was stamped from the stamp set and die cut.

I added some twine and a button.

Join in the challenge, won't you?

The theme is

ANYTHING GOES

You can enter with any images from any company

and, you have a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes!

Bee Mine Pop Up Box Card

 There’s just something extra special about a card that opens up and wows the recipient, and this Bee Mine pop-up card definitely delivers on the happy factor! With cheerful florals, buzzing bees, and layered heart details, this design is perfect for Valentine’s Day, springtime greetings, or anytime you want to send a little handmade love. Judy here with my latest project created for CutCardStock.

Cardstock Materials

Lessebo Pitch Black Cardstock

Cougar White Smooth CardStock 

Lessebo Blossom Pink Cardstock

Bazzill Canvas Texture Peach Cardstock

DCS Canvas Textured Seafoam Green

Chalkboard Prints 6×6 Card Stock Pad

Additional Materials

Flower, foliage, bee, heart and sentiment dies

Acetate, glue, double sided tape

Score board, bone folder, paper cutter

Box Construction

Cut a 10 1/2 x 7 inch piece of black card stock.

Score at 2 1/2, 5, 7 1/2 and 10 inches along the long side and at 3 1/4 along the short side.

The 3 1/4 inch is the top of the box that form the flaps.

Cut 2 pieces of 1 x 3 1/2 inch pieces of black card stock to form the pieces that fit inside the box to attach your elements. Score these at 1/2 inch, apply double sided tape.

Cut along the score line down to the horizontal score line. Fold and burnish on each score line.

Cut 3 pieces of 2 1/4 x 3 1/2 inch pieces of patterned paper for the bottom of the box and 2/14 x 3 inch pieces for the flaps. An additional piece is cut to 2 1/4 x 6 inches for the solid back portion of the box.

I also usually add a piece of white cardstock measuring 2 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches to the back of the solid panel. This gives a place to add a personal message.

Adhere the patterned pieces of paper to 3 sides of the box bottom and 3 flaps.

Fold the scored pieces to form the box and attach the 1/2 scored piece to the inside with double sided tape.

Add the 2 1/4 x 6 inch piece of patterned paper to the inside back panel of the box. 

The 2 pieces of 1/2 wide black card stock were scored at 1/2 & 3 inches to form tabs to be adhered inside the box.

Pop Up Elements

Once the box construction is complete, die cut the pop up elements.

Assemble and add color.

Add some die cuts by gluing to the back flap. Adhere others to acetate strips and attach to the inner tabs.

Continue adding elements to complete design.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope this project inspires you to try an interactive card the next time you sit down at your craft table. Happy crafting! 

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And, find even more inspiration on the CutCardStock Creative Blog!

January at Morgan's ArtWorld

A New Year and new month!

That brings a new challenge at

Morgan's ArtWorld!

My DT inspiration project is created with

Wedding 2

I colored the digi stamp with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut.

My card background is simple.

I used a pretty gold lien card stock mixed with a

gold and cream chevron print and glitter card stock. 

A die cut is place in the upper right corner.

Pearls were added.

I popped the image with foam tape.

A simple bu effective design, I think.

Join us.

The theme is

ANYTHING GOES.

You are free to enter with projects created with

any images from any company.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope 

the start to your New Year is great!