Smile You Got This And A Fathers Day Card

Hi everyone,

Today I am so excited to share with you 2 cards I made using the new Brilliant Butterflies Stamp Set from My Favorite Things. This stamp set allows you to build your butterflies in any colours you want as each butterfly has 4 Stamps, upper wings, lower wings, detailed wings and body. The detailed wings off sets and creates the most beautiful effect. Below you will find the steps to create your own Smile You Got This Card along with a Father’s Day card. Yes you can make masculine cards with this stamp set.

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Card #1

Step 1 - Trim White Cardstock to 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, score at 4 1/4” and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (A2) Step 1 - Trim White Cardstock to 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, score at 4 1/4” and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (A2)

Step 2 - Trim White Cardstock to 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”. Stamp Brilliant Butterflies using Inks of your choice. Stamp darker colour for upper wings, lighter colour for lower wings, black for detailed wings and body. I used Altenew colours Chamomile, Marigold, Pinkalicious, Razzleberry, Turquoise, Starlight and Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink.

Step 3 - Diecut Rectangles Double Stitch to the panel created from Step 2. Adhere to card using Fun Foam and Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

Step 4 - Stamp Thanks And Encouragement Word Mix 1 sentiment using Versamark on Black Cardstock, sprinkle White Embossing Powder and heat set it with a heat tool. Make sure to prep the Cardstock with an Anti Static Powder before stamping to prevent the powder from getting in areas you don’t want. Trim the sentiment and adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

Step 5 - Diecut Smile sentiment 3 times. Stack each layer and adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

Step 6 - For added interest randomly adhere Exotic Onyx Pearls using an Embellishment Wand and Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive. The glue applies white but dries clear.

Card #2

Step 1 - Trim White Cardstock to 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, score at 4 1/4” and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (A2) Step 1 - Trim White Cardstock to 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, score at 4 1/4” and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (A2)

Step 2 - Trim White Cardstock to 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”. Stamp Dotted Fill-In using Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink. Adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

Step 3 - Trim White Cardstock to 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”. Stamp Brilliant Butterflies using Inks of your choice. Stamp darker colour for upper wings, lighter colour for lower wings, black for detailed wings and body. I used Altenew colours Sea Breeze, Tide Blue and Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink.

Step 4 - Stamp Beautiful Flowers sentiment using Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink to panel created in Step 3 (above the butterfly). Let dry and use an alcohol marker to fill in. I used Spectrum Noir Classique Marker (BT3 Waterfall).

Step 5 - Stamp Happy Happy Happy sentiment using Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink to the panel created in Step 3 (below butterfly).

Step 6 - Diecut Rectangles Double Stitch to the panel created from Step 3. Adhere to card using Fun Foam and Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

Step 7 - For added interest randomly adhere Exotic Onyx Pearls using an Embellishment Wand and Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive. The glue applies white but dries clear.

These cards can be used for many occasions by changing the colours and/or sentiments. Below is a link to all the products used. Have a wonderful day and Happy Crafting!

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Happy Birthday To YOUUUU!

Hi Everyone,
When I saw the MFT Birthday Buds Stamp Set I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. It is such a fun set with adorable critters with balloons, candles and party hats. Below you will find the steps to create your own Happy Birthday To YOUUUU! Card.

Step 1 - Trim White Cardstock 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", score at 4 1/4" and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (A2)

Step 2 - Trim White Cardstock to 1" x 5 1/2". Place it in a Misti. Stamp Diagonal Stripes using Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink. Trim in half and adhere to card front on the left and right side.

Step 3 - Trim White Cardstock to 3 1/4" x 5 1/2" two times. 1st panel - Diecut Double Stitched Circles 3 times. Now place the panel on the 2nd panel and outline the circles in pencil. On the 2nd panel with the pencil lines apply Distress Oxide Ink in Squeezed Lemonade, Wild Honey, and Candied Apple using a Blender Brush. Adhere 2nd panel to card front using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive and 1st panel with Foam Tape.

Step 4 - Stamp Birthday Buds (images) using Gina K Amalgam Ink. Colour in with any alcohol markers of your choice. I used Spectrum Noir Original Markers. Fussy cut the images or diecut with matching dies. Adhere each image inside the circles using Foam Tape.

Step 5 - Stamp Birthday Buds (sentiment) using Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink. Diecut Stitched Fishtail Flag Stax using the sentiment created. Flip the diecut sentiment and diecut again. Adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

Step 6 - For added interest and shine randomly adhere Exotic Onyx Pearls using an Embellishment Wand and Collage Medium.

This card can be used for many occasions by changing the colors, images and/or sentiment. Below is a link with all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

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