Dropping a quick post to share a cute card I made today using the Kangaroo & Company bundle from Stampin’ Up!
Not sure if you know this from me, but ever since the beginning of the quarantine, I started waking up earlier to spend some time in my craft room before the kiddos wake up.
I did this mainly to maintain myself calm, positive and sane..
I definitely believe that crafting has been the one thing that helped me remain positive, despite all going on..
Anyhow… The kiddos went back to school and I am still crafting in the morning after they go to school and before I go to work.. So I have about 45min – 1h for crafting time.. which I love..
And today I happened to find an online challenge that shared a sketch, and I just couldn’t resist it!!
I had to pull my supplies and work on that sketch.. specially because this was a brand new sketch to me! Plus I have been working on a few Kangaroos during the weekend and had a few of these left over. So I new this sketch would work perfect to use one of these kangaroos!
The Sketch
Here is the sketch shared in The Paper Players Challenge – PP534 by my fellow Stampin’ Up demonstrator Anne Marie Hile, who makes the most adorable cards. And looking at the sketch, I can see why..
Her sketch is just fun to play with and it offers lots of options for you to change!! I am sure I will be using this one again and again!
Friendship Handmade Card
As I mentioned at the beginning I wanted to showcase the Kangaroo & Company Bundle on this card, since I have been playing with this cute set during the weekend.
So here is my card!
Isn’t this kangaroo adorable? I just love her..
A few details here.. The Kangaroo was stamped in Cinnamon Cider cardstock using the memento ink pad, and I added a few highlights to the body, to give her dimension.
The Kangaroo & Company Bundle comes with the stamp set and the die set, so cutting the kangaroo is very easy.
Another thing to point out is that the Kangaroo die makes a cut in her belly, so you can add cute elements to her belly; like I did with the envelope.
The stamp set has a joey (baby kangaroo) that you can also add in her pouch! I think that would look really nice on the card as well.
But in my case I really wanted to have a just because card, so this is why I added an envelope instead.
The designer series paper I used is the one from the Snail Mail suite. Also I cut the rectangles in this card using the rectangles dies. This made this card so easy to put together.
Another tip to note is that I embossed the basic white cardstock, which added texture to the card. and to finish off I added the hearts embellishments as well as a little bow using the twine from the snail mail twine pack.
Color Combination
Since I wanted to use the Snail Mail Designer Series Paper (DSP), I decided to use the following color combination.
As you will see the color combo came from the sheet/patterns I want to use for my card as well as the kangaroo.
Measurements
Bellow you will find listed the measurements I used for this card. However, you can modify it to get other looks as well.
- Card base: Real Red 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
- Mat – Blushing Bride 4″ x 5 1/4″
- Card Front – Basic White 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″
- DSP (pink pattern) – 1″ x 3 7/8″
- Banner – Real Red 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
- Scraps to die cut: Blushing Bride, Basic White, and Cinnamon Cider cardstock, DSP heart pattern
Final Thoughts
Hopefully you have enjoyed the card I shared today. Even better, hope you got inspired to create a card as well..
If you ever struggle with card ideas, try using challenges to help you get creative. It always helps me a lot!!
One of the things I enjoy doing is using the same sketch and see how I can change it over and over again. This always helps me get even more card ideas.. some times I use the same suite but change patterns or change the elements. For instance you can use DSP where you use Cardstock and vice versa.
You can check this post where I shared 11 cards using one sketch as inspiration. Or you can read this post where I shared how to make two cards using the same elements but changing the DSP and the Cardstock.
So give it a try.. Would love to hear how you like using sketches!
The Supply List
You can see below the full list of Items I used to make these cards, if you click on the images below it will take you to my online store where you can purchase any of these items. I truly appreciate your continuous support 🥰
Allie, I absolutely love your little kangaroo! You followed the sketch perfectly and used all of your card elements beautifully. Thank you for joining us at the Paper Players this week.
My SU kept me going for a whole year. I’m in my 80’s so you know I’ve spent most of the last year at home. I’m thankful for having a lot to keep me busy.
Allie…LOVE this card. I have the bundle so lets continue to play!!!
Sending love!
So, SO cute, Allie! Thanks so much for joining us this week over at The Paper Players!
This is such a CUTE card! Love it! Thanks for sharing!