Wish someone in your life a “Sloth-some Birthday” with this whimsical card! Art Impressions Sloth-some stamp set, some fun Marvy Le Plume markers, and Glue Dots® adhesive are the perfect combination to make this trendy birthday card.
Made by: Samantha Taylor
Time: 20-30 minutes
Level: Moderate Handiness
Size: 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
Here's what you need:
- Permanent GlueTape
- Pop-Up Dots™
- Art Impressions Sloth-some Stamp Set
- Marvy Le Plume II Markers
- Black Stamping Ink
- Smooth White Card Stock
- Solid Colored Card Stock
- Patterned Paper
Here's what you do:
Stamp image on smooth white card stock in black ink.
Tip: When coloring an image for the first time, stamp it multiple times on your card stock. Use the extra images to practice coloring and to try out different color combos to find your favorite ones for the image.
Color your stamped image and cut the image out so that it is approximately 2 ½” x 4 ¼”.
Stamp sentiment next to image.
Cut out your card base so that it measures to 5 ½”x 8 ½”. Fold in half.
Cut background patterned paper to 4” x 5 ¼”. Center and attach it to your card base using the Permanent GlueTape.
Cut patterned paper strip to 5 ¼” x 1 ¾”. Attach to base with Permanent GlueTape.
Cut a piece of solid colored card stock to 2 ¾” x 4 ½”. Attach to your ready-made base with Pop Up Dots.
Attach your stamped and colored image to the top of the solid color base piece with Permanent GlueTape.
Using Pop-Up Dots adds dimension to your card, without adding any extra postage for mailing it!
~ Samantha
My name is Samantha Taylor and I have a passion for combining crafting and creativity to beautify life. I live in a small town in rural Iowa with my husband and 2 boys (all 3 of whom you’ll see featured in my projects). I’m a paper crafting fanatic who also loves photography. I enjoy making lay outs, cards, mini albums and home decor items, party decorations, and crafting with my kids. My favorite thing about crafting is getting to connect with so many people all over the world who also love creating pretty things and preserving memories. You can find more from me at www.taylorstamped.blogspot.com. I am so excited to share with you my love for the many uses of Glue Dots®!