Stampin’ Up!’s Whimsical Friendly Gnomes Set
Discover the magic of papercrafting with Stampin’ Up!’s Whimsical Friendly Gnomes Set. This card is sure to help you spread some ghome-tastic cheer! This adorable stamp set features lovable gnome images, perfect for sending heartwarming greetings for all types of occasions. Let’s create a handmade card that captures the magic and charm of these images and make a card that’s truly special for your favorite friend!
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As a papercrafter, you know that color is the key to creating pretty projects! There are a myriad of combinations that you can use, but for this fun Gnome card, I went with the classic color combination of Balmy Blue, Night of Navy and a splash of Cherry Cobbler for a touch of elegance! If you’d prefer a brighter combination of colors, make sure you check out my Color Combination Library = you’re sure to find something there that will inspire you!
Project Measurements
- Night of Navy: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″
- Basic White: 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Country Gingham paper (Balmy Blue): 3-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
- Night of Navy: 1-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
- Country Gingham paper (Balmy Blue): 1-1/8″ x 5-1/2″
- Basic White: 3″ x 5″ for die-cutting
Instructions
- Fold the Night of Navy cardstock in half to create your card base.
- Adhere the 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock inside your card.
- Adhere the 3-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Balmy Blue Country Gingham paper onto the front of the card.
- Using the 1-1/8″ strip of Balmy Blue Country Gingham paper, stamp the sentiment on the left side of the paper. Adhere to the 1-1/4″ strip of Night of Navy cardstock and adhere to card base.
- Using the 3″ scrap of Basic White cardstock, run through the Cut & Emboss Machine and cut out the 4″ tag die using the Tailor Made Tags dies.
- Stamp the Gnome at the bottom of the tag. Color him in using the Night of Navy Blends and the Cherry Cobbler Light Blend for the heart.
- Run the Real Red Ribbon through the hole in the tag and tie into a bow.
- Adhere the tag to the right side of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals to finish.
Supplies Used in this Project
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Thanks for stopping by for today’s card tutorial! My goal is to help you make quick & easy greeting cards for all occasions. If you’d like more detailed directions on how to make this card, feel free to email me. I hope you’ll join me again for more cardmaking ideas!
