Nancy Endwright - Imastamping: Hearts & Hugs

Monday, July 8, 2024

Hearts & Hugs - Mouse

This little mouse is so adorable from the Hearts & Hugs set in the annual catalog. The original card Pretty in Pink card was designed by Lori Pinto. I tried to change the colors to make the embossing folder look like cheese, but it wasn't nearly as cute. So, I decided to make the card almost the same, but using Balmy Blue. I changed my cards a little bit using different sentiments and putting it below the mouse. I thought these cards would make great baby shower cards.

Stamp Set: Hearts & Hugs

Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Basic Gray, Pretty in Pink/Balmy Blue

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento, Basic Gray

Stampin’ Blends: Smoky Slate, Pretty in Pink, Balmy Blue

Other: Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, Dotted Circles Embossing Folder, Spotlight on Nature Dies, Hearts & Hugs Dies, 3/8” Pretty in Pink Bordered Ribbon or the 1/4" White (white was colored with Balmy Blue Blends), Happy Little Things Dies, Basic Gray & Smoky Slate Pearls, Tear and Tape, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals

1. The base of the card is Thick Basic White cardstock cut at 4-1/4” x 11” and scored at 5-1/2” in the middle.

2. The second layer is Basic Gray cardstock cut at 4” x 5-1/4” and adhered to the base front with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

3. The third layer is Pretty in Pink or Balmy Blue cardstock cut at 3-3/4” x 5” and inserted into the Dotted Circles Embossing Folder and run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine.

4. Wrap ribbon around the Pretty in Pink layer/Balmy Blue layers and secure in back with strong adhesive (like Tear and Tape). Then take another piece of ribbon and tie in a knot on the left side. Adhere the Pretty in Pink/Balmy Blue layer to the Basic Gray layer with adhesive.

5. Die-cut a Basic Gray Spotlight on Nature Dies (circle).

6. Ink up the mouse stamp on Basic White cardstock scrap and color in with the Stampin’ Blends. Use the Hearts & Hugs die to die-cut the mouse. Adhere to the circle with Multipurpose and Liquid Glue and pop up the circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals over the ribbon to the right side of the card center.

7. Add 3 Pearls.

8. Ink up the sentiment “Sending a Big Hug” or "Congratulations" with Tuxedo Black Memento ink or Basic Gray on Basic White cardstock and die-cut with the Happy Little Things Dies to make it fit.

Products I used:

tams# 89432

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