I’ve been looking for something a little bit different for making birthday cards. These cute zodiac digital stamps from Polkadoodles were perfect. I’ve paired them with the Grunge and Beachy Papers from Craft Sensations and Kraft cardstock for a grungy vibe.
Digital Stamping
The Digi image is from Polkadoodles, part of their Zodiac Digital Craft collection.
I print my digital stamps onto Ultimate Graphic 160gsm paper. It’s bright white so my colours really pop and it’s super smooth surface makes blending easier.
I’ve coloured this little cutie with my Winsor & Newton BrushMarkers. Here’s the shade’s I’ve used:
Promarker Brush Colours
Designer Papers
I picked out this Grunge and Beachy paper pack from Craft Sensations for the neutral nature colour scheme and textured rather than patterned papers.
I get most of my papers from The Range because they are always such great value. I believe this pack was just a pound.
Die Cutting
I use dies to make frames around my digital stamps. I always colour my image first in case I make a mess of it.
Then I choose a die shape and size that suits my image and run it through my die cutting machine.
On this card I have used a simple die with a slightly larger scalloped die behind it. The scallops frame the image and help it to stand out on the card.
I like to use distress inks to add a bit of colour around my images. I use a Blending Tool to sweep the ink onto the edges of my die cut shape. For this card I’ve used Frayed Burlap.
Embellishments
Embracing the grungy vibe, I’ve picked kraft and burlap embellishments for this card.
The kraft tags from Papermania made a great base. I’ve layered it with a wooden heart that I’ve distressed with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Frayed Burlap.
To add a bit of interest and texture to the background I’ve used a length of faux burlap ribbon.
Greeting
I struggled to find just the right greeting for this card. I ended up making my own in Canva and printing them out onto plain white card.
I used a simple Happy Birthday text followed by the zodiac sign.
Take a Peak Inside
I think it’s such a shame to receive a beautifully decorated card only to open it and be faced with a blank page. So I use more of my designer papers to decorate the insides of my cards. I mostly use scraps leftover from the main design and a 10cm square of plain paper to write a nice message onto.
Products I’ve Used
Take a Look at my Etsy Shop
This handmade greeting card is availible to buy in my Etsy shop.
Card Making Challenges I’m Entering
- Digi Choosday Challenge
- Polkadoodles Craft Challenge
- Creative Fingers Challenge
- Crafty Catz
- Gem of a Challenge
- Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
- Penny’s Challenge
- I ♥ ProMarkers
- The Paper Funday Challenges
- Ally’s Angels
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Pin it Now, Craft it Later
I do hope you have enjoyed having a peak at my latest card making project. Please feel free to use my handmade cards to inspire your own creations, pin it to your Pinterest for later.
A Little Bit About Me . . .
Thank you so much for stopping by my little corner of the interweb. I’m Bridie, mum to two small humans, full time homemaker and full time craftaholic – which totally explains why I’m always short on time!
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Heart and Hearth Crafts 
what a stunning lion and colouring, so majestic, thanks for sharing at Crafty Catz challenge, Tilly
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Prffect card for little king.
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This Leo the Lion is just the sweetest and I adore the vintage vibe you’ve created. Thanks for joining us at The Paper Funday Challenge and we look forward to seeing you again this month!
Donna xx
The Paper Funday Challenges
The Inspiration Station Challenge
The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge
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