Art Gallery Birthday

As I impatiently wait for the new catalogue to launch on Tuesday (!!!) I am playing with some carry-over products today.  This flower bunch from the Art Gallery stamp set is one of my favourites, especially when die cut with the coordinating dies.

Mini Slim Line Oval Occasions Birthday

I saw someone create a mini slim line card last week and couldn't wait to give it a try myself!  Slim line cards (long, skinny) are all the rage right now and these mini versions are adorable.  

The base measures 5.5" x 3.25" when closed (start with a piece that is 5.5" x 6.5" and fold in half) and was made from Thick Cardstock.  This means they fit in a standard envelope, but there is an easy way to shorten the envelope for a closer fit too.  I'll go over that in a minute!

This card is all about the DSP.  The bright colours and popsicle images from the Ice Cream Corner suite just scream birthday, and the simple design makes a quick and easy card to put together with minimal supplies.

I tied some pretty Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon around the rectangle of DSP before adhering it to the card base.  

Using the Oval Occasions set I stamped the "Happy Birthday" sentiment in Memento Black ink on white cardstock and then punched it with the Double Oval Punch.  I also punched the scalloped oval from the same punch out of some scraps of glitter cardstock I have hoarded away for just this type of application.  :)

And that's it!  A simple, pretty card made extra special by a unique shape.

For the inside of the card I added a small strip of more of the DSP and left the rest blank so there is room to write a message.

As mentioned above, this card fits just fine into a standard card envelope, but I made a smaller version by slicing the envelope to a height of 3.75".  I then added some double-sided tape to the new "opening" to reseal it.  

Since I was playing with the envelope anyway I decided to add a liner too!  I added some DSP inside the flap and down the envelope about 3/4", and then trimmed it to match the shape of the flap with my scissors.  Too cute!

And I have a bonus card today too!  Since you can get two card bases out of a single sheet of cardstock I made another card with a different pattern from the DSP pack.  I stamped some popsicles with a variety of ink (Rococo Rose/Blushing Bride, Coastal Cabana/Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape/Highland Heather), and centred them on a white banner.  Another strip of DSP on the inside and another decorated evnelope, and a second card is complete!

Thanks for dropping by today.  I have lots of projects made with the Oval Occasions stamp set and punch bundle this week to share with you.  Watch for them on my Instagram and Facebook pages!

Have a good week,

Barb