I really enjoy making square cards. The shape and slightly larger size really appeals to me. Consequently, I have lots of 5.5in by 0.5in strips left over. I had considered throwing them out but……you know how difficult that is for us crafters. So I have set out to use up some of my growing stash of strips.
Firstly, I arranged the strips in rainbow order before selecting 11 of the strips and the matching ink pads. I then glued the chosen strips onto a larger off-cut of cardstock and cut it down to size.
Next, I used my trusty Stamparatus to stamp the chosen sentiment from the Itty Bitty Birthday stamp set in a stack that matched the rainbow strip I had created. I stamped four panels at once and it was just so easy using the Stamparatus.
Finally, I attached the strip to the card front and then the stamped panel using dimensionals. Using the Twinkle Builder punch I punched a few foil stars to add just a little bit of shine.
I am very happy with the result and will use this idea again as these cards would be perfect for anybody……male/female, young/old, etc. Now I really do need to come up with some more ideas in order to use up my ever growing pile of off-cuts.
If you would like to purchase any of the products I used when creating these cards please follow the links below to my online store.
Thanks Michele.
My list of products
Ink
- Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad [147096] $13.00
- Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad [147083] $13.00
- Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad [147094] $13.00
- Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad [147099] $13.00
- Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad [147095] $13.00
- Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad [147103] $13.00
- Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147051] $13.00
- Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad [147110] $13.00
- Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad [147098] $13.00
- Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad [147086] $13.00
- Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad [147084] $13.00
Card Stock
- Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay [131286] $15.25
- Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock [121681] $15.25
- Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock [121680] $15.25
- Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock [147011] $15.25
- Highland Heather A4 Cardstock [147010] $15.25
- Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock [119980] $15.25
- Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock [106577] $15.25
- Pacific Point A4 Card Stock [116202] $15.25
- Pumpkin Pie A4 Card Stock [108601] $15.25
- Real Red A4 Card Stock [106578] $15.25
- Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00
Tools & Adhesive