Hooray, Yippee!

I have a happy card for you today that features some simple colouring and those 

lovely large alpha dies from MFT as the focal point....

I'm a sucker for an alphabet whether it be stamps or dies, but these 

good sized Impact Alphabet dies from MFT are a great size for 

cardmaking and will also be useful in sewing projects too 😉

One way I like to use them is to replace part of a sentiment and add 

images to decorate and accent the word. These rather excitable, 

happy peeps from Waffleflowers Yippee set were just the thing.

I started by cutting a few of each letter in thin, cheap cardstock and then 

used better quality grey card for the top layer. I arranged the letters in a 

wavy curve layout and added the boys and girls which I have 

coloured with Copics and cut out with the matching dies.

I made a rough cut mask out of copy paper where the letters would lay and then 

used a stencil to add stripes in similar colours to the Copics I'd used. 

All I had to do then was adhere all the letters and images....

I used a Hooray stamp from an Avery Elle set because it fitted the space 

better then added some glittery stars to match the shimmery alpha dies...

 not picked up by the camera 😞 

  

 

Thanks for stopping by :)

Jenny x

Square Necessities

A rainbow of colour always makes me smile! My card today features brightly coloured squares and some fun Waffle Flower stamp sets. 

By masking stamped images, you can add bold colour around them and really make them stand out. I just love removing the masks to see the images behind! 

This technique works best with outline images. Offset the stamped images on the squares, rather than in the centre, to add some additional interest.

I used full post it notes to create the masks, stamping then fussy cutting them out. If you have matching dies, you could use these to create a mask, but fussy cutting helps to minimise the white space around the images.

I chose some fun bright inks and blended them onto the squares. I've used distress inks but other inks will work well for this technique. 

I used foam tape behind the squares to add dimension, then added a die cut sentiment on top. I layered a black die cut word over a silver glitter die cut word to help it stand out.

I think this design can work for so many occasions. Change the colours (an ombré would look great), switch the sentiment and stamps used to create a different look.

Thanks for joining me today,

Gemma

Waffle Flower Hibiscus

Waffle Flower Willy

Waffle Flower Yippee

Lawn Fawn Stitched Squares