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Bohemian Elephant Card With Simply Stamps

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Oh Boy did I step outside of my comfort zone with this Bohemian Elephant Card.  I love elephants, but I rarely do anything with these colors or patterns.  This card was definitely a challenge for me.

This Bohemian Elephant Card features a rubber stamp from Simply Stamps, card stock, and patterned paper.

 

It seems that I have quite a few elephant cards on my site already, but if you take a look at them, they are  “cute” with flowers and butterflies, birthday packages and balloons.  This Elegant Elephant Craft Stamp by Karmabee is completely different.

If you scroll through my site, you will see right away that I have a preference when it comes to colors and themes.  I love blues, greens, pinks, and turquoise.  You don’t see many jewel tones and not much red, orange, yellow, and gold.

Because this card was a challenge, (and probably a shock to my crafty brain!) I kept the design simple.  It really is good to step outside my comfort zone, but let me take baby steps. 🙂

This Bohemian Elephant Card features a rubber stamp from Simply Stamps, card stock, and patterned paper.

This post is sponsored by Simply Stamps.  They provided me with the stamp and compensation to write this post. All opinions are my own.

Supplies Needed For Bohemian Elephant Card

  • Simply Stamps Elegant Elephant Stamp by Karmabee
  • Tuxedo Black Ink by Momento
  • White Cardsock
  • 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ Orange Card Stock
  • 5 1/4″ x 4″ Burgundy Card Stock
  • 5″ x 3 3/4″ Black Card Stock
  • 3 3/4″ x 2 1/2″ Geometric Patterned Paper
  • Cuttlebug and Embossing Folder
  • E-Z Runner Scrapbook Adhesive
  • Foam Tape
  • Glue Dots

Instructions:

Do you know what a Cuttlebug or Big Shot is?  Sometimes I use them in my projects, but I forget that not everyone has one or knows what they are.

They are handy little machines that cuts and embosses paper.  I have a Cuttlebug, and I use it all the time.  Before I started putting this card together, I ran that black card stock through the Cuttlebug to add embossing.  You can see in the photo below that it added a really cool pattern to the otherwise plain card stock.

This Bohemian Elephant Card features a rubber stamp from Simply Stamps, card stock, and patterned paper.

Now you’re ready to start assembling your card.

  1. Fold the orange card stock in half, and attach the burgundy card stock to the front of the card using scrapbook adhesive.
  2. Attach the black card stock to the burgundy using glue dots. I use glue dots when I’m attaching embossed paper.
  3. Punch the edges of the patterned paper with a border punch, and attach it to the black card stock using glue dots.
  4. Stamp the elephant in black ink on white card stock, and cut it out with scissors.
  5. Attach it to your card using foam tape or pop dots.

This Bohemian Elephant Card features a rubber stamp from Simply Stamps, card stock, and patterned paper.

And there you have it!  Yes, I know I should step outside of my comfort zone more often…..but it’s hard!  I like certain things, and I know what they are.

Check back next week to see another project using this Elegant Elephant.  As soon as you see it, you’ll think….YES!  That’s more her style.

Cuttlebug Sale

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There is a HUGE sale over at the Cricut website! Do you own a Cuttlebug?  If you don’t, this is a great time to buy one.  Cricut is having a Cuttlebug Sale.  The machines are on sale, and so are a lot of the embossing folders and cutting dies.  Cricut Mats and supplies are on sale too.  AND….I know….it just keeps getting better!  There is a code for FREE SHIPPING at the bottom of this post.

Cuttlebug Start Card

The white embossed background on this card was made using the Cuttlebug. The stars are from the Cricut, and I added buttons to the stars to embellish it.

A Cuttlebug is a hand crank machine that embosses paper to give it a texture.  You can emboss card backgrounds, die cuts, and even dinner napkins to make them fancy.

If you use cardstock that has a different color core, you can lightly sand the paper after embossing to get a really nice effect.  You can also ink over the raised areas to highlight them and make them stand out. This machine features a carry handle and fold down platform, making it easy to take to crops and to store.  It comes with the plates needed to cut and emboss.

You can use folders and dies from other manufacturers.  I personally use Stampin’ Up, Big Shot, and Nestabilities with my machine, and they work great.  Many stamp companies are offering thin dies that coordinate with their stamp sets, and they will work with the Cuttlebug.

Here is another card using the Cuttlebug. It's a very simple card using plain cardstock, a small piece of ribbon, and a button. I used two different embossing folders for the texture on this card.

Here is another card using the Cuttlebug. It’s a very simple card using plain cardstock, a small piece of ribbon, and a button. I used two different embossing folders for the texture on this card.

So many companies are making embossing folders now, and there are tons of patterns from which to choose.  There are all kinds of themes and holidays.  Some embossing folders may be small with a sentiment and others are long and thing and can be used for borders.

The Cuttlebug would make a great gift for a crafter.  It’s not too early to start thinking about Christmas.  We’re less than 100 days away from the big day!  The embossing folders and Cricut accessories make great stocking stuffers.  I’d love to find Cricut Blades and dies under my Christmas Tree.

cuttlebug card 2

This photo shows the two different embossed patterns. The mat is a small dotted pattern which is versatile for any occasion and theme. The floral pattern is great for larger areas.


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