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Angie McKenzie | Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator - USA | Making others smile... one creation at a time.

Ink and Inspiration Blog Hop - August 2020 - Kids

By Angie McKenzie for Ink and Inspiration Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the amazing Pampered Pets Bundle along with the A Grand Kid Cling Stamp Set and Free as a Bird Photopolymer Stamp Set Dies from the 2020-21 Annual Catalog; #pamperedpetsstampset #pamperedpetsbundle #playfulpetssuite #playfulpetstrinkets #freeasabirdstampset #agrandkidstampset #decorativemasks #sponging  #20202021annualcatalog #bloghops #inkandinspirationbloghop #stampinup #cardtechniques #friendshipcards #cardsforkids #naturesinkspirations



Welcome to the Ink and Inspiration Blog Hop. You are currently visiting Angie McKenzie from the USA.  This AMAZING group of talented, international Stampin' Up!® Demonstrators has some incredible projects for those of you who would like to learn a tip or two with some different techniques when creating your projects... I hope you enjoy my project as we share things centered around KIDS!!! 

I'm a mom to a growing teenager, a dog mom of 3 angel dogs and one 2-year-old Shih Tzu, a cat mom of one angel cat, and the wife of a wonderful man who loves his toys.  So needless to say, I am surrounded by kids 24/7!  **wink**

Today's card represents my love of pets, my furry babies and friends.  After all, aren't they just little people wearing furry coats?!?  They have so much personality and special ways they communicate with us.  The Pampered Pets bundle, a part of the Playful Pets Suite in the 2020-21 Annual Catalog, pp. 40-42,  is perfect for making any kid or kid-at-heart smile from ear to ear!

By Angie McKenzie for Ink and Inspiration Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the amazing Pampered Pets Bundle along with the A Grand Kid Cling Stamp Set and Free as a Bird Photopolymer Stamp Set Dies from the 2020-21 Annual Catalog; #pamperedpetsstampset #pamperedpetsbundle #playfulpetssuite #playfulpetstrinkets #freeasabirdstampset #agrandkidstampset #decorativemasks #sponging  #20202021annualcatalog #bloghops #inkandinspirationbloghop #stampinup #cardtechniques #friendshipcards #cardsforkids #naturesinkspirations

This Mini Slim Line Card measuring 3" x 6-1/2" (thanks to Taylor Van Bruggen for the inspiration) is just the perfect size for small hands to hold.  

Cut a piece of Thick Whisper White cardstock to 6" x 6-1/2", score at 3" and burnish with a bone folder.  Cut two Whisper White layers measuring 2-3/4" x 6-1/4".  Die cut the openings using the 2-3/8" and 1-7/8" squares from the Layering Squares dies.  Using the Basic Patterns Decorative Masks, sponge the top panel with Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay and Pacific Point.  Lightly pencil an outline on the card front using one of the layers.  Remove the layers after aligning the Decorative Mask.  Sponge the card front and erase the pencil marks.

Stamp the dogs and cat in Memento Tuxedo Black and die cut with the coordinating dies.  Color the images with Stampin' Blends Markers.  Arrange the die cuts and trim off any access.  TIPS:  The kitty is hanging slightly over the bottom opening and adhered to the backside of the bottom panel; the front pup is centered with his tilted head not blocking the kitty; while the Astro look-alike (from The Jetsons) is the focal point and adhered to the foam adhesive behind the top panel (this is what helps with his 3D appearance).

By Angie McKenzie for Ink and Inspiration Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the amazing Pampered Pets Bundle along with the A Grand Kid Cling Stamp Set and Free as a Bird Photopolymer Stamp Set Dies from the 2020-21 Annual Catalog; #pamperedpetsstampset #pamperedpetsbundle #playfulpetssuite #playfulpetstrinkets #freeasabirdstampset #agrandkidstampset #decorativemasks #sponging  #20202021annualcatalog #bloghops #inkandinspirationbloghop #stampinup #cardtechniques #friendshipcards #cardsforkids #naturesinkspirations

Apply foam adhesive to the top panel and adhere to the second panel using your Stamparatus for perfect alignment of the two top panels.  Separate the white twine from the Black/White Baker's Twine, wrapping around both panels, attaching a heart trinket from the Pet Trinkets and tie off with a bow.  

By Angie McKenzie for Ink and Inspiration Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the amazing Pampered Pets Bundle along with the A Grand Kid Cling Stamp Set and Free as a Bird Photopolymer Stamp Set Dies from the 2020-21 Annual Catalog; #pamperedpetsstampset #pamperedpetsbundle #playfulpetssuite #playfulpetstrinkets #freeasabirdstampset #agrandkidstampset #decorativemasks #sponging  #20202021annualcatalog #bloghops #inkandinspirationbloghop #stampinup #cardtechniques #friendshipcards #cardsforkids #naturesinkspirations

Stamp the Free as a Bird sentiment in VersaMark onto a scrap piece of Pacific Point.  Heat emboss with White Stampin' Emboss Powder and adhere to the top panel with Mini Stampin' Dimensionals.  Adhere the bottom panel to the card front with liquid glue.  

By Angie McKenzie for Ink and Inspiration Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the amazing Pampered Pets Bundle along with the A Grand Kid Cling Stamp Set and Free as a Bird Photopolymer Stamp Set Dies from the 2020-21 Annual Catalog; #pamperedpetsstampset #pamperedpetsbundle #playfulpetssuite #playfulpetstrinkets #freeasabirdstampset #agrandkidstampset #decorativemasks #sponging  #20202021annualcatalog #bloghops #inkandinspirationbloghop #stampinup #cardtechniques #friendshipcards #cardsforkids #naturesinkspirations

The inside is as important as the card front, so the sponging was added without applying additional ink.  The A Grand Kid sentiment was stamped in Pacific Point.  The paws were sponged with Pacific Point after creating a stencil from the die cut.  

By Angie McKenzie for Ink and Inspiration Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the amazing Pampered Pets Bundle along with the A Grand Kid Cling Stamp Set and Free as a Bird Photopolymer Stamp Set Dies from the 2020-21 Annual Catalog; #pamperedpetsstampset #pamperedpetsbundle #playfulpetssuite #playfulpetstrinkets #freeasabirdstampset #agrandkidstampset #decorativemasks #sponging  #20202021annualcatalog #bloghops #inkandinspirationbloghop #stampinup #cardtechniques #friendshipcards #cardsforkids #naturesinkspirations

A custom envelope was created with two pieces of copy paper.  The front and flap were stamped to compliment the card.

I hope this project has inspired you and brightened your day.  You are currently visiting Angie McKenzie.  Please see the list below and hop through all of the people on the list to see all our projects.  You don't want to miss any!



Thanks so much for stopping by my little corner of the world!
Have a blessed day!
By Angie McKenzie for Ink and Inspiration Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the amazing Pampered Pets Bundle along with the A Grand Kid Cling Stamp Set and Free as a Bird Photopolymer Stamp Set Dies from the 2020-21 Annual Catalog; #pamperedpetsstampset #pamperedpetsbundle #playfulpetssuite #playfulpetstrinkets #freeasabirdstampset #agrandkidstampset #decorativemasks #sponging  #20202021annualcatalog #bloghops #inkandinspirationbloghop #stampinup #cardtechniques #friendshipcards #cardsforkids #naturesinkspirations

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Box of Sunshine - June Paper Pumpkin

ABOUT THE SEPTEMBER KIT


Hello Pumpkin

Details

  • Kit contains enough supplies to create 20 cracker box treat packages.
  • Each cracker box treat package can be customized to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, the autumn season, or all three!
  • Coordinating Colors: Bumblebee, Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Cinnamon Cider, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, white

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Subscribe to the September 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit from 11 August to 10 September at paperpumpkin.com!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

                                                       
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    6 comments

    1. Such a cute card Angie, and a great use of your stencil, I love it!

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      1. Thanks so much, Sandra!!! I LOVED creating this card! :)

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    2. Oh My Goodness! This is so very cute x

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      1. Thanks so much, Shelly! It was so fun to create! x

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    3. This is such a wonderful card, the effect you have created with the masks is amazing. And what a great tip to create a custom envelope with copy paper. Thank you for sharing!

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      1. Thanks so much, Tracy! I used two sheets of copy as my copy paper was thin... heavier weight copy paper would only use one sheet. Oh, you're welcome - it's my pleasure!! :)

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