Thursday 8 March 2012

Orange you Sweet!

I loved this card at Splitcoaststampers by Jeannie, who said she saw the idea on Pinterest - I immediately thought of using the cute SNSS set Punny Fruits and Veggies along similar lines for a fun CAS card.
The sentiment is so versatile, it could be a thankyou or a card to let someone know you appreciate them!
This is such an easy card - my biggest problem was finding a popsicle stick (or "ice lolly stick" as they're called here) around the house - we used have a lot of them in our box of craft supplies when my boys were small, but those days are no more!  It was a big sacrifice, but I had go get one and eat it so that I could use the stick! : )
I cut a rectanglar shape from cardstock and curved the edges with scissors though you could use a corner rounder as well.  The "bite" is done using the end of a Nesties Scalloped Oval die.
The edges of the popsicle were sponged with orange ink and the little smiling orange was colored with copics and popped up.
I punched a couple of leaves with a Martha Stewart punch and then used a stylus and mat to make them curvy for dimension, with a scored line in the middle.
The bottom of the card is dry embossed with large polka dots leaving the area above the twine smooth for stamping the sentiment.
Thanks for looking and have a wonderful day!
Supplies include:
Fiskars corner rounder
Sizzix embossing folder
Twine (The Twinery)
Button
Popsicle stick
Martha Stewart leaf punch
Copics
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Spellbinders Nestabilities Scalloped Ovals Small

6 comments:

Cathymac said...

How cute and creative...love the clean, crisp look! I've just awarded you the Liebster Blog award...visit my blog to get the details!

Kim S said...

Oh so sweet!

Wanda Cullen said...

This is just too cute!! The orange really pops against the white base! Yes...we sometimes have to make sacrifices for our love of stamping - lol!

Melina said...

Oh my Bridget! This is sooooo cute! I love it :)

Unknown said...

Great card I love it Hugs Elaine

Susie said...

I love Dreamsicles. And the happy little orange makes this card even more yummy! I've Pinned this card on Pinterest in my CAS Card Design board.

Smiles and Hugs,
Susie ~