New EZ Cardmaking Kit: Cards for Cubs

Hey friends! Today I'm popping in with a couple cards featuring the new EZ Cardmaking Kit: Cards for Cubs from LV Handcrafted. It's an adorable set of papers and images that can stand alone, but also coordinates with the EZ Wonder Die #1 from Not 2 Shabby.

This kit was inspired by the Cards for Cubs card drive. They're currently accepting donations of birthday and encouragement cards for kids and young adults navigating the foster system. It's a fabulous cause. Check the Cards for Cubs website out for all the details... https://cardsforcubs.org/pages/card-registration

I had fun making these two cards. Love the sweet images and bold colors, especially that blue and green! And there are some awesome encouragement sentiments included. Those have always been my favorite cards to make. I think we could all use a little encouragement.

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Sweet Bunny Card Tutorial

Hey friends! Welcome back! There is something so refreshing about sitting down with a stamp set and a few markers. Today, I’m featuring the adorable Not 2 Shabby February Stamp of the Month on this sweet and simple, spring-inspired bunny card.

If you love gingham, doilies, and a bit of sparkle, this project is for you! You can watch the full process video on the blog below or on my YouTube channel.

For this card, I took my color inspiration from the Sweet Little Cuties paper pad from the February Paper Pad Club. I started by stamping my images with Memento ink, which is my go-to when coloring with alcohol markers.

I’ve included a sped up full coloring process in the video for those who find it relaxing to watch. The images have some tiny details, so I switch between 2 and 3 color blends depending on how much room I have to play with.

Here are the measurements for the panels:

Background: Gingham panel (5" x 3 3/4")
Center Strip: Orange patterned paper (2 1/4" x 5")
Mat Layer: Orange ombre panel (2 3/8" x 5")

I offset the center strip slightly from center on the gingham background, then added to an A2 card base and added a small paper doily to frame the sentiment. It adds a delicate touch that pairs perfectly with the gingham.

A card of mine isn't finished until it has some bling! I used a sparkle pen for a  quick coat over the image for a subtle glimmer, then added some glossy accents to the pitcher and fruit to give a little gloss and dimension.  I finished with a few white whispies with a white gel pen on the bunny's fur.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you have a fabulously creative day!

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