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Cards for Children Challenge Card No. 3 – Animal Outing

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22 Aug

Hello, Crafters.

Late yesterday afternoon I had an appointment with my dentist because I’ve been having toothache since last weekend! It looks like I have a gum infection, and I’m now on antibiotics! He’s made another appointment for me on Friday because he thinks he knows where the infection has come from, but he can’t check it out thoroughly until my gums have calmed down a bit!

At times like this, it’s such a blessing to be a crafter! Making today’s card was a brilliant distraction for me! I’ve always liked the Animal Outing Stamp Set, except the three animals all have closed eyes! Yesterday, when I was working on today’s card, I stamped and coloured one image of each animal, all with their eyes opened.

I didn’t get to use the kangaroo nor the giraffe for today’s card, but I’m hoping to use them for another project before the end of this week’s challenge. If I don’t they’ll go into my next left-overs challenge! LOL!! If you saw yesterday’s blog, you’ll know that I used so many different coloured Stampin’ Write markers on the bugs, that I couldn’t remember which ones I did use. DOH!

When I was colouring today’s images. I made a note on my notepad which colours I used for which image! I stamped the hippo using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on Whisper White Cardstock (CS). I drew his eye with a Fineliner Pen in Grey. In our catalogue we have a pack of two Journalling Pens (145480), and the widths are 0.01 and 0.05. The smaller size would be brilliant for the eyes!

I painted the hippo using the Light and Dark Stampin’ Blends in Smokey Slate, making sure I avoided the eye! The tusk needed some colour but I didn’t have a clue what to use. Eventually I decided to paint it with Light Smokey Slate, and then I went over it with the Colour Lifter! It worked brilliantly! I used Light and Dark Calypson Coral and Dark Daffodil Delight for his beak.

My original plan for the top layer was to emboss the top half and then use some Garden Lane Designer Series Paper (DSP) for the lower half. When I went through my box of Embossing Folders, I decided the Woodland would be most suitable, and I also decided it should be used on the whole sheet! So the DSP found itself back in the bag; better luck next time! LOL!

For the balloons I picked six random colours and punched them out with my Balloon Bouquet Punch. I used a white gel pen to draw a shadow line on each balloon. I put two regular sized Dimensionals on the back of each balloon, and I used the the lower one to attach the Linen Thread to the balloon! They were all long enough so I could make then go towards the bird as if he was holding the balloon strings! LOL!

To decorate the inside of my card I added a layer of Call Me Clover Cardstock and Soft Sea Foam. I decorated the bottom right-hand corner with two balloons. The sentiment is from the Wiggle Worm Stamp Set. Looking at my finished card on the shelf in front of me, I think I should have painted round the base of the hippo in green for grass or blue for water! What do you think?

That’s about it from me today. I look forward to being back with you tomorrow. In the meantime, happy crafting.

JanB. xx

Products used for today’s project: please click on any link to be taken to my 24/7 online Stampin’ Up! shop. Thank you. xx

Call Me Clover A4 Cardstock

Call Me Clover A4 Cardstock
[146992]
£8.25

Soft Sea Foam A4 Cardstock

Soft Sea Foam A4 Cardstock
[147012]
£8.25

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Whisper White A4 Card Stock
[106549]
£9.00

Blueberry Bushel A4 Cardstock

Blueberry Bushel A4 Cardstock
[146991]
£8.25

Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock

Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock
[147007]
£8.25

Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock

Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock
[121694]
£8.00

Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock

Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock
[124392]
£8.25

Highland Heather A4 Cardstock

Highland Heather A4 Cardstock
[147010]
£8.25

Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock

Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock
[121680]
£8.25

Animal Outing Cling-Mount Stamp Set

Animal Outing Cling-Mount Stamp Set
[151281]
£20.00

Wiggle Worm Photopolymer Stamp Set

Wiggle Worm Photopolymer Stamp Set
[149415]
£16.00

Animal Friends Dies

Animal Friends Dies
[146823]
£27.00

Balloon Bouquet Punch

Balloon Bouquet Punch
[140609]
£17.00

Woodland Embossing Folder

Woodland Embossing Folder
[139673]
£8.00

Linen Thread

Linen Thread
[104199]
£4.75

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack
[145058]
£8.50

Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack
[144045]
£8.50

Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends Marker

Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker
[144585]
£4.25

Paper Snips

Paper Snips
[103579]
£9.25

Grid Paper

Grid Paper
[130148]
£11.75

Silicone Craft Sheet

Silicone Craft Sheet
[127853]
£5.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
£3.75

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin’ Dimensionals
[104430]
£3.75

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
[144108]
£3.75

Tear & Tape Adhesive

Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
£6.50


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  1. Karen Finkle says

    August 22, 2019 at 12:08 pm

    This is my favorite so far, Jan. Great blending and design. Love the eye!

    Reply
    • Jan says

      August 22, 2019 at 11:03 pm

      Many thanks, Karen. Check out the eyes on tomorrow’s card!! xx

      Reply
  2. Debbie Kingston says

    August 22, 2019 at 12:21 pm

    This card is so sweet Jan. I think I will have a go at it. Thank you for being a brilliant mentor, guide and help. I really am not very good at being creative and your ideas are always amazing.

    Reply
    • Jan says

      August 22, 2019 at 11:02 pm

      Many thanks for your very kind words, Debbie. I really appreciate them and your support. xx

      Reply
  3. Suzie Patt Cullen says

    August 22, 2019 at 12:28 pm

    What an absolutely delightful and very colorful card, Jan! Thank you … 😉🎈👍🏻

    Reply
    • Jan says

      August 22, 2019 at 11:00 pm

      Many thanks, Suzy. I struggle with multi-coloured cards but I keep reminding myself I’m working on children’s cards and they must be colourful! xx

      Reply
  4. Doreen says

    August 22, 2019 at 6:01 pm

    Hi Jan, thanks for sharing. Love your videos and all your ideas, such an inspiration.How did you get the balloons to be so shiny? Doreen

    Reply
    • Jan says

      August 22, 2019 at 10:59 pm

      Hi, Doreen. The balloons are just cardstock. I think the white shadow line gives the illusion that the balloon is shiny when it isn’t really. I’m so pleased you like my videos and my ideas. I appreciate your support – thank you. xx

      Reply

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