Hello, Crafters.
I had a sheet of six stamped Zany Zebras sitting in my box of Whisper White Cardstock (CS) for quite some time and yesterday I decided to do something with them. For some reason, I also decided I wanted to make a card in my favourite colour combo, too, i.e. Basic Black, Real Red and Whisper White.
While I was designing the card I kept in my mind the thought that the Zany Zebras are primarily, but not necessarily totally, aimed at children! Their cuteness also makes them ideal for young females, too! I hope this doesn’t make me sound sexist, ageist or any other “ist” I mustn’t be! I’m sure as card makers we have someone or a type of someone in mind when we’re designing our cards.
The dies I used to die-cut the zebras out on the front of the card are from the Ornate Frames Dies, as are the dies I used to die-cut the sentiment with, too! My pre-order from the Mini (Christmas) Catalogue arrived today and I didn’t have time to go through it properly. I just emptied everything out of the box and put it all on the side.
When I drew a blank looking for some Real Red Designer Series Paper in my stash for today’s card, I decided to check out the packs of Designer Series Paper (DSP) that arrived today. With the DSP being for Christmas I thought I must be able to find something that’s in Real Red and I was right! There’s a set called Tis the Season 6″ x 6″ DSP Pack and I found the design I used for the top half of my card.
Without delving into retired DSP I couldn’t find something in black so I decided to emboss a piece of Basic Black CS instead. I chose to use the Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder for the first time and had underestimated the beauty of this folder! I’ve done a close up on one of the photographs so you can see the design – it’s an excellent match for the DSP!
The more I worked on my card, the more I decided this card was for a child which put me in a quandary about what colour layers I should use for the inside of the card. I decided to go for a layer of Basic Black and a top layer of Real Red and to decorate the inside of the card – the side opposite the side for the birthday greetings – with the three remaining zebras!
In the absence of a set of dies for this stamp set, I fussy cut the zebras without making a drama about it and then made a small scene of the three zebras playing together! I think this is probably the first time I have ever decorated the inside of a card to this extent but with the Zany Zebra Stamp Set it was very easy to do.
I’ll bear this idea in mind next time I make another child’s card, although it will obviously depend on the stamp set lending itself to this idea! That’s about it from me today. I look forward to being back with you tomorrow, and in the meantime please take care and stay safe! Happy crafting.
JanB. xx
Cardstock Layer Sizes: A4
Card base 8¼” x 5¾” scored and folded at 4 1/8”
Middle layer: 2 pieces 3 7/8” x 5½”
Top layer: 2 pieces 3¾” x 5 3/8”
Cardstock Layer Sizes: Letter-size
Card base 8½” x 5½” scored and folded at 4¼”
Middle layer: 2 pieces 4” x 5¼”
Top layer: 2 pieces 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”
Products used for this project: please click on any of the links to be taken to my 24/7 online Stampin’ Up! shop. The Hostess Code for JULY 2020 is 3SYQSWFB. Thank you. xx
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Lovely card Jan I just love zebra’s, and loved the sentiment on the front, and would like to know which stamp set it’s come from please?
Many thanks, Annette. I’m sorry but that was an oversight on my part! The sentiment is from Band Together. xx
Jan, that is the sweetest card for a younger child but I tell you, I have a few friends who would also love that card; one especially who works as the vet to the zebras at his zoo. Frankly I would love that card for myself. Blessings: Mal
Many thanks, Mal. I think they are the cutest images ever but I didn’t think my thoughts would agree with other “grown-ups” but it’s good to know! LOL! xx
Love the card Jan, Those Zebras are very likeable. I used two of them on my brothers 75 birthday card using the saying re kicking up your heels then put a hand written saying inside.
Thanks for your generous nature in sharing your cards. Rosalie.
Many thanks, Rosalie. I bet that made your brother smile! xx
Hi Jan. This card is so adorable. I just love it 🙂 I agree with you, it is for many ages and I am 75 and just love it 🙂 Thanks again for sharing your amazing creations.