*This is 1 of 2 posts today. For the Lawn Fawn September Inspiration Week Joy To The Woods Card and video, click HERE.*
My card share today showcases the brand new Polar Pals Creative Cuts dies. I created my own little "polaroid" photo using the Polaroid Fun Creative Cuts Dies complete with a scene crafted using the Polar Pals Stamp Set and new coordinating dies. I matted the entire thing on a jumbo sized tag created with the brand new Tags A Lot Creative Cuts die collection.
To create the polaroid, I first stamped and colored the images from the Polar Pals Stamp Set using Copic Markers, then I die cut the colored images with the coordinating Polar Pals Creative Cuts dies and fussy cut the snow drift, adding a touch of color with the BG0000 Snow Green Copic Marker.
I die cut the large polaroid frame from the Polaroid Fun Creative Cuts die collection from white cardstock, gray cardstock and patterned paper. I adhered the white frame to the dark gray frame, slightly off-setting the frames for a nice "shadow". I assembled the fun snow scene on the "inside piece" from the polaroid frame cut from patterned paper.
I stamped the greeting from the Polar Pals Stamp Set uisng both black and red inks.
I die cut the large tag from the Tags A Lot Creative Cuts die collection from light gray cardstock and the hole reinforcement from dark gray cardstock. I adhered the hole reinforcement to the tag, punching a hole to thread some ribbon through and tie in a pretty bow.
I assembled the frames and winter scene on the large tag and adhered washi tape to the top and bottom of the polaroid photo for a fun touch.
A scattering of Christmas colored sequins add sparkle and embellishment.
I adhered the tag to my white card base using foam adhesive.
Click the video below to watch the creation of this card from start to finish or click HERE to watch on YouTube.
(Click SSS = to purchase from Simon Says Stamp, EH = to purchase from Ellen Hutson, MFT = to purchase from My Favorite Things, SB.COM = to purchase from scrapbook.com, AZ = to purchase from Amazon)
Click the links below to show for the September 2014 Mama Elephant Creative Cuts Release dies (I've linked the coordinating stamp sets for reference as well):
More projects created with the September 2014 ME Creative Cuts dies release and/or Winter Wonderland Stamp Set:
- "Merry Christmas" Card feat. Winter Wonderland Crative Cuts (video)
- "Merry Christmas" Card feat. Peek A Frame Creative Cuts, Cozy Christmas Stamps and Cozy Christmas Creative Cuts dies (video)
- "Sparkle and Shine" Card feat. Winter Wonderland Stamp Set (video)
- Merry Greetings Card Trio feat. Winter Wonderland and Merry Greetings Stamp Sets (video)
- "You're Bootastic" Card feat. Bootastic Stamps and Creative Cuts and Winter Wonderland Stamps (video on the Simon Says Stamp Blog HERE)
So far I'm keeping up with you today! LOL!
WOW!! I just adore penguins and this is going to be a must have set I can see!! Thanks for sharing Nichol!! :)
Posted by: *Vicki* | September 19, 2014 at 08:32 AM
This is such a cute card! I love how you have coloured your penguins. I can see that this will be a stamp set that I will "have" to have!! Thanks again for an awesome video!
Posted by: Val | September 19, 2014 at 12:18 PM
wow love it so gorgeous and sweet!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | September 19, 2014 at 01:29 PM
This is the kind of card I'd like to send to everybody around me!!! Really super cute!!!
Posted by: S♥nia | September 19, 2014 at 03:35 PM
So beautiful. Love those little penguins.
Posted by: Monica P | September 19, 2014 at 03:54 PM
First off, that little girl penguin is too cute for words! Then here we are in 2014 and polaroids are still popular! Put the two together and you have a can't miss card. Adorable! PS - I'm also a big fan of using bits and pieces of washi as accents. Thank you!
Posted by: Lercy | September 19, 2014 at 07:11 PM
Great card and love your videos!
Posted by: Susan | September 19, 2014 at 07:20 PM
Such an adorable card, Nichol! I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video, especially your explanation about why you attached the Polaroid die cut a little off kilter with washi tape - brilliant!
Posted by: Carol MJS | September 19, 2014 at 09:11 PM
This is such a great card. I LOVE it!
Posted by: Treece | September 20, 2014 at 07:08 AM
Darling card. Those little penguins made me chuckle. Love all the little details you add. Such a joy to watch your videos.
Posted by: Diana W. | September 20, 2014 at 08:52 PM