Hello Everyone!
Since I am doing a Holiday Card Series on my YouTube Channel I thought it would be fun to create a card for this weeks MFT's Card Sketch Challenge 358 and I just barely made the deadline😨
Here is the sketch.
My initial plan to create a spinning bear that sat on top of a snow shaker pocket, but that didn't work out as I didn't leave enough room. Even still I am really happy with the results. This card was actually quite easy to make and would have taken me less time if I hadn't planned for something different.
I used my Candied Apple Distress Oxide Ink to create the fun patterned paper and even inked the Merry Christmas Circle Die with it to ensure the color matched.
As you can see I have added a mirrored image to the reverse side of the bear, giving the inside of the card a nice finished look. To create the mirrored image, I used a mirror image stamp that unfortunately has now been retired 😔
Here is a closer look at the finished front panel. In person the card has so much shimmer, it's so difficult to see here but the stenciled polka dots are so pretty and they so much detail to the top of the card.
For those of you that want to see this card come together including my mistakes and how I was able to change direction with it, I invite you all to watch today's video!
Hope this Merry Christmas from Bitty Bear Pocket Shaker Card has inspired you to create something similar.
Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting :)
SUPPLIES
To make supplies easy to find, I have linked them below. If something I used is no longer available I will link to a similar product. Affiliate links may be used depending on the product. Your purchases help keep my blog running, so thanks in advance for the support!
Discontinued: Mirror Image Stamps
Discontinued: Mirror Image Stamps
MFT BITTY BEARS Shop at: SSS |
Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
Strathmore 20 Sheet Smooth Bristol Pad, 9 by 12" Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
Neodymium Block Magnet Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
Hampton Art Stamp Perfect tool - Discontinued Shop at: AMZ |
Misti Stamp Tool Original Size Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
Dealglad Teflon High Temperature Resistant Non-stick Mat Shop at: AMZ |
Sharpie Sharpie Grip Pens, Fine Point, 3-Pack Shop at: AMZ |
Kuretake Zig CLEAN COLOR 60+ 80 SET Real Brush Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
Tim Holtz Detailer Water Brush Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
PenBlade - 3 Pack Stainless Steel Craft Knives Shop at: AMZ |
Faber-Castell BLACK SOFT BRUSH PITT SB Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Glitter Brush Pen Clear Overlay Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool 1" Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad Set Of 12 Summer 2017 Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
MFT MERRY CHRISTMAS CIRCLE FRAME Die-Namics Shop at: SSS |
We R Memory Keepers Nesting Circles Die Set Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
Sizzix Big Shot Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
Sizzix Big Shot Magnetic Platform Shop at: AMZ |
STANDARD CUTTING PADS Shop at: SSS |
Recollections White Heavyweight Cardstock 110bs Shop at: AMZ |
SSS 3.5 Inch ACRYLIC BLOCK Shop at: SSS |
We R Memory Keepers PHOTO SLEEVES Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
American Crafts We R Memory Keepers Fuse Tool Shop at: AMZ |
Darice Ultrafine Tip Applicator Shop at: AMZ |
Sakura 6 WHITE Gelly Roll Classic Medium Point Pens Set Shop at: SSS |
Scotch Quick-Drying Tacky Glue 4Oz Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents, 2-Ounce Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
Martha Stewart Crafts Scoring Board 12x12 Shop at: AMZ |
Elmers X-Acto 12” Base Guillotine Shop at: AMZ |