Let's make a cute 3D Box Card

It's always exciting to try a new technique, or card type, so it was a joy to create this 3D card with the new Brooke 3D Box Card Die, what I made for the Heffy Doodle Insta Hop. (Hoppy hop 🐸😂) Come and join to hop along for the opportunity to win one of the gift cerfificates.


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STAMPING AND COLORING

I started the cardmaking process with stamping. I inked the cute frog images from the Be Hoppy Clear Photopolymer Stamps with Jet Black inkpad to Neenah Solar White Cardstock, then I gave them a little heat set with my heat gun, to fix the ink on the cardstock. After a heat set, I started the coloring process with Ohuhu markers.


POP-UP CARD BASE

When the coloring was done, I created the diecuts with the Brooke 3D Box Card Die from Mermaid cardstock. I also made a few die-cuts with the Freshly Cut Grass Dies with Cilantro cardstock. Next, I created some stitched Die-cuts from Neenah Solar White Cardstock and made on it a quick inkblending with Kitsch Flamingo and Tattered Rose Distress Oxide Inks. That's what you see in the background and on the sides of the card.



SENTIMENT

Before I put the colored critters to my box, I created the sentiment to the background. I created the "HOPPY" text with the new Moxie Alphabet Dies and I also stamped the sentiment from the Be Hoppy Clear Photopolymer Stamps with watermark ink. After this I heat embossed it with white fine embossing powder on a black cardstock.


WRAP UP

Last but not the least, the colored images found their place. Thank you so much for stopping by, don't forget to join the IG hop fun by April 27, 2023 at 11:59 PM EDT



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Lovely pop-up box card inspiration [VIDEO]

One of my favorite type of cards is the pop-up box card! So, Let’s make one together! 😊 I have a new Lawn Fawn video tutorial for you on my YouTube Channel. 


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THIS CARD FEATURES

For the additional supplies with shop links visit the thumbnails below this post.

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VIDEO TUTORIAL

In my video tutorial I’m gonna teach you, how to make and fill a pop-up box card easily. The coloring process is included with Ohuhu Markers as well.


STAMPING AND COLORING

I just love cute images! Of course, I started with stamping! So, I inked the above mentioned lovely images with Jet Black inkpad to Neenah Solar White Cardstock, then I gave them a little heat set with my heat gun, to fix the ink on the cardstock. After a heat set, I started the coloring process with Ohuhu markers. I recorded the coloring process as well which can find in the video above.


POP-UP CARD BASE

When the coloring was done, I created 2 diecuts with the scalloped box card pop-up die from Mermaid cardstock. I also made a few die-cuts with the grass die from the shadow box card park add-on dies with cilantro cardstock. Then I run 3 grass die-cuts through my diecut machine with the scalloped box card pop-up die to get this scalloped ending on the bottom. Next, I created stitched rectangles with the scalloped box card pop-up die from this lovely cardstock from the What’s sewing on petite paper pack. 


I also created a banner with the fancy wavy banners die from Ballet Slippers cardstock.When the die-cutting was done, I did a quick ink blending on the grass die-cuts with peacock feathers distress oxide ink. I have used this color because I wanted to give a color shift to the grass. Then I put together the base with strong double sided adhesive. Next, I dressed the box with the grass edges. I just adhered them with liquid adhesive to their right place. 


SENTIMENT

Before I adhered the colored images to the box card, I stamped the sentiment to the banner with watermark ink. After this I heat embossed it with white fine embossing powder. I fold it with my teflon bone folder, and adhered it to the front of my card. 


WRAP UP

Last but not the least, I put the colored images to their place. For the standing elephants I created one more die-cut. Adhered them together with liquid adhesive, and placed it to the grass like a clip. It will hold better and won’t bend the cardstock when it will dry. In the tutorial you can see this process as well.


USED SUPPLIES

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Color Combo Ideas + Free Printables

Many times during the cardmaking process I find a new (to me) super cool color combo that I like, and because of the lack of time, I just mark it somewhere to a piece of cardstock. Next time, when I need it again of course I can’t find it and I am going with the same used color. Can you relate? 😅


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Anyway, this is the reason why I made this color combo chart. To have it close to my desk, and when I need it, I am swatching the markers to those teeny-tiny circles to have marked done and when I have more time, I finish it with a little sample coloring to see how it looks, when those colors are used together. This really works for me and I thought you might find it useful as well. 


Color Combinations


I thought it might be inspirational for you to see my color combos, and maybe you can save a few to your swatchbook. I will add more soon to this post, feel free to bookmark it and come back later.

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On the Image above I have swatched my Ohuhu markers. I have the 219 set from the Honolulu Series, so I am pretty sure I will make more swatches in the future, I just need to find a bit of time for it. I have printed the Small Spacing Chart, because the So Jelly stamp set is smaller and a good fit. I have used the Jet Black Inkpad for stamping.

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I have a few Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers, so I swatched them quickly as well. I printed the heart shaped aka “pre stamped” swatch chart, so I saves a lot of time with the stamping.
 
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Here I did the same process, but this time for Spectrum Noir Illustrators. This is just a warms sheet, probably I will make a cool version as well in the near future.

More information and tips with the swatch cards


  • There are two sizes, A4 International and US Letter, so you can print the version which you prefer more.
  • As I already wrote, there are two types of the printables. One heart shaped aka “pre stamped” so it’s ready to use and two empty ones for stamping with the wished stamp set. One version is for the smaller stamp sets like the So Jelly mini set I have used for color swatching, and one for bigger images like these super sweet Lawn Fawn critters.
  • If you want to swatch your alcohol markers, like Copics, Ohuhu, Spectrum Noir or others, then I suggest you to print the PDF with inkjet printer to a Neenah Solar White Cardstock or any alcohol marker friendly cardstock you prefer.


  • If you want to swatch your water-based markers and color mediums like Tombow Markers, Karin Markers or Watercolors, then print the PDF with laser printer, to your favorite watercolor paper.
  • If you print the empty one, I suggest you to check which size is the better for your wished stamp set. (Yes, the L size was born because I started the stamping with a bit bigger stamp. 😅) I suggest you the Jet Black inkpad for stamping by Lawn Fawn, and before coloring make sure to give a heat set with heat gun to the entire surface before you start the coloring process. This will prevent the ink smearing from the outlines.
  • You can use it for color combo swatching but you can create your own combos by the type of critters as well. For example, cats or dogs in different colors and many others as well. It can speeds up your coloring process in the future and you can find new favorite combos as well.


  • If you are in a rush, just color the small dots on the cardstcok and you will finish the sample coloring later you have time.
  • You can also find some coloring guides on my Instagram too. I collected the posts here.

Freebie


If you like these printables then I have good news for you! It’s free for my newsletter subscribers. Check out my freebies here.


Used Supplies

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How to Draw Woodgrain with Markers 🎬

Hello there, I have a new Lawn Fawn Inspiration for you with adorable critters and woodgrain die-cut coloring video tutorial on my YouTube Channel. 


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THIS CARD FEATURES

For the additional supplies with shop links visit the thumbnails below this post.

If you got inspired please help me to spread the word by pinning this photo to your Pinterest. 

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STAMPING AND COLORING

I stamped the critters from and the other elements with Crunchy Leaf Inkpad to Neenah Solar White Cardstock. After a heat set, I started the coloring process with Ohuhu Markers. I made a quick coloring on the tiny pieces, which means I am not layering them and I am using only 2 shades per color.  


Because the Beavers and the wood are the stars of this card, I played with them a bit more. When the coloring part was done, I added highlights with white pen. If you enjoy watching card tutorials from start to finish you can find the coloring process video over the Lawn Fawn YouTube channel.

Here are the Ohuhu colors I have used for the coloring for this card. If you have those markers too feel free to download my free swatching chart here.

CARD BACKGROUND 

I created 3 die-cuts with the grass border dies with the cilantro cardstock. Then I have created a pond with the  hillside border dies and mermaid cardstock.  I also created the edge of the pond with hillside border dies and paper bag cardstock. Then I placed this tiny die from the Sandy Beach Accents on the pond and run them through my die-cut machine with the largest Stitched Rectangle Stackables to have a stitched edge on the entire card front.

 
Next, I did a quick ink blending on the pond with peacock feathers distress oxide ink. I continued the same process with the same ink on the grass die-cuts. Then I blended the last grass and the background with cracked pistachio distress oxide ink. Now I have everything ready to finish this card, so I am adhering the die-cut pieces to the ink blended card front. 


SENTIMENT

In my video tutorial I’m gonna teach you, how I created this woodgrain effect sentiment easily with Ohuhu Markers. Its beginner friendly, the video is very short (only 3 minutes), but I recommend you to watch it first, and when you have 30 mins for practicing go through it once more but this time with your supplies. Feel free to stop it as many times you need. 


WRAP UP

Now I have everything ready to finish this card, so I adhered everything together. I put the colored die-cut images to their right place with 3D adhesives. And last but not the least the wooden signs found their place as well. 

USED SUPPLIES

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Put your die-cuts to the next level [video]

If you enjoy die-cutting and find it relaxing like me, then you will love this simple, but effective idea what I created with the newest Sweet Stories release by Studio Light. These little tricks add to your die-cuts more life and depth as well. 

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THIS CARD FEATURES

For the additional supplies with shop links, visit the thumbnails below this post.

If you got inspired please help me to spread the word by pinning this photo to your Pinterest. 💖


INK BLENDING TRICK

I created a whip die-cut with the Cupcake Dies from Vanilla Malt cardstock and I die-cut another one but this time before die-cutting I adhered a masking tape on the top of the die-cut and run it through my die-cut machine. I peeled back the tape and used it as a mask on each level of the whip to create this 3D effect with ink blending. I have used brown ink for the edges of the whip as a shadow and the pink ink set for the blush. I repeat the same process once more for the other one as well. 


I also blended the adorable waffle heart die-cut with blending tool and brown ink, to bring it to life a bit. If you want to see the ridges from the die-cutting in the original cardstock color, use a regular blending tool instead of a blending brush. It makes a huge difference! :) 

COLORING


When I saw the cup of the cupcake die from the Cupcake Sweet Stories Die Set I knew that I want to create a rainbow cup! So I grabbed my Tombow Markers and colored the lines in rainbow order. Very simple but so cute!


ADDING HIGHLIGHTS


The final touches always take your art to the next level. This is why I love to add those shiny details to my creations. They pop out the image more, and look at those eyes, the card is very sweet because of that! :) So a great white pen can make magic with your creations as well.


SENTIMENT


I stamped the "Birthday" word from the Make A Wish Sweet Stories Clear Stamps to a piece of Neenah Solar White cardstock with my Misti and watermark ink, then I heat embossed it with Gold Embossing Powder. Then I repeated the same process with the "happy" word from the Some Bunny Sweet Stories Clear Stamps. Stamped on to a piece of purple cardstock called Purple Mist, then I heat embossed with white embossing powder.


WRAP UP


Finally I have adhered the die-cuts to their right place with Foam Squares, to give them 3D dimension, and I repeat the same with the sentiments as well. 

VIDEO TUTORIAL


If you enjoy video tutorials more then watch this short reels about this project.


USED SUPPLIES

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Alex Syberia Designs "Thank You For Being My Friend" February Release Blog Hop and Giveaway

Hello crafty friend! Welcome to the Thank You For Being My Friend February Release Blog Hop by Alex Syberia Designs! Beside the beautiful inspirations we have a pretty nice giveaway too! You can find more details about it in this post! 🎁😊


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THIS CARD FEATURES

For the additional supplies with shop links visit the thumbnails below this post.

If you got inspired please help me to spread the word by pinning this photo to your Pinterest. 

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TEXTURED BACKGROUND

The heart of this card is this beautiful textured background what I have created with the new Tiny Flowers Cover Die. To achieve this texture I wet a 5.5" and 4.25" piece of  Speckled Egg Cardstock  with a water sprayer on both sides. Then I fixed it with craft tape to the Tiny Flowers Cover Die. 


When it was done, I placed it on my Platinum Six Platform with the cardstock facing up, then I put on the top of it the Tan Embossing mat and the Embossing Plate and run it through my die-cut machine. I decided to use the back of the dry embossed cardstock, because when I saw it I just had to! It looks like a very expensive luxury cardstock! What do you think? 

STAMPING AND COLORING

I stamped the cute images from Spring Bunnies Stamp Set with Crunchy Leaf Inkpad to have softer edges. Next I colored them with Ohuhu Markers. I have picked only light colors to keep the figures soft and because they are smaller images, they don't need a super detailed coloring and they look beautiful after a quick coloring too. 


Once the it was done, I added highlights with White Gelly Roll Pen. When it was dry I run them through my die-cut machine with their coordinating dies.   

SENTIMENT

Okay, this way my favorite part! I can't tell you, how happy I am for this stamp and die combo! It's absolutely awesome! I stamped the Expressing Gratitude stamp set to a piece of Sunflower cardstock with my Misti and watermark ink, then I heat embossed it with white embossing powder. 


Next I placed on top of it the Expressing Gratitude Sentiments Die and run it through my die-cut machine. And I got 17 die-cuts at once! Super time saving and mind blowing! And the sentiments are talking to my heart as well.

WRAP UP

In the end I created two visual blocks for the images which I have adhered with foam squares and liquid adhesive, then I placed the sentiment to the center of it. Finally I adhered the card front to a heavy card base what I have created with 110lb Neenah Solar White cardstock. For the card panel idea I was inspired by my talented friend, Yana Smakula. I really love her clean designs.


Thank you so much for stopping by, I will show you another inspiration soon on my Instagram with the Fantasy Flowers Die Set, this die set is my favorite piece from this release. You can find a little sneak peek about my upcoming card above. It was a joyful moment when I worked on that card and I am curious what you will say. And now I am wishing you happy blog hopping and good luck as well.

GIVEAWAY


Alex Syberia Designs is giving away the full release bundle, valued at £280 ($340) in total 😱, and giving away a £15 gift card to 2 lucky winners! A winner will be announced on the ASD Release Blog Hop post on February 20th.

BLOG HOP ORDER

Alex Syberia Designs will pick winners to receive the prizes from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below.







· Mona Toth <<< You are here






· Yan













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Easy Rainbow Background Card with Unicorns

Hi crafty friend, I have a new Lawn Fawn video tutorial on my YouTube Channel where I am sharing a fun background technique on how to make easy peasy rainbow backgrounds like this.
 


THIS CARD FEATURES

For the additional supplies with shop links visit the thumbnails below this post.


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VIDEO TUTORIAL


In this video you can see the full process how I created this cute card using Lawn Fawn products. I have included the fun background process with DYE inks as well as the coloring part too. 


Thank you so much for stopping by, sending you big crafty hugs, Mona.

USED SUPPLIES

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