Ah, Saturday mornings! Those magical hours when cartoons lit up the screen, and the Harlem Globetrotters whisked us away on whimsical adventures filled with laughter, amazing basketball tricks, and that unforgettable theme song. 🏀✨ Inspired by those iconic episodes, I decided to craft a Globetrotter-themed card to kickstart this weekend!
Creating this card was an absolute BLAST! I had so much fun designing an A2 panel to jumpstart my crafting and create a background to bring the images to life.
I spy a different athlete and they have a girl, too.
💡 For all my fellow crafters — this isn’t just a one-size-fits-all project! You can customize your card with the delightful LET’S BOUNCE set. Celebrate a beloved player or infuse the colors of your favorite team; the possibilities are endless! To see the fun lineup, including the stamp set called LET’S BOUNCE >>>>>>>Click Here
Don’t miss out on unleashing your inner Globetrotter this weekend! Craft your unique card and let those vibrant colors and fun designs shine! Click the link above to DOWNLOAD the background to help you bring these images to life. You can download and use for FREE! Please tag me @stampedbykelly so I can see what you make!!!
Happy crafting, everyone! Please follow me on social media @stampedbykelly for my next post which will have my Copic Combos for this card updated.🌟✂️
A2 Fun Fold Stadium Card featuring Pajama Crafter Stamps
While we celebrate love today, over at Pajama Crafter Stamps, we’re kicking off March Madness!
Hop along for chance to win 2 sets from release!
🎉 That means it’s time to gear up for everything from exciting sports events to St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans—and yes, if those Stanley-style cups are your thing, we’ve got you covered!
Introducing the Project: Lucky Leprechaun Fun Fold Card! 🌟
Folds & Mails Flat – A2 size card
Today, I’m thrilled to share a whimsical St. Patrick’s Day card that features a fun fold technique. This A2-sized card lays flat for easy mailing but transforms into a stunning 3D display that beautifully showcases adorable patterned papers and festive images all in one delightful project! It stands majestically on a desk or shelf, ready to spread cheer and admiration.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
A selection of vibrant patterned papers that evoke the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day from the Emerald Isle 6×6 Paper Pad.
The cheerful Leprechaun, three-leaf clover and Happy St. Patty’s Day sentiment stamps are from the You’re My Pot of Gold stamp set.
Paper Trimmer, liquid adhesive, Heavy Weight white cardstock, Acetate, foam/dimensional foam popdots/tape, bone folder, scoring board, favorite coloring medium and black ink.
Crafting Details: I’ll guide you through the fun fold technique that makes this card truly special! These folds add depth and dimension to your design, making it a fantastic way to display cute patterns and playful images. Each layer tells a story, embodying the excitement of both St. Patrick’s Day and the upcoming March festivities!
Start with your standard A2 panel- 5.5 in x 4.25 in
Next, using a scoring board or your paper trimmer with a score blade and take your panel in portrait and score 3/4 in from the left and right longer sides of the panel.
Scored down the side at 3/4 inchPanel Scored at 3/4 inch on both sidesCut 2 strips white cardstock at 1 1/4 inch x 5 3/4 inScore BOTH strips using scoring board or paper trimmer at 3/4 in, 2 in, 3 3/4 in, and then at 5 in.
Scored each at: 3/4 in, 2 in, 3 3/4 in and 5 in
Then using your bone folder, mountain fold each
mountain fold each scored lineHere is what we have created as your base without embellishing or glue
As you craft, enjoy the process of layering papers and arranging your stamped images. Every cut and stamp will bring you one step closer to creating a unique piece that captures the essence of celebration.
Now we need to cut patterned papers & embellish
Green Plaid Paper: 2 thin strips cut 3/4 in wide by 5 1/2 inch long, glued to the inside of the A2 panel in those 2 flaps you scored on each side. Cut another larger panel of green plaid 2 3/8 x 5 1/2 inch. See photo above for placement.
Clover Patterned Paper: Cut 1 strip at 1 inch x 4 inches and another, 1 inch x 3 inches. I cut the 4 inch x 1 inch into 4 separate 1 inch pieces, which are the 4 clover squares below. I cut tge 3 inch piece x 1 in half, leaving two separate 1 x 1.5 inch pieces, which are placed in the middle of the 2 squares. The picture below should give you a good idea of placement.
All the cut pieces cut and shown where to place when decorating your stadium card.The back of project. Cut 2 strips of patterned paper in clover 3/4 in wide by 5 1/2 inches. These will be glued last to cover the seams along the side edges after you glue the top stadium strip and bottom stadium strip.
Cut a piece of clear acetate 1 3/8 inch x 4 inches. This will be placed strategically tucked inside the center panel, once the card base is assembled and decorated. You’ll want to use glue dots or foam tape sparingly to embellish the acetate, being careful of not having foam tape or glue overlap causing some areas to stick together that we want to pop out freely.
Final Touch:
Stamp leprechaun image with Memento black ink and color with Copic Markers (or stamp and color with YOUR favorite medium)
Copic Color Combos:
E05, E11, E00, E000, R20
G24, G46, YG03
Y00, Y02
E07, E37, E35, E33
C7, C5,C3
Complete your card with the adorable Leprechaun and a spirited sentiment that embraces the fun of the season. I used Seafoam Stickles (glitter glue) to add extra shine and interest to my shamrock and coins. This isn’t just a regular greeting card; it’s a joyful art piece perfect for anyone who loves a little luck in their life!
So grab your supplies and dive into this crafty adventure as we celebrate Valentine’s Day while eagerly preparing for the vibrant energies of March Madness!
Front View – 6×6 in square card feat. Yeti Friends
This cheerful penguin is perfect for bringing a wintery vibe to any occasion! Below, you’ll find a card sketch to help inspire you to create something today! 🎨💖
Sketch No. 1 – 6×6 square card
Check out the side view of the card featuring the Yeti Friends stamp set from Pajama Crafters Stamps! ❄️ I added a snowflake die cut from PCS (older product) and created coordinating peppermint candies using a circle die from my stash to finish off my shaker card. Perfect for the winter season! 🎉”
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