Gliding by to say hi! - MMM Challenge # 69 In The Garden

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This card has an inlaid die cutting technique using circles which I discovered on Pinterest recently and wanted to give it a try.  I like the effect and the card is also flat for posting.  The current challenge theme over at Make My Monday is In the Garden so my garden mouse buggy riding a snail is perfect with dancing butterflies joining in.  As snails glide along I used an apt sentiment ‘Gliding by to say hi!’


Into the patterned paper I die cut the top circle first then a second overlapping circle below to create an aperture.  After stamping the mouse/snail and butterflies on textured linen cardstock I die cut them in exactly the same way and inlaid them back into the aperture.  I've kept to a muted colour palette with my stamped images to tone in with the patterned paper.

I've used - 5x5 scalloped edge top fold card base
Patterned paper from a magazine
Penny Black stamps from a critter party set
Promarkers - Cool Aqua, Tea Green, Blush
Unbranded stitched circle die
Mag sentiment stamp
Unbranded stitched scallop edge die

Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

Comments

  1. MichLouWednesday, 25 April, 2018

    Hi, I'm new to your blog, just got my first email from you :-) Gorgeous card, lovely colours and definitely fits the theme. Thank you for the details on making the inlaid card, I'm going to have a go at that! (Found you on Cardz4guyz)

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    1. StephWWednesday, 25 April, 2018

      Hi and thank you so much for following my newish blog! Glad you came across me, hope you have success with trying the inlaid technique ... Steph x

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  2. HerbaholicThursday, 26 April, 2018

    Lovely card and what a fab technique to add interest but keep the card flat, thanks for sharing Steph :) Hugs - Debs xxx

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  3. NandiniMonday, 30 April, 2018

    Adorable card. It is very sweet and pretty. Thank you for joining us at the Make My Monday Challenges. All the best. Nandini, DT

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  4. EmmaTWednesday, 02 May, 2018

    Delightful card and image. I must revisit inlaying, always liked the effect. Just catching up after holiday. Emma

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