Do you need a cute handmade kids card? This adorable card is sure to make any kid grin when they open it up!
In fact, you don’t have to be a kid to appreciate it? Who wouldn’t smile when they see this sweet tortoise from the Playing in the Rain stamp set?
Lots of bright colours are sure to appeal to a kid. Plus add in the embossed Fun Patterns background and it’s sure to be a winner! (Psssst. I’ve got a JO-Tips video coming up about how to use this same embossing folder a different way! Be sure to check back in a couple days to see it!)
The great thing about this card? It’s based on a layout so you don’t have to spend any time at all coming up with the design!
And sneaky surprise? I “stole” this layout to use in a bunch of cards! Find out how you can do this too when you head over to How to Craft with a Kit.
How Did I Colour It?
If you’re a long time crafter, or even if you’re just starting out, you’ll already know there are a bunch of ways you can colour in a stamped image.
- Stampin’ Write markers
- Stampin’ Blends
- coloured pencils or watercolour pencils
- sponge daubers and ink pads
- ink refills with a Water Painter
Depending on the amount of time you have, and the tools you own, you might lean more to one technique than another.
I used Stampin’ Blends for our little turtle today. Don’t you love how vibrant he is?
While I use all the colouring tools in my stash, I gravitate to the Stampin’ Blends for a bunch of reasons:
- intensity of colour
- ease of colouring
- range of colours
- coordination with Stampin’ Up! cardstocks, inks and embellishments
- ability to shade and blend seamlessly
- fun!
If you’d love to learn how to master colouring with your Stampin’ Blends, take a peek at my class!
Cute Handmade Kids Card
Here are all the measurements and supplies to make this critter card today.
Cuttin’ It Up!
- Lemon Lime Twist cardstock – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
- Basic White Regular cardstock- 4″ x 3 3/4″
- Petunia Pop cardstock – scrap
- Thick Basic White cardstock – scrap
- Petunia Pop Pattern Party Designer Series Paper – larger scrap
Want More Ideas?
Like to make cute and playful cards? Here’s another one, this one coloured with coloured pencils and showing you more playful card making ideas!
Time to Play🤗!
Rifle through your stamps stash to find some adorable ones you can colour with your alcohol markers. Then add in a great sentiment on a neat die cut.
One more close-up peek for today? This one really shows how wonderful the Stampin’ Blends can shade your image!
I hope you pull out your Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers to create a vibrant, fun image like this one. Be sure to use the same layout to save you some time.
Then whether you choose to make a cute handmade kids card or pop this design in the mail to a amore “mature” friend, you’re sure to bring on a grin!
