cardmaking - Right as Rain

Pineapples and Aloha Vibes

Hello! Today, I’m sharing a summer-themed card that captures the essence of tropical paradise. Featuring two pineapples adorned with hibiscus flowers, this card radiates happiness with its vibrant colors. The cheerful sentiment “aloha” adds the perfect touch.

- Cover A2-size card base with patterned paper. You can read more about background options in this post.
- Cut the Polaroid frame from white cardstock with the Say Cheese, Again die. I used this die on a nautical-themed card HERE.
- Stamp the Lawn Fawn Aloha sentiment on to the frame with black ink. The stamp set is available at Frantic Stamper.
- Add patterned paper to the back of the frame and add frame to card front.
- Color white cardstock with a variety of Distress inks. Cut the cardstock with the Playful Pineapple die set to create the pineapples and flowers. I used the inlay technique. The Playful Pineapple set creates a pineapple with eyes and mouth; the set also includes dies so that those elements can be eliminated.
- Add pineapples and flowers to the card with dot and foam adhesive.

Summertime Watermelon Card

Hello! Today, I am sharing a bright and cheerful summertime card that combines the Deluxe Caboodle Value Club exclusive “Summertime Slice” die set with the Spellbinders June 2024 Large Die of the Month Club Kit. The card features a playful, personified slice of watermelon with the sentiment “hello, sweet friend.” You can see the friendship card I created with the Large Die of the Month Club Kit – “Summertime Vacay” – HERE.

- Create A2 card base using the sky color cardstock.
- Use the wavy die in the Large Die of the Month Club Kit set to cut a sand bank. Add a strip of blue cardstock to represent the ocean behind the sand. Trim the elements to 4 1/4″ wide and add the assembly to the card base.
- Use the “Summertime Slice” die and Large Die of the Month Club Kit to create the watermelon slice, umbrella, sun, and clouds; assemble.
- Press the Always and Forever sentiment on Snowdrift cardstock in Black ink; cut with coordinating die set.
- Add elements to card with dot and foam adhesive.

Spellbinders is giving away one Lilac Shimmer Scout & Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Bundle! The entry period for the sweepstakes is June 3-30, 2024.

Queen & Co | Magical Mermaid Shaker Card

Hello! Today, I am sharing a mermaid shaker card created with the Queen & Co’s Under the Sea kit. Half-human and half-fish, mermaids symbolize a world of enchantment, where the ocean’s depths conceal wonders beyond imagination.

The kit includes dies (nine different focal elements), die-cut foam pieces, shaker elements, patterned paper, and a sentiment stamp set (featuring some fun fonts). I used Foundation die sets – 3, 14, 19 – to create the paper layers and to cut my sentiment.

I embellished with epoxy from the Tiny Trio Epoxy Bundle.

Spellbinders Summertime Wade Pool

Hello! Today I am sharing two cards created with the June 2024 Small Die of the Month kit from Spellbinders – “Summertime Wade Pool.” This set includes two cute animals with their floaties, ready for summertime fun! Scroll for information about current Spellbinders promotions!

Note: The sign-up window for new club subscriptions opens on the 6th of each month and closes on the 27th.

I envisioned these cards for children taking swim lessons over the summer.

- Create A2-size card bases.
- Cut white oval mats with a die in the Essential Stylish Ovals set. Cut mats for the focal items with an oval die in the same set (next size smaller) from patterned paper. Add the patterned paper oval to the white oval, add assembly to the card base.
- Create focal items with the Small Die of the Month and assemble. Glue sprinkles to the soft-serve ice cream for embellishment.
- Press the Always and Forever sentiment and cut with the coordinating die. Repeat for the second card.
- Add assembled focal items and sentiment strips to card fronts.

There is a new Spellbinders sale – Buzz-Worthy Club Deals – that features up to 25% off select past clubs (ends June 8, 2024).

Spellbinders is giving away one Lilac Shimmer Scout & Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Bundle! The entry period for the sweepstakes is June 3-30, 2024.

Lawn Fawn | Summertime Adventure Card

Hello! Today I am sharing a summer-themed card that showcases the Lawn Fawn Woodland Critter Huggers die set. Featuring a charming fox holding a refreshing glass of lemonade, paired with the sentiment “Adventure Awaits,” this card spreads cheer and anticipation for summer escapades. The Woodland Critter Huggers set was released in 2018. I recently purchased it because I have always thought it was cute, and Lawn Fawn released the Summer Add-On last year. (There is also a Winter Add-On, released in 2018, that is on my list to buy.)

- Cut patterned paper with the A2-size die in the Large Stitched Rectangle Stackables set and add to card base.
- Cut fox with the Woodland Critter Huggers set and summer accessories with dies in the Summer Add-On set; assemble as required.
- Stamp Car Critters Road Trip Add-On sentiment and cut with a banner die.
- Add assembled fox and sentiment banner to card base.