Otterly Awesome Fun

I participate in a fun card swap (we have 12 ladies who each design a card and create 12 of them and then we swap so everyone ends up with 12 different cards) four times a year.  This time the theme was Childs Birthday and I knew immediately that the new Awesome Otters stamp set that is a free product being offered during Sale-a-bration was perfect for this swap.  So, I set off to create a card using a free stamp set and a pack of paper that I earned through hostess credits.    

Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Calypso Coral cardstock that is cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”.  I used two strips of Real Red cardstock that were about 1 x 5 ½” and I die cut them with the Basic Border dies.  I attached them to the back of a piece of the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper that measured 3 x 5 1/2” (this is a hostess reward you can earn for hosting a party, even if that party is just, you placing an order of $150 or more) the paper is really bright and fun on one side and then there are some great white and black designs on the back (48 sheets, 4 each of 12 double sided designs for just $18 hostess credit).  I attached this to the center of my card base.  Then I stamped my cute little otter and his party hat onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and colored him using the Stampin’ Blends listed below.  I die cut him using the Layered Circles dies and then die cut a slightly larger scalloped circle from Real Red cardstock and attached them together.  I stamped the sentiment “you are OTTERLY AWESOME” onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using Calypso Coral ink and die cut it using the Layering Circles dies, I did add the next size up scalloped circle cut from Balmy Blue cardstock.  I attached these circles using Dimensionals. 

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and much more on my website at https://craftwithronnie.stampinup.net or by click the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below. 

Happy Crafting!!!

Product List

Awesome Otters Cling Stamp Set (English) [158087]	Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122925]	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482]
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101]	Layering Circles Dies [151770]	Basic Borders Dies [155558]
Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154903]	Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154881]	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883]	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882]	Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154906]
Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154830]	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154894]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]