Dreaming With Cows

I love cows.  Their markings are always so amazing to look at.  The one in the card below looks like he is having a wonderful dream.  I want to be dreaming with cows.  How about you?  Use this adorable card to let someone special know dreams can come true.


All images © 1990-2019 Stampin’ Up!®

Supplies:
Stamps: Over the Moon Cling Stamp Set (149331)
Paper: Whisper White Thick (140272); Whisper White (100730); Real Red (102482); Basic Black (121045)
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (132708): Stampin’ Blends – Flirty Flamingo Combo Pack (147278); Basic Black Dar (147941); Bronze (144607); Smoky Slate Combo (145058); Real Red Dar (147934)
Other: Stitched Shapes Dies (145372); Stitched Rectangles Dies (148551);Layering Circles Dies (141705); Black 5/8” Glittered Organdy Ribbon (147897); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); SNAIL adhesive (104332; Die Cutting Machine

Measurements:
Whisper White Thick – 11” x 4 ¼”; scored at 5 ½” to form card base
Real Red – 4 ¼” x 2 ¾”
Whisper White – 4 ¼” x 3”; 3” x 3”
Basic Black – 3 ¼” x 3 ¼”

Instructions

1. Cut out 4” x 2 5/8” rectangle from Whisper White using the Stitched Rectangle Dies and die-cutting machine.
2. Stamp the upper right corner with the dream bubble image in Memento Black ink. Colour the heart with Real Red Dark Stampin’ Blend.
3. Glue the stamped rectangle to the Real Red mat and glue both to the middle of the card front.
4. Cut out the 2 3/8” circle from the Whisper White (3” x 3”) using the Stitched Shapes Dies and die-cutting machine.
5. Stamp the cow on the circle and the sentiment below the cow.
6. Colour the cow with the Flirty Flamingo, Basic Black, Bronze and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends.
7. Cut the 2 5/8” circle from the Basic Black using the Layering Circles Die and die-cutting machine.
8. Wrap a piece of ribbon around the middle of the Basic Black circle and tie in a loose know on the left side.
9. Pop up the black circle on the lower part of the white rectangle with Stampin’ Dimensonals.
10. Pop up the stamped circle on the Basic Black circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Thoughtful Silhouette Dreaming

What do you think of this thoughtful silhouette dreaming image?  It’s a beautiful card that can say so much.  The sentiment on this card is simple and to the point.  The background is so well done that it pulls you in and lets your mind wander.  I can close my eyes and let it transport me.  Change up the sentiment and you change up the feeling of the card. 


All images © 1990-2018 Stampin’ Up!®

Supplies:
Stamp SetsSilhouette Scenes Bundle (151058)
Card Stock – Pretty Peacock (150880); Basic Black (121045); See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper (149443)
Stamp Pads – Jet Black StazOn (101406)
Misc. –Snail Adhesive (104332); Die Cutting Machine

Measurements:
· Pretty Peacock – 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
· Basic Black – 4” x 5 ¼”
· DSP: 4’ x 5 ¼”

Instructions:

1. First thing, ink the swinging girl in black StazOn and stamp her on the DSP, you may want to use a Stamparatus so you can stamp multiple times if need be.
2. Stamp the sentiment in the bottom right corner.
3. Crop the layer of black with the large tree image and add it to the DSP so the girl appears to swing from it.
4. Lastly, add this to the cards base and let your mind take you to your thoughtful silhouette dreaming place.