Frightfully Cute, Cute Halloween, Kid Friendly Halloween Card, Polaroid Technique

One of my favorite card to make uses the "Polaroid Technique". This is a very easy and fun technique and gives the look of a Polaroid photo. Remember those?  Except this card you don't need to wave in the air to help expose the image! LOL

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Basic White card stock. This card opens on the right and the fold is on the left.  

I cut a 4-1/8" x 5-3/8" piece of Basic Black card stock and I glued it to the card base.

Then I went to the dark side. There's a lot of black and white images in the "Cute Halloween" 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper (DSP) stack. Actually all of the images on the backsides are black and white. SO I thought I'd flip a sheet over.  These black and white dots looked fun so I cut the piece 4" x 5-1/4" and glued it to the Basic Black piece.

Now for the fun Polaroid piece.  You cut your card stock at 3" x 3-3/4".  Then I took a 2-3/8 square die and cut the piece, setting the die at the upper part and making sure it was even on both sides and the top.  I used a piece of Post It tape to hold my die in place so it wouldn't shift as I cut it.  Cute Polaroid piece, huh?

I also cut a 3-1/8" x 3-7/8" piece of Basic Black and glued the White Polaroid piece to it.

The bat DSP is from the same "Cute Halloween" DSP stack. I cut it at 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" and I glued it to the inside of the Polaroid piece. 

The words are from the "Frightfully Cute" stamp set and were stamped using black Memento ink on a scrap piece of Basic White card stock. It's hard to see in the picture but I die cut a Highland Heather scalloped circle that was just a bit larger than the word circle. And then I die cut a larger scalloped circle. I glued the three circles together. I added 3 enamel dots to the word piece and then I glued it in place on the Polaroid piece.

Dimensionals were added to the Polaroid piece and it was set in place on the front of the card. I liked it sitting at an angle because it gives it more character. And that was it.

This is a super quick and easy technique and you can use up some of your DSP stash when you make cards like this.

Thank you SO very much for taking your time to stop by and see today's Polaroid Technique card,
Wanda

Cute Halloween, Frightfully Cute, Kid Friendly Halloween Card, Polaroid Technique

I had so much fun making the Polaroid technique card yesterday that I had to try it again. But I did not go to the dark side this time. I wanted to add some color. I stepped out of my box yesterday but went back in it today. I just like color!!

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Basic White card stock. This card opens on the right and the fold is on the left.  

I cut a 4-1/8" x 5-3/8" piece of Basic Black card stock and I glued it to the card base.

I used the colored dotted sheet from the "Cute Halloween" 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper (DSP) stack. I cut the piece 4" x 5-1/4" and glued it to the Basic Black piece.

For the Polaroid piece, I cut the Basic White card stock at 3" x 3-3/4".  Then I took a 2-3/8 square die and cut the piece, setting the die at the upper part and making sure it was even on both sides and the top.  I used a piece of Post It tape to hold my die in place so it wouldn't shift as I cut it.  

I also cut a 3-1/8" x 3-7/8" piece of Basic Black and glued the White Polaroid piece to it.

The ghost DSP is from the same "Cute Halloween" DSP stack. I cut it at 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" and I glued it to the inside of the Polaroid piece. 

The words "frightfully cute" are from the "Frightfully Cute" stamp set and were stamped using black Memento ink right on the bottom of the Polaroid piece. 

Dimensionals were added to the Polaroid piece and it was set in place on the front of the card. I liked it sitting at an angle because it gives it more character. And that was it.

Thank you SO very much for taking your time to stop by and see today's Polaroid technique card,
Wanda

Darling Donkeys, Birthday Card, 2021 Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration

I have always liked the "Polaroid" technique and this set is perfect for it. 

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock.  I cut a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the "Oh So Ombre" 6" x 6" paper stack and taped it to the card base. 

Next I cut a 3" x 3-3/4" piece of Whisper White for the Polaroid frame. I also cut a 2-3/4" x 3-1/2" piece of Whisper White for the back of the Polaroid piece. 

I die cut a 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" square from the 3" x 3-3/4" Polaroid piece. Line up the top and sides and then die cut the square. You can use this square to stamp on if you want. I like to have a whiter background. When using the square you die cut out, you will see the DSP from the inside if you don't line it up perfectly. So I just play it safe and cut my card stock a bit smaller than the Polaroid piece.

The words are from the "Darling Donkeys" set and I stamped them using black Memento ink on the Polaroid piece.

I stamped the donkey from the "Darling Donkeys" set using black Memento ink and I colored it in using Blends Pens. I  used light and dark Crumb Cake, Light Real Red for the flower, light Blushing Bride for the muzzle, light Flirty Flamingo for the inside of the ears and Bronze for the tail and hair.

I sponged on some Bermuda Bay ink on the background. I added Dimensionals to the Polaroid piece and pressed it on top of the donkey piece.  I taped this to the front of the card and the card was done.  

This was a very quick and easy card to make. And the donkey is pretty darn cute too!

Thank you SO very much for taking the time to stop by and take a look today,
Wanda

Snowman Season, Penguin Playmates, Stitched Snowflakes, Christmas Card

I LIKE IT!!!  Not too often do I finish a card and immediately like it.  They often have to grow on me or wait until I start writing my post with it on my screen to really "see" the card.  But this one I liked right away and still like it.  I've made plenty of "Polaroid" technique cards but this one is one I just REALLY like!  Ok, now let me tell you how I made it so you can make one too!

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Basic White card stock. I cut a 4-1/8" x 5-3/8" piece of Misty Moonlight card stock and taped it to the front of the card.

Then the Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the "Penguin Playmates" 12" x 12" package was cut at 4" x 5-1/4" and taped to onto the Misty Moonlight card stock. 

For the Polaroid technique you just cut the Basic White piece at 3" x 3-3/4".  I like to add a layer behind mine so it stands out better. That piece is Misty Moonlight and was cut at 3-1/8" x 3-7/8".  I set these pieces aside. I needed to stamp on them.

For the center of the Polaroid piece, I cut a piece of Misty Moonlight card stock at 2-1/4" x 2-1/4".  Then I cut the DSP at 2-3/8" x 2-3/8".  I taped the two pieces together.

I die cut a snowflake from the "Stitched Snowflakes" die set using Basic White card stock.

Then I die cut the penguin using the 1-1/8" circle die from the Circle Dies set. I wanted a border behind it but the next larger size circle was too big, so I grabbed the smallest scalloped circle and used that. I die cut it from a scrap piece of Misty Moonlight card stock.  I taped the two circles together.

I set the squares on top of the "Polaroid" piece so I could see where the words would go. I wanted some long words, something that would fill up that area.  The "Merry Christmas" from the "Snowman Season" set did just that, with just a bit of room to spare! I stamped them using Misty Moonlight ink.

Next I taped the square in place on top of the "Polaroid" piece. Then I taped the snowflake in place. I just added tape to the center of it. It's not going to show.  Dimensionals were added to the back of the cute penguin circle layers and I centered it as much as I could over the snowflake.

The Polaroid piece was set in place using Dimensionals and the card was done.

This was a very fun card to make and once again, I REALLY like it! I love the colors and the layout!

Thank you SO very much for taking your time to stop by and see today's Christmas card,

Wanda

A Touch of Ink, Approaching Perfection, Birthday Card, Polaroid Technique, 2021 Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration

I have used the "Polaroid" technique on several cards. It's a fun and easy technique and it makes for a very quick card. Well, depending your image and how much embellishing you want to do.

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Basic Black card stock.  The background piece is a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Basic White that was textured using the "Ornate Floral" embossing folder. 

I taped a 1-1/2" x 4-3/4" piece of "Flower and Field" Designer Series Pape (DSP) to the top of the embossed card stock. 

The Polaroid piece was cut at 3" x 3-3/4".  The square on the inside was cut 2-1/8" x 2-1/8". You can save the square from the center for another project. You can use it to stamp your center image on but I prefer to have the inside piece larger.  I cut my inside piece at 2-3/4" x 2-3/4". On other Polaroid cards that I've done, I've used the center part that was cut out but I didn't like that I could see the background piece under it. So now when I do them I will make the piece to be stamped on larger than the hole that it will be shown through.

I stamped the butterfly from the "A Touch of Ink" stamp set using black Memento ink. I colored it in using the light Bermuda Bay Blends pen and then I added some of the dark Bermuda Bay on the upper part of the wings and the area closer to the body. I did color the body in with the light Bermuda Bay pen and then I went over it using the light Crumb Cake Blends pen. It kind of made a limy olive green color. I just wanted it different than the wings. 

The words are from the "Approaching Perfection" set and I stamped them using black Memento ink. 

I flipped the Polaroid piece over and added Dimensionals all around. You can also use the foam tape strips but I don't like to use them unless I'm making a shaker card, I use them sparingly.  Dimensionals all over works just fine but it does take a bit longer to remove the backing on all of them. I set the butterfly in place and then I added double-sided tape to the back of the piece and set it in place on top of the card front.  After adding a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Basic White card stock to the inside, the card was done.   

I like the look of this card and it just seems like you can never go wrong with the Polaroid technique.

Thank you SO very much for taking your time to stop by today and take a look at what I've made,      Wanda

Painted Harvest, Daisy Delight, 2017 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog, Polaroid Technique

I've always wanted to try the Polaroid Technique. It's pretty easy to do once you know the dimensions of the Polaroid piece, and I will share that info with you so you can have some fun with this technique.

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Tangerine Tango.  I stamped the leaf images on it using VersaMark. I set it aside to dry.

Next I cut a piece of Whisper White card stock 3" x 3-3/4".  I  used the 2-1/2" square die to cut out the upper part.  Make sure your edges, top and sides are even.

Then I stamped the image. Mine is from the "Painted Harvest "set. I used Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie for the sunflower colors. I used Chocolate Chip ink for the flower center.

The words are from the "Daisy Delight" set and I stamped them using Chocolate Chip ink.

I stamped the leaf using Pear Pizzazz ink for both the solid part and the veins.  I punched the leaves out and I set them aside.

To assemble the card, you put the frame and square on the card front and see how you like it to line up.  Make sure the top part of the Polaroid part will not hang over the edge of the card base.  Once you find where you'd like the stamped square to be, tape it down.  Then add Dimensionals to the back of the framed Polaroid piece and set that in place lining it up with the square. 

Next I taped the leaf in place and I called the card done. I thought I was going to add at least 3 leaf sets but one was just enough!

This is a very fun technique and I can see myself attempting it again.  Once you have the measurements for the Polaroid piece you can just have a great time making them!!!

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda

Just Because, Perennial Birthday, Birthday Card, 2019 Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog

Today I played with the "Polaroid" technique.  It's a fun and easy technique and take up most of your card so you can whip up a card in no time.  Well, depending on what you put on it for your image.  You can find the instructions for this technique here.  

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock.  On top of that is a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the "Share What You Love" 12" x 12" package.  I taped it directly to the card front.

Then I cut the card stock for the Polaroid piece.  I used the cut out piece to stamp my image on.  I used the image from the "Just Because" set from the 2019 Occasions catalog.  I colored in the planter using light and dark Petal Pink Blends. And I colored in the leaves using the light and dark Mint Macaron Blends.  I used a blender pen and the Smoky Slate marker to color the background.  I think it would have looked better if I would have colored in the entire background. 

The words are from the "Perennial Birthday" set and I used black Memento ink to stamp them.  

I ended up cutting another piece of card stock just a hair shorter than the Polaroid piece. I set the Polaroid piece on top and then taped the square in place.  I removed the Polaroid piece and added my Dimensionals to the back and then set it in place on the card front using snail tape.  And that was it.  A super quick and easy card to make.  I may make another one tomorrow using this. I really like this technique.

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda

Pick of the Patch, Them Bones, Halloween Card, Stampin' Up! 2023

Hello and welcome to my blog. New stuff!!!  My order arrived and today I have a fun Halloween card to share with you.  Please read on to see how I made today's card.

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Basic Black card stock. It opens on the right and the fold is on the left. I cut a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Basic White card stock and taped it to the inside of the card.

Next I cut a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the "Them Bones" 12" x 12"package. I taped that to the front of the card.

I used the "Polaroid" technique to make this card. I have used this technique many times. Click here to see the cards I made using this technique.  I cut my pieces for the "Polaroid" technique as follows. The layer was cut at 3-1/8" x 3-7/8" and the Basic White piece was cut at 3" x 3-3/4".  I took my Blending Brushes and scrubbed on some Pumpkin Pie ink and Garden Green ink. Then I added some dots using the image from the "Pick of the Patch" set. I used Smoky Slate ink that was stamped off once. 

Next I took the second largest stitched square from the "Stylish Shapes" die set and eyed it so it looked even on the left, top, and right. The words from the same "Pick of the Patch" were stamped next using black Memento ink.  

The background inside the "Polaroid" piece from the same DSP was cut at 3" x 3-3/4". It's the backside of the large background sheet that was used for the base of the card. I taped the DSP to the Basic White piece, making sure it didn't show on any sides. Then I taped that to the Basic Black piece.

The pumpkins were stamped using Pumpkin Pie ink on the two larger ones and Cajun Craze on the smaller one. I punched out the matching punch. The stems were stamped using Pecan Pie ink and punched out.  And the leaves were stamped using Garden Green ink and the two for the larger pumpkins were punched out. I ended up fussy cutting them because I didn't like the white showing. One fun tip here, when you fussy cut you don't have to be concerned about some white showing. I just take the matching marker and set it on some scrap paper and trace it. Then all of those white lines are gone and you look like you are the most perfect fussy cutter!!  

I also stamped a crow and fussy cut it too, tracing the edges like I did for the leaves and stems.

I was now ready to add my stamped images. I taped the two pumpkins in the background first. I added their stems and leaves. For the larger pumpkin I glued the stem on and then the leaf. Small Dimensionals were added to the back I set it in place on the front of the card.

Dimensionals were added to the back of the Polaroid piece and it was set in place on the front of the card. And that was it, the card was done.

This was a very fun card to make. I have always liked playing with the "Polaroid" technique. It's easy and fun.

Thank you SO very much for taking your time to stop in and see today's Halloween card,
Wanda

Cauldron Bubble, Toil & Trouble, September 2018 Paper Pumpkin, Halloween Card

I think the "Polaroid" technique is a very fun one to play with.  You can find the instructions and measurements for it here.  

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Basic Black card stock.  On top of that is a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of the starred "Toil & Trouble" Designer Series Paper (DSP).  I was going to add a layer of Crushed curry (4-1/8" x 5-3/8") behind the DSP but I decided to omit it.  

I cut the Polaroid piece using Crushed Curry card stock. I cut a 2-7/8" x 2-7/8" piece of Very Vanilla card stock to go behind the Polaroid piece.  

I die cut a spider web from the "Cauldron" Framelits using Basic Black card stock.  I clued the two edges of the web to the edges of the Polaroid frame.  

I lined up the Very Vanilla piece and tape it in place on the DSP.  I added Dimensionals to the frame and set it in place. 

I die cut a cauldron from the "Toil & Trouble" card stock and taped it in place on the Very Vanilla piece. 

I punched a bat using Basic Black card stock and the "Spooky Bats" punch. I glued it in place. Glue was added to the center of the bat only.  I took a toothpick and added two glue eye dots and sprinkled some ultra find red glitter on it.  I think Halloween bats should have red eyes!  If you click on the photo you can see the eyes better.

The words are from the September 2018 Paper Pumpkin kit.  They were purple. I took a black Sharpie marker and colored them in.  They are a sticker, so I just had to remove it and set it in place.  And that was it, the card was done.

I thought it was a very fun card to make. I SO love that spider web. I think that is the main reason (other than the cat die) why I bought the set.  If you make 4 web pieces, you can make a complete web circle with them.  Fun!!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Birthday Memories, You're Inspiring, 2018 Occasions Catalog, Easter Card, Polaroid Technique

I don't make Easter cards very often, mostly because I don't have Easter themed stamp sets.  And this year I still don't have any Easter themed stamp sets but one set, "You're Inspiring" did have the "Happy Easter" words and the "Birthday Memories" had a bunny that I thought I would relieve of his cake and work him into this card.

Please don't judge.  This card was SO much better in my head than on paper.  I wanted to use the Polaroid technique.  You can find my instructions for it here.  As I was stamping the "Happy Easter" on the Polaroid part I was thinking of what I was going to do with that bunny. I didn't have any egg images.  How perfect that would have been.  SO I took the grassy part from a sheet of the Decorative Series Paper  (DSP) "Birthday Memories" 12" x 12" pack. I used the dotted paper from that pack of DSP for the background.  The base of the card is a folded half-sheet of Old Olive. 

As you can see, I ended up tucking one tip of the grassy DSP behind the Polaroid frame thing and then I had the bunny peek out from the bottom corner.  I really think some eggs or something, just something on that green field would finish off the card.  Any suggestions?  It needs to be something that Stampin' Up! sells and is currently in their catalogs.

Thank you for visiting today,
Wanda

Party Pandas, Children's Birthday Card, 2018 Sale-a-Bration, Polaroid Technique,

Today I took that second piece of bubble wrap stamped background piece and combined that technique with the "Polaroid" technique.  You can see the "Polaroid" technique here.  You can find the measurements for this technique at the link provided.

I used a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock. On top of that is a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Real Red card stock.  And on top of that I trimmed the bubble wrap inked piece to 3-3/4" x 5".  

I took the center of the Polaroid cut piece and used Red, Orange and Yellow "Brusho" on it using an aqua painter.  

I stamped and fussy cut the bear, plus I stamped the balloon and fussy cut it out as well.

I colored the bear's hat using markers and I colored the balloon with the orange "Brusho".  I set the bear in place using Dimensionals. The balloon was just taped to the top edge of the frame. And the frame was set in place using Dimensionals.  To get the frame and the center die cut piece to line up I set them both on my card front.  Then I held the frame piece in place while I taped the back of the center die cut piece. I set the center piece in place and then removed the frame so I could add Dimensionals to it.  It's a pretty easy thing to do.

I thought it turned out pretty darn cute and very bright and colorful for a child.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Music From the Heart, Magnolia Lane , Polaroid Technique, Birthday Card

I have not done the Polaroid technique in a while. I like it because it has a nice focal point and a place for some wording.  Oh, and it's easy to do.

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Basic Black card stock.  This card opens on the right and the fold is on the left.

I cut a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the "Magnolia Lane" 12" x 12" paper pack and I taped it to the card base.

I took a 3" x 3-3/4" piece of Petal Pink and I die cut a 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" square from the center.  Mine didn't quite get centered. I used my magnetic platform and the piece shifted. If I would have used a post it note it may have stayed where I set it.  But I'm using it anyway, it's not off by that much.

I stamped the words from the "Music From the Heart" set using black Memento ink. I set it aside to dry.

I also cut a piece of Whisper White that is just a bit shy of 3" x 3-3/4".  I didn't want to have to deal with lining it up perfectly.  

I set the Petal Pink piece on top to see where the center of that opening would be.  Then I sponged on some Mossy Meadow ink in that area.

I die cut the flower from the same "Magnolia Lane" DSP.  

I taped the Petal Pink piece to the sponged Whisper White piece.  Then I taped that to the front of the card. 

I added the flower using Dimensionals.

Then I taped a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White to the inside and the card was done.

I like this technique because it fills up the front of the card quickly and makes a great layout. You have a place for some type of image (here the flower) and a place for the words.  This was a fun card to make.  But next time I will not use my magnetic platform.

Thank you SO much for taking the time to stop by today,
Wanda

Good Morning Magnolia, Magnolia Memories, Magnolia Lane, Thinking of You Card

The last two card I had made were found here, as well as this one. They were part of a single photo on that web site.  I wasn't able to get any measurements so I had to guess. I think I got it pretty close.  Here's how I made this card.

The base of the card is a folded half-sheet of Petal Pink card stock.  This card opens on the right and the fold is on the left. 

I cut a 3-1/2" x 5" piece of Whisper White card stock.  

Then I cut a 3" x 3" piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the "Magnolia Lane" 12" x 12" paper pack.  I taped the DSP to the piece of Whisper White card stock. 

I set the Whisper White piece in my Stamparatus and I set the words from the "Good Morning Magnolia" stamp set.  I thought I had gotten it straight. I usually use a piece of scrap copier paper and stamp on it so I can see if it's straight.  But this time I didn't because I thought it looked straight.  I guess I was wrong.  Anyway, I stamped the words using black Memento ink.  

I die cut the flower petals using the "Magnolia Memories" dies.  I die cut two small ones and one large one.  I actually cut two large ones because I thought the flower looked lopsided.  The two together didn't work so I ended up just using one.  I glued the three pieces together.  

I die cut the Daffodil Delight flower center and I glued that to the center of the white petals.

I added one of the fuzzy centers from the "Perennial Essence Floral Centers" accessories.   

I die cut three leaves, two of the large ones and one small.  They were cut from a scrap piece of Mossy Meadow card stock.  I hovered the flower over the area where the flower was to be set in place and I glued the leaves in place.

I added a Dimensional to the back of the flower and I set it in place on the card.

That was it.  This was a very quick and easy card to make.  This layout kind of reminds me of the "Polaroid" technique.  It has something at the top and a wide space for words at the bottom.  Both are great ways to use the DSP in larger pieces.  

This was a fun card to make and I can see myself using this layout again on other cards.

Thank you SO much for taking the time to stop by today,
Wanda