I’m bringing back my Layering Leaves Stamp Set as I share alternate cards I created with the Kindness Cards Kit and the Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit from the Kits Collection. (FYI…Kits Collection kits are on sale up to 30% off through the end of this month.)
I had shared alternate cards (quintupling the kit!) with the Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit back in March. But then I added a few leaves once my Layering Leaves Stamp Set arrived in April. And they turned out like this giving the cards a bit more color and pizzazz.
It was fun to add leaves in purple and blue to a couple of these cards! You’ll want to refer to that March 13th post for the written instructions on creating the base design of these cards (and others). And then just insert the leaves before adding the sentiment layers.
Another kit I had to add Layering Leaves to is the Kindness Cards kit.
I have to admit, I wasn’t so sure about this one. It had sat wrapped in cellophane for quite some time. But I opened it up a few days ago and was very impressed. It looks much better in person! The eight mini chipboard cards come with a sturdy tin for storage and travel AND lots of sticker embellishments made creating alternate cards a lot of fun.
Here are photos of four of the kit cards assembled pretty much as intended. I’ll be carrying these around in my purse so I can give notes to people who brighten my days as I’m out and about running errands or dining.
The envelopes when closed measure 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″.
The Basic Gray ink that comes in the kit gives nice bold accent images.
And of course the stamps are Photopolymer, so you can see through to where you are stamping making it super great for getting your words on these sentiment strips in the right spots. Aren’t the designs on the opposite sides of the cards beautiful?!
Then I got even more creative and put together full size cards by adding the kit cards, envelopes, and the embellishment pieces to full size card bases.
Here are two of the four full size cards I made…
Then envelopes are adhered to the card fronts. And the chipboard cards can be removed.
I used similar embellishment pieces on the insides for continuity.
And here are the other two full size cards I made…
I used the same stamp images on all four cards because they are my favorites.
Below I have shared a few tips for putting these cards together.
Measurements for the extra non-kit pieces for one card…
- Soft Sea Foam Cardstock
- 5-1/2” x 8-1/2″ scored parallel to short side at 4-1/4”
- Scraps for stamping and punching two sets of leaves
- Basic White Cardstock
- 3-1/4” x 4-1/2″
- White 1/2″ Iridescent Ribbon
- (2) 4-1/2″
Tips…
- After stamping the white side of the chipboard card, add one of the circle stickers with a Mini Dimensional. Staple the envelope shut about an in from the bottom. And adhere the envelope flap to the back.
- Stamp and punch the leaves and cut them each into two parts. The leaves for the front of the card are cut as shown above. The leaves for the inside of the card are cut into two sets of three leaves.
- Wrap and adhere a strand of ribbon around the envelope. Tuck and adhere the leaf pieces. Add the the front of the card using Seal or Multipurpose Liquid Glue behind the top and Mini Dimensionals behind the two lower corners since they tend to lift off the surface of the card a bit anyway.
- Finish the front by adding the stamped sentiment strip, the chipboard kit card in the envelope, and the tucked circle sticker.
- Wrap and adhere the second ribbon around the Basic White inside layer. Add the the inside while also tucking and adhering the leaves.
- Then add the stamped sentiment strip and the circle sticker.
The White 1/2″ Iridescent Ribbon is from the upcoming Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog. You can purchase Mini Catalog products starting September 6th. Otherwise all the other products are available now.
Extra supplies needed for the alternate Kindness Cards kit cards…
- White 1/2″ Iridescent Ribbon (#161955) – available 9/6/03
- Stapler
I hope I inspired your creativity! Don’t forget to take advantage of the Kits Collection Sale happening now through the end of August.
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Products used…
- Magical Moments Bundle (#162144) – available 9/6/03
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Hi Rachel, I chose the Kindness card kit during SAB last year and just love it! The sentiments are so nice and I’ve used the kit elements on many cards. I’m so glad you like the kit, too. Thanks for sharing ideas for using the kit to make full size cards. I have purchased a handful of kits over the years and have used this one more than any other!
I think that’s when I grabbed up this kit too! Hahaha! Thanks for the reminder. I was pleasantly surprised when I finally opened the box. How fun to hear it’s one of your favorites, Laura!