Looking to add a touch of squirrely charm to your next card? This Fluffy Squirrel card is the perfect project to showcase your stamping skills and bring a smile to anyone who receives it. In this tutorial, we’ll walk through the steps to create this delightful card, featuring the adorable Fluffy Squirrel bundle from Stampin’ Up!
What you’ll need
- Fluffy Squirrel bundle (or something similar): This photopolymer set includes playful squirrel images, acorns, and sentiments, perfect for creating a woodland scene.
- DSP & cardstock: Cajun Craze for the card base (8 12/” x 5 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″), Country Woods and Gathering Together DSP
- Inks: Pecan Pie, Stampin’ Blends (or similar) for colouring the acorn
- Adhesive: Dimensionals and Stampin’ Seal.
- Tuxedo Black Memento Ink: For crisp, clean stamping.
Be sure to check out the video below to see how easily this card comes together with two-step stamping. Both layers are done with Pecan Pie ink. I also included a really easy tip for multi-image punches- one that will save you time, paper and frustration. Here’s a hint- make sure you grab a scrap of paper before you start!
The colours in this card are perfect for a fall birthday celebration, and lend itself to a cozy vibe, and the bling steps it up a notch.
Tips for customization
As with everything, this is a jumping off point to your own variations. You can change the look by swapping out paper, ink colour, and elements.
- Color Variations: Experiment with different color combinations to suit various occasions. For instance, use pastel colors for a spring-themed card or bold hues for a birthday greeting.
- Interactive Elements: Incorporate interactive features like sliders or pop-ups to make your card even more engaging.
- Personalized Sentiments: Customize the sentiment to fit the recipient’s personality or the occasion, making the card truly one-of-a-kind.
