Kat Scrappiness Blog

Author: Tina Dornbaum

  • Thinking Of You Mini Slimline Card

    Thinking Of You Mini Slimline Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. I have a fun card to share using the Layering Bokeh Stencils and Mini Slimline Lattice Frame Die. Below you will find the steps to create your own card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 7″ x 6″, score at 3 1/2″ and fold in half for a horizontal side fold card. (Mini Slimline)

    Step 2 – Trim White Cardstock to 3 1/2″ x 6″. Apply any ink of your choice using various colors. Don’t worry about what it looks like. That will change with the next step.

    Step 3 – Place the Layered Bokeh Stencil on top of the background created in Step 2. Apply White Ink. Add as many layers as you want. Set the background to dry.

    Step 4 – Diecut Mini Slimline Lattice Frame using the background created from Step 3. Diecut Mini Slimline Lattice Frame 2 more times using White Cardstock. Adhere each layer and adhere to card front using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 5 – Diecut Thinking Of You W/Shadow Die (word only) using White Cardstock and adhere to card using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 6 – For added interest and sparkle randomly adhere Apricot Pearl Mix using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    This card can be used for many occasions by simply changing the sentiment. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:


    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

  • Hello Mini Slimline Card

    Hello Mini Slimline Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. Today I am sharing a DIY Background using the Floating Dots Stencil along with the Stitched Foliage dies and the Oopsie Daisy Layering Stencils for this super fun card. Below you will find the steps to create your own card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 7” x 6”, score at 3 1/2” and fold in half for a horizontal top fold card. (Mini Slimline)

    Step 2 – Trim White Cardstock to 6” x 6”. Place the Floating Dots Stencil on top and apply Inks of your choice in rainbow colors. Once done spray water onto the stencil and place it on a new White Cardstock trimmed 6” x 6”. Rub onto the cardstock to make sure that the inks transfer. Gently remove the cardstock from the stencil and let dry. Below is the regular inked cardstock and the one created from the ink residue from the stencil. 

    Step 3 – Trim the watered background to 3 1/4” x 5 3/4” and adhere to the card front using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 4 – Place the Oopsie Daisy Stencil on White Cardstock. Apply ink of your choice in the lightest color, then place the other stencil using a slightly darker ink of the same shade. Diecut with the coordinating die. Adhere to card using Foam Tape.

    Step 5 – Apply Green Ink of your choice on White Cardstock. Diecut Stitched Foliage and ink the edges for added dimension. Adhere to card using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 6 – Diecut Hello My Crafty Friend using Teal Cardstock (use a little scissor surgery to separate the word Hello). Diecut 2 more time using White Cardstock (again separating the word Hello). Layer together using Bearly Art Precision Glue making sure the Teal diecut is on top. Adhere to card using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 7 – For added interest and sparkle randomly adhere Pearl Mix using Bearly Art Precision in colors Ballerina Pink, Carolina Blue, Mint Green, Bumble Bee and Apricot.

    This card can be used for many occasions by changing the sentiment. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:

    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

  • Birthday Kisses Mini Slimline Card

    Birthday Kisses Mini Slimline Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. Today’s card is using products from the new Summer Vibes release. I just love this release. Below are the steps to create your own card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 7” x 6”, score at 3 1/2” and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (Mini Slimline)

    Step 2 – Diecut Mini Slimline Quilted Backdrop using White Cardstock. Apply Light Blue Ink using a Blender Brush on the top and stopping about 2” from the bottom. Adhere to card front using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 3 – Diecut Mini Slimline Frame using White Cardstock. Adhere to card front using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 4 – Stamp Fluttering By using 3 shades of Blue Ink. Diecut with the coordinating die. Adhere to the card using Bearly Art Precision Glue. I applied the glue only to the center to give dimension to the wings.

    Step 5 – Diecut Stitched Foliage using White Cardstock. Adhere 2 Foliage behind the Butterfly and 1 in front of the Butterfly.

    Step 6 – For some added interest and sparkle randomly adhere some Blue Diamond Rhinestones using a Pick Up Tool and Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 7 – Diecut Birthday Kisses sentiment 3 times. 2 using White Cardstock and 1 using the same Ink color used in Step 2. Attach each layer using Bearly Art Precision Glue making sure that the Blue layer is on top. Adhere to the card front.

    This card can be used for many occasions by changing the color and/or sentiment. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:
    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

  • Ukraine Strong Mini Slimline Card

    Ukraine Strong Mini Slimline Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. Kat Scrappiness has released the UkraineStrong Bundle. It has a 6” x 8” stamp and coordinating dies and a 6 x 8” paper pad. Proceeds will go to GlobalGiving.org and the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund. Below you will find the details to create your own card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 6” x 7”, score at 3 1/2” and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (Mini Slimline)

    Step 2 – Trim Yupo Paper to 3 1/2” x 6”. Add alcohol ink starting with Lemonade. Place a few drops and use an air blower to move the ink. It also helps the ink to dry faster. You finish continue with Stonewashed. Repeat until you reach the desired pattern. Let dry then adhere to card front.

    Step 3 – Stamp UkraineStrong Flag and Flower using Blue and Yellow Inks. Diecut with Matching dies and adhere to card. Stamp sentiment on White Cardstock. Trim the sentiment and adhere to card using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:
    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

  • Happy New Year’s Mini Slimline Card

    Happy New Year’s Mini Slimline Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. Stencils are so versatile. You can ink, dry emboss and apply gels and/or pastes. For my card I applied Deco Foil using the Falling Stars Stencil to create a Glittery Sky Scene. Below you will find the steps to create your own card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 7” x 6”, score at 3 1/2” and fold in half for a horizontal top fold card. (Mini Slimline)

    Step 2 – Trim Purple Cardstock to 3 1/2” x 6”. Place Falling Stars stencil on top and apply Deco Foil duo using a spatula. Quickly remove the stencil and rinse off the paste. Let it dry until it is clear. Place a Deco Foil Transfer Sheet Sparkling Silver on top of the panel and pass it through a laminator. Gently remove the sheet and now you have a glittery sky background. Adhere to card front using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 3 – Diecut Slimline Layered Cityscape using Yellow Cardstock for the back and Black Cardstock for the top. If your diecut keeps some of the diecut pieces for the windows you can leave it in. Adhere together and then adhere to card front using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 4 – Stamp Happy Day sentiments (Happy New Year’s) inside the card using Versafine Onyx Black Ink.

    Try using your stencils besides inking to get many looks. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:
    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

  • Happy Anniversary Card

    Happy Anniversary Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. Today I have an Anniversary Card to share using the Floating Dots 6×6 Stencil with the Wine Not Dies. Below you will find the steps to create your own card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 4 1/4’ x 11”, score at 5 1/2” and fold in half for a horizontal top fold card. (A2)

    Step 2 – Trim White Cardstock to 4 1/4” x 5 1/2”. Place the Floating Dots Stencil and apply Ink in color of your choice. Once completely covered move the stencil and apply another color. Do it one more time in another color. I used a Light Pink, Dark Pink and Mid Yellow.

    Step 3 – Diecut Double Stitched Rectangles using the panel created from Step 2.

    Step 4 – Stamp Happy Days sentiment using Versamark to the panel created in Step 2. Sprinkle Gold Embossing Powder, remove the excess. Heat set it with a Heat Tool. Adhere to card front using Foam Tape.

    Step 5 – Diecut Wine Not using various colors of Cardstock. I used a Light and Dark Pink Cardstock. Optional add some ink to the edges of the Light Pink diecuts for added dimension. Assemble using Bearly Art Precision Glue. For added interest Stamp Swatches (Heart Solid) onto the Wine Bottle using Versamark. Sprinkle Gold Embossing Powder and remove the excess. Heat set it with a Heat Tool. For added shine I diecut the tip of the wine bottle using Mirror Cardstock. Adhere the wine glasses and wine bottle to the card front using Bearly Art Precision Glue and tilt the second wine glass.

    This card can be used for many occasions by changing the colors and/or sentiment. This card design is very versatile. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting.

    Products Used:
    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

  • Spring Has Sprung Mini Slimline Card

    Spring Has Sprung Mini Slimline Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. Spring is in the air and I couldn’t resist using the Slimline Waterside for the cloud and sun and the Slimline Grass border along with the Spring Fling papers and Hippity Hoppity Bunnies and sentiment stamps. Below is the steps to create your own card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 7” x 6”, score at 3 1/2” and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (Mini Slimline)

    Step 2 – Trim Spring Fling (pattern) to 3 1/2” x 6” and adhere to card front using Bearly Art Precision Glue. Trim Spring Fling (solid) to 2 3/4” x 5 1/4” and adhere to card front using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 3 – Trim White Cardstock to 2 1/2” x 5”. Diecut Slimline Waterside using Spring Fling solid and adhere to the top of the panel. Diecut Slimline Grass Border using Spring Fling solid and adhere to bottom of the panel using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 4 – Stamp Hippity Hoppity Bunnies using Gina K Amalgam Ink. Color in using and color medium of your choice. I used Copic Markers in the same tones as the Spring Fling. Fussy cut the image and adhere to the panel created in Step 3.

    Step 5 – Stamp Hippity Hoppity Sentiment using Versafine Onyx Black Ink on the panel created in Step 3. Adhere to card front using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    This card can be for several occasions by changing the sentiment. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:


    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

  • Bunny Wishes Mini Slimline Shaker Card

    Bunny Wishes Mini Slimline Shaker Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. I have one last Easter card to share with you using the new Hippity Hoppity Bunnies Stamps and Sentiment stamp, Hop Onto Easter Paper Pad, and the Mini Slimline Scalloped Edge and Mini Slimline Double Sided Dies. Below is the steps to create your own card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 7″ x 6″, score at 3 1/2″ with a Bone Folder and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (Mini Slimline)

    Step 2 – Diecut Mini Slimline Double Stitched using Hop Onto Easter Paper Pad. (Green Plaid). Adhere to card front using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 3 – Trim White Cardstock to 2″ x 4.5″ and adhere to the center of the card front using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 4 – Diecut Mini Slimline Scalloped Edge and Mini Slimline Double Stitched using Hop Onto Easter Paper Pad (multi colored stars) together to create a shaker Window. Trim a piece of Mini Slimline Acetate Sheet to fit the window and adhere the acetate to the back side of the diecut. Add Foam Tape to the backside. Set aside. See photos below but keep in mind the first photo is showing which dies to diecut but you have to turn it around to diecut as in the second photo.

    Step 5 – Add some Sprinkles and Rhinestones to the center of the card front. I used Strawberry Sherbert Sprinkles (only the dark pink circles), White Rhinstone Mix. I didn’t have the right green color so I added Diamond Rhinestone mix into a small plastic container and added Alcohol Ink Citrus. I shaked the container until all the ink absorbed onto the Rhinestones. Let Dry then add it to the center. Remove the release sheet from the shaker window and add it to the card front. Now you have a shaker card.

    Step 6 – Stamp Hippity Hoppity Bunnies using Gina K Amalgam Ink using White Cardstock. Color in the image using any alcohol markers. I used Copic Markers. Fussy cut the image and adhere to card using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 7 – Diecut Birthday Essentials (small Balloon using Dark Pink Cardstock) and (string using Black Cardstock.) Assemble then Stamp Hippity Hoppity Sentiments using Versafine Onyx Black Ink to the inside of the Balloon. Adhere to card using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    This card can be used for several occasions by changing the sentiment and/or colors. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:


    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

  • Bunny Kisses Mini Slimline Card

    Bunny Kisses Mini Slimline Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. I am totally loving the new Hippity Hoppity Bunnies and Sentiments Stamp Sets and the Hop Onto Easter paper in the new 6 x 8 size. Below you will find a steps to create your own card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 7” x 6”, score at 3 1/2” and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (Mini Slimline)

    Step 2 – Trim Hop Onto Easter to 3” x 5 1/2” and adhere to card front using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 3 – I didn’t have a Domed diecut so I diecut the Doubled Stitched Squares and then the Double Stitched Circles. First diecut the Square using White Cardstock trimmed to 3 1/2” x 6” and then place the circle so it is half way from the top of the diecut Square. When you diecut make sure the area you want to diecut only is covered inside the cutting plate. Anything hanging out with not diecut. See photo below for visual. I didn’t take a photo with the top plate on so you can see the die is at the edge to the area I only want. You would place the top plate at the same area.

    Step 4 – Stamp Hippity Hoppity Sentiment to the panel created in Step 3 under the Dome left side using Versafine Onyx Black Ink. Adhere the panel to the card front using Foam Tape.

    Step 5 – Stamp Hippity Hoppity Bunnies onto White Cardstock using Gina K Amalgam Ink. Colour in with any alcohol markers of your choice. I used Copics. Fussy cut it leaving a little border and adhere to card using Foam Tape and a little Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 6 – Optional – For a little added interest and sparkle randomly adhere Rhinestone’s using a Pink Up Tool and Bearly Art Precision Glue. I used Pink Sapphire, Emerald and Turquoise Blue. They are absolutely stunning so I couldn’t resist.

    This card can be for used for several occasions by changing the sentiment. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:
    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

  • Happy Birthday Mini Slimline Flat Shaker Card

    Happy Birthday Mini Slimline Flat Shaker Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. I have a fun card to share using the Birthday Essentials dies and turned it into a flat shaker. Below you will find the steps to create your own card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 7” x 6”, score at 3 1/2” and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (Mini Slimline)

    Step 2 – Trim White Cardstock to 3 1/4″ x 5 3/4″. Apply Ink’s in various colors using a Blending Tool. I used Distress Oxide Inks. Optional – for a Bokeh Effect Background randomly apply White Ink in various sizes of circles. (Because I added Confetti to my shaker card the Bokeh design is harder to see so if you want Bokeh don’t add the Confetti)

     

    Step 3 – Place a cellophane sheet on top of the panel created from Step 2. Turn it over and adhere Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape to all sides. Remove the release strips from three sides and fold the cellophane on top. Sprinkle Sequins of your choice. I used Spring Leaves, Tutti Fruiti, 12th Man and Sugar Plum Fairies. Remove the last release strip and secure the cellophane. You now have a flat shaker panel. Adhere to card front using Double Sided Adhesive Tape.

    Step 4 – Diecut Birthday Essentials (balloons 2 small and 1 big) using various colors of cardstock. For added interest I adding some shading to the left side of the balloons. Add some baker’s yarn to the backside of the balloons. Adhere to card using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 5 – Diecut Happy Birthday w/Shadow (word Happy only) in White and Black Cardstock. Trim a little off the Y because the B intertwines. Adhere the White diecut to the Black and off set to create a shadow and then adhere to the card using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    Step 6 – Stamp Happy Day (Birthday) using Versamark on Black Cardstock. Sprinkle White Embossing Powder and remove the excess. Heat Set it with a Heat Tool. A reminder to prep your cardstock first with the Telescopic Powder Tool. Trim the sentiment and adhere to card using Bearly Art Precision Glue.

    This card can be used for several occasions by changing the sentiment and the colors. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:
    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708