I always like it when Lexi Daly hosts MIM because it's usually something simple to make. And she did it again with this week's challenge Make It Monday #326: Inchie Elements. Lexi shows us how to make a fun card using inchies - remember those from years ago? They were all the rage. I still have my "inchie" punch which came in handy for my card.
I started by punching nine squares in white cardstock. On six of the squares, I stamped sand along the bottom and added a beach item from Day At The Beach. I often think of selling this stamp set, but can't seem to be able to part with it!😊 On the three remaining squares, I stamped the sentiment in black ink. The sentiment squares are stacked 3 times for a little dimension. When assembling the squares, I used a T-Square ruler to help make sure the inchies were perfectly lined up.
The card looked like it had too much white (what is it with me and too much white?😎) so I stamped more sand at the bottom of the card. I added a little glitter to the drink for the "salt" and teal/kraft twine for my finishing touches. Fun way to make a card!
- Stamps: PTI Day At The Beach, Sand Swatch, Birthday Classics: April, Birthday Classics: August, Keep Swimming
- Paper: PTI White Stampers Select
- Ink: PTI Kraft, Harvest Gold, Tropical Teal, Raspberry Fizz, Amethyst Allure, Green Parakeet; Memento Bahama Blue, Tuxedo Black
- Tools: 1 Inch Square Punch; T-Square Ruler
- Other: Martha Stewart Twine; Coarse Glitter
- Size: 4.25" x 5.5"
Great summer card. The sand is the perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteso much fun...just screams summer!
ReplyDeleteSuper creative & fun!
ReplyDeletelove, love, love!! especially the extra sand. and hey, my birthday's august 15th - just sayin'! i'm so glad you had fun with the challenge - thanks for playing make it monday!!
ReplyDeleteYou sure nailed this challenge Lainey!! I love every little square...doing the sentiment in 3 squares was genius!! And I love all that sand too! FABULOUS card my friend!! :0)
ReplyDeleteGreat planning on your fun summer card! I love how the sentiment forms a winning tic-tac-toe game!
ReplyDeleteReally cute card. LOVE the sand...great detail!
ReplyDeleteLove all your summery icons and...your sand theme! Nice job on the inchies, Lainey! I got a little lazy with mine plus my fishies needed a bit larger inchie (oops). ☺️
ReplyDeleteI love each little scene on the inchie elements! Terrific card!
ReplyDeleteLainey, I love how you placed the sentiment diagonally across the inchies. This is so festive and summery!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely looks like a fun day at the beach with all your cute inchies, Lainey! You’ve got everything one needs plus your sand details finish it perfectly. Very cute summer birthday card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Summertime BDay card! Every image on your inchies celebrates FUN!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic summer time card. Love the theme of sand that you carried across the card. I'm off to the beach for lunch today--looking forward to getting some of that sand on my feet.
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