Hello crafty friends! I’m back again with another project, this time featuring the I’ll Be There for You digital stamp set from Isabel Cristina’s February release. As soon as I saw this set, I knew I wanted to create a slimline card that highlighted the sweet little images. They are a perfect theme for sending love, encouragement, or just a cheerful hello to a friend.
Supplies Used
- Isabel Cristina Designs I’ll Be There for You Digital Stamp Set
- Catherine Pooler Essential Slimline Die
- Bristol Smooth Paper
- Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens (colors listed below)
- Brother ScanNCut for cutting images
- Distress Ink in Peacock Feathers
- Pretty Pink Posh Clear Jewels
- Slimline card base
- Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens: 900, 96, 64, 201 (Bunnies); 72, 41 (Ice Cream); 31 (Tissue Box)
Card Process
I started by printing the images onto Bristol Smooth Paper, which is my favorite surface for Zig markers since the colors blend so beautifully. For the bunnies, I used a mix of warm grays and light tan. I made sure to add some mint chocolate chip ice cream as that is my favorite flavor from Baskin Robbins, and I would want a friend to share it with me if I wasn’t not having the best day!
Once all the images were colored, I used my Brother ScanNCut to cut them out. Having them ready as separate pieces made it so much easier to arrange them onto the slimline panel.
Next, I used Catherine Pooler’s Essential Slimline Die to cut out my card base layers. For the background windows, I blended Distress Ink in Peacock Feathers, making sure to fade the color out toward the center for a soft glow effect. I love how this shade adds a pop of color while keeping the focus on the stamped images. After playing around with the layout, I glued the images into place
To finish the card, I added Pretty Pink Posh Clear Jewels for a touch of sparkle. They catch the light beautifully and add just enough shine without distracting from the main images.
Final Thoughts
I really enjoyed making this card! It felt like such a sweet way to capture the idea of being there for someone on not-so-great days. Adding mint chocolate chip ice cream was a personal touch, and it makes me smile every time I look at it. Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope this project inspires you to create something thoughtful for a friend. A simple card can be such a heartfelt reminder that you’re there for them, and that little bit of kindness always goes a long way.
Until next time, happy crafting! – Mona