Simply Sweet Rubber Ducky Shape Card

 

This side folding Rubber Ducky Shape Card is simplicity at is sweetest. 

The Rubber Ducky Shape Card fits in a square 5"x5" envelope.

Rubber Duck Card Quick Assembly Tutorial...

 This will go together fast with only 6 pieces. Fold the card on the scores lines.  The edges of the top layers were shaded using a dark yellow ink pad but this is optional.

 

Use adhesive to attach the top layers for the wing, card front, duck bill and eye. TIP: When adding smallish parts like the eye I find it easier to use my exacto knife to hold it while applying a dot of glue to the eye and then placing it on the card.  

 

Add pop dots to the back of the wing for added dimension and adhere to card.  

If I had to do a large number of baby shower invitations this would be my card of choice. It went together so fast and easy I was actually a little sad when I was done. So I made another one!! 

Add a satin bow to the duck's neck for a finishing touch.
The Rubber Ducky Shape Card

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Little Rubby Ducky easel card

Little Rubby Ducky Easel Card for the newborn in your life.

 
Includes 2 printable greetings in a pdf: "Congratulations on your adorable bundle of Joy!" and "Welcome to the World Little One!." Plus a blank shape to add your own stamping or message if you prefer.

 

Includes svg cutting files along with ai, dxf and gsd.

Quick photo tutorial below....

Card folds flat and tucks into any A2 envelope.

Quick Assembly...

 

 

After cutting out all the pieces gather them on your work space.

1. Fold card base forward on both fold lines.
2. Adhere "inner card base panel" to inside of card base.
3. Adhere waves to "white background layer."  Use pop dots on the front wave to add depth. 
4. Assemble duck layers, pop dotting the wing for depth. Add a small bow the the ducks neck. 

 

5. Spread adhesive to the front bottom half of the easel card as shown and attach the waves, lining up along the sides and bottom edge.
 

Photo above shows what your card should look like so far.
 

6. Add the rubber ducky, tucking it behind the front wave and lining up along the white backing. 

 

NOTE: There will be a small edging of white around the top of waves and duck. 

 

7. Adhere the bubbles in a random fashion that looks pleasing. Add pop dots to the back of the message panel.

8. Adhere the message to the inside of the card. Using the pop dots on the back of the message panel will help hold the card open for display.

There is space to sign the message card along the bottom or you can also write additional words inside the card. Use an A2 envelope for sending.

While this was designed as a welcome card for baby it can also be used as a baby shower invitation. Simply use the blank panel to add your party details. Another card for baby shower invitations that coordinates with this little guy is the "Rubby Ducky Shape Card."

Find the Little Rubber Ducky Easel Card on MyScrapChick.com

 

The design comes with svg cutting files as well as ai, dxf and gsd. Can be used with the Silhouette Cameo, SD and Portrait, the Cricut Explore and their online software Design Space, ScanNCut, Sure Cuts a Lot and Make the Cut, Pazzles and any software that uses svg, dxf, gsd and ai.
 

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Life is Better in Flip Flops, Shape Card

Oh yes, life seems a lot less stressful when we can trade the shoes and socks for our Summer Flip Flops. We made these fun summer cards for you to share with your girlfriends.

This is a side folding card. 6-3/4" tall by 3-3/4" wide. We made them to fit nicely into a standard mailing envelope just to make life even easier but it can be resized too.

The printable quotes for the front are included in the pdf file so you can pick the one that is right for you. 

TUTORIAL....

Start by cutting out all the pieces in your choice of color combinations. Score and fold side of card.
 

 

Adhere the front layer to the card, assemble the flower layers, the toe strap and message layers. Pop dots were used here between the flower layers to add depth and interest.
 

 

Adhere the strap to the card front with pop dots to add a fun 3D look. Next adhere the flower to the center of the toe strap and then the message layer. And that's all there is to it.



Include your written note inside the card and send to a friend this summer.

Summer Flip Flops 

Every download includes svg cutting files along with AI, DXF and GSD. 

 

We hope you enjoy using this new card. Leave a comment below and let us know what you think.

Quick Paper Party Pennants

Colorful pennants will add some quick pizazz to any party or get together.

 

 

Our series of party pennants went together so quick and easy even we were amazed. I think picking out the papers actually took longer than the cutting and assembling.

The new set we're showing here comes with 3 shapes, the traditional triangle shape, a scooped U shape and the notched flag. To make it as easy as possible we made the back layer to fold over the twine or ribbon. (We're all about quick and easy.)

 

 

TUTORIAL...

BBQ Apron Easel Card and Photo Tutorial

One of the most popular summer cards year after year has been the BBQ Apron Easel Card.

 

The design lends itself very well to be used for invitations to those fabulous backyard BBQs. It has all the essentials tucked into the pocket of the apron: Spatula, Fork, BBQ Sauce and Mitt.

 

BBQ Apron Easel Card

 

TUTORIAL....

Teachers Desk Easel Card Photos and Tutorial

 

 

 

Showing appreciation for another person is sometimes the very fuel that keeps that person going, and teachers are no exception. Showing thanks is also a very important part of teaching a child to appreciate and recognize what others do in this world.

 

 

10 Cool Summer Cards for Inspiration



1. A cool penguin in cap and sunglasses with fresh summer watermelon on this fun lighthearted Thank You card. Thanks A Melon

 

2. Sunglasses and smiley face emojis. Makes you think of that person and teenager who is very plugged in to all the techie gadgets. This card also comes with a treat bag topper and tag. Emoji Cool Trio

 

3. 5"x5" Easel card with 4 interchangable word titles. Or create your own title to suit. Titles are layered and can also be used for your scrapbook pages. Beach Easel Card with 4 Different Titles.



4. Cute Manly BBQ apron easel card with utensils, mitt and BBQ sauce inserts. Card folds flat for easy mailing.
BBQ Pocket Easel Card

5. Here's the perfect summer card for any man. Use tropical and bright prints for this easy side folding card. Hawaiian Shirt Card



6. Ocean beach card scene with crab, starfish & coral. Sam's Class Crab Card

 

7. Another simple and quick Bug design will work for spring or summer cards. Change up the colors to make it work for boys, girls or women. Light hearted and fun butterfly.
Butterfly Bug Card

 

  

8. A very tropical or Hawaiian style card with palm trees and curly waves. The edges of this card give it a postage stamp look. Aloha Card



 

 

9. Any time of year is the right time to send someone a card of encouragement that says "Way to Go" whether they have run a marathon, reached a goal or overcome a struggle. Encouragement Easel Card

 

  

10. This frog with her bikini is good for some laughs. She looks good coming or going. Frog Critter Book

 

 

 

Find more summer card ideas at MyScrapChick.com

Frogs and Paper Rain Drops

 

Here's a cute gift idea for your paper crafting friends. It's nice to make something for yourself once in a while too. That's what I did with this hanging card for my work space.

 



The background is created using several layers of coordinating papers in staggered sizes. For the "photo" corners I used a paper with multiple thin stripes. There's a layer of blue paper right behind the frog that I tore along the top and then curled the edges to look a bit more like water. The layers are all then stitched on the sewing machine.

 

The lettering was intended to look random like a ransom note so all the lettering was printed on cardstock, then cut by hand. I cut the frog on my cutting machine, inked the edges and pieced it together.

 

Paper Rain Drops



The effect of raindrops was done using JudiKins Diamond Glaze. Just add a dot and pull upwards on the paper to get the rain drop effect. Pull up at the same angel each time.

 

Allow the raindrops to dry thoroughly before adding the hanger. This hanger is made using a mix of yarns and ribbons. I punched a hole in the upper corners, pulled the ribbons thru from back to front and then knotted on the front side of the card.

My Hoppy Frog hanging was made using the Rain Frog pattern from My Scrap Chick.

 

 

 

Here's a few other options for the inspirational phrases...

• Just Singing in the Rain
• If you want to see the rainbow you got to sit through a little rain.
• Let a smile be your umbrella on a rainy day.
• Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
• God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done.



Happy National Pencil Day

Almost every day my 12 year old announces what national, or international holiday it is. Who doesn't love a holiday or reason to celebrate, am I right? Being born on Christmas day, she LOVES holidays and is excited about any opportunity to receive or give a gift.


To honor her, I thought it only fair to share with all of you Today's Holiday. 

Happy National Pencil Day!!


When you think of a pencil who comes to mind? Teachers, artists, students? How can you honor them with a pencil-ish type gift?

Not only are pencils great for writing (well duh, my daughter says) the erasers have come in handy many of times when I have lost the backing to my earrings. They make great sibling pokers, hair twirlers and head scratchers.

Be sure to share how you are celebrating National Pencil Day on our facebook page! We would LOVE to hear about it and see your projects. :)

Hugs, Kristi

Happy New Year Party Fun

 Photo booths are all the rage. They are so easy and inexpensive to set up. It's great fun for all ages, keeps guests actively entertained and can be a real ice breaker for your next party.

Kristin has worked her magic once again by searching through My Scrap Chicks designs and combining various elements to create an all new set of New Years Party Props. Her family joined in the fun for her photo shoot and she shared all these photos below...

 
Show off your own creative skills by setting up a backdrop for your photo booth. Use balloons, confetti, banners, printed fabric....let your imagine go wild and have fun. Use large buckets or vases to display the props and let guests take their pick. Good lighting will make for some great shots.

These quick and easy photo props will get everyone in the New Year spirit.

 New Years Party Props

Storybook Christmas Wreath with Night Before Christmas Poem

Add your own touch of nostalgia to the season with this story tag and star wreath featuring the classic tale of "The Night Before Christmas." 

 

 

The full poem is set across 10 tags along with vintage illustrations. The poem which was originally known as "Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas," was first published anonymously in a Troy newspaper in 1823. Since then it's been read every year in countless households across the country.

 

 

 

Kristin combined 2 designs to create this keepsake wreath. She used the 3D Puffy Star, and Night Before Christmas Tags.

Kristin tucked in a bit of dark green netting here and there, then a big bow at the top from the same green netting. The buttons and twine in the center of each star serve to hold the tags in place.

 

 

 We made it easy to recreate what she has done here by putting all those parts and pieces together into one file. Storybook Wreath

 

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