Simon Says Stamp | The Mini Slimline Magnolia Cottage Card

I have to say, the new mini slimline card size is so refreshing. I love to try out new card formats, and while it did take me quite a while to give the slimline format a try, I jumped on the mini slimline trend nearly immediately and I love it. Somehow I prefer smaller cards, they feel cozier in a way.

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CARD IDEA

To calculate the size for this new card size I used the dimensions of the mini slimline envelope –3 1/2 x 6 1/2″. I subtracted a 1/4″, so the card size ended up 3 1/4 x 6 1/4″. The white panel is 1/4″ smaller than the card base, so 3 x 6″.

I stamped images from the Magnolia Cottage stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Neenah Solar White cardstock and colored using a mix of Copic Markers and Polychromos colored pencils. I also used coordinating dies and cut the images out in my Platinum 6 die cutting machine.

I foam mounted the jug and florals and also added the door and window to make it look like it was a small cottage. I love this concept. I also added some grass under the cottage by dotting green markers and stamping the stones.

I stamped the sentiment directly onto the panel and also stamped several hearts. The panel was foam mounted onto a white card base covered with gray cardstock. I wanted the color combo for this card to be purple, yellow, and gray – these colors always go so well together.

Finally, I embellished the card with Sparkling Clear Sequins from Pretty Pink Posh. Have you tried the mini slimline card size yet?

SUPPLIES

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