Welcome to Team Stamp It’s April Blog Hop! This month, we feature handmade greeting cards and small gift ideas with a Mother’s Day theme. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop to gain a host of inspiration. Leave a comment with the hashtag #stampitcontent. You could win a Stamparatus, Stampin’ Up!’s awesome stamp positioning tool (Value: $49)
Today, I share a nontraditional Mother’s Day card. Since moving to Mesa, Arizona, almost three years ago, I am fascinated by cactus. You can imagine I love Stampin’ Up!’s Cactus Cuties Stamp Set and the coordinating Cactus Builders Bunch. Find these products on page 66 of Stampin’ Up!’s January-June 2022 Mini Catalog. Buy them as a bundle and save 10 percent.
Cactus Cuties Mother’s Day Card
- I used the slimline card design.
- The base measures 8 1/2 inches x 7 inches. Score at 3 1/2 inches.
- Paper choices include Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green, Artfully Composed 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
- Sentiment comes from the Happy & Heartfelt Stamp Set
- Color Pearl Basic Jewels with Melon Mambo Stampin’ Blends
See these other posts for additional slimline card samples and how-to videos:
Artfully Composed Slimline Card Samples
I love that these slimline cards fit in a business-size envelope and require just one stamp. Or buy Stampin’ Up!’s special Slimline Envelopes. Receive 15 envelopes for $10 in white, Smoky Slate, and Evening Evergreen.
Thanks so much for stopping by today. See the list of hoppers at the end of the post. Remember, use the hashtag #stampitcontest for your chance to win a Stamparatus. Congrats to last month’s winner: Lisa Parsons.
Blog Hop Participants
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Love this card Kim!! #stampitcontest
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Such a cute card! I can’t wait to make one of my own! #stampitcontest
Thank you! I’m so glad you were inspired! Thanks for following the hop and commenting!
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Cute slimline card.
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What a great card Kim! One of the best Cactus Cuties I’ve seen.
Thank you so much! Being a desert dweller now, I’m fascinated by the cactus plants. Thanks for hopping along and commenting!
Bright fun color combo. Thanks for sharing
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Loving this card.. these Cactus Cuties are adorable.. great for Mother’s Day
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Love the cactus #stampitcontest
Thank you! It’s one of my current favorites now — living in Arizona. Thanks for hopping along and commenting!
This is darling! Love the pop of the melon mambo. #stampitcontest
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I love the cactus cuties stamp set. Your cards are great!! Appropriate for Arizona.
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I need more slimline card ideas. Thanks
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Thank you for hopping along and taking the time to comment. Here is a post with a few more slimline ideas and a video.
https://kimplayswithpaper.com/home/slimline-card-samples/
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Cute card!
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Such a cute card
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Pretty and happy card, Kim! #stampitcontest
I love this card! I have this set and I’m always looking for ways to use it. #stampitcontest
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Love the slim line card.
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Cute slime line card!
#stampitcontest Love the cactus bundle. Great card.
Slim card and bookmark are cute #stampitcontest
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Very creative way to use that bundle.
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I like your use of three of the same cactus for this slimline. The patterns in the cactus, the dots on the background, and the bows all give this card great texture too.
Thank you! I just love anything cactus, so why not a slimline? Thanks for commenting!
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Love the choice of colors and the cute cactus. Great card!
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Great slimline and love the Cactus Cuties set – been playing with that one all weekend. #stampitcontest
Thank you! Enjoy! It’s definitely a fun one with lots of options. Thanks for hopping along and commenting.
LOL this is one kind of plant anyone can own and not worry on killing it if you stamp one—yours came out cute—thanks for sharing and showing—#stampitcontest
Agree! Very hard to kill — on or off paper1 Thanks for taking the time to comment!
cute slim card #stampitcontest
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Your card is so cute! I like slimlines. You inspire me. #stampitcontest
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Glad you are inspired. I’m just getting into slimline …
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Very cute card!
I used this set for my mom’s mother’s day card
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Thanks for sharing your creativity with us. #stampitcontest
Nice slimline card – need to try these more often. #stampitcontest
Love your card! Great colors and design!
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