We’re almost through the lazy days of Summer.  What says Summer?  Of course! Flamingos! I’ve been having fun creating this card! This is a terrific stamp set by Stephanie Bernard’s The Stamps of Life. If it looks difficult, don’t fear!  It’s much easier to make than it looks!  I found an excellent video that describes the process of making this card.  These are the following supplies you will need:

• 1 – 12″ x 12″ piece of lightweight card stock
• 1 – 5.5″ square of design paper
• 2 – 5.25″ squares of design paper (one can be the same as the 5 1/2″ Square and another of an alternating pattern)
• 1 – 5.75″ of square of design paper
• 1 – 5.5″ square of card stock (for stamping your sentiment)

For the belly band:

• 1 – 2″ x 12″ strip of card stock
• 1 – 1.75 x 12″ strip of design paper
• 2 large foam adhesive dots or strips
• A large die cut embellishment for the center of the belly band.

The following tools will be helpful:

• A large scoring board and bone folder
• A small tape runner or fast drying glue

There is also a video that explains how to make the envelope for this card due to the special dimensions.  To Construct the envelope, you will want to use:

• 1 – 10″ square of Design Paper
• an Envelope Punch Board

Napkin Fold Card by Shallon Vickers

Envelope Punch Board Technique

Create something fun!