In the Long Run | Daring Cardmakers Challenge

Good morning!

Well in my part of the world we’re about to enjoy a long weekend, so for this week’s Daring Cardmakers challenge, Joanne wants us to interpret the word “long” as we see fit.

I’ve gone with a looooong slimline card. 😀

Card inspiration from Handmade by Natty featuring The Greetery Always in Bloom

Stencils: The Greetery – Always in Bloom
Stamps: The Greetery – Always in Bloom, The Greetery – Everyday Labels
Dies: The Greetery – Handmade Labels, The Greetery – Crimped Slimline

Card inspiration from Handmade by Natty featuring The Greetery Always in Bloom

I started out by cutting the largest Crimped Slimline die from white cardstock and attaching it to a sticky mat ready for stencilling.

Using the stencils from the Always in Bloom set, I applied the ink for the different steps using bright shades from The Stamp Market.

I then went in with darker shades of ink for the stamped details and contemplated how to add my greeting.

Luckily, the dies in the Handmade Labels set include some unusual shapes which work perfectly as apertures too.

After cutting out the label from the main panel, I popped that panel up on some offcuts of card for extra dimension. I’ve also tried to get in the habit of using coloured cardstock for my card bases, and brace yourselves, this shade of green cardstock for the base will feature on another card soon no doubt!

I stamped the sentiment on blush pink cardstock and nestled it into the aperture.

I toyed with the idea of adding some Nuvo dots, but liked the smooth look of the stamped surface without any bling and left it at that. 🙂

Make sure you check out the wonderful projects from the rest of the team here, and play along if you can!

Happy crafting!


The Greetery - Always in Bloom stamps
The Greetery – Always in Bloom stamps
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SHC (UK) | TG
The Greetery - Everyday Labels stamps
The Greetery – Everyday Labels stamps
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SHC (UK) | TG
The Greetery - Handmade Labels dies
The Greetery – Handmade Labels dies
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SHC (UK) | TG
The Greetery - Crimped Slimline dies
The Greetery – Crimped Slimline dies
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SHC (UK) | TG
The Greetery - Always in Bloom stencils
The Greetery – Always in Bloom stencils
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SHC (UK) | TG
The Stamp Market - Fuschia ink pad
The Stamp Market – Fuschia ink pad
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MISC
The Stamp Market - Golden ink pad
The Stamp Market – Golden ink pad
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MISC
The Stamp Market - Greenery ink pad
The Stamp Market – Greenery ink pad
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MISC
The Stamp Market - Julep ink pad
The Stamp Market – Julep ink pad
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MISC
The Stamp Market - Peony ink pad
The Stamp Market – Peony ink pad
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MISC
The Stamp Market - Rosy ink pad
The Stamp Market – Rosy ink pad
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MISC
The Stamp Market - Sunshine ink pad
The Stamp Market – Sunshine ink pad
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MISC
Versafine - Onyx Black ink pad
Versafine – Onyx Black ink pad
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AZ (UK) | EH | SBC
Lawn Fawn - Stamp shammy cleaner
Lawn Fawn – Stamp shammy cleaner
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EH | SBC | SHC (UK)
MISTI stamping tool
MISTI stamping tool
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EH | SBC
Craft blending brushes
Craft blending brushes
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AZ (UK)
Taylored Expressions - Blender Brushes
Taylored Expressions – Blender Brushes
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MISC
Sizzix - Big Shot machine
Sizzix – Big Shot machine
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AZ (UK) | SBC
Sizzix - Sidekick machine
Sizzix – Sidekick machine
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AZ (UK) | SBC
Tim Holtz - Tonic guillotine trimmer (maxi)
Tim Holtz – Tonic guillotine trimmer (maxi)
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AZ (UK) | EH | SBC
Tim Holtz - Tonic guillotine trimmer (small)
Tim Holtz – Tonic guillotine trimmer (small)
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AZ (UK) | EH | SBC

One response to “In the Long Run | Daring Cardmakers Challenge”

  1. Angelnorth avatar

    Lovely long card Nat, that’s such a pretty stencil and stamp combo and the green base suits it perfectly.

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    Great card! I recently purchased this die set so your card caught my eye. Wish I could create with those…

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