Turtle Friends Birthday Card

2e90936f 4278 41e1 b360 a3969caf36d5

OK - how adorable is this Turtle birthday card? The print paper adds a fun touch to the shell.

Efbd576a 167e 4c39 a178 285980f6381f

ard Base: Cut Granny Apple Green 8 ½ X 11 paper in half widthwise. You now have two pieces 8 ½ X 5 ½ . Fold one of the pieces in half lengthwise for your card front. The card front now measures 4 ¼ X 5 ½.

Card Mat: Cut Basic Black paper 4 X 5 1/4

Card Front: Cut black and white paper from Pattern Party 3 7/8 X 5 ⅛. Attach to Basic Black mat. Attach these to Granny Apple Green card base.

Stamp turtle with black ink on Granny Apple Green paper. Punch out with Turtle punch. Stamp turtle shell on scallop paper from Pattern Party and fussy cut (cut out closely around the shell). Attach the punched turtle to the lower edge of the card front. Attach the shell over the turtle with dimensionals.

Stamp sentiment with Granny Apple Green ink on Basic White. Punch out with Label Me Fancy punch. Punch a piece of Granny Apple Green with Everyday Label punch. Attach the Granny Apple Green punched piece to the upper portion of the card front. Attach the punched stamped sentiment to the Apple Green punched piece with dimensionals. Add a Matte Black dot to each side of the punched Apple Green piece.

That’s it; you have finished your card front. For the inside of your card, cut a piece of Whisper White 4 X 5 ¼. Stamp a sentiment or write a note before attaching this piece inside your card.

5cb2de09 1821 4b95 9f42 a6fb3b2f8c68

If you want to cover your envelope flap to match your card, you can find directions here: http://www.scrappinwithjoni.com/blogs/covering-your-envelope-flap