Greetings! Gnomes seem to be all the rage right now, so many of you may really love this “Gnome Love” stamp from Stampendous. It definitely works for a Christmas stamp, but you can also use it for other things, depending on your color palette. I opted to go with pastels, which opens up the possibilities for what the card can be used for. My full instructions are below. Plus, read through the entire post to see how you can win a set of Holiday Gnomes (a different stamp set) from Stampendous.
Supplies:
Stampendous:
P335: Gnome Love
Other:
My Colors Cardstock: B’Dazzled
Imagine: VersaFine Clair Ink in Nocturne, Delicata Ink in White Shimmer
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers: 025, 034, 036, 048, 049, 050, 067, 064, 071, 072, 083, 097, 200, 803
Other Cardstock in Jade Green, Pink, and Lavender
Tonic: Nuvo Jewel Drops in Rosewater
Canson Mixed Media Paper
Scrapbook Adhesives: EZ Runner
Directions:
1. Stamp Gnome Love on to Mixed Media paper with Nocturne ink.
2. Color the stamped image with the markers listed.
3. Fussy cut the image out.
4. Create the card base out of green cardstock, cut to the size of 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2.”
5. Ink the edges of the card base with White Shimmer Delicata Ink.
6. Cut a mat out of pink cardstock to the size of 4″ x 5 1/4.”
7. Cut a mat out of lavender cardstock, cut to the size of 3 3/4″ x 5.”
8. Cut a strip of B’Dazzled cardstock, cut to the size of 2″ x 5.”
9. Adhere all layers.
10. Add Nuvo Drops in Rosewater to the lavender layer and let dry overnight.
How would you use these gnomes? Would you stick to Christmas or use it for other types of cards? Stampendous has a few other gnome stamps available…why not check them out? In fact, you can win the stamp set pictured below if you leave a comment here on my blog. This is the Holiday Gnomes set, and they are just perfect for cute holiday cards.
I’ll be back soon with a new project. Thanks for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!
What a cute set of gnomes!
I love gnomes, and not just for the holidays!!!
Such a cute card. Love the colors you used. Would be great for a spring card, Valentine’s, birthday, etc. I am a big fan of gnomes ( and mushrooms).
I ADORE these gnomes! Your colors are perfect! So fun to do non-traditional Christmas colors with DARLING gnomes!
What a sweet card. Beautiful colors.
What a cute set of gnomes. I’d use them mainly for Christmas and Valentine’s. Your choice of colors is great.
LOVE that gnome love design with the giant cookie. I like gnomes and I love cookies…so win/win! That holiday gnome stamp set is also adorable and would be fun for holiday cards and tags
So sweet and
charming Gnomes!
Carla from Utah
Such an adorable card! Love the gnomes…
Thanks for sharing.
Adorable gnomes with that big cookie! Love the way you colored the image! Great colors!
I love the colors! I am a HUGE fan of gnomes. You should see my collection of gnomes. LOL I love the “Uff Da” sentiment on that give-away set!
I have a real thing for Gnomes now. I used to dislike them, but now I LOVE them!! These are really cute.
Super sweet card – love the cute gnomes and the wonderful color combo!
Not only is this darling, but it’s such a happy feeling card, too. Love it!!
Love the Scandanavian feel to the card.
Cute couple. Great heart.
thanks for sharing
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Just darling!
What a lovely card and such pretty colors,too.