Basic Gray Wild Bunch Birthday Card
When you think of Basic Gray, you might immediately picture masculine cards, industrial themes or elegant monochrome designs. But this week’s Colour Creations project proves that Basic Gray can also be soft, sweet and perfect for birthdays.
For my Week 8 Colour Creations card, I couldn’t resist using the adorable koala from the June Product of the Month, the Wild Bunch Stamp Set. Paired with Petal Pink and soft shades of grey, this little fellow creates a charming birthday card with a distinctly Australian feel.
This card has a special purpose too, as I’ve made it for my youngest niece, who turns eight at the end of June. This sweet little koala seemed like the perfect choice for her birthday card.
My colour combination is Basic Gray, Petal Pink, Basic White, Smoky Slate and Basic Black.
I used a Blending Brush to apply Basic Gray ink onto a scrap piece of Basic White card stock, creating a soft ombré effect. I then used the beautiful Fern & Flora Dies to cut the foliage shapes from the blended piece.
The scalloped circle was cut from a Petal Pink patterned paper from the Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper using the Scalloped Blooms Dies.
For the card base, I layered a slightly smaller piece of Basic Gray card stock onto a Basic Gray card base. Before adhering it, I stamped the branch image from the Wild Bunch Stamp Set across the background using Basic Gray ink for a tone-on-tone patterned effect.
The koala was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink onto Basic White card stock and coloured using Stampin’ Blends in Smoky Slate, Petal Pink and Basic Black. After colouring, I carefully cut around the stamped image and layered it over the die-cut foliage.
The “Happy Birthday” greeting is also from the Wild Bunch Stamp Set and was stamped in Basic Gray. I then used one of the label dies from the Fern & Flora Dies to cut out the sentiment.
To finish the card, I added a few Petal Pink Dear Dots. These gorgeous embellishments are currently available in the Last Chance section for just $7.50, making them a wonderful bargain if you’re looking to stock up before they retire.
I love how Basic Gray can be both elegant and playful. Combined with soft pink accents and an adorable koala, it creates a card that feels warm, modern and uniquely Australian.
Thanks for stopping by for Week 8 of the Colour Creations Blog Hop. I hope this project inspires you to give Basic Gray a fresh look in your own crafting.
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