Elephant Hearts?!

Hello Friends! Not to worry, this isn't an icky post, Elephant Hearts is the name of the stamp set I used to create a few more cards in my Cards for Kids series. I've completed the series and the cards have all been mailed off to the client who ordered them. I told her that creating cards for kids was quite a challenge for me, because I don't do it very often. Another request from this client, was that the cards be simple and left blank on the inside. Whew! I tell you what, leaving them blank on the inside was fairly easy, but I had a dickens of a time keeping the exterior simple. Simple as in, not too much dimension, not too many layers and embellishments because the cards are intended for children, ages 0-10. I had to put on my creative thinking cap for this order!

So, you may have seen the first card I created for this client HERE. I also realized that I don't own many stamp sets that would work for kids and believe me, I have a few on order now! For today's card share, I am using one of the stamp sets that I received from the giveaway box from Jennifer McGuire. You can read about that in my previous post, HERE.

I decided to use a really cute stamp set from the Sweet Stamp Shop, called Elephant Hearts. It's a small set, but it's packed with tons of goodness; two images and 4 sentiments. Sweet.

I created two cards, both 4 bar sized for little hands. I used lots of Lawn Fawn on these, including the patterned papers and the focal panel die. When I saw this little elephant, I knew I had to use it on one of my cards for kids.

I kept the design simple, as per my client's request, but I did use a few techniques; paper piecing, and sponged clouds. On this card, I added a sentiment, which is also in the stamp set. I couldn't resist. I just love the saying and the font. The little grassy area under the elephant is from a Lawn Fawn stamp set, Critters on the Savanna. I added Crystal Effects to the balloons for a bit of shine and on the pink elephant card, the balloons also have a touch of clear Wink of Stella.

My client requested unisex cards and I respected that for the most part. However, I really needed to create a pink polka dotted elephant card! It was welling up inside me and I had to let it out. Originally, I was going to keep it and add it to my Card Boutique, but when she saw it, she wanted it, too! I think this little elephant is just adorable and I will be using this stamp set again very soon.

And that's all I have for you today. Thank you so much for visiting. Have a fabulous Friday and a wonderful weekend!

Blessings~

supplies~ 
stamp sets: Elephant Hearts(Sweet Stamp Shop) grass stamp-Critters on the Savanna(Lawn Fawn)
card stock: 80#, 100# white Recollections card stock(Michael's)
patterned paper: Let's Polka 6x6 petite paper pad(Lawn Fawn)
ink: Black Licorice(Lawn Fawn)  Broken China Distress Ink(Ranger)  Old Olive(Stampin' Up!)
dies: Journaling Card(Lawn Fawn)
bling: clear Wink of Stella glitter brush(Zig)
other: Crystal Effects(Stampin' Up!)