Stampin’ Up! Otterly Adorable DIY Frame Card for the Pals Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

Hi, Stampers!

This month’s theme is Animal House—and the Pals are here to inspire you with a parade of paw-some card ideas and paper craft creations, all featuring Stampin’ Up! products. At the end of each post, you’ll find links to all the participant blogs so you can “hop” along and gather ideas to make your own projects roar with personality. 

I adore all animals, so when I saw this theme, I was ready to dive in—except, it turns out, my stash is almost completely animal-free. Luckily, I still have my beloved Otterly Adorable designer paper (still in the Last Chance sale as of today!). I’ve made no secret of my love for this suite, so while this might be my last project using it, it’s definitely staying in my stash forever.

My very first Creative Creases Challenge was making this DIY frame, and I can’t believe that was over 4 years ago! It was time to make another one using the cute Otterly Adorable paper. My grandson Noah will be getting this cute frame card, so I hope he likes it!

My Secrets!

Let’s start with the card base (measurements in inches)…

• Firstly, I followed this Splitcoaststampers tutorial. The measurements are in centimeters for some reason, but the concept is to add 2 inches to each side for the frame. So, whatever size you want to make, add 4 inches to the length and 4 inches to the width, i.e. an A2 frame card would be 9-1/2 x 8-1/4. The inside panel would be 4-1/2 x 3-1/4. Please note that the frame doesn’t lay flat for mailing.
• If you are reluctant to try this tutorial, I just learned that there’s a We R Makers Frame Punch Board that’s supposed to make it much easier, but I do not own it. Here’s a link to it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Frame-Punch-Board-Memory-Keepers/dp/B01KBIIWPA?th=1
• My DIY frame started with cardstock cut to 9-1/2 x 9-1/2 and scored at 1/2, 1, 1-1/2, and 2 on ALL sides. Cut the four corners off, then follow the tutorial to cut two of the sides to make a mitered corner. Once that was done, glue the sides together, tucking the unmitered ends into the adjacent edge. (It will make more sense when you watch the video, I promise!)

And now, the fun part!

• Once the frame was done, I cut the Otterly Adorable paper to 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 and glued it into the frame.
• Then, using the coordinating die, I cut out the cute otter.
• I also cut out the tall leaves from designer paper.
• After that, I stamped the sentiment from Bee My Valentine in Early Espresso ink and cropped it out with the Textured Notes rectangle die.
• I put adhesive on the back of the sentiment and added the otter and leaves, then popped them up with dimensionals onto the frames.

Then, on the back…

• I found a perfect Early Espresso Stitched Rectangle die-cut in my paper stash. I wanted to make a stand for the frame, so I cut a piece of Early Espresso cardstock to 5-1/4 x 2-1/4 and scored it at 1/2 and glued it to the rectangle panel. This will allow the frame to stand up by itself.
• After that, I cut the Otterly Amazing designer paper to 5 x 3-3/8. Then, I fussy cut the rocks and otter to adhere to the corner of the panel.
• This panel is only temporarily adhered to the back till I put my personal message on it.

MORE INSPIRATION AWAITS! There’s a full lineup of creative inspiration waiting for you! Scroll down to hop along and enjoy what the rest of the Blog Hop Team has crafted. Next month we will create beautiful inspiration for a “Ready for Fall” theme and hope you will join us.

Until then, have fun in your craft space!

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop Lineup

1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
2. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
3. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping <== You are HERE!
4. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
5. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
6. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
7. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
8. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
9. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
10. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
11. Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
12. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations

I hope to share my project with these challenges:

1. 613 Avenue Create
2. A Place To Start
3. A Perfect Time to Craft
4. Allsorts
5. Critter Crazy
6. Die Cut Divas
7. Ellibelle’s Corner
8. Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges
9. The Paper Funday
10. Simon Says Stamp Wednesday

So, what do you think of my card today? I love hearing from you!

Please leave a comment if you have any questions or comments about my project today.

If you enjoyed my project today, please be sure to…

• Firstly, visit my Gallery and Fun Fold Gallery for lots of ideas, and…
• Enter the Creative Creases Challenge HERE with any fun fold card!
• Then, complete this contact information to receive a birthday card from me!
• Also, follow me on Pinterest
• You can see My Secret Sale HERE
• Finally, you find out what’s new with SU HERE

My project supply list.

Looking for a friendly face to shop with? If you don’t already have a demonstrator, I’d be honored to be yours! It’s such a joy helping you find the perfect crafty goodies, and your support means the world to me. To place an order, head to the Demonstrator Locator and search for me: Debbie Mageed, Illinois.

I’d love to help you with your next creative project!

Otterly Adorable 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164936] $12.50	Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165301] $12.50	Regals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165304] $12.50	Early Espresso 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166668] $10.00
Bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162547] $21.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $9.00	Otterly Amazing Dies [164932] $32.00	Textured Notes Dies [165555] $31.00

Thanks for scrolling to the end!

Sarah came for a visit, so she finally got to see Adam’s new home and even got a cuddle from our sweet lil’ Musa!