Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!
This month’s theme is Animal House! My Pals are ready to inspire you with a parade of paw-some card ideas and paper craft creations—all featuring Stampin’ Up!® products. Be sure to “hop” along using the links at the end of each post and gather fresh ideas to make your own projects roar with personality. 🐾
along these lines meet timid tiger
Clean lines, warm color, and playful texture come together in this striking hello card—perfect for sending a smile, no matter the season. I love how the Timid Tiger 2025–2027 In Color™ brings a bold and contemporary twist to this otherwise minimal design. SALE! 2025-2027 In Colors are 15% Off thru August 31!
Details That Elevate!
- The background features an ombre effect created from narrow cardstock strips in Petal Pink, Timid Tiger, and Cajun Craze—a warm gradient that adds depth without overwhelming the clean design.
- A single enamel dot adds just the right pop of shine.
- A crisp white Baker’s Twine bow gives the card a polished, handmade feel.
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card tutorial: a friendly hello card in timid tiger
1. measure & cut
landscape card base:
- Timid Tiger Cardstock: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
envelope flap:
- Timid Tiger 2025 – 2027 In Color Designer Series Paper – 5 3/4 x 2 1/4
layers (from bottom to top):
- Early Espresso Cardstock: 4 1/2 x 3 1/4
- Timid Tiger Cardstock: 4 1/4 x 3
- Petal Pink Cardstock: 4 1/4 x 1 1/4
- Cajun Craze Cardstock: 4 1/4 x 1 1/4
- Basic White Cardstock: 3 3/4 x 2 1/2
- Timid Tiger Cardstock: 1 3/4 x 1/2
2. stamp:
- Use a Mini MISTI stamp tool or clear block to position and stamp the tiger (Along These Lines) and “HELLO” (Sunshine Vibes) in Early Espresso Classic Ink onto the Basic White and Timid Tiger cardstock layers.
3. crop:
- none
4. assemble & adhere:
- Adhere the Early Espresso layer to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Adhere the Petal Pink and Cajun Craze layer to the Timid Tiger layer together and to the card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
- Adhere the Basic White layer to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Adhere the sentiment (3/4 of the right side only) with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
5. embellish:
- Tie a bow of Basic White Baker’s Twine and secure tucked under the sentiment with a Mini Glue Dot.
- Embellish with a Timid Tiger 2025-2027 In Color™ Flat Pearl.
6. envelope:
- Adhere the 5 3/4 x 2 1/4 Designer Series Paper to a Basic White Medium envelope flap with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Tip: Add glue to the flap, not the Designer Series Paper.
I hope you loved my friendly hello card! Question asking them to share a comment.
more paper crafting inspiration from the pals
The creativity doesn’t stop here! Follow the lineup below to see what the rest of the Pals have created. Mark your calendar—next month’s hop is all about Ready for Fall, and you won’t want to miss the autumn beauty we have in store.
Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop Line-Up:
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
- Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
- Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
- Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
- Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
- Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
- Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
- Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
pin it!
Love saving inspiration for later? Pin this friendly hello card idea image to your Pinterest board! Just hover over the photo and click the Pinterest icon in the top left corner. With one click, you’ll have instant access to this blog page anytime—complete with photos, cutting dimensions, and a free project tutorial to help you re-create a card you love!
2025-2027 In Color Sale! 15% Off!
Color your creativity with savings! August 5 – 31, select products featuring the vibrant 2025–2027 In Colors™ are 15% off! It’s the perfect time to stock up on coordinating ink, two-tone cardstock, and Designer Series Paper—everything you need to let Stampin’ Up!’s signature color coordination shine.
Don’t miss your chance to save on these fresh, on-trend hues!
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Love this card Mary! I’m reminded how much I love this stamp set.
Love this clean card with its rich ombre colors!
Love the tones of card stock you used behind your image! Great card!
Great card, Mary! Love your “Timid” tiger!
Thanks, Pals and Mary, for this great line-up of fun cards with animals. Enjoy your day!