Warm Wishes from a Little Penguin
by Jennifer Harte

Hello Friends! I’m bringing back my favorite Nordic Large Mitten, but the true star of my card is the new Fancy Party Penguin! As you can see, the theme of my card is hearts—it is February, after all!

I die cut my background paper with the largest Scalloped Pinpoint Frame die. This gives you both a scalloped frame and a rectangular inner piece. You don’t have to use both, but for this card I decided to do so. I also cut another scalloped frame from white glitter paper from my stash to add some sparkle. Next, I used the Poppystamps Criss Cross Heart stencil with Distress Oxide inks to fill the background with pink hearts. As you can see, the penguin is very easy to assemble.

I die cut two Nordic Large Mittens and inked them with various shades of pink Distress Oxide inks. I added the Fancy Party Penguin and instead of using the included party hat, I used a hat from the Nordic Bundled Snowman to keep him warm. I couldn’t resist adding a small furry trim on the hat! My sentiment—Warm Wishes—is from the Nordic Winter Magic release. 

After finishing my card, I wasn’t completely happy with the Penguin placement—does that ever happen to you? So I remade the card and placed him a little lower. Now, I like both versions. Oh well, that just means I have an extra card ready to mail and bring a smile to a friend’s face. Do you have a favorite?

Don’t forget to add a special touch to inside of your card. I die cut another Scalloped Pinpoint Frame and lightly stenciled hearts using the Criss Cross Heart stencil to embellish the inside of my card.

I hope my card inspires you to check out the new Poppystamps Penguin Party release and revisit the Nordic Magic Winter release. Both are such fun collections of dies. Don’t forget to share some handmade happiness of your own!

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