A Sweet and Whimsical Card for Special Occasions

Handmade cards have a magical way of spreading joy and warmth to those who receive them. This Cutest Cow and Perfect Pairs Faux Quilted Hexagon Card is a charming way to celebrate someone special. With its delightful farm-themed elements—an adorable cow, a carton of milk, and heart shaped chocolate chip cookies—this card brings a sense of nostalgia and happiness. The intricate faux quilted hexagon pattern adds texture and visual interest, making it a keepsake-worthy creation.

Not only is making a card like this therapeutic, but it also allows you to send a heartfelt message in a unique, handcrafted way. This tutorial will walk you through the supplies needed and the step-by-step process to create this card while offering a few helpful tips along the way.

Supplies You’ll Need

To create this Cutest Cow and Perfect Pairs Faux Quilted Hexagon Card, gather these materials (it is okay to substitute if need be) :

Stamp Sets & Ink

• Perfect Pairs Stamp Set (for cookies and milk carton)
• Cutest Cows Stamp Set (for cow illustration)

Cardstock & Paper

• Balmy Blue cardstock – Card base (4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″)
• Pecan Pie cardstock – Layer (4″ x 5 1/4″)
• Basic White cardstock – Two pieces (4″ x 5 1/4″)
• Beautiful Bokeh 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper (DSP) – Blue and yellow tones, cut into hexagons (approx. 12 pieces)

Tools

• Paper Trimmer
• Bone Folder
• Clear Acrylic Stamp Block B and C
• Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder
• Cut & Emboss Machine
• Paper Snips
• Take Your Pick Tool (for easy embellishment placement)

Dies & Embossing Folder

• Retired Beautiful Shapes Hexagon Dies (2nd largest die for hexagons and smallest hexagon for sentiment)
• Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder (for adding texture)

Ink

• Balmy Blue Ink Pad (for milk carton)
• Early Espresso Ink Pad (for stamping the cookie and cow images)
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (for carton cow and sentiment)

Coloring Tools

• Light & Dark Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends (for coloring cookies and cow spots)
• Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker (for cookie details)
• Petal Pink Stampin’ Write Marker (for cow’s ears and nose)
• Balmy Blue Stampin’ Write Marker (for straw details)

Adhesives & Embellishments

• Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Dimensionals & Mini Dimensionals (for raised effects)
• Neutrals Adhesive Baked Sequins (copper-colored for extra shine)

Assembly Directions

Step 1: Prepare the Card Base

• With the Balmy Blue Cardstock card base, burnish the scored fold line with a Bone Folder.

Step 2: Create the Faux Quilted Hexagon Background

• Die cut approximately 12 hexagons from the Beautiful Bokeh DSP in coordinating blue and yellow shades.
• Arranging the hexagons – Refer to the card photo for hexagon placement on the Pecan Pie layer. Make sure the blue hexagon and gray-blue hexagon are centered in the middle of the card with a 1/16” margin all around. Then continue to place the hexagons with 1/16” margins and trimming edges when you reach the outer edge to create the 3/32” margin on the Pecan Pie cardstock layer.
• Once all hexagons are arranged, adhere them in place using small amounts of Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
• When the glue is dry, fun the entire Pecan Pie layer with adhered hexagons through your die-cutting machine inside the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder. Be sure to place the hexagon/Pecan Pie layer inside the folder aligning it with the plaid lines in the embossing folder so all will be straight and square This embossing step enhances the quilted effect.
• Adhere this embossed layer to the Balmy Blue card front.

Step 3: Stamp, Color, and Fussy Cut the Cute Elements

• On one piece of Basic White cardstock, stamp:
  • Four cookies using the Perfect Pairs Stamp Set and Early Espresso ink.
  • Cow’s head and body from the Cutest Cows Stamp Set in Early Espresso ink.
  • Milk carton in Balmy Blue ink.
  • Mini cow face on the milk carton using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.
  • Sentiment (“It’s Your Special Day”) on the smallest die-cut hexagon in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.
• Color your images:
  • Use Light Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers for shading cookies and cow spots. Shade with the Dark Marker.
  • Color the cookie hearts with the Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker.
  • Shade the cow’s ears and nose with the Petal Pink Stampin’ Write Marker.
  • Use Balmy Blue Stampin’ Write Marker to add stripes to the straw.
• Fussy cut all stamped images, leaving a small white border for a polished look.

Step 4: Assemble the Card

• Adhere the sentiment hexagon flat to the card front with liquid glue referring to photo.
• Glue two cookies directly onto the card front.
• Attach the cow’s head to the body using liquid glue.
• Use both sizes of Dimensionals to raise the milk carton, one cookie, and the cow for added dimension.
• Finish by affixing three copper sequins using the Take Your Pick Tool.

Step 5: Complete the Inside Layer and Envelope

• Inside the Card:
  • Adhere the remaining Basic White cardstock layer to the inside.
  • Decorate with leftover hexagon pieces for a cohesive look.
  • Stamp an additional sentiment inside with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.
  • Take one extra cookie, punch three small “bite marks” using a 1/4” hole punch, and adhere it inside for a fun touch.
• Envelope Flap:
  • Arrange additional die-cut hexagons on the envelope flap for a coordinated design referring to photos.
  • Adhere with Multipurpose Liquid glue, let dry, and trim off the overhanging pieces with Paper Snips.

Tips & Tricks for Easier Cardmaking

• Did you know you can use an edge of a clear stamp block to burnish your scored fold if you don’t own a Bone Folder.
• Have a ruler handy, so you can measure your spacing and margins when adhering your die-cut hexagons to the Pecan Pie layer.
• Perfect Coloring: Use light layers of Stampin’ Blends and blend in circular motions to avoid streaks. Do not press hard on the brush tip end as it will break down quickly.
• Did you know I’ve got more than 70 stamping tips here on my website? Visit that page here.

The Joy of Handmade Kindness

This Cutest Cow and Perfect Pairs Faux Quilted Hexagon Card is sure to brighten someone’s special day. The cozy farm-style theme paired with soft colors makes it a delightful gift. Whether you send it for a birthday, thank you, or just because, the recipient will feel the love and effort behind it.

There’s something truly special about sending a handmade card—it’s a piece of your creativity and heart. So, grab your supplies and start crafting. The joy you spread with a handmade creation is priceless!

Be sure to explore a similar card using the Perfect Pairs stamp set here. Or another quilted look card here.

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