Dino Days has become my favorite set for kids; kids of all ages. When I saw the Paper Players challenge was a “clean & simple, card for kids,” I reached for my Dino Days stamp set and coordinating Dino Dies.
Gingham Dino
I began by using a Dino Die to cut Dino from Purple Posy, gingham, In Color 6X6 Designer Paper. It was tempting to cut more dinosaurs, but I kept in mind that this needed to be a CAS (clean & simple) card. So, instead of a friend, he just got some palm branches (Tropical Dies) for sustenance. One was cut from Granny Apple Green Cardstock, and one from a scrap of DSP.
Still thinking of CAS, I stamped “You’re RAWRsome!” right on the Whisper White background, rather than a separate piece of paper that would get placed  on Dimensionals.
The white background was cut with a Stitched Rectangle Die, layered on Granny Apple Green, which was cut with the next size, and layered on a Gorgeous Grape card base. It’s so easy to layer this way, with the Stitched Rectangle Dies.
Trying to keep this CAS, I intended to glue Dino on top of the palms. However, Dino felt he deserved to be raised (imagine that!) on Dimensionals, so I complied. He was very persuasive in his cute, gingham suit.Â
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Your gingham dinosaur just makes me smile, Su! I really like how you used the mix of patterns on your card. Super fun and perfect for any kiddo.
Cute. Cute. Cute! I love the colors, too. And I agree with Ann, why aren’t all dinosaurs gingham 🙂 He’s adorable.
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jaydee
Su, this is so FUN! I love the color combo and that gingham dinosaur! Polka dots are always a fav of mine so the palms look great! Great CAS card, sure to bring a smile! XX
So sweet Su – what’s not to love about a gingham dinosaur?! I think this would make a lovely girly dinosaur card and is perfect for my challenge this week!
You know I am in love with your purple gingham dino! Super adorable and I would never have thought to put these colors with that set/theme!
This reminds me of a cute little stuffed animal…love the purple gingham! A fun card for a kid of any age, for sure!
A gingham dinosaur is a lot less scary than a slimy one Su! Love the colours you’ve used and how lovely and clean it all looks 🙂
FUN! I love your gingham dino,..so cute!
How adorable is this gingham dinosaur! Absolutely love that idea and that sentiment is such a fun one to pair with it! Perfect for our challenge this week!
So, so cute, Su! You just have to love a gingham dinosaur! I also love the polka dot palms. Kids of all ages will certainly love this card!