Stencilled Mini Slimline Birthday Card Trio

Hello my crafty friends.  Before I get to my card share today, I wanted to give you a heads up that I likely won't be posting as much. I've been posting cards nearly every day for years, and right now I just don't have the time. I still love creating - it's a physical need for me - but life takes us all in different directions sometimes and I just haven't been as prolific as in the past. I still like to play in my craft room every day but with the addition of our rescue dog Willow into our family ... well honestly? I'd rather spend more time with my dogs right now than make them wait while I finish a card. I know my crafting time will pick up again and I'll be posting daily in no time.😊

Today I'm sharing a trio of cards using layering stencils from Taylored Expressions. These ones actually create three Mini Slimline panels! I chose bright and happy colours, but want to try some soft pastels next. 

I added some bling, a stamped sentiment and then popped up some little die cut butterflies (which I'm completely obsessed with).

The panels were each cut out with Mini Slimline dies that had either a stitched or other decorative edge, and matted with a scalloped panel.

The insides are plain except for a stamped sentiment in a modern & fresh font. I tried adding a butterfly or more light stencilling but seemed to distract from the overall card. So ... sweet and simple it is.

I think these products have been very popular, so I am looking forward to seeing what Taylored Expressions might come up with for the holidays! I do already have last year's  Create In Quads Snowflake set and my first cards with those will be shared next week. 😊

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Additional Supplies:
Shimmer spray
White card stock - Accent Opaque Digital Super Smooth (Amazon .ca)
Circle gem stickers - Stampendous (old!)
Turquoise cardstock - stash