First Frost Belly Band Card

Welcome back, Kre8tors! Today I’m sharing this First Frost Belly Band Card with you and I am SO excited! One of my all time favorite color combinations is Melon Mambo and Granny Apple Green (Bright Pink and Lime Green.) In fact, when I started Melissa’s Kre8tions, one of my very first logos was done in similar colors as you can see from my OLD (2008) graphic below!

I originally made this card for the members of my VIP Stamp Lounge on Facebook. I reserve the group for my customers and downlines. I post live tutorials, share sneak peeks, and more. Want to get in? All you have to do is become a customer (place an order) or join my team!

I am totally in love with the First Frost stamps and dies. It makes creating SO simple and quick! I did take some design inspiration from Shirley Jones Taylor of Paper Doll Designs. I saw her card on Pinterest and knew I wanted to CASE it and show it off to my group.

I think the biggest difference between my card and hers is that I turned the white cardstock into a belly band to wrap around the card. That and the colors are very different. I decided to make two versions, with subtle differences between both. You can see these differences, with tips, in my video below.

I really love the addition of the sequins. I think it really makes the card stand out. And the metallic thread is one of my favorites! I really like the look it gives behind the flowers and greenery. And of course a pop of glimmer paper offers a nice touch of bling!

Measurements:

Melon Mambo Cardbase: 4-1/4″ x 11″, Score @ 5-1/2″
Whisper White Belly Band: 2-1/2″ x 11″
Whisper White Scrap: Approx. 4″ x 5″

Materials:

First Frost Clear-Mount Stamp Set [148420] $22.00	Frosted Bouquet Framelits Dies [147895] $33.00	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147051] $7.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad [147095] $7.50	Melon Mambo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [115320] $8.50
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Sparkle Glimmer Paper [146957] $5.00	Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins [146933] $7.00	Silver Metallic Thread [138402] $3.50	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00
Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stampin’ Trimmer [126889] $30.00	Bone Folder [102300] $7.00
Clear Block D [118485] $8.50

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