Monkey Business

After reviewing my little collection of cards I am making as a gift, I thought it was would be a good move to add a more gender neutral card.

Front:

Standard A2 green card

Cardstocks: cream, green, dark green, light brown, medium brown, dark brown

Cricut Cartridge: Create a Critter - pg.46 Monkey

My Pink Stamper: More Punny-licious - Hang in there!

ColorBox: Hunter Green

pop dots

While the vines were not a layered feature, I cut one of each in 2 different shades of green to add a little shadow and dimension that seemed to be lacking.

I used pop dots on the monkey, then glued his hand down to the top vine.  It struck me as odd when his hand just floated above.  I also thought it was a cute touch to make the little monkey tail swoop below the edge of the cream mat.  These two elements, while don't seem that significant, added enough to the design that I will be sure to replicate next time I make this card.

Inside:

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And with this, the birthday gift card collection is done.  I really hope she likes them.