🌿🦒🐘 Coast to Coast Team Insta Hop Time! 🐒🐆🌿

June 14, 2026

🌿🦒🐘 Coast to Coast Team Insta Hop Time! 🐒🐆🌿

Today's card is for our Coast to Coast Team Instagram Hop, and I couldn't resist bringing out these adorable safari animals! From the curious giraffe and cheerful monkey to the gentle elephants and spotted leopard, this card feels like a fun adventure through the jungle.

I paired the playful images with bright green foliage and leafy patterned paper to create a lush safari scene. The "Hakuna Matata" sentiment was the perfect finishing touch, adding a carefree and happy vibe to the card.

Basic Steps

Leafy Background
Stamp leafy images across a bright green cardstock panel using a darker green ink. This creates a tone-on-tone jungle backdrop full of texture and interest.

Designer Paper Layer
Add a strip of jungle-themed designer paper along one side of the card front. Layer several large die-cut leaves over the patterned paper to create depth and a lush safari feel.

Safari Animals
Stamp, colour, and cut out the safari animals. Arrange them among the leaves, allowing some of the images to peek out from behind the foliage for a playful scene.

Sentiment Layer
Stamp the "Hakuna Matata" sentiment onto a Basic White banner. Trim and adhere it across the card front, tucking it among the leaves and animals.

Final Touches
Add a few small embellishments for extra detail and adhere everything to the card front. The bright greens, playful animals, and layered foliage bring this cheerful safari adventure to life.

Final Thoughts

This card was such a fun reminder that scenes aren't just for beaches, forests, or winter landscapes. A few leaves and some adorable animals can instantly transport you to a jungle adventure! I love how the bright greens make the animals pop, and the playful sentiment ties everything together perfectly.

Thanks for stopping by today. Be sure to hop along with the Coast to Coast Team and see all the amazing inspiration everyone has created!

🐱 Happy Crafting! 🐱