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I’m Here for You Card …

Posted in Fall / Autumn, HANDMADE CARDS, Sympathy by

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I have another beautiful card shared from one of the talented artistic in the Tutorial Design group I belong to. This gorgeous card just seemed fitting somehow. I will list the ingredients, the measurements and then step by step instructions ….

Supplies:

  • Stamp Set/Bundle: Perched in a Tree (159791), Aspen Tree Dies (159798)
  • Cardstock: Very Vanilla (101650), Pebbled Path (161722), Pecan Pie (161717)
  • Ink: Mossy Meadow (147111), Pecan Pie (161665), Wild Wheat (161725), White Craft Stampin’ Ink Refill (101780)
  • Other: Blending Brushes (153611), Linen Thread (104199), Water Painter (151298), Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems (161288)
  • Tools & Accessories: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Take Your Pick (144107), Bone Folder (102300), Paper Trimmer (152392), Paper Snips (103579)
  • Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Measurements:

  • Pecan Pie Cardstock:  11” x 4 ¼” (scored at 5 ½”)
  • Pebbled Path Cardstock: 5” x 3 ¾”
  • Pebbled Path Cardstock: 1” x 3 5/8”
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock: 4 7/8” x 3 5/8”
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock: 7/8” x 3 5/8”
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock: Scrap for leaves

Instructions:

  • Cut a template from a piece of scrap paper of the two size leaves from the Aspen Tree Dies.
  • Using this template and blending brushes, blend the inks through the leaves, overlapping as you go until you are happy with the coverage.
  • Using some fresh water, flick some droplets over the background.  Mix some Pebbled Path ink with a little water and flick some droplets over the background and repeat with the Craft White Ink.  Set aside to dry.
  • Stamp the sentiment on to the Very Vanilla strip.
  • Die cut three small leaves and using the blending brushes, add ink to the leaves.
  • Glue the leaf background to the Pebbled Path layer and glue to the card front.
  • Glue the sentiment strip to the Pebbled Path strip and attach to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Add a length of Linen Thread to the right hand of the sentiment and add the leaves using glue and Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Add a few gems to complete.

hank you for spending some time here today. Enjoy your day.

Merry Christmas Eve …

Posted in Christmas, HANDMADE CARDS by

Merry Christmas Eve my Friends ~

I hope everyone is fairing well in this crazy weather … I’m not the biggest fan of snow and cold, but it’s crazy cold here! I had to take a little break to warm up so I made some “Christmas Poke” Cake and Deviled Eggs for the family get together.

Today I’m highlighting the “Perched in a Tree” bundle. Let’s get started 🙂 The first card was cased from Pinterest and I just loved the cool color and blue and paired with white.

Cardbase is your A2 size (8-1/2″ x 11″) and the die cut piece was cut to 4″ x 5-1/4″ and so was the pretty Snowflake Specialty Vellum, which is also on the Last Chance List 😦 The blue is the Starry Sky … so pretty. This is a great card choice if you like layers but need something on the simple side to get your Christmas cards done quickly.

My next card I changed up to show this beautiful bundle can be kept in your stamp collection all year long ….

With a simple change of sentiment you can change the entire feel of your card, and easily turn this from a Christmas card to a Birthday Card!

Thank you for spending a part of your day with me, enjoy this holiday with your family and friends ~