Friday, July 30, 2021

Stinkin' Cute Turtle

 I just love this turtle.  It's so stinkin' cute.  Check out this cute card using the Turtle Friends bundle and other items from the annual catalog.


Did you know you can color the Crinkled Seam binding ribbon any color?  I like to use the Stampin' Blends to do this.  













Cutting & Scoring:
  • Melon Mambo cardstock 11" x 4 1/4" score at 5 1/2", 4" x 2"
  • Basic White Cardstock 2 @ 5 1/8" x 3 7/8", 3" x 4" (for stamping turtle and hat)
  • Brights DSP (Melon Mambo) 2 1/2" x 2 1/2", 1/2" x 3 7/8"
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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Christmas in July

 It's Christmas! in July.  😁  I'm loving this Christmas set from the annual catalog.  Check out this beautiful card.  
















Cutting & Scoring:

  • Cherry Cobbler 7" x 8" score at 3 1/2" 
  • Basic Black 3 1/4" x 7 3/4" 
  • DSP 3 1/8" x 5", 3 1/8" x 2 1/2", scraps
  • Basic White 3 1/4" x 7 3/4", scrap
  • Sahara Sand Scrap

Instructions:
  • Die cut your layers from scraps of DSP of your choice: 2 medium stars, medium star outline (add the detailed medium star to the inside of the solid medium star before die cutting), 4 holly leaves, 2 sprigs, and 3 small stars. Die cut largest Tailor Made Tag from Sahara Sand scrap.
  • Stamp stocking in Cherry Cobbler on scrap of Cherry Cobbler and die cut.
  • Stamp sentiment on Basic White in Stazon ink. Die cut with second largest label from Stitched So Sweetly label. Stamp leaves in Evening Evergreen (stamp off twice for outline and three times for solid leaf). Stamp small star outline in Cherry Cobbler (stamp off twice).
  • Fold and burnish card base.
  • Adhere larger DSP layer to one end of Basic Black layer. Adhere smaller layer to other end. Add a piece of ribbon over the seam and attach end on back of layer using scotch tape. Tie a small piece of ribbon to create a knot.
  • Feed a piece through hole in tag. Tie a bow around ribbon with Linen Thread. Attach tag to top of larger DSP layer with dimensionals.
  • Attach sentiment to bottom layer of DSP with dimensionals.
  • Arrange all the die cuts and attach with adhesive, mini glue dots, and dimensionals.
  • Embellish with Holiday Rhinestones.
  • Decorate Basic White inside layer as you like and adhere to inside of card.


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Saturday, July 17, 2021

Is it a horse? Is it a fish? It's a Seahorse!

 I just love this fun bundle of products.  Seascape is a must have for ocean lovers.  Check out this beauty of a card designed by my upline, Kelly Acheson.  So much fun!







Cutting & Scoring:

  • Bermuda Bay card base - 8 1/2x 5 1/2scored at 4 1/4& 1 1/4x 4 1/4
  • Basic Black - 4x 5 1/4
  • Basic White - 3 3/4x 5
  • Rainbow Glimmer Paper - scraps


Instructions:

  • Stamp under water foliage with Sahara Sand ink twice on Basic White layer - stamping off once each time to lighten the ink. Stamp sand dots with Sahara Sand ink full strength along bottom of Basic White layer.
  • Add Basic White layer to Basic Black layer as shown. Add to card front.
  • Stamp Birthday on Bermuda Bay strip with Bermuda Bay ink at right side. Stamp happy with Tuxedo Black Memento ink where shown. Adhere to card front.
  • Die cut seahorse and coral images on Rainbow Glimmer Paper and adhere to card front where shown.
  • Embellish with gold Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels.


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