Towne Stamper

Feb 5th Card Class

2010-01-18T19:51:00.000-08:00

5 Minute Skateboarder

Materials
Sahara Sand 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Wild Wasabi 5.25 by 4
Blue Bayou 5 by 3.75
Whisper White 4.75 by 3.5
Stem Sayings Stamp Set
Extreme Skateboard Stamp Set
Extreme Elements Stamp Set
Basic Black Stamp Pad
Wild Wasabi Stamp Pad
Blue Bayou Stamp Pad
Sahara Sand Stamp Pad

• Randomly stamp Extreme Elements with Sahara Sand, Blue Bayou, Wild Wasabi all over Whisper White cardstock
• Stamp image and sentiment with Basic Black
• Matt with Blue Bayou, Wild Wasabi and adhere to card

Pinch Proof Pocket

Materials
Base card of Glorious Green 4.25 by 11 scored at 5.5 and 1.75
Whisper White cardstock 4.25 by 1.5
Whisper White cardstock 4 by 2
Gold cardstock 4.25 by 3
Whisper White cardstock 4 by 2.75
Scrap Gold
Scrap Whisper White
Glorious Green Classic Stamp Pad
Crop a Dile
Gold Eyelets
Gold Cord
Horizontal Slot Punch
Corner Rounder Punch
Scallop Circle Punch
1 3/8 Circle Punch
Pinch Proof Stamp Set

• Fold card with crease at bottom, fold down top score
• Stamp sentiment on smallest Whisper White, Corner Round punch and adhere to the folded down part
• Randomly stamp clovers with Glorious Green on next smallest Whisper White, Corner Round Punch and adhere to back of pocket card
• Using Crop a Dile, set eyelets, one on each side to close pocket card
• Stamp image with Glorious Green on scrap Whisper White and Circle Punch, matt with Gold Scallop Circle
• Adhere to front of pocket card
• Stamp leprechaun image in Glorious Green on Whisper White, Corner Round punch and matt with Corner Round punched Gold cardstock
• Horizontal Slot punch the insert and attach gold cord
• Slide into pocket card

A Good Egg Popped Shell

Materials
Very Vanilla Cardstock 8/5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Almost Amethyst Cardstock 4.25 by 5.5
Certainly Celery Cardstock 2.5 by 5.5
Very Vanilla Cardstock 2 by 5.5
Scrap Very Vanilla
Basic Black Classic Stamp Pad
Almost Amethyst Classic Stamp Pad
Scallop Edge Punch
1/16 Circle Punch

• Random stamp background image on Very Vanilla with Almost Amethyst Stamp Pad
• Colour in as desired
• Stamp sentiment on left side of Very Vanilla, stamp chick image on right side with Basic Black ink matt with Certainly Celery
• Stamp 2 chick images on scrap Very Vanilla with Black ink, colour in as desired and trim out 1 chick/egg shell and 1 egg shell
• Adhere chick/egg shell on top of stamped image so it matches exact, adhere egg shell to the side as though it popped off.
• Scallop edge punch top and bottom of Almost Amethyst cardstock, punch 1/16 circle in each scallop
• Adhere to base card
• Adhere stamped piece to card

Fifth Avenue Fifties Housewife

Materials
Base card of Whisper White 4.25 by 11 scored at 5.5
Scrap Basic Black cardstock
Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp Set
Black Stazon Stamp Pad
Stampin Write Markers
Black Grosgrain Ribbon
Flower Ribbon Slide
1 ¼ Square Punch
1 3/8 Square Punch

• Trace template dress and trim excess off
• Randomly stamp flower images all over with Black Stazon
• Colour in flowers as you like
• Tie ribbon belt around to the front of card tie a half knot on flower slide to secure
• Punch a small square on scrap black, then a large square around small square to make collar trim
• Add trim to hem

A Happy Heart Hodgepodge Hardware

Materials
Base card of Mambo Melon 4.25 by 11 scored at 5.5
Very Vanilla cardstock 3.5 by 3.5
Pretty in Pink cardstock 3.25 by 3.25
Mambo Melon cardstock 2 7/8 by 2 7/8
Very Vanilla cardstock 2 ¾ by 2 ¾
Pretty in Pink cardstock 2 ¾ by 2 ¾
Melon Mambo cardstock 2 by 2
Very Vanilla cardstock 1 7/8 by 1 7/8
Scrap Very Vanilla
Very Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware
Melon Mambo Classic Stamp Pad
Hearts o’Plenty Wheel
A Happy Heart Stamp Set
1/16 Circle Punch
Designer Label Punch
Scallop Edge Punch

• Wheel Hearts o’Plenty across bottom of base card with Melon Mambo
• Stamp sentiment on scrap Very Vanilla with Melon Mambo
• Punch out with Designer Label and adhere centered to bottom of wheeled image
• Attach Hodgepodge Hardware
• Stamp image in Melon Mambo on small Very Vanilla and matt with small Melon Mambo, set aside
• Matt large Pretty in Pink with large Very Vanilla, adhere centered to top of base card
• For 3 remaining squares – punch Scallop Edge centered on each side of square
• Trim edges off of Pretty in Pink square and adhere to Very Vanilla, matt with Melon Mambo
• Adhere this piece to Very Vanilla/Pretty in Pink piece on base card
• Adhere stamped piece to centre of layers

Circle Circus Lion Punch

Materials
Base card of Confetti Cream – 5.5 by 8.5 scored at 4.25
Crushed Curry cardstock 5.5 by 2
Soft Suede cardstock 5.5 by 1.75
Crushed Curry cardstock 5.5 by 1.5
Soft Suede
Scrap Vanilla
Scrap Soft Suede
Scrap Crushed Curry
All Holidays Stamp Set
P Is For Paw Wheel
Circle Circus Stamp Set
Scallop Circle Punch
1/8 inch Circle Punch
¼ inch Circle Punch
½ inch Circle Punch
1 3/8 Circle Punch
Word Window Punch
Soft Suede Classic Stamp Pad
Crushed Curry Classic Stamp Pad
Basic Black Stampin Write Marker

• Randomly stamp Circle Circus images on bottom half of base card in Soft Suede and Crushed Curry
• Wheel paw prints in Soft Suede on Crushed Curry and adhere to top of base card
• Stamp sentiment with Soft Suede on right side of Crushed Curry and matt with Soft Suede. Adhere centered on base card
• Punch out in Soft Suede : Scallop Circle, TWO 1/8 Circles, ¼ inch Circle
• Punch out in Crushed Curry : Word Window, 1 3/8 Circle, TWO ½ inch circles
• Punch out in Vanilla : TWO ¼ inch Circles
• Snip Word Window in half to make ears
• Assemble lion and adhere with Dimensionals on left of Crushed Curry/Soft Suede piece

Man’s Best Friend Faux Postage

Materials
Base card of Not Quite Navy 4.25 by 11 scored at 5.5
Creamy Caramel cardstock 3.75 by 3.75
Chocolate Chip cardstock 3.5 by 3.5
Whisper White cardstock printed with template
Scrap Creamy Caramel
Scrap Whisper White
Scrap Chocolate Chip
Postal Decorative Scissors
Man’s Best Friend Stamp Set
Canvas Stamp Set
Creamy Caramel Classic Stamp Pad
Chocolate Chip Classic Stamp Pad
Not Quite Navy Classic Stamp Pad
Ruby Red Classic Stamp Pad
Crystal Effects
Superfine Glitter
1/16 Circle Punch
Round Tab Punch
Brad
Dimensionals
Postage Masking Template

• Stamp background image in each window with Creamy Caramel, sponge Creamy Caramel over top
• Stamp image in Chocolate Chip in each window
• Trim edges with Postal scissors, matt with Chocolate Chip and Creamy Caramel
• Use Crystal Effects on dog collar and sprinkle on glitter. Let dry.
• Adhere to base card on left side
• Stamp background image on Not Quite Navy with Not Quite Navy stamp pad
• Stamp sentiment with Chocolate Chip ink on Creamy Caramel and punch out with Round Tab
• Attach with brad on top of card
• Stamp fire hydrant in Ruby Red Ink, trim out, matt with Chocolate Chip and trim out. Attach with dimensional

Hearts Set Die w/ Texturz Plates

Materials
Base card of Melon Mambo – 5.5 by 8.5 scored at 4.25
Sahara Sand cardstock 4 by 5.25
Scrap Melon Mambo
Scrap Sahara Sand
Scrap Thoroughly Modern Designer Paper
Large Oval Punch
Small Oval Punch
Bermuda Bay Classic Ink
SU Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates
Cuttlebug
Small mister of water
Dimensionals
Short and Sweet Stamp Set
Heart Set Die

• Lightly mist Sahara Sand cardstock with water and run through Cuttlebug with Texturz Plates. Place cardstock on pattern you want embossed then lay rubber mat over top then hard mat.
• Use Thoroughly Modern Designer Paper and die from Heart Set to cut out hearts
• Stamp sentiment on scrap Sahara Sand with Bermuda Bay, punch out with small oval
• Matt with large oval of Melon Mambo
• Adhere hearts using Dimensionals to Sahara Sand
• Adhere sentiment
• Glue to base card

Flower in Flower Baby Card

Materials
Pretty in Pink 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Certainly Certainly 5.25 by 4
Whisper White 5 by 3.75
Whisper White Scrap
Pretty in Pink Scrap
Short and Sweet Stamp Set
All in the Family Stamp Set
Black Stazon Stamp Pad
5 Petal Punch
3 Flower Punch
Stampin Write Markers
Pink and White Striped Ribbon
1 ¼ Square Punch
1 3/8 Square Punch

• Stamp baby images with Black Stazon on scrap Whisper White and colour as desired, punch out with 1 ¼ Square matt with Pretty in Pink 1 3/8 Square
• Adhere images to top of Whisper White cardstock, matt with Certainly Celery
• Punch bottom right corner of White/Celery with 5 Petal Punch
• Punch 3 Flower Punch with Whisper White and adhere 5, adhere to base card
• Stamp flower centre on scrap of Whisper White, cut out and adhere 5 Petal to centre of flower cutout
• Stamp sentiment with Black Stazon on bottom
• Make a simple knot in a piece of ribbon and adhere to card

Shaving Cream Extreme Guitar

Materials
Base card of Bermuda Bay 4.25 by 11 scored at 5.5
Rich Razzleberry cardstock 4 by 5.25
Whisper White cardstock 3.75 by 5
Bermuda Bay re-inker
Rich Razzleberry re-inker
Black Embossing Powder
Heat Gun
Embossing Buddy
Versmark
Shaving Cream
Stem Sayings Stamp Set
Extreme Guitar Stamp Set
1/16 inch Circle Punch
Black Brads

• Rub embossing buddy over Whisper White and using emboss sentiment and image with Versamark and Black Embossing powder
• Spray shaving cream on tray, add a couple drops of each colour of re-inker and swirl around a few times with a toothpick
• Place your Whisper White cardstock directly on top of shaving cream and smoosh down to bottom of tray. Lift off, scrape off excess and wipe dry with a paper towel
• Adhere to Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• Punch and attach a black brad to each corner and adhere to base card of Bermuda Bay

Advent Calendar

2009-11-17T12:49:00.000-08:00

Materials

20 by 16 canvas
24 tins with removable lids ( 2 inch diameter, 1 inch tall - available at Michaels in the wedding section)
24 chocolate chip cardstock 3 inch squares
24 designer paper 2 5/8 inch squares in 4 patterns
scallop circle punch to make coordinating scallops for each designer paper square
36 inches of ribbon
top strip is made of 2 strips of 2.5 by 12 of designer paper
the title is made of 1 3/4 chocolate chip letters matted with 1 7/8 white letters
numbers should be no more than 1.5 inches tall
24 strips of designer paper in 2 patterns 0.5 by 7.5 inches to wrap tins
24 velcro tabs for tins

there are 4 patterns of designer paper A, B, C, D and 2 patterns to wrap around the tins 1, 2

Top Row: A1 B2 C1 D2 A1 B2
Second Row: D2 A1 B2 C1 D2 A1
Third Row:C1 D2 A1 B2 C1 D2
Bottom Row: B2 C1 D2 A1 B2 C1

This should give you diagonals of the same pattern

November 2009 Stampers 10 Cards

2009-11-04T20:23:00.000-08:00

Chunky Glitter Princess Crown

Materials
Rich Razzleberry – 4.25 by 11 – scored at 5.5
Scrap Gold Cardstock
Scrap Textured Rich Razzleberry Cardstock
Scrap Whisper White Cardstock
Whisper White 1.25 by 4.25
Gold Cardstock 1 by 4.25
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stamp Pad
Pretty as a Princess Stamp Set
Crystal Effects
Chunky Glitter
Scallop Edge Punch
Coluzzle

• Stamp sentiment in Rich Razzleberry on strip of Whisper White, add a flower on each side of sentiment
• Scallop edge punch bottom of base card
• Randomly stamp flower in Rich Razzleberry all over base card
• Adhere Gold strip to back of base card making it flush with length of cardstock underneath
• Adhere sentiment strip to bottom of base card
• Using Coluzzle cut a 1 3/8 Circle with scrap Gold Cardstock
• Cut a 2 7/8 Textured Rich Razzleberry Circle
• Cut a Whisper White 2 3/8 Circle
• Stamp crown centered on Whisper White with Rich Razzleberry, matt with textured cardstock and gold
• Use crystal effects on centre of flower on sentiment strip as well as the tips of the crown and band
• Sprinkle on Chunky Glitter
• Adhere to card

Circus Choo Choo

Materials
Base card of Real Red – 5.5 by 8.5 – scored at 4.25
Yoyo Yellow Cardstock 5.25 by 4
Whisper White Cardstock 5 by 3.75
Whisper White Scrap Cardstock
Birthday Wish Stamp Set
Wild About You Stamp Set
Choo Choo Stamp Set
Right on Track Standard Wheel
Real Red Classic Stamp Pad
Only Orange Marker
Green Galore Marker
Tempting Turquoise Marker
Real Red Marker
Yoyo Yellow Marker
Brilliant Blue Marker
Lovely Lilac Marker
Basic Black Classic Stamp Pad
Stampin Dimensionals

• Using Basic Black ink wheel Right on Track across bottom of Whisper White Cardstock
• Matt with Yoyo Yellow and adhere to base card
• Stamp sentiment in Real Red on top right of Whisper White
• Stamp train cars and circus animals on Whisper White scrap cardstock using Bold Brilliant Markers
• Cut out all pieces
• Attach train cars with Stampin Dimensionals, adhere animals flat under the train cars

Bleached Beware of Pirates

Materials
Base card of Basic Black – 5.5 by 8.5 – scored at 4.25
Cast a Spell Designer Paper 5.5 by 4
Basic Black cardstock 2.25 by 3
Elegant Eggplant cardstock 2 by 2.75
Cast a Spell Designer Paper 1.25 by 4
Elegant Eggplant 1.5 by 4
Beware of Pirates Stamp Set
Bsic Black Classic Stamp Pad
Black Embossing Powder
Heat tool
Versamark
Bleach
Q-Tips

• Stamp boat image on top left side of designer paper
• Stamp sentiment on bottom right side of designer paper
• Adhere to base card
• Matt strip of designer paper with Elegant Eggplant and adhere to base card slightly below center
• Use versamark and emboss skull & crossbones image with black embossing powder on Elegant Eggplant
• Matt with Basic Black
• Use a Q-Tip dipped in bleach to strip colour of skull & cross bones (you can speed it up by using the heat tool)
• Adhere to card below and to the right of center

Threaded Button Build a Roo

Materials
Base card of Almost Amethyst – 5.5 by 8.5 – scored at 4.25
Very Vanilla cardstock 3 by 3.25
Certainly Celery cardstock 3.25 by 3.5
Barely Banana cardstock 3.5 by 3.75
Almost Amethyst Designer Paper 3 by 4.25
Build a Roo Stamp Set
Sweet Stars Jumbo Wheel
Almost Amethyst Classic Stamp Pad
Black Stazon Stamp Pad
Watercolour Pencils
Blender Pens
Buttons
Linen Thread
Sticky Strip
Certainly Celery Ribbon
Stamp a ma jig

• Using Almost Amethyst Classic Ink create background image using wheel on top half of base card
• Adhere ribbon to top edge of designer paper and tape at the back, attach designer paper to bottom half of base card
• Stamp image on Very Vanilla with Black Stazon
• Use Stamp a ma jig to stamp joey in the mama kangaroo’s pouch
• Stamp sentiment over image
• Colour using watercolour pencils and blender pens
• Matt with Certainly Celery and Barely Banana
• Adhere slightly above centre to base card
• Fold bottom corner of card edge up and adhere with sticky strip, you may have to use sticky strip between corner of designer paper and base card as well
• Thread button with linen thread and tie a simple knot
• Adhere to card using sticky strip

October 2009 Stampers 10 Cards

2009-09-23T21:10:00.000-07:00

Here are the Christmas Cards for this year's workshop:

Icy Blue Snow Swirled

Materials
Taken With Teal 8/5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Night of Navy Cardstock 3.25 by 3.5
Whisper White Cardstock 3 by 3.25
Tempting Turquoise Cardstock 2.75 by 2.25
Night of Navy Cardstock 2.75 by 3
Whisper White Cardstock 2.75 by 2
Night of Navy Stamp Pad
Taken With Teal Stamp Pad
Tempting Turquoise Stamp Pad
Snow Swirled Stamp Set
Crystal Effects
Fine Cosmo Glitter
Corner Round Punch
Scallop Edge Punch

· Corner punch large piece Whisper White and large piece of Night of Navy
· Stamp tree image with Night of Navy ink on Whisper White and matt with Night of Navy
· Apply dots of Crystal Effects to center of snowflakes and sprinkle turquoise glitter over – tap off excess gently, set aside to dry
· Randomly stamp snowflake images on small Whisper White with Night of Navy, Tempting Turquoise and Taken With Teal ink
· Matt with Tempting Turquoise
· Scallop edge Night of Navy and adhere to snowflake strip
· Stamp sentiment on bottom left side of base card with Night of Navy ink
· Adhere snowflake piece to very left side of card
· Adhere tree piece to very right side of card

Square Santa Stamps

Materials
Naturals Ivory Cardstock 10.5 by 5.25 scored at 5.25
Bravo Burgundy Scrap Cardstock
Handsome Hunter Scrap Cardstock
Naturals Ivory Scrap Cardstock
Bravo Burgundy Marker
Handsome Hunter Marker
1.25 inch square punch
1 3-8 inch square punch
Bravo Burgundy Grosgrain Ribbon
Christmas Punch Stamp Set

· Stamp sentiment with Bravo Burgundy ink on Naturals Ivory, punch out with 1.25 square punch, matt with 1 3-8 square of Bravo Burgundy
· Stamp 4 Santas with Bravo Burgundy ink and punch out with 1.25 punch, matt with 1 3-8 square of Bravo Burgundy
· Stamp 4 Santas with Handsome Hunter ink and punch out with 1.25 punch, matt with 1 3-8 square of Handsome Hunter
· Tie a ribbon to left side of card, with a simple knot in the front
· Adhere sentiment and image squares in a checkerboard pattern

Naughty or Nice Santa Shaker

Materials
Whisper White Cardstock 8/5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Real Red Cardstock 3.75 by 3.75
Whisper White Cardstock 3.25 by 3.25
Clear acetate sheet 3.5 by 3.5
Coluzzle
Beads
Basic Black Stamp Pad
Basic Grey Marker
Real Red Marker
Blush Blossom Marker
Foam Double Sided Tape
Naughty or Nice Stamp Set

· Using coluzzle cut out a 2.5 inch circle in center of Real Red square
· Randomly stamp snowflake all over Real Red
· Stamp sentiment in Basic Black on bottom of base card
· Stamp Santa image on Whisper White Square with Basic Black and colour image with Real Red, Blush Blossom and Basic Gray
· Tape 4 pieces of foam tape around Santa image making sure the edges touch one another so there are no gaps
· Carefully pour some beads into the center – try not to let them stick to the tape!
· Attach clear acetate to foam tape and adhere to Real Red
· Adhere shaker to center of card

Pink Bold Snowflakes

Materials
Rose Red Cardstock 8/5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Regal Rose Cardstock 4 by 5.25
Whisper White Cardstock 3.75 by 5
Rose Red Cardstock 4 by 1.75
Regal Rose Cardstock 3.75 by 1.5
Whisper White Cardstock 3.5 by 1.25
Rose Red Classic Stamp Pad
Crop-A-Dile
Rose Red Eyelets
Bold Snowflakes Wheel
Merry Messages Stamp Set

· Using Rose Red ink, create background image on Whisper White with Bold Snowflakes wheel
· Matt with Regal Rose and adhere to base card
· Stamp sentiment with Rose Red and adhere to Regal Rose and Rose Red
· Using Crop-A-Dile, set 1 eyelet on either side of sentiment
· Adhere centered to card

Merry Moments Crossover

Materials
Garden Green – 11 by 4.25 scored at 5.5 and cut on a diagonal – on the left side from top of centre crease to bottom of outside edge
Garden Green – 11 by 4.25 scored at 5.5 – on the right side from top of centre crease to bottom of outside edge
Merry Moments designer series paper 4 by 5 sliced diagonally to create 2 triangles
Chocolate Chip cardstock 1.5 by 8.5
Chocolate Chip cardstock 1.5 by 4.25
Confetti Cream cardstock 3.5 by 5
Chocolate Chip cardstock 3.75 by 5.25
Confetti Cream scrap cardstock
Corner Rounder Punch
Round Tab Punch
Scallop Oval Punch
Holly Wheel
Garden Green Stamp Pad
Garden Green Marker
Chocolate Chip Marker
Real Red Marker
Wheel Guide
Sticky Strip
Christmas Punch Stamp Set
· Corner punch Garden Green and Confetti Cream cardstock
· Using Wheel Guide and Garden Green ink, wheel Holly across bottom of Confetti Cream cardstock
· Punch out Round Tab with Garden Green, fold in half and adhere to top left side of Confetti Cream cardstock
· Adhere to Chocolate Chip
· Fold Garden Green pieces and lay both full rectangles one on top of the other, adhere together
· Glue a triangle of Merry Moments designer paper on the outside of the two crossover flaps
· Adhere bottom edge of right side of crossover with sticky strip
· Adhere bottom edge of left side of crossover with sticky strip
· Glue small Chocolate Chip strip to back of Garden Green card
· Glue large Chocolate Chip strip to front of Garden Green card overlapping back piece
· Colour image with markers and stamp on Confetti Cream
· Punch out with Scallop Oval and adhere to center of Chocolate Chip strip
· Slide insert into the Crossover

Embossed Snowflake Ornaments

Materials
Not Quite Navy Cardstock 8/5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Very Vanilla Cardstock 4 by 5.25
Scrap Ruby Red Cardstock
Scrap Not Quite Navy Cardstock
Scrap Old Olive Cardstock
Not Quite Navy Classic Stamp Pad
Versamark
Gold Embossing Powder
Embossing Tool
Embossing Buddy
Gold Cord
1 3/8 Circle Punch
1/16 Circle Punch
A Greeting For All Reasons Stamp Set
Snowflake Spot Stamp Set

· Use embossing buddy on scrap cardstock and stamp snowflake with versamark, emboss with gold
· Use punch to cut out shape
· Punch a 1/16 hole and attach gold cord
· Stamp sentiment in Not Quite Navy on lower right corner of Very Vanilla
· Adhere ornaments to Very Vanilla, secure cord to back on Very Vanilla
· Adhere to base card

Embossed Penguins

Materials
Almost Amethyst Cardstock 8/5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Elegant Eggplant Cardstock 2.5 by 3
Whisper White Cardstock 2.25 by 2.75
Almost Amethyst Cardstock 2 by 2.5
Whisper White Cardstock 1.25 by 4.25
Elegant Eggplant Cardstock 1 by 4.25
Scrap Whisper White Cardstock
1-16 circle punch
Silver Brads
Silver Embossing Powder
White Embossing Powder
Black Embossing Powder
Versamark
Versamark Pen
The Snowflake Spot Stamp Set
Wild About You Stamp Set
Short and Sweet Stamp Set

· Randomly stamp snowflakes and snow with versamark, emboss using silver powder on base card
· Emboss sentiment centered on small Elegant Eggplant strip, matt with Whisper White strip and attach 2 silver brads
· Emboss 3 penguins with black powder on scrap Whisper White cut out
· Use Versamark Pen to make snow on Almost Amethyst and emboss with white powder
· Adhere penguins to snowpile, matt with Whisper White and Elegant Eggplant
· Adhere sentiment strip to bottom of card and image centered

Home For Christmas Markered

Materials
Very Vanilla 8/5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Close to Cocoa Cardstock 4 by 5.25
Very Vanilla Cardstock 3.5 by 3.75
Old Olive Cardstock 3.75 by 4
Old Olive scrap cardstock
Very Vanilla scrap cardstock
Close to Cocoa scrap cardstock
Markers
Close to Cocoa Stamp Pad
Stazon Black Stamp Pad
Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon
Home For Christmas Stamp Set
Stamp Set

· Using Stazon, stamp image on Very Vanilla and colour with markers
· Matt with Old Olive and adhere to top of Close to Cocoa
· Adhere ribbon to bottom of Close to Cocoa, taping at back
· Adhere to base card
· Stamp sentiment in Close to Cocoa on scrap Very Vanilla, punch out with 1 inch circle
· Matt with 1.25 circle of Old Olive and 1 3-8 circle of Close to Cocoa
· Adhere to center of ribbon

Snow Flurries Clips

Materials
Real Red Cardstock 8/5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Old Olive Cardstock 4 by 5.25
Whisper White Cardstock 3.75 by 5
Real Red Cardstock 3.5 by 1.75
Old Olive Cardstock 3.25 by 1.5
Whisper White Cardstock 3 by 1.25
Real Red Classic Stamp Pad
Old Olive Classic Stamp Pad
Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon
Clips Assortment
Dimensionals
All Holidays Stamp Set
Snow Flurries Stamp Set

· Using Real Red and Old Olive randomly stamp snowflakes on Whisper White, matt with Old Olive
· Tie a simple knot in grosgrain and attach to left side of Whisper White-Old Olive
· Stamp sentiment in Real Red on Whisper White and matt with Old Olive and Real Red
· Attach clip of your choice to sentiment piece and adhere centered to base card with dimensionals

Top Note Two Cool Dudes

Materials
Night of Navy Cardstock 8/5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Brocade Blue Cardstock 4.25 by 5.5
Night of Navy Cardstock 2.75 by 3
Whisper White Cardstock 2.5 by 2.75
Top Note Die
Big Shot
White Grosgrain Ribbon
Corner Punch
Pumpkin Pie Marker
Brocade Blue Marker
Night of Navy Marker
Two Cool Dudes Stamp Set

· Use Brocade Blue to make Top Note shape, make sure your cardstock is slightly lower than the top of the die to create a straight edge at the top
· Tie ribbon in a simple knot around Top Note adhering to the back
· Colour image with markers and stamp on Whisper White, trim off excess white cardstock, corner punch
· Corner punch Night of Navy cardstock and matt image
· Adhere to center of Top Note

September 2009 Stampers 10 Cards

2009-09-01T11:07:00.001-07:00

Autumn Harvest Watercolour
Materials
More Mustard Cardstock 5.5 by 8.5 scored at 4.25
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Soft Suede Cardstock
Autumn Harvest Stamp Set
All Holidays Stamp Set
Black Stazon Ink Pad
Watercolour Pencils
Blender Pens
1 ¼ Square Punch
1/16 Circle Punch
Word Window Punch
Small Oval Punch
Large Oval Punch
Brads

Scrap

· Stamp sentiment on Very Vanilla and punch with Word Window
· Matt sentiment with a Pumpkin Pie Small Oval and then a More Mustard Large Oval
· Use 1/16 Circle punch and attach a brad to each side of sentiment
· Stamp two leaves and two gourds with Black Stazon and punch with
1 ¼ Square on Very Vanilla
· Colour with pencils and use blender pens to smooth lines and blend tones
· Use 1 ¼ Square and punch 4 Pumpkin Pies and 4 Soft Suedes
· Adhere squares to card in a checkerboard pattern
· Adhere sentiment

Scary Skeleton Spider Background
Materials
Old Olive Cardstock 5.5 by 8.5 scored at 4.25
Whisper White Cardstock 2.5 by 2.75
Elegant Eggplant Cardstock 2.75 by 3
Basic Black Cardstock3 by 3.25
Cast-A-Spell Designer Paper 3 by 4.25
Scary Skeleton Stamp Set
Arachnophobia Wheel
Black Classic Ink Pad
Old Olive Classic Ink Pad
Black Grosgrain Ribbon
Wheel Guide
Scrap

· Stamp image on Whisper White with Black ink
· Stamp sentiment on Whisper White in Old Olive on very bottom left
· Matt with Elegant Eggplant and Basic Black cardstock
· Using Arachnophobia wheel and Basic Black ink, create a background image on the top half of base card (use wheel guide if desired)
· Adhere ribbon to top edge of Cast-A-Spell designer paper and attach to bottom half of base card
· Adhere sentiment centered

Define Your Life Pretties
Materials
Mellow Moss Cardstock 5.5 by 8.5 scored at 4.25
Whisper White Cardstock 4 by 3.5
Barely Banana Cardstock 2 by 3.75
Whisper White Cardstock 2.5 by 1.5
Certainly Celery Cardstock 3.5 by 2
Think Happy Thoughts Stamp Set
Defining Alphabet Stamp Set
Define Your Life Stamp Set
Barely Banana Classic Ink Pad
Mellow Moss Classic Ink Pad
Certainly Celery Classic Ink Pad
Pretties White Flower
Pretties Half Back Pearl
Scrap

· Adhere Barely Banana strip to left side of base card
· Randomly stamp flower image on large Whisper White with Barely Banana, Certainly Celery and Mellow Moss ink
· Adhere stamped flower cardstock to right side of base card
· Stamp desired Alphabet letter on left side of Whisper White with Barely Banana, stamp corresponding Define Your Life stamp on top of alphabet stamp in Mellow Moss ink
· Matt with Mellow Moss and adhere to card
· Adhere flower to top right corner of Mellow Moss and attach half back pearl to center of flower

Trick Or Treat Crimped Envelope
Materials
Plain White Envelope – standard size
Whisper White Cardstock 2 by 2
Basic Black Cardstock 2.5 by 2.5
Basic Black Cardstock 0.5 by 8.5
Basic Black Classic Stamp Pad
Only Orange Classic Stamp Pad
Elegant Eggplant Classic Stamp Pad
Trick or Treat Stamp Set
Paper Crimper
Scrap

· Seal envelope shut
· Randomly stamp Halloween images all over both sides of envelope in Only Orange, Basic Black and Elegant Eggplant ink
· Stamp a pumpkin image in Only Orange on Whisper White
· Stamp sentiment OVER TOP of pumpkin in Basic Black ink
· Matt with Basic Black
· Cut envelope approximately 1/3 down
· Place 2/3 section width-wise in paper crimper and crimp
· Wrap Basic Black strip around top 1/3 and adhere sentiment on top of strip and to envelope
· Fill crimped portion with candy and slide into top 1/3 portion

July 2009 Stampers 10 Cards

2009-07-02T13:56:00.000-07:00

Together Forever Designer Paper

Together Forever in Simplicity

Materials
Whisper White Cardstock – 4.25 by 11 scored at 5.5
Whisper White Cardstock 3 by 4
Pink Pirouette Cardstock 3.25 by 4.25
Designer Paper 5.25 by 4
White Taffeta Ribbon
Pink Pirouette Classic Stamp Pad
Sponge
Together Forever coordinating wheel
Wheel Guide

· Adhere designer paper to base card
· Sponge Pink Pirouette lightly around edges of Whisper White. Adhere to Pink Pirouette cardstock
· Tie a simple knot and secure ribbon to White/Pink piece slightly below center
· Stamp sentiment under ribbon, stamp image above ribbon
· Adhere centered on card
· Using wheel guide, wheel image across bottom edge of the inside of the card using Pink Pirouette

Stamped Designer Paper

Materials
Chocolate Chip Cardstock 11 by 4.25 scored at 5.5
Designer Paper 4.5 by 4.25
Soft Sky Cardstock 2 by 4.25
Soft Sky double stitched ribbon
Chocolate Chip Classic Stamp Pad
Much Appreciated Stamp Set
Scallop Edge Punch

· Stamp sentiment centered on designer paper
· Use punch to create scallop edge on Soft Sky
· Adhere scallop edge to back of designer paper leacing about ½ to ¾ of soft sky showing.
· Tie a simple knot and secure ribbon to back of designer paper
· Adhere to base card leaving about ½ inch of Chocolate Chip showing

Seeing Spots Ribbon Weave

Materials
Pale Plum Cardstock 5.5 by 8.5 scored at 4.25
Perfect Plum Cardstock 5.25 by 4
Whisper White Cardstock 5 by 3.75
Elegant Eggplant Classic Stamp Pad
Pale Plum Classic Stamp Pad
Perfect Plum Classic Stamp Pad
Seeing Spots Stamp Set
___________ Stamp Set
Double Rectange Punch
Thin White Ribbon

· Stamp sentiment in Elegant Eggplant towards bottom right of Whisper White Cardstock
· Randomly stamp images all over the Whisper White using all 3 shades of purple ***I recommend just a few small Elegant Eggplant stamps or else it’s really overpowering ***
· Using punch make a row of rectangles close to the bottom of Whisper White Cardstock
· Thread thin white ribbon through the rectangles and secure to back of card
· Matt with Perfect Plum Cardstock and Adhere to base card of Pale Plum

Rainbow Sherbet Happy Birthday

Materials
Tempting Turquoise Cardstock 4.25 by 11 – scored at 5.5
Gable Green cardstock 5.25 by 4
Whisper White 1 ¾ by 1 ¼
Gable Green cardstock 2 by 1.5
Tempting Turquoise Cardstock 2.25 by 1.75
Rainbow Sherbet Design A 1 by 1 7/8 – two pieces
Rainbow Sherbet Design B 1 7/8 by 1 7/8 – two pieces
Gable Green Marker
Tempting Turquoise Marker
Happy Birthday To You Stamp Set
Stampin Dimensionals

· Alternate Tempting Turquoise and Gable Green markers to colour sentiment and stamp on Whisper White. Matt with Gable Green and Tempting Turquoise
· Adhere Gable Green matt to base card
· Adhere Rainbow Sherbet paper, Design A upper left Design B upper right Design B lower left Design A lower right
· Use Stampin Dimensionals to adhere sentiment centered

Ant on a Woven Blanket
Materials
Green Galore Cardstock 4.25 by 11 scored at 5.5
Green Galore Cardstock 0.75 by 5.5
Real Red Cardstock 3 by 4
Real Red Cardstock 2.5 by 0.5 – 7 strips
Whisper White Cardstock 3.75 by 0.5 – 5 strips
Whisper White Cardstock 1 by 2
Basic Black Cardstock 1.25 by 2.25
Whisper White Cardstock scrap
Basic Black Cardstock scrap
Hugs and Wishes Stamp Set
Real Red Classic Stamp Pad
Green Galore Classic Stamp Pad
Sponge
Word Window punch
1 inch Circle punch
Small Oval punch
Large Oval punch
0.5 inch Circle punch
0.25 circle punch
1/8 circle punch
Scrap

· Stamp sentiment with Real Red ink on Whisper White and Matt with Basic Black
· Use strips of cardstock to create a paper weave. Lay the Whisper White strips horizontally and weave Real Red strips vertically. Use tape on the back side to secure the weave tightly. Trim any excess paper to give a nice edge. Matt with Real Red
· Use punches to create your ant. Smallest circles are for the eyes, 1 inch circle is the head, small oval is the body. Punch a small oval on a scrap of Whisper White, then overlay the large oval to get an oval outline, cut one end off to make the mouth. Word windows are trimmed to create the antennae as well as the legs.
· Sponge Green Galore all over the base card
· Scissor snip the strip of Green Galore to create grass.
· Adhere blanket first followed by grass, sentiment and then the ant

Life’s a Breeze Popsicle Punch

Materials
Base card of Only Orange – 4.25 by 11 scored at 5.5
Whisper White Cardstock scrap
Green Galore Cardstock scrap
Yoyo Yellow Cardstock scrap
Creamy Caramel Cardstock scrap
Green Galore Marker
Yoyo Yellow Marker
Only Orange Marker
Only Orange Stamp Pad
Wild Wasabi Striped Grosgain Ribbon
1 ¼ Square Punch
1 3/8 Square Punch
Word Window Punch
Scallop Punch
Tag Punch

· Fold cardstock along score line and score top side ½ inch from fold
· Lay ribbon flat inside the 1 inch gap and together creating the book binding, wrap ribbon around to front side and tie off in a simple knot
· Using markers colour images and sentiment and stamp on Whisper White Cardstock scrap. Punch out with 1 ¼ square and matt with a 1 3/8 Green Galore square
· Stamp background image in Only Orange randomly
· Adhere images in a 4 square leaving about half an inch between
· Punch a Yoyo Yellow tag and adhere to back 2 Creamy Caramel word window punches – this is your popsicle. Use scallop punch to take a bite out of it!
· Adhere to inside of card

Textured Dreams du Jour

Materials
Rose Red Cardstock 11 by 4.25 scored at 5.5
Kiwi Kiss Cardstock 4 by 5.25
Whisper White Cardstock 3 by 1.5
Kiwi Kiss Cardstock 3.25 by 1.75
Rose Red Cardstock 3.5 by 2
Texture Plates
Cuttlebug
Flower Fusion
Silver Brads
Tag Corner Punch
1/16 Punch
Old Olive Marker
Rose Red marker

· Corner punch Kiwi Kiss Cardstock and Whisper White Cardstock
· Colour image with markers highlighting bold words, stamp on Whisper White. Matt with Kiwi Kiss and Rose Red
· Pick 2 flowers and adhere them to the top left corner of sentiment using the 1/16 punch and brad
· Run large Kiwi Kiss cardstock through Cuttlebug using the texture plates
· Adhere to base card, adhere sentiment centered

Crazy for Cupcakes Spin Card

Materials
Pink Passion Cardstock 5.5 by 7 score
Score a 1 inch line down at 2.75 and 4.25
Score a 1 inch line up at 2.75 and 4.25
Cut 1.25 left of 2.75 scores
Cut 1.25 right of 4.25 scores
(You will end up with two square parenthesis cut into your cardstock)
Pixie Pink 3.75 by 3.25
Shimmery White 3.5 by 3
Real Red Marker
Pixie Pink Marker
Tempting Turquoise Marker
Basic Black Classic Stamp Pad
Pink Passion Classic Stamp Pad
Crazy for Cupcakes Stamp Set
Crystal Effects
White Grosgain Ribbon

· Stamp mini cupcakes randomly around edge of one side of base card and colour with markers
· Stamp sentiment and blowhorn images on Shimmery White with Basic Black ink and colour with markers. Matt with Pixie Pink. Adhere to mini cupcake side of base card
· Tie a ribbon around left strip of card
· Stamp large cupcake image on right side of Shimmery White with Basic Black and colour with markers. Matt with Pixie Pink. Adhere to plain side of base card.
· Use Crystal Effects on cupcake icing.

Baroque Motifs Rub On

Materials
Real Red Cardstock 5.5 by 8.5 scored at 4.25
Whisper White Cardstock 5.25 by 4
Basic Black Cardstock 5 by 3.75
Whisper White Cardstock 4.75 by 3.5
Baroque Motifs Stamp Set
Rub Ons
Real Red Craft Ink
StazOn Black Ink
Wide Red Grosgrain Ribbon
Flower Slide
Sticky Strip
Embossing heat tool

· Decide which Rub On you would like to use so you can plan placement of your images
· Stamp large swirly image with Black Stazon on Whisper White Cardstock
· Stamp small flower images in Real Red craft ink
· Use embossing heat tool to set ink
· Use Rub On
· Thread a 2 inch piece of ribbon through slide and adhere to top right of card with sticky strip
· Matt with black, white and adhere to base card

Sweet One Baby Onesie

Materials
Whisper White Cardstock 4.25 by 11 – scored at 5.5
Scrap Whisper White cardstock
Tempting Turquoise cardstock
Yoyo Yellow Marker
Tempting Turquoise Marker
Green Galore Marker
Green Galore Classic Stamp Pad
Tempting Turquoise Classic Stamp Pad
So Many Scallops Stamp Set
The Snowflake Spot Stamp Set
1/16 punch
Brads
Scallop Punch
1 3/8 Circle Punch

· Stamp background image randomly all over base card with Tempting Turquoise and Green Galore
· Punch a 1 3/8 Circle at the top of the card in the center and a 1 3/8 circle on the bottom corners
· To make Onesie shape, cut a ½ inch line 2 inches down on either side of the card
· Cut from the bottom corner of the circles up to meet the half inch cut
· Punch three 1 3/8 circles on Tempting Turqoise scrap overlay Scallop Punch around the empty circle to create an outline
· Adhere Scallop rings to the card
· Punch 3 holes on bottom edge of card and affix brads
· Using markers colour sentiment and stamp on Whisper White scrap. Matt with Tempting Turqoise Scallop punch
· Adhere to card

June 2009 Stampers 10

2009-05-11T19:48:00.001-07:00

Magnified Bugs and Kisses
Materials
Old Olive cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Chocolate Chip cardstock 3.75 by 5
Whisper White cardstock 3.5 by 4.75
Whisper White cardstock 3.25 by 2.75
Summer Sun cardstock 3.5 by 3
Scrap Old Olive
Scrap overhead transparency
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad
Summer Sun Classic Ink Pad
Old Olive Classic Ink Pad
Bugs and Kisses stamp set
1 inch circle punch
1 3/8 circle punch
crimper
Old Olive wide grosgrain
Chocolate Chip grosgrain

· Stamp sentiment in Chocolate Chip on top left corner of small Whisper White cardstock
· Stamp 1 ant in each colour on bottom of same cardstock
· Punch out a 1 inch circle on the top right side of same cardstock, hold Summer Sun underneath as if it were matted and punch out matching 1 inch circle
· Tape transparency to back of Whisper White and matt to Summer Sun
· On scrap Old Olive punch out a 1 inch circle, over top of the missing circle punch out a circle with 1 3/8, cut a strip of Old Olive and crimp Adhere to card to create magnifying glass
· Hold magnifying glass over large Whisper White cardstock to line up your worm, stamp in Chocolate Chip ink
· Leave a wide space around worm so you don’t see any other bugs in magnifying glass
· Stamp other bugs in all 3 colours and matt to Chocolate Chip cardstock
· Do a simple knot with wide Old Olive and slip a piece of Chocolate Chip ribbon in the loop before tightening it.
· Adhere ribbon to Whisper White and glue to base card
· Adhere magnifying piece with Dimensionals

Tart and Tangy 5 Minute Card

Materials
Real Red Cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Summer Fun Designer Paper 2.75 by 4.25
Scrap Whisper White Cardstock
Versamark
White Embossing Powder
Real Red Marker
Old Olive Marker
Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Scallop Punch

· Glue ribbon onto right edge of designer paper, tape ends to back
· Adhere ribboned piece to left side of base card
· Stamp image with markers on scrap and punch out with scallop punch
· Glue to top of right side of base card
· Using versamark stamp sentiment on bottom of right side of base card and emboss in White

Choo Choo Inside/Outside

Materials
Pacific Point Cardstock 11 by 4.25 scored at 5.5
Whisper White Cardstock 2.25 by 3.5
Kiwi Kiss Cardstock 3.75 by 2.5
Tangerine Tango Cardstock 2.75 by 4.5
Whisper White Cardstock 4 by 10.75 scored at 5 3/8
Scrap Whisper White Cardstock
Crystal Effects
Crimper
Choo Choo Tracks wheel
Choo Choo stamp set
Basic Grey Classic Ink Stamp Pad
Basic Black Classic Ink Stamp Pad
Pacific Point Classic Ink Stamp Pad
Kiwi Kiss Classic Ink Stamp Pad
Red Riding Hood Classic Ink Stamp Pad
Tangerine Tango Classic Ink Stamp Pad
Dimensionals

· Stamp sentiment on small Whisper White at top in Pacific Point ink, stamp engine with Basic Black, steam with Basic Grey
· Use crystal effects on engine and steam
· Crimp Tangerine Tango cardstock and adhere centered to base card
· Glue Kiwi Kiss on angle to Tangerine
· Glue stamped Whisper White centered to base card on top of Kiwi Kiss
· Using Basic Black ink make train tracks with wheel along bottom of large Whisper White
· Stamp steam with Basic Grey onto Whisper White cardstock
· Using In Colours – stamp 1 engine, 1 caboose, 2 flat beds and 1 passenger car on scrap Whisper White and adhere with Dimensionals
· Crease both Pacific Point and Whisper White cardstocks well before adhering the Whisper White to the inside

For the Bride Faux Medallion

Materials
Whisper White Cardstock 11 by 4.25 scored at 5.5
Basic Black Cardstock 4 by 5.25
Basic Grey Cardstock 3.75 by 5
Whisper White Cardstock 2 by 3
Basic Black Cardstock 2.25 by 3.25
Basic Black Cardstock 1.25 by 4
Whisper White Cardstock 1 by 2
Scrap Whisper White Cardstock
Versamark
Silver Embossing Powder
Embossing Heat Tool
Silver Brad
1/16 circle punch
Basic Black Classic Ink Stamp Pad
For The Bride stamp set
Baroque Motifs stamp set

· Adhere Basic Grey to Basic Black and glue to base card
· Stamp bride image on Whisper White with Basic Black ink, matt with black
· Stamp sentiment with Basic Black ink and adhere to Basic Black strip on right hand side
· Stamp versamark pad directly onto a scrap of Whisper White , cover a 2 by 2 area with silver embossing powder, heat
· Repeat 3 times
· On the last heat you will stamp the medallion image into the pool of embossing powder – holding for about 15 seconds.
· Trim medallion and use a silver brad to fix onto Basic Black strip with sentiment
· Adhere to card

May 2009 Stampers 10 Cards

2009-04-26T11:43:00.000-07:00

Sponged Sky Branch Out
Materials
Old Olive Cardstock 5.5 by 8.5 scored at 4.25
Chocolate Chip Cardstock 3.75 by 3.75
Whisper White 3.5 by 3.5
Whisper White Cardstock 2.5 by 3.5
Ruby Red Cardstock 3 by 4.25
Scrap Whisper White
Scrap Chocolate Chip
Branch Out Stamp Set
All Holidays Stamp Set
Chocolate Chip Classic Stamp Pad
Bordering Blue Classic Stamp Pad
Old Olive Classic Stamp Pad
Ruby Red Classic Stamp Pad
Sponge
Small Oval Punch
Large Oval Punch
Wide Chocolate Chip Ribbon
Cuttlebug with embossing folder
Scrap

· Stamp tree image with Chocolate Chip ink on Whisper White two times
· Tear a piece of scrap Cardstock to create the hills in our background
· Place hill template on Whisper White and sponge sky with Bordering Blue, flip the template over to cover sky and sponge hills with Old Olive
· Stamp leaves on the trees with Old Olive ink and stamp a bird or birdhouse in Ruby Red ink on the tree
· Matt Whisper White with Chocolate Chip
· Slip Ruby Red cardstock into embossing folder and run through Cuttlebug
· Adhere ribbon to top of Ruby Red and glue to front of card
· Using Stampin Dimensionals adhere imaged piece slightly above centre of card
· Stamp sentiment with Old Olive Ink on scrap Whisper White
· Punch out with small oval and matt with large oval of Chocolate Chip
· Adhere sentiment to bottom of card

Happiness is a Journey Negative Image
Materials
Chocolate Chip Cardstock 5.5 by 8.5 scored at 4.25
Baja Breeze Cardstock 3 by 4
Kraft Cardstock 2.75 by 3.75
Whisper White Cardstock 2.5 by 3.5
Happiness is a Journey Stamp Set
Chocolate Chip Classic Stamp Pad
Baja Breeze Classic Stamp Pad
White Craft Stamp Pad
Sponge
Distressing Tool
Double Stitched Baja Breeze Ribbon

· Stamp image with Chocolate Chip ink on Whisper White
· Sponge lightly over entire Whisper White with Baja Breeze
· Distress Whisper White and Chocolate Chip cardstock
· Matt Whisper White with Kraft and Baja Breeze
· Adhere to top side of card
· Stamp sentiment with White Craft Ink on bottom side of card
· Tie a simple knot in ribbon and adhere to front side of card centred
· Open card flat and using paper trimmer slice a 1 inch slit along seam to tuck ribbon through
· On inside of card fold raw edge of ribbon under and tape underside to card leaving a smooth edge

Dreams du Jour Faux Stitching
Materials
Red Riding Hood Cardstock 4.25 by 11 scored at 5.5
Chocolate Chip Cardstock 3 by 2.75
Pink Pirouette Cardstock 2.75 by 2.5
Whisper White Cardstock 2.5 by 2.25
Bella Rose Designer Series Paper 1.5 by 5.5
Dreams du Jour Stamp Set
En Francais Background Stamp
Chocolate Chip Classic Stamp Pad
Red Riding Hood Classic Stamp Pad
Chocolate Chip Marker
Real Red Marker
Pretty in Pink Marker
Mellow Moss Maerker
So Saffron Marker
Paper Piercer
Matt Pack
Chocolate Chip Wide Grosgrain Ribbon

Scrap

· Stamp image with Chocolate Chip ink on Whisper White and colour with markers
· Use Paper Piercer and Hole Guide in Matt Pack to pierce holes 1/8 from inside edge of Whisper White
· Use fine point of Chocolate Chip Marker to connect holes to create faux stitching effect
· Matt Whisper White with Pink Pirouette and Chocolate Chip
· Stamp background image with Red Riding Hood ink on Red Riding Hood card
· Tie a simple knot in ribbon and wrap around designer paper – taping ends to back
· Glue designer paper to left side of card leaving about ¼ inch of card showing
· Adhere imaged pieced centred

April 2009 Stampers 10 Cards

2009-04-05T14:21:00.001-07:00

Urban Garden Crossover

Materials
Baja Breeze – 11 by 4.25 scored at 5.5 and cut on a diagonal – on the left side from top of centre crease to bottom of outside edge
Baja Breeze – 11 by 4.25 scored at 5.5 – on the right side from top of centre crease to bottom of outside edge
Urban Garden designer series paper 4 by 5 sliced diagonally to create 2 triangles
Not Quite Navy cardstock 1.5 by 8.5
Not Quite Navy cardstock 1.5 by 4.25
Whisper White cardstock 3.5 by 5
Not Quite Navy cardstock 3.75 by 5.25
Baja Breeze scrap cardstock
Corner Rounder Punch
Round Tab Punch
Friendly Words Wheel
Baja Breeze 1 inch double-stitched ribbon
Going Gray Stamp Pad
Wheel Guide
Sticky Strip

· Corner punch Not Quite Navy and Whisper White cardstock
· Using Wheel Guide and Going Gray ink, wheel Friendly Words across bottom of Whisper White cardstock
· Punch out Round Tab, fold in half and adhere to top left side of Whisper White cardstock
· Adhere to Not Quite Navy
· Fold Baja Breeze pieces and lay both full rectangles one on top of the other, adhere together
· Glue a triangle of Urban Garden designer paper on the outside of the two crossover flaps
· Adhere bottom edge of right side of crossover with sticky strip
· Adhere bottom edge of left side of crossover with sticky strip
· Glue small Not Quite Navy strip to back of Baja Breeze card
· Glue large Not Quite Navy strip to front of Baja Breeze card overlapping back piece
· Use ribbon around the card over the Not Quite Navy strip and secure in a simple knot
· Slide insert into the Crossover

Clear Fifth Avenue Floral

Materials
Base card of Clear Window Sheet – 5.5 by 8.5 – scored at 4.25
Whisper White cardstock 3.5 by 4.75
Tempting Turquoise cardstock 3.75 by 5
Basic Black cardstock 4 by 5.25
Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp Set
Tag Corner Punch
Black Stazon Stamp Pad
Azure Stazon Stamp Pad

· Punch corners of Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise and Basic Black cardstock
· Stamp sentiment with Black Stazon Ink centred vertically and right side of Whisper White cardstock
· Matt with Tempting Turquoise and adhere centered to inside of Clear Card
· Adhere Basic Black cardstock centered to BACK of Clear Card
· Leaving a blank spot which coincides with sentiment on FRONT side of Clear Card randomly stamp flower images with the Black Stazon and Azure Stazon Ink

Cupcakes Wheel Picture Frame

Materials
Base card of Pink Passion – 5.5 by 8.5 – scored at 4.25
Whisper White cardstock 4 by 5.25
Cupcakes Wheel
Pun Fun Stamp Set
Wheel Guide
Going Gray Marker
Pink Passion Marker
Pixie Pink Marker
Orchid Opulence Marker
Creamy Caramel Marker
Basic Black Stamp Pad
Post-it Notes

· Click Wheel Guide into right-angle position, on the Whisper White cardstock align with a corner leaving approximately a 0.75 to 1 inch picture frame border. Mark corner with a pencil, and place a Post-it note diagonally with a corner touching the pencil mark and extending outward, repeat on the corner on the same horizontal line
· Using Basic Black ink, wheel cupcakes along wheel guide
· Repeat for all four sides of Whisper White Cardstock
· Using Basic Black ink stamp image centered on Whisper White Cardstock
· Colour the images with Markers
· Adhere to Pink Passion base card

Rockabilly Magnetic Bookmark

Materials
Base of Basic Black cardstock – 2.5 by 8 scored at 4
Rockabilly designer series paper (small image) 2.25 by 7.75
Rockabilly designer series paper (large image) 2 by 3.5
Rockabilly designer series paper scrap
Real Red cardstock 2.25 by 3.75
Real Red scrap cardstock
Whisper White scrap cardstock
Tart and Tangy Stamp Set
Crystal Effects
1 3/8 Circle Punch
Scallop Circle Punch
Tag Corner Punch
Old Olive Marker
Real Red Marker
Magnetic strip
Sticky Strip

· Using markers, colour cherry image and stamp on scrap Whisper White cardstock
· Punch out with 1 3/8 Circle, matt with a Scallop Circle of Real Red
· Apply Crystal Effects to Cherry and set aside to dry
· Tag Corner punch the Real Red cardstock and Rockabilly paper (large image) and matt
· Adhere large piece of Rockabilly paper to inside of bookmark
· Using sticky strip adhere magnet to inside of bookmark
· Optional: Cut strips of Rockabilly to adhere to top side of Magnet OR Adhere magnet to bookmark BEFORE glueing on the Rockabilly paper – for a hidden magnet

March 2009 Stampers 10 Cards

2009-03-03T19:50:00.000-08:00

instructions to follow asap...

Man's Best Friend Textured Paper

Materials
Kraft Cardstock 8/5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Whisper White Cardstock 4.25 by 2
Chocolate Chip Cardstock 4.5 by 2.25
Parisian Breeze Textured Cardstock 3 by 3.5
Chocolate Chip Classic Stamp Pad
Red Riding Hood Classic Stamp Pad
Eyelets
Cropodile
Crystal Effects

· Stamp sentiment on lower right corner of card with Chocolate Chip Classic ink
· Stamp 2 dog images facing each other on Whisper White with Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
· Stamp fire hydrant with Red Riding Hood Classic Ink between the dogs
· Matt with Chocolate Chip
· Using Cropadile, set an eyelet in each corner
· Adhere textured cardstock to left side of card, centered vertically
· Adhere stamped piece to center of card
· Using crystal effects, lightly coat fire hydrant and set aside to dry

Tone on Tone Flight of the Butterfly

Materials
Whisper White Cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Whisper White Cardstock 3 by 2
Not Quite Navy Cardstock 3.5 by 2.5
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock 3 pieces 1.75 by 1.75
Old Olive Cardstock 3 pieces 1.75 by 1.75
Summer Sun Cardstock 3 pieces 1.75 by 1.75
Not Quite Navy Cardstock 3 pieces 1.75 by 1.75
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stamp Pad
Old Olive Classic Stamp Pad
Summer Sun Classic Stamp Pad
Not Quite Navy Classic Stamp Pad
Pumpkin Pie Marker
Summer Sun Marker
Not Quite Navy Marker

· Use multi coloured markers to stamp sentiment on Whisper White Cardstock
· Matt sentiment with Not Quite Navy
· Stamp polka dot butterfly and flower image tone on tone with squares
· Adhere squares to base card
· Adhere sentiment to center
A Good Egg Scallop FrameA Good Egg Scallop Frame

Materials
Very Vanilla Cardstock 8/5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Very Vanilla Cardstock 1.75 by 1.75
Pretty in Pink Cardstock scrap
Barely Banana Cardstock scrap
Lavender Lace Cardstock scrap
Certainly Celery Cardstock scrap
Bashful Blue Cardstock scrap
Lavender Lace Classic Stamp Pad
Barely Banana Marker
Lavender Lace Marker
Pumpkin Pie Marker
Bashful Blue Marker
Chipboard Scallop Frame
¼ inch Circle Punch
½ inch Circle Punch
1 inch Circle Punch
1 ¼ inch Circle Punch
1 3/8 inch Circle Punch
Stampin Dimensionals

Using Lavender Lace Marker, colour chipboard scallop frame, let dry, and colour second coat, let dry
Stamp sentiment on lower right corner of card with Lavender Lace Classic ink
Punch 6 ¼ inch circles with Pretty in Pink scrap
Punch 3 ½ inch circles with Certainly Celery scrap
Punch 3 1 inch circles with Bashful Blue scrap and stamp background image using Bashful Blue marker
Punch 2 1 ¼ inch circles with Barely Banana and stamp background image using Barely Banana Marker
Punch 2 1 3/8 inch circles with Lavender Lace and stamp background image using Lavender Lace stamp pad
Randomly glue circles to left half of card.
Stamp chick image on small Very Vanilla cardstock with Lavender Lace Classic ink. Colour chick using Barely Banana and So Saffron Markers
Adhere chick image to back off chipboard scallop frame
Using Stampin Dimensionals adhere scallop frame to center of card

Designer Paper Easter Basket
Quick and Easy Easter Box

Materials
Designer Paper 6 by 12
Scrap cardstock
Brads
Ribbon
Crimper

· Follow template for score lines
· Snip vertically along the folds from bottom to 1 inch fold
· The 1 inch fold creates the bottom and needs to be adhered
· The 4.5 inch crease gets folded the opposite direction to give the box a different patterned band along the top
· Set a brad through the ribbon on each side of the box
· Crimp scrap cardstock to create ‘grass’

February 2009 Stampers 10 Cards

2009-02-05T22:48:00.000-08:00

Puffy Penguin
Materials
Bashful Blue Cardstock 5.5 by 8.5 scored at 4.25
Whisper White Cardstock 5.5 by 4.25
Scrap Bashful Blue
Scrap Almost Amethyst
Wild About You Stamp Set
Stamp Set
Basic Black Classic Stamp Pad
Bashful Blue Classic Stamp Pad
Bashful Blue Gingham Grosgrain
Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
2 way glue pen
Puffy paint pen
Embossing Gun
Small Oval Punch
1.25 Circle Punch
Designer Label Punch
Paper towel

· Tear Whisper White cardstock on a slight diagonal – right side being higher sloping down to left
· Using 2 way glue apply Dazzling Diamonds to the rough edge of the tear, set aside to dry
· On remaining Whisper White cardstock stamp penguin image and sentiment in Basic Black
· Punch out sentiment using Oval punch, trim penguin with scissors
· Punch out a 1.25 Circle of Bashful Blue and adhere under sentiment, punch out a Designer Label of Almost Amethyst and adhere under the sentiment
· Punch out a Oval with Almost Amethyst and use a paper towel to sponge on some Bashful Blue on toboggan
· Adhere penguin to toboggan and glue to Whisper White snow
· Tie a simple knot in gingham grosgrain and attach to bottom of snow
· Glue “snow” onto base card
· Using Puffy Paint pen, dot snowflakes into sky, heat with embossing gun to puff up
· Attach sentiment to card

Bestie Designer Paper Bra Card

Materials
Blush Blossom Cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Designer Series Paper of your choice
Rhinestone Brads
1/16 circle punch

· Using ‘blush’ template provided trace bottom edge of card and trim to create curvy silhouette
· Use the ‘bra’ template and either ‘thong’ or ‘panty’ template and trace/cut out using designer paper
· Cut out two 1 by 2 inch strips of coordinating designer paper
· Adhere bra and straps to front of card
· Trim excess paper from the straps
· Use punch and rhinestone in centre of bra
· Adhere thong or panty to inside of card

Dreams du Jour Stamp
Materials
Red Riding Hood Cardstock 5.5 by 8.5 scored at 4.25
Pink Pirouette Cardstock 3.5 by 3.5
Red Riding Hood Cardstock 1 5/8 by 1 5/8
Bella Rose Designer Series Paper 2.75 by 4.25
Stamp Template printed on Whisper White
Stamp Template printed on clear overhead page
Dreams du Jour Stamp Set
Priceless Stamp Set
Small Heart Stamp
Sponge
Pink Pirouette Classic Stamp Pad
Red Riding Hood Classic Stamp Pad
Chocolate Chip Classic Stamp Pad
Watercolour Pencils
1.25 Square Punch
1 3/8 Square Punch
Postal Scissors

Scrap

· Cut out windows of clear template
· Align two templates and sponge Pink Pirouette in window panes
· Stamp small Priceless flourish with Chocolate Chip Classic Ink and stamp small heart in Red Riding Hood in center of each pane
· Trim outside edge of stamps with Postal Scissors
· Matt with Pink Pirouette
· Adhere Designer Paper to bottom half of card
· On Whisper White scrap stamp Dreams du Jour LOVE YOU stamp in Chocolate Chip, colour in using watercolour pencils
· Punch out with small square punch
· Matt with Pink Pirouette punched out with large square punch
· Matt with Red Riding Hood square
· Adhere sentiment to bottom right corner of card
· Adhere stamps top/centre of card

January 2009 Stampers 10 Class

2009-01-03T12:09:00.000-08:00

Raspberry Tart Cardlet

Materials
Base card of Pink Pirouette – 4.25 by 11 – scored at 3 and 6
Whisper White cardstock 2.5 by 3.75
Kiwi Kiss cardstock 2.5 by 0.75 ***2 strips***
Regal Rose cardstock 2.5 by 0.75
Raspberry Tart Designer Paper in various patterns:
2.5 by 3 ***2 pieces***
2.75 by 2.75 ***2 pieces***
2 by 4
Kiwi Kiss cardstock 1.25 by 1.5
Whisper White scrap cardstock
Kiwi Kiss scrap cardstock
Regal Rose Classic Ink Pad
Rose Red Classic Ink Pad
Kiwi Kiss Classic Ink Pad
Priceless Stamp Set
Baroque Motifs Stamp Set
Pretty in Pink ¼ inch Grosgrain
Sticky Strip
Boho Blossoms Punch
Dimensionals

Fold card at 6 inch score
On the front side adhere both 2.5 by 3 pieces of Raspberry Tart side by side at the top
Adhere a 14 inch piece of ribbon to the bottom edge of the Raspberry Tart on the left, you’ll want about ribbon to be about 7 inches laying on the top and 7 inches laying on the bottom
Stamp solid rectangle image from Priceless on Whisper White scrap in Regal Red and cut out, matt onto Kiwi Kiss
Stamp circular flower image from Priceless in Rose Redand trim the flower out
Punch out a Kiwi Kiss flower using Boho Blossoms punch and matt to the cut out flower
Secure with a Dimensional to the rectangle image
Use Dimensionals to adhere centred under Raspberry Tart on left side
Stamp ‘kind’ from Baroque Motifs in Rose Red onto Kiwi Kiss strip and adhere centered under the Raspberry Tart on right
Open cardlet
Adhere 2.75 by 2.75 Raspberry Tart to top of first section
Stamp ‘Priceless’ in Rose Red on strip of Regal Rose and adhere centered under designer paper
Stamp ‘cherish’ in Rose Red on strip of Kiwi Kiss and adhere centered on top of second section
Adhere 2.75 by 2.75 Raspberry Tart centered under strip on second section
Stamp small swirly image in Rose Red on Whisper White cardstock with a couple Kiwi Kiss small flowers on bottom right hand corner and adhere to third section
Adhere 2 by 4 Raspberry Tart to last section
Fold first section over on top of second section and over again on top of third section and tie ribbon in a simple knot to secure cardlet

Marbled Just Buzzin By

Materials
Base card of Kiwi Kiss – 5.5 by 8.5 – scored at 4.25
Whisper White cardstock 2.5 by 3
Chocolate Chip cardstock 2.75 by 3.25
Whisper White cardstock 4.5 by 2.75
Chocolate Chip cardstock 4.75 by 3
Tangerine Tango cardstock 5 by 3.5
Just Buzzin By Stamp Set
Scallop Edge Punch
Chocolate Chip ¼ inch grosgrain
So Saffron Marker
Really Rust Marker
Old Olive Marker
Pumpkin Pie Marker
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad
Kiwi Kiss Re-Inker
2 Marbles
Plastic container with a lid

· Using Chocolate Chip Marker stamp ‘just buzzing by’ sentiment on bottom left corner
· Stamp bee and flower image in Chocolate Chip on smaller Whisper White cardstock
· Colour with markers and matt with Chocolate Chip cardstock
· Squeeze a few drops of Kiwi Kiss re-inker into plastic container, snap on the lid and roll the marbles around until they’re coated
· Place the larger Whisper White cardstock into the container, close the lid and roll the marbles around to create a background
· Adhere background image to Chocolate Chip and Tangerine Tango
· Tie a simple knot around background imaged piece with Chocolate Chip grosgrain
· Scallop Edge punch the Tangerine Tango
· Adhere the background image slightly higher than center
· Adhere stamped image piece to the right hand side leaving 0.25 from side and bottom edge

Elegant Thank You

Materials
Base card of Whisper White – 5.5 by 8.5 – scored at 4.25
Whisper White cardstock 2 by 2
Kiwi Kiss cardstock 2.25 by 2.25
Pacific Point cardstock 2.5 by 2.5
Kiwi Kiss cardstock 0.5 by 4.25
Pacific Point cardstock 0.5 by 4.25
Doodle This Stamp Set
Kiwi Kiss scrap cardstock
Pacific Point scrap cardstock
Elegant Thank You Stamp
Pacific Point Classic Ink Pad
Kiwi Kiss Classic Ink Pad
Scallop Edge Punch
1/16 Circle Punch
Ice Circle Rhinestone Brads

· Stamp large flower image on base card randomly all over in Pacific Point
· Stamp swirly stem image on base card in empty spaces in Kiwi Kiss
· Stamp sentiment centered on Whisper White and matt with Kiwi Kiss and Pacific Point
· Stamp a large flower image on Kiwi Kiss cardstock with Kiwi Kiss and cut out
· Stamp a large flower image on Pacific Point cardstock with Pacific Point and cut out
· Layer cut out flowers, and secure with brad
· Use scallop edge punch on Kiwi Kiss
· Adhere strip of Pacific Point to bottom edge
· Layer Kiwi Kiss strip on top and adhere
· Adhere sentiment slightly higher than centered and adhere flower on the left side between the sentiment and strip

November 2008 Stampers 10 Cards

2008-11-02T20:47:00.000-08:00

Priceless Four Square

Materials
Pretty in Pink Cardstock 4.25 by 8.5 scored at 4.25
Close to Cocoa Cardstock 3 5/8 by 3 5/8
Purely Pomegranate Cardstock 3 3/8 by 3 3/8
Designer Series Paper – 3 different patterns – one 1.5 square each
Whisper White Cardstock 1.5 by 1.5
Scrap Whisper White Cardstock
Purely Pomegranate Classic Stamp Pad
Priceless Stamp Set
Full of Life Stamp Set
2 way glue
Microbeads
Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

· Stamp heart and flower image with Purely Pomegranate Classic ink on Whisper White cardstock and cut out images
· Using 2 way glue adhere microbeads to center of flower and Dazzling Diamonds glitter to heart
· Adhere one image to Whisper White square and one image to a Designer Paper square
· Adhere four squares to Purely Pomegranate
· Mount onto Close to Cocoa and adhere to base card
· Stamp sentiment with Purely Pomegranate on inside of base card

Alternate Colour Palette:
Rainbow Sherbet Designer Series Paper
Apricot Appeal Card Stock
Tempting Turquoise Card Stock
Green Galore Card Stock and Stamp Pad

Heard From the Heart Quilt

Materials
Certainly Celery Cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Whisper White Cardstock 3.5 by 3.5
Whisper White Cardstock 3 by 3
Whisper White Cardstock 1.25 by 4.25
Purely Pomegranate Cardstock 1.75 by 4.25
Designer Series Paper – 3 different colours 4 strips of each colour
Strips are 0.5 by 3
Purely Pomegranate Classic Stamp Pad
Certainly Celery Classic Stamp Pad
Priceless Stamp Set
Heard From the Heart Stamp Set

· Stamp small flower with Purely Pomegranate Classic ink on 3 by 3 Whisper White cardstock
· Follow basic quilt pattern around stamped image
· Trim excess paper and mount onto 3.5 by 3.5 Whisper White Cardstock
· Adhere to top of Certainly Celery base card
· Stamp sentiment on Whisper White in Certainly Celery ink
· Mount onto Purely Pomegranate and tear top edge
· Adhere to base card

Alternate Colour Palette:
Sweet Always Designer Series Paper
Pink Pirouette Card Stock and Stamp Pad
Chocolate Chip Card Stock and Stamp Pad

Looks Like Spring Double Fold

Materials
Green Galore Textured Cardstock 5.5 by 4.25
Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper 7.5 by 4 scored at 5.25
Soft Sky Cardstock 9 by 2 scored at 4.25
Whisper White Cardstock 1.75 by 4.25
Whisper White scrap
Soft Sky Classic Stamp Pad
Wild Wasabi Classic Stamp Pad
Green Galore Classic Stamp Pad
Looks Like Spring Stamp Set
Sage Advice Stamp Set
A Greeting For All Reasons Stamp Set
Soft Sky double stitched ribbon 2 – 6 inch strips

· Stamp background image with Soft Sky Classic ink on Whisper White cardstock on the left side
· Stamp Thank You in Green Galore on top of the background image
· Stamp Looks Like Spring large flower in Wild Wasabi Classic Stamp Ink on scrap Whisper White and cut out
· Adhere to right side of Whisper White
· Tape one piece of ribbon to bottom side of Whisper White and adhere to longer side of Soft Sky Cardstock
· Open Soft Sky cardstock and stamp image on right side with Green Galore Classic Ink
· Adhere Soft Sky to bigger side of Designer Series Paper
· Fold small side over top of Soft Sky
· Tape ribbon to back of Designer Series Paper and adhere to base card
· Tie ribbons together in a simple knot

Alternate Colour Palette:
Green Tea Designer Series Paper
Old Olive Textured Card Stock and Stamp Pad
Baja Breeze Card Stock and Stamp Pad
Certainly Celery Stamp Pad

Gift Wrap Gift Card

Materials
Bashful Blue Cardstock 8.5 by 3 scored at 2.75 and 6.5
Gift Wrap 2.75 by 3.5
Chocolate Chip Cardstock 2.5 by 2.5
Gift Wrap 2.25 by 2.25
Scrap Whisper White
Scrap Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Chip Classic Stamp Pad
Bashful Blue Classic Stamp Pad
Sponge
Canvas background stamp
So Many Scallops stamp set
All Holidays stamp set
Corner Rounder punch
Scallop punch
Designer label punch
1 inch Circle punch
Dimensionals
Sticky Strip

· Stamp scallop sentiment on scrap Whisper White with Bashful Blue ink
· Punch out using scallop punch and sponge Chocolate Chip on edges
· Mount onto Chocolate Chip square with dimensional
· Matt onto Gift Wrap Square
· Fold Bashful Blue and adhere finished square to front flap, using corner round punch on corners
· Adhere Gift Wrap to inside of gift card holder and using sticky strip, tape bottom flap in place
· Stamp sentiment on scrap Whisper White in Bashful Blue and punch out with 1 inch circle punch and sponge edges in Chocolate Chip
· Punch out a Designer Label in Chocolate Chip and adhere sentiment to it
· Glue bottom of Designer Label with sticky strip so the front flap is tucked under the label to keep it closed

October 2008 Stampers 10 Cards

2008-10-04T21:36:00.001-07:00

The Snowflake Spots Brayered

Materials
Base card of Blue Bayou – 5.5 by 8.5 – scored at 4.25
Glossy White cardstock 5.25 by 4
The Snowflake Spot Stamp Set
Not Quite Navy Classic Ink Pad
Blue Bayou Classic Ink Pad
Soft Sky Classic Ink Pad
Versamark
Brayer

· Stamp two medium snowflake images with Versamark on glossy paper
· Stamp 1 large snowflake image in Not Quite Navy Classic Ink
· Stamp sentiment in lower right corner in Not Quite Navy Classic Ink
· Stamp medium snowflakes in Blue Bayou Classic Ink
· Stamp background image in Not Quite Navy STAMPED OFF ON SCRAP PAPER FIRST to fill in empty spots
· Brayer over glossy cardstock with Soft Sky Classic Ink
· Adhere to base card

The World Over for Christmas

Materials
Base card of Real Red – 4.25 by 11 scored at 5.5
Whisper White cardstock 4 by 3 5/8
Glorious Green matt 4.25 by 3 7/8
The World Over Stamp Set
Stamp a ma jig tool
Distressing tool
Watercolour pencils
Blender pens
2 way glue pen
Dazzling Diamonds glitter
Red and White striped grosgrain

· Using stamp a ma jig tool, stamp image twice on Whisper White cardstock to create a continuous circle
· Colour snowmen with watercolour pencils and use blender pens to smooth out any lines
· Use 2 way glue pen to colour the snowy part of the snowmen and apply Dazzling Diamonds glitter
· Distress edges of Whisper White cardstock and adhere to Glorious Green matt
· Adhere right side of base card
· Wrap ribbon around card and secure centered on the front side with a simple knot, tie two extra pieces of ribbon onto this piece
Perfect Presentation in Many Matts

Materials
Base card of Real Red – 4.25 by 11 scored at 5.5
Whisper White matt 5 by 1.75
Real Red matt 5 1/8 by 1 7/8
Glorious Green matt 5.25 by 2
Real Red matt 1.5 by 1.5 (3 pieces)
Glorious Green matt 1 5/8 by 1 5/8 (3 pieces)
Whisper White scrap cardstock
1.25 circle punch
White grosgrain ribbon
Perfect Presentation Stamp Set
Fine Lace Background Stamp Set
Embossing Buddy
White Embossing Powder
Real Red Classic Ink
Versamark
Glorious Green Marker
So Saffron Marker
Real Red Marker

· Stamp background image with Real Red Classic Ink
· Colour image with markers on scrap Whisper White cardstock and punch out with 1.25 circle punch
· Matt circle with Real Red squares
· Matt Real Red squares with Glorious Green squares
· Adhere to Whisper White strip, onto Real Red strip, onto Glorious Green strip
· Cut three small pieces of grosgrain and adhere to back of matted strip to create tabs of ribbons
· Adhere to base card
· Use embossing buddy on lower right corner of base card and emboss sentiment in white
Silent Night One Layer

Materials
Base card of Night of Navy – 5.5 by 8.5 scored at 4.25
Whisper White cardstock 4 by 5.25
Scrap cardstock 4 by 5.25
Coluzzle
Sponge Daubers
Night of Navy Classic Ink
Sincere Salutations Stamp Set
Silent Night Stamp Set

· Using Coluzzle cut out a large oval on the scrap cardstock centered
· Stamp image centered in Night of Navy Classic Ink on Whisper White Cardstock
· Stamp sentiment in Night of Navy Classic Ink on bottom right corner
· Lay oval template on top of Whisper White and sponge daube the outside edges in Night of Navy Classic Ink
Simple Snow Flurries

Materials
Base card of Whisper White – 5.5 by 8.5 – scored at 4.25
Soft Sky 5.5 by 2
Snow Flurries Stamp Set
Many Merry Messages Stamp Set
Soft Sky Classic Ink Pad
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad
Chocolate Chip 5/8 Grosgrain Ribbon

· Randomly stamp snowflake images in Soft Sky and Chocolate Chip Classic Ink on top 2/3 of Whisper White base card
· Stamp sentiment centered in Chocolate Chip on Soft Sky cardstock
· Adhere stamped piece to base card
· Wrap ribbon around card and secure centered on the front side with a simple knot
Snow Flurries Book Binding

Materials
Base card of Bashful Blue – 4.25 by 11 scored at 5.5
Whisper White 4.75 by 4
Bashful Blue Classic Ink
Almost Amethyst Classic Ink
Snow Flurries Stamp Set
Warmest Regards Stamp Set
Silver Cord
Cropadile
Silver Eyelets

· Fold cardstock along score line and score top side ½ inch from fold
· Glue inside ½ inch and press together creating the book binding
· Set eyelets in book binding about ½ inch from top and bottom
· Wrap silver cord in eyelets and secure in a bow on the front side
· Stamp sentiment centered on Whisper White Cardstock in Bashful Blue Classic Ink
· Randomly stamp Snow Flurries in Bashful Blue and Almost Amethyst Classic Ink on Whisper White cardstock
· Adhere to base card

Snow Swirled 3 Frame Window

Materials
Base card of Basic Black – 5.5 by 8.5 – scored at 4.25
Brushed Silver matts 1 by 4 (3 pieces)
Whisper White cardstock 7/8 by 3.75 (3 pieces)
Embossing Buddy
Silver Embossing Powder
Snow Swirled stamp set
Basic Black Classic Ink Pad
Basic Grey Taffeta Ribbon

· Stamp small snowflake on left half of base card in Basic Black Classic Ink
· Use embossing buddy on left corner of base card and emboss sentiment in silver
· Lay 3 Whisper White pieces side by side to create a solid rectangle
· Use embossing buddy over cardstock and emboss snowflake images randomly in silver
· Wrap ribbon around top quarter and secure with a simple knot on the left side
· Matt imaged pieces with Brushed Silver and adhere to card leaving about 1/8 in between each frame
Snow Flurries Slider

Materials
Base card of Taken with Teal – 5.5 by 8.5 scored at 4.25
Whisper White cardstock 4 by 5.25
Taken with Teal cardstock 2.75 by 1.75
Whisper White cardstock 2.5 by 1.5
Eggplant Grosgrain
Rectangle punch
Elegant Eggplant Classic Ink
Taken with Teal Classic Ink
Snow Flurries Stamp Set
Small Script Stamp Set

· Randomly stamp Snow Flurries images in Elegant Eggplant and Taken with Teal Classic Ink on larger Whisper White cardstock
· Stamp sentiment centered on Whisper White cardstock with Elegant Eggplant
· Matt with Taken with Teal
· Punch rectangles on left and right side of sentiment piece and thread grosgrain through
· Secure ribbon to back of large Whisper White cardstock
· Adhere to base card
Sweet Holiday Slider

Materials
Base card of Real Red – 5.5 by 8.5 scored at 4.25
Chocolate Chip matt 4 by 5.25
Confetti Cream cardstock 1.25 by 1.25
Real Red cardstock 1.5 by 1.5
Confetti Cream cardstock 2.75 by 2.5
Real Red cardstock 3 by 2.75
Rectangle Punch
Red Gingham Ribbon
Sweet Holiday Stamp Set
All Holidays Stamp Set
Versamark
Embossing Buddy
Gold Embossing Powder
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
Bold Brights Markers

· Stamp gingerbread man image diagonally in Chocolate Chip Classic Ink on Confetti Cream square, matt with Real Red square
· Punch a rectangle on top and bottom corner of stamped piece and thread ribbon through over, under image, over
· Adhere ribbon to left side of Chocolate Chip matt
· Stamp gingerbread house in Chocolate Chip Classic Ink on Confetti Cream and matt with Real Red
· Colour candies on the house with markers
· Use embossing buddy on bottom side of Chocolate Chip matt and emboss sentiment in gold
· Adhere stamped image to matt
· Adhere matt to base card

Award Ribbon Perfect Presentation

Materials
Base card of Purely Pomegranate – 5.5 by 8.5 scored at 4.25
Wild Wasabi matt 5.25 by 4
Whisper White 4 by ¾
Certainly Celery 4 by 1
White 2.5 by 3
Purely Pomegranate 2 ¾ by 3 ¼
Purely Pomegranate scrap cardstock
Wild Wasabi scrap cardstockWhisper White scrap cardstock
1 inch circle punch
1.25 circle punch
1 3/8 circle punch
Purely Pomegranate double stitched ribbon
Perfect Presentation Stamp Set
Many Merry Messages Stamp Set

Wild Wasabi Classic Ink
Purely Pomegranate Classic Ink

· Stamp tree image with Wild Wasabi Classic Ink on slightly left side of Whisper White cardstock, matt with Purely Pomegranate cardstock
· Stamp sentiment centered on Whisper White strip in Purely Pomegranate and matt with Certainly Celery strip
· Stamp circle image on scrap of Whisper White with Wild Wasabi Classic Ink
· Punch out with 1 inch circle and matt with a 1.25 circle of Purely Pomegranate and matt with a 1 3/8 circle of Wild Wasabi
· Cut a 3.5 inch piece of ribbon, fold in half and secure to back of circle piece. Trim ribbon ends angled towards centre to create Award Ribbon
· Adhere to top right corner of tree piece
· Adhere imaged piece to base card leaving room to adhere sentiment piece on the bottom with about ¼ matt showing

September 2008 Stampers 10 Cards

2008-08-29T21:53:00.000-07:00

Halloween Bag Topper

Materials
Whisper White Cardstock 4.25 by 4 scored at 2
Year Round Fun II Stamp Set
All Holidays Stamp Set
Basic Black Classic Stamp Pad
Elegant Eggplant Classic Stamp Pad
Only Orange Classic Stamp Pad
Cellophane Bag
Stapler

· Stamp sentiment centered with Basic Black Classic Ink
· Randomly stamp images with Elegant Eggplant and Only Orange Classic Ink
· Fold over and staple to top of cellophane bag
Trick or Treat Triangle Box

Materials
Only Orange Cardstock 4.25 by 5
Trick or Treat Stamp Set
Basic Black Classic Stamp Pad
Sticky Strip
Crimper

· Stamp images and sentiment randomly on Only Orange Cardstock with Basic Black Classic Ink
· Roll paper to create a tube (4.25 is the height of tube)
· Use sticky strip to seal seam
· Pinch bottom of tube and flatten approximately 0.5 to 0.75 up the tube
· Run gluestick along inside of pinched Cardstock and crimp with crimper to seal
· Fill tube halfway with loose candy
· Pinch top of tube in opposite direction as bottom crimping
· Run gluestick along inside of pinched Cardstock and crimp with crimper to seal

Rubber Cement Boo

Materials
Basic Black Cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Glossy White Cardstock 5.25 by 4
Basic Black Cardstock 3.25 by 3.25
Whisper White Cardstock 3 by 3
Scrap of Only Orange Cardstock
Scrap of Basic Black Cardstock
Scrap of Whisper White Cardstock
Scrap of Creamy Caramel Cardstock
Large Oval Punch
Star Punch
1 inch Circle Punch
1.25 inch Circle Punch
Corner Rounder
Brushstroke Alphabet Stamp Set
Rubber Cement
Brayer
Yo-Yo Yellow Classic Stamp Pad
Only Orange Classic Stamp Pad
Basic Black Classic Stamp Pad

· Stamp B O O on scrap of Whisper White Cardstock with Basic Black Classic Ink
· Punch out with 1 inch Circle and matt with 1.25 Circle of Basic Black Cardstock
· Corner Round Punch Glossy White and Whisper White Cardstock
· Swirl rubber cement in 3 squiggly lines on Glossy White, set aside to dry or use embossing tool to set
· Brayer with Yo-Yo Yellow Classic Ink
· Swirl rubber cement in 3 squiggly lines on Glossy White, set aside to dry or use embossing tool to set
· Brayer with Only Orange Classic Ink
· When completely dry rub off rubber cement and buff with a tissue
· Matt Whisper White Cardstock onto Basic Black cardstock
· Adhere to left side of Glossy White Cardstock
· Adhere B O O circles vertically on right side of Glossy White Cardstock
· Adhere to Basic Black Card
· Punch out 5 large ovals in Only Orange Cardstock
· Glue to Whisper White in a pumpkin shape (2 side by side slightly apart, 2 side by side on top, 1 on very top)
· Punch a star in Basic Black and trim 1 point for a nose, 2 opposite points for eyes and trim remaining scrap into a mouth
· Glue face onto pumpkin
· Trim a small stem from Creamy Caramel Cardstock and adhere to top of pumpkin

With Gratitude Floater

Materials
Naturals Ivory Cardstock 11 by 4.25 scored at 5.5
Bravo Burgundy Cardstock 4.25 by 2
Naturals Ivory Cardstock 1 by 4.25
Bravo Burgundy Cardstock 3 by 3
Scrap Naturals Ivory Cardstock
Bravo Burgundy Classic Stamp Pad
Versamark Pad
Embossing Powders – Emerald, Garnet, Orange, Gold
With Gratitude Stamp Set
Wonderful Words Stamp Set
Coluzzle Cutting System
Raffia
Sticky strip

· Stamp sentiment centered of bottom of card in Bravo Burgundy Classic Ink
· Stamp leaf image on scrap cardstock with versamark and sprinkle small amounts of each colour of embossing powder to create a multi-coloured leaf. Emboss.
· Cut out embossed image
· Using Coluzzle system cut a 2.25 inch circle centered and approximately 1 inch from bottom
· Use sticky strip to adhere leaf to the card over the circle
· Adhere Bravo Burgundy Cardstock on inside of card centered with circle cut out
· Tear edges of small Bravo Burgundy strip and adhere Naturals Ivory strip on top of this
· Tie raffia around this piece and adhere to top of card

August 2008 Stampers 10 Cards

2008-07-29T19:27:00.000-07:00

Masked Tart & Tangy

Materials
Green Galore Cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Designer Paper 4 by 5.25
Whisper White Cardstock 1.5 by 4.25
Only Orange Cardstock 1.75 by 4.5
Whisper White Cardstock 2 by 1
Summer Sun Cardstock 2.25 by 1.25
Scrap cardstock
Only Orange Classic Stamp Pad
So Saffron Classic Stamp Pad
Green Galore Classic Stamp Pad
Tart & Tangy Stamp Set
Small Sayings Stamp Set
Tangerine Grosgrain
Flower Slide

· Adhere Designer Paper to centre of Green Galore Card
· Stamp sentiment with Green Galore Classic Ink on small Whisper White, mount with So Saffron
· Stamp two oranges from Tart & Tangy set on scrap cardstock and cut out
· Stamp one orange at a time on the Whisper White cardstock with So Saffron, Green Galore and Only Orange Classic Stamp Pads

USE THE ORANGE TEMPLATES TO MASK IMAGES TO AVOID STAMPING ON TOP OF THEM

· Thread a flower slide through the Tangerine Grosgrain and adhere to back of Whisper White stamped piece
· Adhere to Only Orange matt
· Adhere sentiment piece on left side of card slightly higher than centre
· Adhere image piece centred on right side of card
Markered Lovely As A Tree

Materials
Old Olive Cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Chocolate Chip Cardstock 2.5 by 4.25
Whisper White Cardstock 2.25 by 4
More Mustard Cardstock 2.25 by 5.5
Chocolate Chip marker
Old Olive marker
More Mustard marker
Canvas background stamp
Warmest Regards stamp set
Lovely As A Tree stamp set

· Ink Canvas background stamp with More Mustard marker and stamp image on More Mustard cardstock
· Stamp sentiment using Chocolate Chip marker on bottom of More Mustard cardstock, adhere to right side about 0.25 inch from edge
· Using markers ink tree and stamp on Whisper White, matt with Chocolate Chip cardstock
· Adhere stamped image to card, centered left to right but slightly higher than center to accommodate sentiment

First in Fashion Frame

Materials
Whisper White Cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Real Red Cardstock 4.25 by 3.5
Shimmery White Cardstock 2 by 2
Basic Black Cardstock 3 by 3
Versamark
Black Embossing Powder
Embossing Heat Tool
Real Red Grosgrain
Silver Brad
1/16 circle punch
1 3/8 square punch

· Using Versamark, emboss purse image on centre of Shimmery White Cardstock with black embossing powder
· Using square punch, create a frame in the centre of Basic Black Cardstock
· Adhere embossed piece on backside of frame
· Wrap a 3 inch piece of ribbon around bottom right side of frame and secure with a silver brad (use circle punch to pierce through ribbon)
· Emboss sentiment on top right side of Real Red Cardstock and an image on the bottom right side of Real Red Cardstock with black embossing powder
· Adhere Real Red Cardstock to centre of Whisper White card
· Adhere image piece to top left corner

July 2008 Stampers 10 Cards

2008-07-01T14:06:00.000-07:00

Bugs & Kisses Baby Onesie

Materials
Base card of Barely Banana – 4.25 by 11 – scored at 5.5
Scrap Whisper White cardstock
Almost Amethyst Marker
Bashful Blue Marker
Barely Banana Marker
Certainly Celery Marker
Barely Banana Classic Stamp Pad
Bugs & Kisses Stamp Set
Sweet Stars Jumbo Wheel
Silver Brads
1 3/8 circle punch
Scallop punch

· Wheel Sweet Stars image with Barely Banana ink on Barely Banana card
· Punch a 1 3/8 Circle at the top of the card in the center and a 1 3/8 circle on the bottom corners
· To make Onesie shape, cut a ½ inch line 2 inches down on either side of the card
· Cut from the bottom corner of the circles up to meet the half inch cut
· Punch three 1 3/8 circles on Whisper White scrap (save these circles)
· Punch Scallop around the empty circle
· Adhere Scallop rings to the card
· Punch 3 holes on bottom edge of card and affix silver brads
· Using markers colour in “Cute as a” and the lady bug from the Bugs & Kisses stamp set and stamp on your saved Whisper White circles
· Adhere to card
Clear Embossed Baroque Motifs

Materials
Base card of Soft Sky – 4.25 by 11 – scored at 5.5
Soft Sky 1.5 by 4.25
Chocolate Chip 2 by 4.25
Scrap River Rock cardstock
Scrap Soft Sky cardstock
Scrap Chocolate Chip cardstock
Scrap Whisper White cardstock
Versamark Pad
Clear Embossing Powder
2 Way Glue Pen
Glitter
Antique Brad
River Rock double stitched ribbon
Slit punch
Scallop Punch
1 inch Circle Punch
1 3/8 Circle Punch
1 ¼ Circle Punch
1/16 punch

· Stamp large image twice with Versamark and emboss with clear embossing powder on the Soft Sky Card
· Using slit punch, make a scalloped edge with the small Soft Sky cardstock
· Stamp sentiment with Versamark and emboss with clear powder on lower right side
· Adhere Chocolate Chip to back of small Soft Sky and glue to card
· Wrap River Rock double stitched ribbon around card and glue/tape on the front left side
· Punch a Scallop with River Rock
· Punch a 1 3/8 Whisper White circle
· Punch a 1 ¼ Soft Sky circle, apply 2 way glue and adhere glitter to circle
· Punch a 1 inch Chocolate Chip circle
· Stamp small image with River Rock on Whisper White cardstock and cut out
· Layer all 5 pieces together and punch with 1/16 punch and affix Antique Brad
· Adhere circle piece to card with Dimensionals where the ribbons meet

Happily Ever After Pop Up

Materials
Base card of Apricot Appeal – 5.5 by 8.5 – scored at 4.25
Regal Rose rhombus 1.5 inch top, 3 inch bottom 3.25 high
Certainly Celery rhombus 1.25 top, 2.75 bottom 3 high
Scrap Whisper White cardstock
Whisper White 1 by 1.5
Regal Rose Classic Stamp Pad
Basic Black Classic Stamp Pad
Watercolour pencils
Blender Pens
White Grosgrain Ribbon
Brayer
Dimensionals
Happily Ever After Stamp Set
Soft Swirls Background Stamp

· Using a piece of scrap paper mask off the bottom inch of card
· Stamp Apricot Appeal cardstock with Soft Swirls background using Regal Rose Classic Stamp Pad
· Using brayer, colour ribbon with Regal Rose Classic Stamp Pad
· Adhere ribbon to card where the stamped meets the unstamped cardstock
· Stamp sentiment with Basic Black on Whisper White cardstock, adhere onto right side of Regal Rose rhombus, adhere Certainly Celery on top of Regal Rose
· Stamp cake image with Basic Black on center of Certainly Celery
· Stamp cake image on scrap Whisper White with Basic Black, colour with watercolour pencils and blender pens
· Cut out image and adhere to Certainly Celery with Dimensionals to Pop Up the cake

June 2008 Stampers 10 Cards

2008-06-05T12:08:00.001-07:00

2 in 1 Garden Whimsy

Materials
Pixie Pink cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 2.25, 4.25, 6.25 AND cut horizontally between 2.25 and 6.25 at 1.75 and 3.75
Orchid Opulence cardstock 2 by 5.5 (need 2)
Pink Passion cardstock 1.5 by 1.5 (need 7)
Whisper White cardstock 1 3/8 by 1 3/8
Pink Passion Classic Stamp Pad
Pixie Pink Classic Stamp Pad
Orchid Opulence Classic Stamp Pad
Garden Whimsy stamp set
So Very stamp set
Versamark pen
Heat n Stick powder
Embossing gun
Dazzling Diamonds glitter

· Using Pixie Pink and Orchid Opulence stamp one image on each Whisper White square
· Use versamark pen to colour over stamped image
· Cover versamark with Heat n Stick power, heat with embossing gun
· Apply Dazzling Diamonds glitter, tap off extra and heat to set glitter
· Mount imaged squares with Pink Passion
· With Pixie Pink card laying flat thread Orchid Opulence strips vertically in centre of card creating a checkerboard pattern
· Stamp sentiment horizontally on the first side with Pink Passion
· Mount 4 imaged pieces on the flat side – 2 top squares and 2 bottom squares –
· Stamp 2 sentiments on the middle 2 squares
· Fold card to show inside
· Mount 3 imaged pieces – one on each line
· Stamp sentiment with Pink Passion on remaining squares

Cute As A Bug Waterfall

Materials
Real Red cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Tempting Turquoise cardstock 4 by 5.25
Real Red 4.25 by 1
Green Galore cardstock 9 by 1.75
Green Galore cardstock 2.5 by 2.25 (3 pieces)
Whisper White cardstock 2.25 by 2 (3 pieces)
Cute As A Bug stamp set
Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink Pad
Green Galore Classic Ink Pad
Real Red Classic Ink Pad
Tempting Turquoise Eyelets
Crop-a-dile
Tempting Turquoise ribbon
Rectangle punch

· Stamp bugs in Tempting Turquoise on Tempting Turquoise cardstock
· Stamp snail in Tempting Turquoise on white cardstock, mount with Green Galore cardstock
· Stamp worm in Green Galore on white cardstock, mount with Green Galore cardstock
· Stamp caterpillar with Real Red on white cardstock, mount with Green Galore
· Using eyelets mount Real Red strip of cardstock to Tempting Turquoise leaving a 1 inch strip of turquoise showing on the right
· Score long Green Galore strip at 4.25 and fold over
· Stamp sentiment using Green Galore on right side of fold line
· Punch and thread ribbon through right side of Green Galore strip
· Fold strip on fold line and tuck bottom piece under Real Red strip
· Adhere top of folded Green Galore strip to Real Red strip
· Adhere snail card to align with left side of folded Green Galore strip
· Adhere worm card one inch to the right of left side of snail card
· Adhere caterpillar card to one inch to the right of left side of worm card

Shaving Cream Alphabet Soup

Materials
Tempting Turquoise cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Whisper White cardstock 4 by 5.25
Green Galore cardstock 3 by 2.5
Tempting Turquoise cardstock 2.75 by 2.25
Whisper White cardstock 2.5 by 2
Alphabet Soup stamp set
Tempting Turquoise Marker
Green Galore Marker
Tempting Turquoise Re-Inker
Green Galore Re-Inker
Shaving Cream

· Spray some shaving cream onto a disposable plate
· Place 2 to 3 drops of Tempting Turquoise Re-Inker and Green Galore Re-Inker in the shaving cream
· Using a stick (Q-tip, chopstick, pencil…) swirl ink in the shaving cream
· Place large Whisper White cardstock in shaving cream and press to bottom of place
· Remove and scrape off shaving cream
· Mount colored Whisper White cardstock onto Tempting Turquoise card
· Using markers colour sentiment from Alphabet Soup and stamp on small Whisper White cardstock, mount with Tempting Turquoise and Green Galore
· Adhere to card

May 2008 Stampers 10 Cards

2008-04-27T21:09:00.000-07:00

Distressed A Light Unto My Path

Materials
Bordering Blue cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Whisper White cardstock 2.5 by 3.5
Bravo Burgundy cardstock 3 by 4
Sahara Sand cardstock 4.25 by 2.5
Bravo Burgundy cardstock 4.25 by 2.75
A Light Unto My Path stamp set
Sahara Sand Classic Stamp Pad
Bravo Burgundy Classic Stamp Pad
Bordering Blue Marker
Bravo Burgundy Marker
Sage Shadow Marker
Distressing Tools

· Colour lighthouse image with markers and stamp onto Whisper White cardstock
· Mount onto Bravo Burgundy cardstock and use distressing tool on edges
· Using edge of Sahara Sand Classic Stamp Pad stroke across Sahara Sand Cardstock in a random pattern to create a background image (similar to thin brushstrokes)
· Mount onto Bravo Burgundy cardstock and use distressing tool on edges
· Adhere pieces to card
· Stamp sentiment with Bravo Burgundy Classic Ink on bottom right corner

Marbled Lovely As A Tree

Materials
Always Artichoke cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
More Mustard cardstock 5.25 by 4
Not Quite Navy cardstock 5.25 by 2
Glossy White cardstock 2.5 by 2.25
Always Artichoke cardstock 3 by 2.5
Basic Black cardstock 2.75 by 2.5
Lovely As A Tree stamp set
Canvas background stamp
More Mustard Classic Stamp Pad
Not Quite Navy Classic Stamp Pad
More Mustard Marker
Not Quite Navy Marker
Black StazOn Stamp Pad
Basic Black Classic Stamp Pad
Brads
Hole Punch
Acetate
Spray bottle of water

· Randomly colour a 3 inch square on a piece of acetate using More Mustard and Not Quite Navy markers
· Spray acetate with water
· Apply Glossy cardstock shiny side down to Acetate and smooth over the back
· Remove and let dry
· Stamp tree image with Black StazOn to the marbled cardstock
· Mount onto Basic Black cardstock and then adhere on a slight angle to the Always Artichoke matt
· Stamp Canvas background with Not Quite Navy Classic Stamp Pad onto Not Quite Navy cardstock
· Adhere stamped cardstock to Not Quite Navy cardstock
· Punch 3 holes on the right side of Not Quite Navy piece and fasten brads
· Stamp small background image from Lovely As A Tree stamp set onto More Mustard cardstock with More Mustard Classic Stamp Pad
· Stamp sentiment on bottom corner with Basic Black Classic Stamp Pad
· Adhere More Mustard matt and Not Quite Navy piece onto card

Mosaic Priceless

Materials
Mellow Moss cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Whisper White cardstock 3.5 by 4.5
Glossy White cardstock 4.25 by 4
More Mustard Designer Series Paper 3 by 3
Versamark Pad
Chocolate Chip Classic Stamp Pad
More Mustard Classic Stamp Pad
Mellow Moss Classic Stamp Pad
Ruby Red Classic Stamp Pad
Priceless Stamp Set
Sincere Salutations Stamp Set
Brayer
Mellow Moss Grosgrain Ribbon
Mini Post-It Notes

· Randomly stamp circle background image with Versamark onto Glossy cardstock
· Brayer over Glossy Cardstock with More Mustard Classic Stamp Pad
· Apply 4 mini Post-its over glossy cardstock (these marked spaces will remain mustard)
· Brayer over Glossy Cardstock with Mellow Moss Classic Stamp Pad
· Apply 2 mini Post-its over glossy cardstock (these marked spaces will remain moss)
· Brayer over Glossy Cardstock with Rudy Red
· Remove post-its and stamp Sincere Salutations sentiment with Chocolate Chip Classic Stamp Pad
· Adhere to Whisper White matt
· Tie a Mellow Moss grosgrain ribbon to the image cardstock with an over/under knot
· Stamp Priceless sentiment and image onto More Mustard designer paper with Chocolate Chip Classic Stamp Pad
· Adhere stamped paper to the right side of card
· Adhere stamped cardstock to the left side of card slightly overlapping designer paper

April 2008 Stampers 10 Cards

2008-04-02T21:04:00.000-07:00

Little Flowers Glassware

Materials
Glass, candle holder, shot glass
Versamark
Black embossing powder
White embossing powder
Heat tool
Embossing buddy

· Rub Embossing buddy all over outside of glass
· Using versmark stamp flowers randomly on glass
· Emboss with black powder
· Using versamark stamp flowers randomly on glass
· Emboss with white powder
· Set aside to “set”
· When “set” rinse off powder from Embossing buddy

Doodle This Clear Card

Materials
Clear window sheet 8 by 4 scored at 4
Soft Sky cardstock 2.5 by 2.5
Certainly Celery cardstock 3 by 3
Whisper White cardstock 2.75 by 2.75
Whisper White scrap
Almost Amethyst cardstock 3.75 by 3.75
Doodle This stamp set
Canvas background stamp
Fine Lace background stamp
Soft Sky Classic Stamp Pad
Almost Amethyst Classic Stamp Set
Basic Black Classic Stamp Set
Certainly Celery Classic Stamp Set
Aqua Painters
Versamark
Ice rhinestone brad
White Stazon Stamp Pad
Glitter Embossing Powder
Heating tool
Stampin Dimensionals

Stamp Floral design with Stazon on the front of the clear card, set aside to set
Stamp two flowers with Basic Black classic ink on Whisper White scrap
Using Aqua Painters colour flower images with Certainly Celery, Soft Sky, Almost Amethyst Classic Ink
Use Versamark pen and emboss glitter on flower petals
Cut out the flowers and stick together using Ice rhinestone brad
Curl flower petals under by wrapping around a pencil
Mount onto front of clear card using two Stampin Dimensionals
Stamp French Lace onto Soft Sky cardstock using Soft Sky classic ink and adhere to inside of clear card in the centre
Mount Whisper White onto Certainly Celery cardstock and adhere to inside of card
Stamp canvas background stamp with Almost Amethyst classic ink onto Almost Amethyst cardstock
Adhere to back of card

Pick A Petal Dry Emboss

Materials
Groovy Guava 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
So Saffron 5.25 by 4
Whisper White 5 by 3.75
Whisper White Scrap
Seeing Spots Brass Template
Stylus
Stem Sayings
Pick A Petal
Groovy Guava Classic Stamp Pad
So Saffron Classic Stamp Pad

· Stamp petals on upper left corner of Whisper White cardstock with Groovy Guava
· Stamp flower centre on scrap of Whisper White, cut out and adhere to centre of flower
· Using Groovy Guava stamp sentiment on bottom right side
· With Seeing Spots template and stylus, dry emboss flowers on the blank white cardstock
· Matt Whisper White with So Saffron cardstock and mount onto Groovy Guava Card

Antique Stipple Rose

Materials
Close to Cocoa cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Rose Red cardstock 5.25 by 4
Bravo Burgundy cardstock 4.75 by 3.5
Very Vanilla 4.5 by 3.25
Stipple Rose stamp
French Script background stamp
Bravo Burgundy Classic Stamp Pad
Close to Cocoa Classic Stamp Pad
Watercolour Pencil Crayons
Blender Pens
Sponge Dauber
Gold Cord

· Stamp Stipple Rose on Very Vanilla using Bravo Burgundy classic pad
· Colour image using watercolour pencils and blender pens
· Mask image with duplicate image of Stipple Rose, stamp French Script in Close to Cocoa on Very Vanilla
· Sponge daub the outside edge of Very Vanilla using Close to Cocoa classic pad
· Matt Very Vanilla onto Bravo Burgundy cardstock
· Wrap gold cord around imaged cardstock
· Mount image onto Rose Red cardstock and adhere to Close to Cocoa card

March 2008 Stampers 10 Cards

2008-02-25T20:17:00.000-08:00

Little Flowers Triangle Box

Materials
Very Vanilla Cardstock 8 by 4.25 scored at 4 (halfway), score from top edge of centre score to 2.125 on outside edge, score from bottom edge of centre score to 2.125 on outside edge
Scrap of Very Vanilla cardstock
Scrap of Pretty in Pink cardstock
Almost Amethyst Classic Stamp Pad
Bashful Blue Classic Stamp Pad
Certainly Celery Classic Stamp Pad
Barely Banana Classic Stamp Pad
Pretty in Pink Classic Stamp Pad
Apricot Appeal Classic Stamp Pad
Tag Punch
Too Terrific Tag Stamps
1/8 Circle Punch
Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon

· Randomly stamp Little Flowers images all over cardstock
· Fold centre crease
· Fold angled creases to form a triangle shaped box
· Punch holes in top opening in all four pieces of cardstock
· Thread ribbon through
· Stamp sentiment on scrap of Very Vanilla with Pretty in Pink Classic ink
· Trim sentiment
· Punch out a Pretty in Pink tag and matt the vanilla tag
· Punch with 1/8 Circle Punch and feed onto ribbon
· Tie box shut
A Good Egg Coloured Ribbon

Materials
Whisper White Cardstock 8/5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Pretty in Pink Cardstock 4 by 5.25
Barely Banana Cardstock 3.75 by 5
Whisper White Cardstock 1.75 by 2
Pretty in Pink Cardstock 2 by 2.5
Barely Banana Cardstock 1.75 by 2.25
Chocolate Chip Classic Stamp Pad
Pretty in Pink Classic Stamp Pad
Pretty in Pink Marker
Watercolour Pencil Crayons
Blender Pens
White grosgrain ribbon
Stampin Dimensionals

· Random stamp background image on top half of Barely Banana Cardstock with Pretty in Pink Classic ink
· Stamp sentiment on lower right corner of Barely Banana Cardstock with Chocolate Chip Classic ink
· Stamp chick image on small white cardstock with Chocolate Chip Classic ink. Colour chick using Watercolour Pencil Crayons and blender pens.
· Cut out image and mount on small Barely Banana matt with dimensional
· Matt with Pretty in Pink
· Matt stamped Barely Banana to Pretty in Pink
· Using Pretty in Pink marker colour the outside raised edges of the white grosgrain ribbon.
· Cut ribbon and tie an Over/Under knot, adhere to card with know off center to the right.
· Adhere stamped image with dimensionals
Lovely As A Tree Pastels

Materials
Ruby Red Cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Chocolate Chip Cardstock 4 by 5.25
Mellow Moss Cardstock 3.75 by 5
Very Vanilla Cardstock 4.5 by 2.25
Ruby Red Cardstock 4.75 by 2.5
Chocolate Chip Classic stamp pad
Versamark
Pastels
Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon
Corner Rounder Punch
Warmest Regards Stamp Set
Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set
Q-tips

· Stamp image with versamark on Very Vanilla cardstock
· Using q-tips, colour image with the Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip and Mellow Moss pastels
· Corner Round Punch the Ruby Red matt and glue to imaged cardstock
· Tie ribbon around stamped piece
· Corner Round Punch the Chocolate Chip cardstock
· Stamp sentiment on Mellow Moss cardstock with Chocolate Chip Classic ink on bottom right corner
· Glue Mellow Moss onto Chocolate Chip onto Rudy Red base card
Pick A Petal Kissing

Materials
Certainly Celery Cardstock 8.5 by 5.5 scored at 4.25
Whisper White Cardstock 4 by 5.25
Scrap of Whisper White
Bashful Blue Classic Stamp Pad
Certainly Celery Classic Stamp Pad
Ticket Corner Punch
Stampin Dimensionals

· Stamp center of flower with Certainly Celery Classic ink on Whisper White cardstock
· Stamp solid petal with Bashful Blue. Turn over and place rubber side up on table. Using (cleaned off) center of flower, touch the stamped petal and twist “kissing”. Do this 10 to 12 times and then stamp on Whisper White cardstock
· Continue until flower image is complete
· Stamp center of flower on scrap of Whisper White in Certainly Celery, cut out and adhere with dimensional
· Stamp sentiment on top left corner with Certainly Celery Ink
· Ticket Corner punch all 4 corners of Whisper White card
· Adhere to Certainly Celery base card

February 2008 Stampers 10 cards

2008-01-16T13:24:00.000-08:00

Carte Postale Retiform

Materials
Base card of Whisper White – 5.5 by 8.5 – scored at 4.25
Basic Black matt 5.25 by 4
Real Red matt 5 by 3.75
Whisper White working cardstock 4.75 by 3.5
Post-It Notes
Sponge Daubers
Basic Black Classic Ink Pad
Basic Grey Taffeta Ribbon

*Stamp En Francais background onto base card using Basic Black classic ink
*Layer Post-It notes on working cardstock in grid pattern slightly angled let
*Uncover one square at a time and use Basic Black classic ink to sponge dauber around edges as well as stamping Carte Postale images
*Complete pattern and adhere to Real Red matt, and Basic Black matt
*Tie a simple knot in ribbon and adhere to matted images
*Attach to base card

In the Spotlight Masked Glitter

Materials
Base card of Purely Pomegranate – 5.5 by 8.5 – scored at 4.25
So Saffron matt 5.25 by 4
Groovy Guava piece 2.25 by 4
Whisper White piece 2.25 by 4
Purely Pomegranate Classic Stamp Pad
So Saffron Classic Stamp Pad
Groovy Guava Classic Stamp Pad
So Saffron Marker
1.25 circle punch
1 inch circle punch
1/8 circle punch
¼ circle punch
1/16 circle punch
Purely Pomegranate double stitched ribbon

*Stamp So Saffron matt with On the Spot background using So Saffron classic ink
*Stamp random with In the Spotlight images in Groovy Guava classic ink on Groovy Guava cardstock. Using punches randomly punch out 1 of each size circle
*Line up Whisper White cardstock under Groovy Guava and stamp In the Spotlight images in the 2 larger circles. Use the So Saffron marker to colour in the other circles.
*Tape bottom of Groovy Guava cardstock with clear packing tape, sticky side up. Sprinkle glitter and press gently to adhere to the circles of tape that are exposed. Trim excess tape from edges.
*Adhere Whisper White piece to the bottom of your taped cardstock being sure to line up your circles
*Adhere to Purely Pomegranate matt.
*Tie an over/under knot in the double stitched Purely Pomegranate ribbon and secure to back
*Adhere to So Saffron matt and attach to base card
*Punch out a 1.25 circle at the bottom right corner
*Stamp sentiment from In the Spotlight on a scrap of Whisper White cardstock using Purely Pomegranate and punch out using 1 inch circle punch. Adhere to inside of base card using dimensional dot.

Pineapple Paper Piecing

Materials
Base card of Bashful Blue -5.5 by 8.5 – scored at 4.25
3 by 3 Bashful Blue working square
3.5 by 3.5 Chocolate Chip Matt
16 – 1 by 2 strips of printed wrapping paper
16 – 1 by 2 strips of co-ordinating wrapping paper
Bashful Blue Classic Stamp Pad
Chocolate Chip Classic Stamp Pad

*Stamp base card with Delight in Life small background image in Bashful Blue classic ink
*Leave a 0.5 inch square in center of working square and complete follow the paper piercing diagram. Fold each strip about 0.25 down before adhering in position. After 25th piece has been adhered flip over to the underside and trim away any excess paper. Place the remaining pieces and adhere the overage to the back of the working square which leaves a smooth finished edge.
*Attach finished paper piecing to the choc chip matt and adhere to base card
*Stamp Wonderful Words sentiment on base card in Chocolate Chip classic ink

2008-01-11T12:46:00.000-08:00