Best Birds - LICI-B-24

Stamps: Best Birds (2017/18).

Cardstock: Vellum, Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Soft Suede, Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB 2012).

Ink: Calypso Coral, Soft Suede, Versamark, Crumb Cake marker, Old Olive marker.

Tools: Stamparatus, bone folder, purchased envelope, sponge, dimensionals, Tombow adhesive, snail adhesive, glue dots, sequins, Everyday Enchantment ribbon, Wink of Stella, Copper embossing powder, Copper metallic thread, burlap ribbon, lace.

Punches/Dies: Layering Circles Dies, Birds and Blooms Thinlits dies.

I’m still working on the Everyday Enchantment DSP that I have loved and now chopped.  I chopped it in 5-1/4” strips then cut the strips into 4” pieces.  Kept the leftover strips too.  I have them stored in a Full Wide Stamp case. Kylie Bertucci has given us permission to Love It Chop It!

Use a full panel from your Love It Chop It pile (5-1/4” x 4”).  Sponge edges with Soft Suede ink.  Adhere to a Soft Suede card.  Set aside.

Cut vellum 6” x 3-1/4”.  Rub one end with the embossing buddy.  Stamp the crosshatch from the Best Birds stamp set with Versamark.  Copper emboss.  Die cut the cross hatch with a circle (6) and die cut a scallop circle (F) from the other edge.  Adhere together with glue dots in the center.  Set aside.

Die cut one large and one small bird from Soft Suede cardstock with the Birds and Blooms dies.  Keep the pieces in tack with the birds.  Hold together with scotch tape.  Set aside. 

Die cut both birds again from Calypso Coral cardstock.  Remove the beaks and feet from the Calypso Coral birds. 

Color Calypso Coral birds with Wink of Stella then adhere to the Soft Suede birds.  Add dimensionals and set aside.

Its easy to have a long narrow stamp ‘go out of shape’ when sticking it to the Stamparatus.  Here is how to align your stamp with a die: lay Very Vanilla 4-1/4” x 2” cardstock on the Stamparatus.  Rub with the embossing buddy.  Lay the die cut side up on the cardstock. 

Set the stamp in the die – make sure it fits properly.  Pick the stamp with the other plate.  Remove the die and stamp the branch from the Best Birds stamp set with Versamark.  Copper emboss. 

Die cut with the Birds and Blooms dies.  You will notice the stamped image fits perfectly inside the die.

Color the branch with Crumb Cake and Old Olive markers.  Set aside.

Cut lace 4” long.  Glue dot about 1” from the bottom of the DSP.  Cut Burlap ribbon 4” and adhere just above the lace.  Set aside.

Wrap Copper Metallic thread around 3 fingers three times.  Tape to the card front to suit the vellum circle.

Tuck the vellum circle under the Burlap ribbon a bit.  Add glue dots to the bottom leaves and dimensionals to each end of the branch.  Add to card front.

Place birds in place.

Cut Calypso Coral ribbon 10” long.  Make a double bow using Wayne’s wooden bow maker.  Adhere to the card front with mini glue dots. Trim.

Stamp a phrase and some images to the inside of the card.  Decorate the envelope.

You can order SU! products online and have them shipped directly to your door. Simply click on the “Shop Now” button in my banner (or I can order for you). I would be most happy to be your Canadian demonstrator (since April 2006).

Stamps: Best Birds (2017/18).

Cardstock: Vellum, Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Soft Suede, Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB 2012).

Ink: Calypso Coral, Soft Suede, Versamark, Crumb Cake marker, Old Olive marker.

Tools: Stamparatus, bone folder, purchased envelope, sponge, dimensionals, Tombow adhesive, snail adhesive, glue dots, sequins, Everyday Enchantment ribbon, Wink of Stella, Copper embossing powder, Copper metallic thread, burlap ribbon, lace.

Punches/Dies: Layering Circles Dies, Birds and Blooms Thinlits dies.

I’m still working on the Everyday Enchantment DSP that I have loved and now chopped.  I chopped it in 5-1/4” strips then cut the strips into 4” pieces.  Kept the leftover strips too.  I have them stored in a Full Wide Stamp case. Kylie Bertucci has given us permission to Love It Chop It!

Use a full panel from your Love It Chop It pile (5-1/4” x 4”).  Sponge edges with Soft Suede ink.  Adhere to a Soft Suede card.  Set aside.

Cut vellum 6” x 3-1/4”.  Rub one end with the embossing buddy.  Stamp the crosshatch from the Best Birds stamp set with Versamark.  Copper emboss.  Die cut the cross hatch with a circle (6) and die cut a scallop circle (F) from the other edge.  Adhere together with glue dots in the center.  Set aside.

Die cut one large and one small bird from Soft Suede cardstock with the Birds and Blooms dies.  Keep the pieces in tack with the birds.  Hold together with scotch tape.  Set aside. 

Die cut both birds again from Calypso Coral cardstock.  Remove the beaks and feet from the Calypso Coral birds. 

Color Calypso Coral birds with Wink of Stella then adhere to the Soft Suede birds.  Add dimensionals and set aside.

Its easy to have a long narrow stamp ‘go out of shape’ when sticking it to the Stamparatus.  Here is how to align your stamp with a die: lay Very Vanilla 4-1/4” x 2” cardstock on the Stamparatus.  Rub with the embossing buddy.  Lay the die cut side up on the cardstock. 

Set the stamp in the die – make sure it fits properly.  Pick the stamp with the other plate.  Remove the die and stamp the branch from the Best Birds stamp set with Versamark.  Copper emboss. 

Die cut with the Birds and Blooms dies.  You will notice the stamped image fits perfectly inside the die.

Color the branch with Crumb Cake and Old Olive markers.  Set aside.

Cut lace 4” long.  Glue dot about 1” from the bottom of the DSP.  Cut Burlap ribbon 4” and adhere just above the lace.  Set aside.

Wrap Copper Metallic thread around 3 fingers three times.  Tape to the card front to suit the vellum circle.

Tuck the vellum circle under the Burlap ribbon a bit.  Add glue dots to the bottom leaves and dimensionals to each end of the branch.  Add to card front.

Place birds in place.

Cut Calypso Coral ribbon 10” long.  Make a double bow using Wayne’s wooden bow maker.  Adhere to the card front with mini glue dots. Trim.

Stamp a phrase and some images to the inside of the card.  Decorate the envelope.

You can order SU! products online and have them shipped directly to your door. Simply click on the “Shop Now” button in my banner (or I can order for you). I would be most happy to be your Canadian demonstrator (since April 2006).

A Little Note - LICI-B-19

Stamps: Butterfly Gala, Beauty Abounds.

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB 2012).

Ink: Black Tuxedo, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green.

Tools: Stamparatus, bone folder, purchased envelope, sponge, Tombow adhesive, snail adhesive, regular and mini glue dots, Wink of Stella, pearls, black ribbon (non-SU).

Punches/Dies: Butterfly Duet punch.

I have loved and now chopped the entire package of my Everyday Enchantment DSP from 2012!  I chopped it in 5-1/4” strips then cut the strips into 4” pieces.  Kept the leftover strips too.  I cut the cardboard backing from the DSP to fit in a Full Wide Stamp case. I checked my ribbons to see what I had that matched and taped a small piece to the cardboard.  Stored all the chopped DSP in a Full Wide Stamp case.

Use a strip from your Love It Chop It DSP stash.  Sponge with Soft Suede ink and set aside.

Stamp the butterflies from the Butterfly Gala stamp set on a 2” x 2-1/2” scrap of Very Vanilla using Black ink.  Ink the body image in Granny Apple Green, stamp off then stamp the butterflies.  Re-ink the top body image of the large butterfly, stamp off and stamp the butterfly again.  Punch with the Butterfly Duet punch.  Color with Wink of Stella and set aside.

Cut Very Vanilla cardstock 5-1/4” x 4.  Sponge edges with Crumb Cake ink.  Stamp the phrase from the Butterfly Gala stamp set at the bottom using Black ink. 

Stamp the flourish from the Beauty Abounds stamp set with Crumb Cake ink. 

Ink the bubbles from the Beauty Abounds stamp set, stamp off then stamp over the flourish – be sure to use equal pressure on the bubble stamp.

Ink the dots from the Beauty Abounds stamp set with Crumb Cake ink, stamp off then stamp over the flourish in three places.

Adhere the DSP strip to the left edge of the Very Vanilla panel.  Cut ribbon 6-1/2” and tape to the back covering the DSP edge.  Adhere to a Crumb Cake card.

Adhere the butterflies.

Stamp a phrase and a butterfly image to the inside of the card.  Decorate the envelope.

Stamps: Butterfly Gala, Beauty Abounds.

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB 2012).

Ink: Black Tuxedo, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green.

Tools: Stamparatus, bone folder, purchased envelope, sponge, Tombow adhesive, snail adhesive, regular and mini glue dots, Wink of Stella, pearls, black ribbon (non-SU).

Punches/Dies: Butterfly Duet punch.

I have loved and now chopped the entire package of my Everyday Enchantment DSP from 2012!  I chopped it in 5-1/4” strips then cut the strips into 4” pieces.  Kept the leftover strips too.  I cut the cardboard backing from the DSP to fit in a Full Wide Stamp case. I checked my ribbons to see what I had that matched and taped a small piece to the cardboard.  Stored all the chopped DSP in a Full Wide Stamp case.

Use a strip from your Love It Chop It DSP stash.  Sponge with Soft Suede ink and set aside.

Stamp the butterflies from the Butterfly Gala stamp set on a 2” x 2-1/2” scrap of Very Vanilla using Black ink.  Ink the body image in Granny Apple Green, stamp off then stamp the butterflies.  Re-ink the top body image of the large butterfly, stamp off and stamp the butterfly again.  Punch with the Butterfly Duet punch.  Color with Wink of Stella and set aside.

Cut Very Vanilla cardstock 5-1/4” x 4.  Sponge edges with Crumb Cake ink.  Stamp the phrase from the Butterfly Gala stamp set at the bottom using Black ink. 

Stamp the flourish from the Beauty Abounds stamp set with Crumb Cake ink. 

Ink the bubbles from the Beauty Abounds stamp set, stamp off then stamp over the flourish – be sure to use equal pressure on the bubble stamp.

Ink the dots from the Beauty Abounds stamp set with Crumb Cake ink, stamp off then stamp over the flourish in three places.

Adhere the DSP strip to the left edge of the Very Vanilla panel.  Cut ribbon 6-1/2” and tape to the back covering the DSP edge.  Adhere to a Crumb Cake card.

Adhere the butterflies.

Stamp a phrase and a butterfly image to the inside of the card.  Decorate the envelope.

Ahoy There - One Hour Card Class 030 OHCC030

Stamps: Seaside Shore.

Ink: Dapper Denim, Calypso Coral, Mint Macaron.

Cardstock: kraft paper for envelope, Very Vanilla, Mint Macaron, Dapper Denim.

Accessories: Snail Adhesive, envelope punch board, Stampin’ Trimmer, scissors, bone folder, pencil, eraser, Sponge, Dimensionals, silicone craft sheet, Wink of Stella, silver sequins, Seaside embossing folder.

Punches: Coluzzle circle or Layering Circle Framelits.

Prepare card by cutting Dapper Denim cardstock at 4-1/4” x 8-1/2”.  Fold in half to create a top fold card – a bone folder gives you a crisp fold.  Stamp and sign the back.  Set aside.

Cut a Very Vanilla white panel at 5-1/4” x 4” for the inside of the card.  Sponge edges Dapper Denim.  Stamp the phrase in Dapper Denim.  Stamp a fish in Calypso Coral.  Stamp the seaweeds in Mint Macaron around the fish.  Add Mint Macaron bubbles.  Adhere to the inside of the card.

Cut a Mint Macaron panel at 5” x 3-3/4” for the outside of the card.  Sponge edges in Mint Macaron.  Cut a 2-1/2” circle allowing for mounts at the top.  Run through the embossing folder with the inked side facing the logo: (Big Shot – Platform – cutting pad – embossing folder – cutting pad).  Sponge hole with Mint Macaron.  Set aside.

Cut a Very Vanilla panel at 5-1/4” x 4” for the outside of the card.  Lay the embossed piece on top of the Very Vanilla panel and lightly trace the circle.  Stamp seaweed and bubbles within the circle on the Very Vanilla panel in Mint Macaron.  Adhere to the card front.  Erase pencil lines.  Set aside.

Stamp the rope and knot in Calypso Coral.  Cut out.  Touch rope ends with a Calypso Coral marker if needed.   Adhere to embossed panel just under the port hole.  Wrap ends of rope to the back.  Set aside.

Stamp ‘Ahoy There’ in Dapper Denim.  Cut out and adhere to the bottom of the embossed panel.

Stamp a fish in Calypso Coral and another one in Dapper Denim.  Cut out.  Color with Wink of Stella.  Set aside.

Add mounts to the embossed panel and adhere to the card front. Add a dab of glue to center of each fish and adhere in the hole.  Add sequins.

Make an envelope using the envelope punch board.  Decorate with stamp images.

If you have never made a card before, you will love these One Hour Card Class workshops!  We will complete a card with a matching envelope – ready for the mail!  I host card classes every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  You pick the day and the time that suits you.  Message or email me for more info. I hope you will consider joining me as we learn how to get the very best from the products that we buy.  You can order SU! products online and have them shipped directly to your door. Simply click on the “Shop Now” button in my banner (or I can order for you). I would be most happy to be your Canadian demonstrator.

Stamps: Seaside Shore.

Ink: Dapper Denim, Calypso Coral, Mint Macaron.

Cardstock: kraft paper for envelope, Very Vanilla, Mint Macaron, Dapper Denim.

Accessories: Snail Adhesive, envelope punch board, Stampin’ Trimmer, scissors, bone folder, pencil, eraser, Sponge, Dimensionals, silicone craft sheet, Wink of Stella, silver sequins, Seaside embossing folder.

Punches: Coluzzle circle or Layering Circle Framelits.

Prepare card by cutting Dapper Denim cardstock at 4-1/4” x 8-1/2”.  Fold in half to create a top fold card – a bone folder gives you a crisp fold.  Stamp and sign the back.  Set aside.

Cut a Very Vanilla white panel at 5-1/4” x 4” for the inside of the card.  Sponge edges Dapper Denim.  Stamp the phrase in Dapper Denim.  Stamp a fish in Calypso Coral.  Stamp the seaweeds in Mint Macaron around the fish.  Add Mint Macaron bubbles.  Adhere to the inside of the card.

Cut a Mint Macaron panel at 5” x 3-3/4” for the outside of the card.  Sponge edges in Mint Macaron.  Cut a 2-1/2” circle allowing for mounts at the top.  Run through the embossing folder with the inked side facing the logo: (Big Shot – Platform – cutting pad – embossing folder – cutting pad).  Sponge hole with Mint Macaron.  Set aside.

Cut a Very Vanilla panel at 5-1/4” x 4” for the outside of the card.  Lay the embossed piece on top of the Very Vanilla panel and lightly trace the circle.  Stamp seaweed and bubbles within the circle on the Very Vanilla panel in Mint Macaron.  Adhere to the card front.  Erase pencil lines.  Set aside.

Stamp the rope and knot in Calypso Coral.  Cut out.  Touch rope ends with a Calypso Coral marker if needed.   Adhere to embossed panel just under the port hole.  Wrap ends of rope to the back.  Set aside.

Stamp ‘Ahoy There’ in Dapper Denim.  Cut out and adhere to the bottom of the embossed panel.

Stamp a fish in Calypso Coral and another one in Dapper Denim.  Cut out.  Color with Wink of Stella.  Set aside.

Add mounts to the embossed panel and adhere to the card front. Add a dab of glue to center of each fish and adhere in the hole.  Add sequins.

Make an envelope using the envelope punch board.  Decorate with stamp images.

If you have never made a card before, you will love these One Hour Card Class workshops!  We will complete a card with a matching envelope – ready for the mail!  I host card classes every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  You pick the day and the time that suits you.  Message or email me for more info. I hope you will consider joining me as we learn how to get the very best from the products that we buy.  You can order SU! products online and have them shipped directly to your door. Simply click on the “Shop Now” button in my banner (or I can order for you). I would be most happy to be your Canadian demonstrator.