Paper Pack Stamp-A-Stack 1 - January '10 - Sending Love

PPSAS1 - January '10 - Sending Love

Supplies:

Sending Love paper pack (contact me); Pretty in Pink 5/8" satin ribbon (117289); 1-3/8 circle punch (104401); stampin' dimensionals (104430); Snail (104332); Happy Moments stamp set (ask me how to get this FREE). 

                  

To make six greeting cards using this layout, go through these steps:

• Cut all 8-1/2 x 11" sheets in half the long way, so you have 12 sheets measuring 4-1/4 x 11". 
• Set aside 6 sheets to be used as card bases - usually one of each color and two white.  Score all card bases at 5-1/2" using your scoring blade, and fold using your bone folder.
• Cut a 3-3/8" mat out of each of the remaining long sheets.  Cut 1/2" off one side to make a finished size of 3-3/4" wide x 3-3/8" tall.
• Adhere a mat to each card base, leaving a 1/4" border at the top and sides.  Do not apply adhesive to the bottom 1/2" of the mat, since you will be slipping circles under this layer. 
• Cut a 3x3" square out of each piece of designer series paper (DSP), and adhere it to each mat, with one corner touching the top center of the card base, and two corners touching each edge of the card base.  Cut the bottom corner off so it lines up with the bottom edge of the mat. 
• Punch 4 circles using a 1-3/8 circle punch.  Line them up with the top of the circles touching the bottom of the mat.  The two circles on the ends will hang off the edges - cut off the overhang.
• Punch 3 more circles.  Line these up above the lower circles, as shown in the picture.  Slip the upper halves of these circles under the mat (to make it look better underneath the ribbon).   
• Wrap a ribbon all the way around the card front and tie a bow or knot.  Move the ribbon up a ways, lay down a strip of Snail or sticky strip, then move the ribbon back into position and stick down.
• Stamp your image on white card stock and cut out a 2-1/2 x 2-1/2" diamond shape, or simply cut out the stamped image shape (as shown above). Adhere with Stampin' Dimensionals.  
• Your sentiment can go inside the card, or next to your main image. 

To make 8 cards using this layout, make these changes:

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  Set aside eight 4-1/4x11" sheets as card bases, thinking ahead to layout possibilities and color combinations.
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  Cut three 3-3/4 x 3-3/8" mats each out of the two remaining colored long sheets, and two mats out of one of the white sheets, for a total of eight mats. 
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  Consider substituting DSP for a few of the mats.  DSP mats would measure 3 x 3-3/4".  
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  Punch your circles carefully.  Each 3x3" square should yield 4 circles. 

Tips:

• Don't follow all my directions!  Make this layout your own.  Get creative.  Adjust for your own style and your supplies. 
• Make 6 cards if you like to experiment or have room to make mistakes; make 8 cards if a challenge sparks creativity. 
• Especially if making only 6 cards, add on more layers. 
• If SNAIL doesn't work on the glittery side of Sending Love specialty paper, use Tombow glue (110755) or a glue stick (104045).
• When cutting Sending Love DSP with your paper cutter, set it glitter side down for a smoother cut.

NEXT MONTH:  Nouveau Chic designer series paper!

Charly Bratt

CharlysInkLink@gmail.com
http://www.charlysinklink.stampinup.net/

Thanks to Julee Tilman and MOJO105 for the inspiration for this layout.