Paper Pack Stamp-A-Stack 6
June '10 - Presto Patterns
Supplies:
Presto Patterns paper pack (contact me)
Country Morning stamp set (115334)
Brayer (102395)
Grid paper (102787)
Bone folder (102300)
Paper cutter (104152)Snail adhesive (104332)
Dotto adhesive (103305)
Stampin' Dimensionals (104430) (optional)
Classic ink pads and Stampin' Write markers in coordinating colors
Used here: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, Sage Shadow, Going GrayOther supplies:
Baby wipes (not cleaning wipes - make sure wipes contain no alcohol or bleach)
6) Your 2-1/16" x 5-1/4" strip of Presto Patterns paper should now have graduated color all the way up, with the color very dark at the bottom and very light (or almost white) at the top. Clean off the brayer using a baby wipe. Repeat the process using the second, lighter ink color, and starting from the top. In my example here I started with Dusty Durango going up from the bottom, and Crushed Curry coming down from the top. The Crushed Curry was too light of a color, and I had to brayer that color twice from the top down.
NEXT MONTH: Greenhouse Gala designer series paper from the new catalog!
Steps:
1) Cut all four colored 8-1/2" x 11" sheets, plus one white 8-1/2" x 11" sheet in half, so you have 10 sheets measuring 5-1/2" x 8-1/2".
2) Set aside six sheets to be used as card bases, usually one of each color and two white. Fold those in half using your bone folder.
3) Cut a 3/4" strip off the bottom of both 6x6" textured sheets. Cut each sheet into three 2" strips, so you have 6 textured strips measuring 2" x 5-1/4".
4) Cut a 3/4" x 4" strip off the bottom of one of the Presto Patterns designer series paper (DSP) squares. Cut a 2-1/16" x 5-1/4" strip off the same DSP square.
5) Use a brayer to color the Presto Patterns DSP strips: First stick the 2-1/16" strip down to your grid paper using Dotto adhesive. Roll your brayer over the darker colored stampin' pad until the brayer is well coated. Starting with your brayer below the DSP strip, and parallel, roll the brayer back and forth inching slowly up the strip of Presto Patterns. In this way you will first roll ink over the bottom 1/16" of the strip, then as you roll back you'll ink the bottom 1/8" of the strip, then the bottom 3/16", etc., until you've reached the top. Your brayer can roll off the DSP strip on the left and right sides as you roll back and forth. You will also be getting a lot of ink on your grid paper, so make sure you have enough space.
6) Your 2-1/16" x 5-1/4" strip of Presto Patterns paper should now have graduated color all the way up, with the color very dark at the bottom and very light (or almost white) at the top. Clean off the brayer using a baby wipe. Repeat the process using the second, lighter ink color, and starting from the top. In my example here I started with Dusty Durango going up from the bottom, and Crushed Curry coming down from the top. The Crushed Curry was too light of a color, and I had to brayer that color twice from the top down.
7) After removing the 2-1/16 strip from the grid paper, repeat the process again with the 3/4" strip of Presto Patterns DSP. The two strips should look similar.
8) Stamp your images and/or quote on the Whisper White card stock, and cut out. Color images using coordinating markers, if necessary.
9) Cut mats from a contrasting color from the extra 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" sheets. The mat for the 3/4" Presto Patterns strip will measure 7/8" x 4". Measure your other images and cut mats for them also, each mat will be 1/8" both taller and wider, to create a 1/16" border on all sides.
10) Lastly, stick down all the parts of your card with Snail adhesive and/or Stampin' Dimensionals. Start with the Presto Patterns 2-1/16" x 5-1/4" strip on the right side, and the textured card stock on the left side on top and overlapping by only 1/16". Adhere all the other pieces to their mats, arrange them by eye, and stick them down.
11) Stamp a coordinating bonus image or greeting on the inside of the card, and also on an envelope. Stamp your personalized signature stamp on the back of each card, and you're done!
Tips:
- Don't follow all my directions! Make this layout your own. Get creative. Adjust for your own style and your supplies.
- Using the brayer to ink graduated color may take you a couple tries before you get the hang of it, but with a little experience it is soon easy.
- You can make 6 cards using only the supplies in one paper pack, but you will have a fair amount of DSP left over. Supplement with another sheet of card stock for 2 more card bases, and substitute smooth card stock for textured card stock. To create the most cards possible, cut the DSP 2" wide only, instead of 2-1/16".
- Don't forget the inside of the card and the envelope! Stamp a matching image or a greeting. Think of how your recipient will open the envelope and the card.
- Post a picture of your creations and leave a link here in the comments section. If you upload to a public site, such as SplitCoastStampers.com, please use the keyword PPSAS6.
NEXT MONTH: Greenhouse Gala designer series paper from the new catalog!
Charly Bratt
CharlysInkLink@gmail.com
