Nutz about Stamping

An easy teacher gift idea: week two

In today's video I am going to show you a second teacher gift idea that would be perfect to give to your children's teachers on the first week of school this year. As a former teacher I would  have LOVED getting a gift like this, as there were many times when I wished I had cards like these on hand to use at a moment's notice.

I am going to feature the Notecards & Envelopes pack...

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes
$7.00

and two stamp sets: Flourishing Phrases and Crafting Forever:

Flourishing Phrases Cling-Mount Stamp Set
$37.00

Crafting Forever Cling-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00

The idea is that you would create a set of notecards with matching envelopes so the design would be kept simple but still be really cute. The notecards pack has twenty pre-scored cards and envelopes in a bit smaller size which also helps keep the design process easy. 

Last week I created another teacher gift idea (click here to see the project and video) and I used the Follow Your Art paper. As this is a second idea for teachers I decided to use the same paper. I love the colors and designs - they are so fun don't you think?

Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper
$11.50

Here's my project and video below. Keep watching the video to the end as I show two other card ideas using the same products so the final gift idea would be a coordinating pack of three notecards! 

Crafting Forever Notecards & Envelopes

Stamp sets: Flourishing Phrases (151407), Crafting Forever !!!!!

Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"; 2 1/2" x 1 3/4"
        Calypso Coral: 2 3/4" x 1 3/4"; 3 1/2" x 1 1/4"
        Follow Your Art: 1" x 3 1/2" 
        Basic Gray: 3 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Other: Notecards & Envelopes (131527), SNAIL adhesive, Layering Ovals framelits (141706), Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Follow Your Art designer series paper (149489), Die-cutting machine

Here's my video tutorial. Watch for a companion video on my YouTube channel showing you how to create a companion pocket for these cute cards and envelopes!

How to create stunning mosaic tile designs in 5 simple steps

5 simple steps you say? Why, yes I do say! Create stunning mosaic tile designs and floral imagery with shiny, transparent accents using the Mosaic Mood product suite #152172 ("I want it all!"):

Or, if you are on a tight crafting budget simply get the Memorable Mosaic stamp set and Mosaic Mood paper:

Memorable Mosaic Cling Stamp Set
$22.00

Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper
$14.50

 

The card below was simple to create - only 5 simple steps and it is a stunner with its unique cut-away front layer ! See a full set of instructions under the card photo. 

What does this card make you think of? I think of Japan with this style of artistic design and color choices! This is a great combo choice if you want to make beautiful but simple cards. The patterns speak for themselves; all you have to do it stamp a couple of images, a phrase for the occasion you need and you are done. 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Memorable Mosaic (149226)
• Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Mint Macaron (138337); Garden Green (102584)
• Stamp Pads –Mint Macaron (147106); Soft Suede (147115); Garden Green (147089)
• Misc. – Mosaic Mood Designer Series Paper (DSP)  (149478); Classic Label Punch (141491)

 

Measurements:  

• Mint Macaron: 4 1/4” x 8 3/4” scored at 5 1/2” 3” x 8 1/2” scored at 4 1/4”
• Garden Green:: 3 1/4” x 4 1/2” 
• Whisper White:2 3/4” x 4” x 2 pieces
• DSP:  3” x 4”

 

Instructions:

1. Adhere the DSP to the front panel of the Mint Macaron card base and using the Classic Label punch, punch a “channel” in the center 
2. Adhere the Garden Green piece to the inside of the card base
3. Add one of the Whisper White pieces to the inside of the 3” x 8 1/2" Mint Macaron (this “card” should open from the left) and center it on the Garden Green
4. Stamp the “weeping willow” in Mint Macaron and the trunk in Soft Suede. Add the Thank You sentiment in Garden Green onto the second piece of Whisper White
5. Add here the stamped piece to the front of the Mint Macaron Panel and tuck into the channel created with the Classic Label punch

Every little kindness makes the world a little brighter

This stamp set phrase is so true, isn't it? And it is certainly worth featuring on a card too. So I did. 

But, first I started with my paper choices and card stock layer and card base. Right now I am pretty much in love with the Garden Lane paper, no wonder why.

Garden Lane Designer Series Paper
$11.50

It is more, for me, about the paper designs rather than the greens, but maybe they work so well hand in hand. So I chose two designs to match together and layered each onto a larger piece of Mossy Meadow.

Then to make my Waterfront phrase stand out and to also match the pattern in one of the papers, I created two squares in a diamond layer. 

Waterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

Here's my card and full instructions underneath:

Supplies: 

• Stamp set  – Waterfront (photopolymer, 146386)
• Card Stock – Pear Pizzazz (131201), Mossy Meadow (133676),  Whisper White (100730)
• Ink - Mossy Meadow (147111)
• Misc. – SNAIL adhesive (104332), Die-cutting machine, Stitched Shapes framelits (145372), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104330), Tear & Tape adhesive (138995), Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack (149485), Garden Lane designer series paper (149488)

 

Measurements:  

• Pear Pizzazz: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”
• Whisper White: 2” square
• Garden Lane - two designs each: 3 7/8” x 2 1/2” 
• Mossy Meadow: 5 1/4” x 4”; 2 1/2” square
• Magnolia Lane ribbon: 4 1/2” strip

 

Instructions:

1. Fold Pear Pizzazz cardstock in half to create card base.
2. Using SNAIL adhesive, attach two pieces of Garden Lane paper to Mossy Meadow layer. 
3. Attach two strips of Tear and Tape adhesive to the back of Mossy Meadow layer. Peel off covers. Lay Magnolia Lane ribbon across center of card front and adhere to Tear & Tape on the back.
4. Using SNAIL, adhere Mossy Meadow layer to card base.
5. Ink phrase using Mossy Meadow ink and stamp onto Whisper White card stock. 
6. Using die-cutting machine and Stitched Shapes framelits, die-cut the two stitched squares: the Whisper White phrase (diamond layout) and Mossy Meadow, using two different sizes of rectangles. Adhere ‘diamonds’ together using SNAIL.
7. Adhere diamond layer to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

How to feature bold designs on cards

In today's video I am going to show you how to use some of your designer series paper to make a beautiful thank you card, although you can change the phrase to suit any occasion you need. My card is part of a series of recent posts showing you how to feature bold paper designs on cards. 

If you want to see other posts featuring bold paper designs, click here, and here. 

For my card below, I chose the Garden Lane paper and used a larger piece as a card front layer. I love the combinations of greens in the designs; I think it is the first time Stampin' Up! has done this.

Garden Lane Designer Series Paper
$11.50

You can use any of the following colors to perfectly match: Garden Green, Old Olive, Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz, Mossy Meadow and Soft Sea Foam. How cool!

When making cards, think about how you can add unique, eye-catching elements. For my card I chose to use the Scalloped Tag Topper punch so that my phrase will stand out and be a free moving element on the card front:

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
$23.00

 

I also decided to stamp my tag to add extra interest, using the lovely Verdant Garden stamp set. Then the phrase which I created using the Well-Written framelits. 

Here's my card - I included a video and a full list of supplies and measurements underneath. 

Stamp set: Verdant Garden (149460)

Ink: Mint Macaron

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Mint Macaron: 3 3/4" x 1 7/8"; 2 1/2" x 1"
          Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3" x 3 3/4" 
          Garden Lane: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
          Mint Macaron: two strips 4 1/2" each plus extra for the bow

Other: Die-cutting machine, Well Written framelits (148534), Scalloped Tag Topper punch (133324), Braided Linen Thread (147808), Mint Macaron 1/4" Textile ribbon (149480), SNAIL adhesive, Linen Trim Braid (147808), Mini Glue Dots

Here's my video - thanks for watching!

 

How to make a beautiful window card

In today's video I am going to make a beautiful thank you card with the help of my Verdant Garden stamp set and a set of new framelits that I just received this week. 

Verdant Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set
$16.00

Stitched Rectangle Dies
$35.00

 

These new Stitched Rectangle framelits are perfect for the window card technique as they add a nice faux stitched border around the window, adding visual interest. The key to this card is choosing a designer paper pattern that is lovely to look at and then choosing a stamp that coordinates the paper with the card base. 

Here's my card and don't miss a photo of the inside plus my video tutorial included below. 

Stamp sets: Verdant Garden (149460), Love What You Do (148042)

Ink: Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Pear Pizzaz: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Garden Lane (149488): 3 1/2" x 4 1/2"
          Whisper White: 2 3/4" x 2; two pieces: 1 1/4" x 1"

Other: Tailored Tag punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Write Markers (Pear Pizzazz and Petal Pink), Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stitched Rectangles Dies (148551), Die-cutting machine

 

I think it is very interesting that when you open the card you see a completely different patterned paper on the inside! I also am showing you one idea for stamping the inside layer as well. 

Here's my video tutorial, thanks for watching!

How to create a beautiful Magnolia Lane thank you

In today's video I am going to introduce the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set and coordinating dies to show you how to make a beautiful thank you card. You can take this idea and make any kind of occasions card you need!

I love the Magnolia Lane product suite not because it is one of our top sellers in the new catalog but because of the variety of products that you can create with! 

NOTE: You can actually buy ALL of these products as one complete bundle to get everything in the photo above - use order #152178

My card looks complicated to make but was very easy as my video below will show. And if you love to color this is the perfect bundle for you to consider!

Here's my card, I posted the inside below. (hint: check out page 36 in the Annual catalog to see how I got my idea!)

Stamp set: Good Morning Magnolia (bundle with framelits (151087)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Crumb Cake: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Vellum 'card', trim to: 4" x 5 1/4"

Other: Die-cutting machine, Clear Block (118483), Magnolia Lane Memories & More card pack (149554), Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends combo pack (144045), Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends combo pack (148547), Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends combo pack (144601), Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack (149485)

Here's what I did for the inside of my card - using a sticker from the Memories & More sticker sheets:

Here's my video - thanks for watching and don't miss my bonus tips along the way!

How to say a sad goodbye to two beautiful folders

In today's video tutorial I am going to feature two retiring embossing folders, and combine them to make a beautiful and easy to create thank you card. I also need to say goodbye to the Bitty Blooms punch pack so am going to make fun flower embellishments to make my thank you card a stand out. 

It's time to say a sad goodbye to Petal Burst and Petal Pair so what better way to do that other than use both of them for my card. 

Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
$7.65

Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$7.50

Bitty Blooms Punch Pack
$23.00

 

These two embossing folders are now discounted so click the shopping cart image on the right side of this blog post to place your order before they are gone for good! 

I was inspired for the colors of my card by a left over sheet of Needlepoint Nook paper - also retiring tomorrow - I love the bright colors in this paper and the happy feeling I get when I craft with it. From this patterned paper I chose Poppy Parade and Crushed Curry for the layers and elements, and then I created the 'thanks' phrase from the Well Written framelits pack. I love this pack of words and images and know I will certainly get my monies worth out of it in the coming year. 

Well Written Dies
$40.00

Watch the video under my card to not only see how I created it but also for some extra tips along the way!

Well Written thank you card

Stamp set: none

Ink: none

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2" square
          Crushed Curry: 3" square; scrap for phrase
          Poppy Parade: 5 1/4" x 4" 
          Needlepoint Nook (148807): 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Well Written framelits dies (148534), Multi-purpose adhesive sheets, Best Route Enamel Shapes (146900), Petal Burst embossing folder (141493), Petal Pair embossing folders (145656), SNAIL adhesive, Bitty Blooms punch pack (148532)

Here's how I designed the inside of my card, using a strip of the Needlepoint Nook designer paper which was my original inspiration for design and colors: 

Here's my video tutorial: thanks for watching!

Delight a friend with this stunning thank you card

I say this all the time and I really do mean it: stunning cards don't have to be complicated to create.

Today's thank you card idea is the perfect card to delight a friend. And it is so easy to create with these three main products:

All That You Are Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

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The All That You Are is going to retire at the end of this month so if you love these images and the card I am sharing today, don't wait - place an order for it today so that you have it for years of crafting fun. (Click on the stamp set image above to link over to my online store)

I also like this card idea because you can change up the Stampin' Blends colors for a totally different look! 

Try these other color combos:

• Poppy Parade & Granny Apple Green
• Daffodil Delight & Call Me Clover
• Flirty Flamingo & Soft Sea Foam
• Balmy Blue & Mint Macaron

and so on! There are so many possibilities! 

Remember to use either the Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad (my fave) or the Jet Black Staz On ink pad when you stamp the main image so that when you color the flower and leaves your colors don't smear!

All That You Are thank you card

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets - All That You Are (148664)
• Card Stock – Fresh Fig (144242); Old Olive (100702); Whisper White (100730
• Stamp Pads – Memento (132708)
• Misc.- Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (144602); Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (144597); Natures Twine (146342); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Snail Adhesive (104332)

 

Measurements:  

• Fresh Fig: 4-1/4” x 11” 
• Old Olive: 4” x 5-1/4”
• Whisper White: 5” x 3-34” and 4” x 5-1/4” for inside of card
• Natures Twine (Fresh Fig): 5” and 8” for bow

Here's one way to design the inside of your card:

 

Instructions:

1. Stamp Small flower with Memento Ink in the lower right corner of large Whisper White cardstock and color in with Rich Razzleberry Combo Stampin’ Blends Markers and Old Olive Combo Stampin’ Blends Markers.
2. Fold cardstock in half and attach larger Whisper White cardstock to the inside of the card.
3. Stamp large flower and sentiment with Memento Ink on smaller of the Whisper White piece.
4. Use Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends Markers to color in the flowers and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends markers to color in stems and leaves.
5. Unravel the 5” piece of Natures Twine and wrap the twine around the stamped piece securing it behind with Snail Adhesive.
6. Attach stamped cardstock to the Old Olive cardstock and attach Old olive cardstock to the front of the card base with Snail Adhesive.
7. Unravel the 8” piece of Natures Twine and tie it in a bow and attach to the card with a Mini Glue Dot.

Which color is your favorite in this challenge?

This week's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge is actually a color challenge - which color is your favorite?

Hands down my favorite color is Lemon Lime Twist. And I am so sad to have to advise you that this color is retiring on June 3rd so if you love it as much as I do you will want to stock up on card stock and accessories well before the retirement announcement happens - once it posts these colors will fly off the shelves instantly. 

I chose Daffodil Delight as my mystery color, and along with Coastal Cabana I created a soft and beautiful friendship card idea. For the stamp set I used Bloom by Bloom, one of my favorites in the Occasions Catalog. 

Bloom By Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

I used the larger images on the Whisper White card base because the colors or more soft so using large images won't be too 'in your face'. For the phrase I chose the Beauty Abounds stamp set - another pretty set in the Occasions catalog:

Beauty Abounds Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

To complete my card I used two embellishments, a butterfly from the Beauty Abounds set and a single Lemon Lime Twist Glitter Enamel Dot. 

Here's my Bloom by Bloom friendship card:

Now it's your turn: try our color challenge the next time you craft! If you want to see what the other design crew members created for this challenge, click here to link over to the Paper Craft Crew site! 

How colorful butterflies will brighten someone's day

The Butterfly Gala stamp set is perfect for creating warm wishes to brighten someone's day.

Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

 

This is a 'Two-Step' Stampin’ set which means you combine individual stamps to create the final image you want in the colors you want using Stampin' Up!'s coloring tools. 

And the images are so gorgeous when stamped that you don't need a lot of extra embellishments or layers to make a very pretty card, like the one below 

Butterfly Gala thank you card

Here's how to make this pretty card. Why not give it a try the next time you craft? 

Supplies

Stamp set: Butterfly Gala Stamp Set - #148580

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black; Botanical Butterfly designer series paper

Ink: Memento Jet Black

Other: Butterfly Duet Punch, Gingham Gala Sequins, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals

 

Measurements

Basic Black Card Base: 5 ½ x 8 ½ 

Basic Black: 2 ½ x 3 7/8, 2 ¾ x 3 ½ 

Whisper White: 4 x 5 ¼ (2 of these), 2 ½ x 3 ¼ 

Botanical Butterfly paper: 2 ¼ x 3 5/8 

 

Instructions

1. Fold 5 ½” x 8 ½” piece of basic black and crease. 

2. Attach DSP piece to 2 ½ x 3 7/8 basic black panel.

3. Stamp image on lower corner of 2 ½ x 3 ¼ whisper white panel.

4. Attach to 2 ¾  x 3 ½ basic black panel. Attach to whisper white panel with dimensionals.

5. Punch out butterflies from DSP paper.

6. Attach butterflies to white panel.

7. Stamp antenna on butterflies.

8. Attach panel to basic black card base.

9. Attach sequins.

I dare you to try this unique layout challenge

This week's Paper Craft Crew challenge has a really unique layout to it, one that looks simple enough until you give it a try. 

I knew right off that I did not want a Whisper White background/card base - I wanted to challenge my design this week instead. So I chose a left over strip of the Painted Seasons designer paper and used this as my color coordination inspiration: to use Poppy Parade, Early Espresso and Color Me Clover on my card. 

Note: this is the final week you can earn the Painted Seasons paper for free with a qualifying order so don't wait and be disappointed! Click here to link over to my online store now. 

Rather than try to stamp an image on the darker card base I chose my Stitched Labels framelits for that design feature and then one of the other framelits to die-cut my 'thank you'. 

Stitched Labels Framelits Dies
$33.00

 The one embellishment that caused me a bit of grief was the leaf. First I tried my Leaf punch but the leaves were too large. I ended up choose a leaf die-cut from the Flourish framelits - and am very happy with how they look as they have a bit of texture to them:

Flourish Thinlits Dies
$29.00

Finally, I needed a phrase so chose to make a thank you card. Here's my All Things Thanks card for this challenge:

Now it's your turn - give our card map challenge a try the next time you craft! And if you want to see what the other design crew members created for this challenge, click here to link over to the Paper Craft Crew website. 

Learn how to make beautiful filigree cards

I have been so taken with the Stampin' Up!s Occasions Catalog products that I have purchased, but I realized today that life isn't just about what I love - it's about showing you all of these amazing products to suit your design tastes!

So today I want to introduce the Florentine Filigree bundle, page 40 of the Occasions catalog, and show you what you can create using it:

The stamp set allows you to create clean geometric designs that you can combine with all-occasion sentiments for perfect projects. And then there is the Florentine thinlits die that is a completely unique style! 

Florentine Filigree Photopolymer Bundle
$40.50

Stampin' Up! has produced a video showing you some beautiful card ideas AND some tips and tricks for using this bundle. Have a listen and if you decide to order the bundle click the link to my online store below. 

Remember, place a $50 qualifying order and you can earn FREE product as well! Click the image below to link over to my online store:

 

You need to try this beautiful designer paper technique

Today I have a very unique Paper Craft Crew card map challenge! Instead of the normal white background this map challenges you to create a card using a darker color card base and then add several other elements that contrast yet pull the card together. 

What caught my eye was the swirl on the card map - especially the pattern on the swirl. And then I got an idea...

I knew immediately that I wanted to use my Flourish thinlits for the swirl - but how to get that pattern on it? Hmmm. 

Flourish Thinlits Dies
$29.00

 

 

Then it hit me: what if I die-cut the swirl using designer series paper - one that already had the pattern in it? Enter the Share What You Love designer paper:

Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper
$27.00

 

I chose the pattern that was Mint Macaron and Basic Black and then my card design came together quite quickly after that. My card base would be Mint Macaron and then I would use a strip of Pick a Pattern Washi Tape,  and some Basic Black Faceted Dots  for my embellishments:

Pick A Pattern Washi Tape
$8.00

Faceted Dots
$6.00

For the phrase I used my Flourishing Phrases stamp set and die-cut the phrase using my Stitched Labels Framelits:

Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$37.00

Stitched Labels Framelits Dies
$33.00

 

Here's my card:

Now it's your turn! Try the above card map and my designer series paper technique the next time you craft. And if you want to see what the other design team members created using this map, click here to link over to the Paper Craft Crew site. 

Try this beautiful, simple card map challenge

I am a big fan of clean and simple cards as they don't take a lot of products to create and are very appealing (to me). This week's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge is beautiful and simple - bonus! At first I thought it was more of a Valentine or Love layout but then realized I can make it whatever I want it to be. 

Which led me to my So Hoppy Together stamp set - I am having so much fun created cards with this set and now that we have coordinating framelits creating is a breeze!

Once I decided to use a frog image for the heart, things fell into place very quickly. I wanted my card to be very soft looking so choose a left over strip of the Painted Seasons designer paper (now available separately!) for the banner layer. Using the colors in this paper as my guide I used Lemon Lime Twist and Pool Party and my Blender Pens to color the frog. The background image is from the Timeless Textures stamp set - so many fun images in this set that I could have used: (click on the set image to link over to my online store)

Timeless Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00

 

Here's my card:

If you want to see what the other design crew members created using this map, click here to link over to the Paper Craft Crew site. 

Want to see what I created for last week's card map challenge where I introduced the #simplestamping technique? Click here. 

How to make a stunning background image

Have you ever tried Stampin' Up!s background stamps, featured on page 172 of the Annual Catalog? These large stamps (available in wood or clear) make super cool eye-catching details on cards, boxes and scrapbook pages. 

Here's the catalog image so you can see how two of these stamps are used: Marbled and Handwritten.

Today's card features the Burlap background stamp:

Burlap Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$15.00

This stamp adds a vintage or country detail so is the perfect background for the Home to Roost stamp set - free with a $50 order until March 31st! 

This card also features watercoloring using ink pads and an aqua painter. I love how this notecard looks - the angle of the layers and stamps add an interesting detail. To learn how to make this card, read the instructions under the card photo. 

Home to Roost notecard

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Home to Roost (SAB) (149736); Burlap (143982)
• Card Stock – Whisper White Thick (140272); Whisper White (100730); Mossy Meadow (133676)
• Stamp Pads – Stazon – Jet Black (101406); Soft Suede (147115); Crumb Cake (147116 ); Mossy Meadow (147111); Cherry Cobbler (147083); Rich Razzleberry (147091); Pumpkin Pie (147086) 
• Misc. – Aqua Painter (103954); Linen Thread (104199); Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies (148551); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements:  

• Whisper White Thick: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”
• Whisper White: 2 3/4” x 4” ½” wide scrap (sentiment)
• Mossy Meadow: 4 ¼” x 3” 
• Linen Thread:27” (approx.)

Instructions:

1. Score at 4 1/4” along long edge of Whisper White Thick cardstock, and fold to make card base.
2. Stamp burlap image (at an angle, as shown) onto card base with Mossy Meadow ink. Set aside to dry.
3. Stamp rooster image in Stazon ink; set aside to dry.
4. Use the (approx. outside dimension) 2 3/8” x 3 ¾” Rectangle Stitched Framelit to cut out the center of the Mossy Meadow cardstock. Keep the frame and set aside the inside section for a future project.
5. Watercolor the rooster with an Aqua Painter and ink from inside the lids of the various colored inks. This example uses Soft Suede for the lower area of the rooster, and Crumb Cake followed by a little Mossy Meadow beneath the feet. Rich Razzleberry for the breast, back & tail, Pumpkin Pie for wing and around eye, and Cherry Cobbler for his comb. Remember to apply color quickly and DO NOT saturate any area of the cardstock. If you need to additional color depth, apply additional layer(s) of color after the previous layers have dried. 
6. Once all watercolored areas are dry, stamp the grasses with Crumb Cake and then repeat with Mossy Meadow.
7. Layer the stamped rooster behind the Mossy Meadow frame and glue together. Note that the stamped layer is a little smaller than the frame so you’ll have some room to adjust width of overlap for preferred visual balance. 
8. Stamp “Just a note” with Stazon ink, leaving a tiny bit of room to the right of the periods, and enough space in front of the word “just” to trim a banner shape. Apply glue behind the periods and tuck that end of the banner slightly under the lower right edge of frame, leaving the left end free. Curl left end upwards a little, if you wish.
9. Adhere the framed piece (at an angle) to the card base with additional glue.
10. Fold the linen thread into thirds and tie into a bow. Attach bow to the frame with a tiny spot of glue. Trim ends as desired.