T
he Buffalo Check stamp adds softness and depth to any project and is possibly one of the most versatile background stamps I have used in a while.
You will enjoy using this background stamp for so many more occasions than just the holidays. Use it with Powder Pink for a sweet baby girl card or choose Balmy Blue for a bouncing baby boy.
Project Recipe
Here are the instructions for cutting the Basic Gray stock:
Cut one - 8 1/2 sheet in half lengthwise - these are the cards. These 2 pieces of cardstock should be 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.
Cut another piece 5" x 3-3/4" - this is the front of the card and where the buffalo check stamp will be applied.
Here are the instructions for cutting the Rich Razzleberry card stock:
Cut 1 strip - 1-1/2" x 5-1/4" - this will be the middle trim strip.
Cut one piece - 5 1/4" x 4" - this is the base of the front.
Score each piece of gray card stock at 4 1/4 and fold on scored line. Press with your bone folder for a good crease.
Place the gray 5 x 3-3/4 card stock on the Stamparatus in the middle of the platform and secure the card stock in the corners with the magnets. Place the Buffalo Check stamp "Face Down" bring the acrylic arm down and press onto stamp back. Lift arm and then apply black ink to stamp, making sure to cover entire stamp. Bring arm with inked stamp down and apply to card stock(finger pressing as necessary). You may have to repeat this process to achieve the desired affect.
Adhere the Buffalo Checked piece to the 5-1/4" x 4' Rich Razzelberry card stock with Tombow glue.
As close to the middle - from top to bottom, attach the Rich Razzleberry strip to the front of stamped Buffalo Check card with Tombow glue.
I used a Christmas sentiment for my card, but you can use any sentiment you need. Some other examples would be - Happy Birthday, Thinking of You, etc.
Stamp your choice of sentiment FIRST using the Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink pad, then center it under the Pretty Label Punch and punch it out.
You can adhere your label with multi-purpose glue or Stampin' dimensionals.
It is now ready to mail to your favorite person.