Michele Reynolds
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Beauty Of Friendship Cherry Blossom Thoughts |
P retty thinking of you card using Stampin' Up! products.
Cut cardstock pieces to the following sizes using a Paper Trimmer:
- card from Polished Pink Cardstock at 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4"
- 4" x 5-1/4" from Basic White Cardstock
- 2-5/8" x 5" from Polished Pink Cardstock
- 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" from Basic White Cardstock
- 1-1/4" x 3" from Magenta Madness Cardstock
- 1-1/2" square from Cinnamon Cider Cardstock
Insert the large Polished Pink rectangle into the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder. Use the line printed on the front flap of the folder to make sure it is lined up straight. Place the folder with the cardstock inside on the platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine and run through the machine.
Adhere the dry embossed Polished Pink rectangle to the right side of the large white rectangle so about 1/8" of white shows on the top, bottom, and right edges.
As you are ready to stamp using the Beauty Of Friendship Set, place the cardstock on the Stampin' Pierce Mat. Using the mat will help you get a cleaner image each time you stamp.
Mount the bare tree image from the Beauty Of Friendship Set on Block H. Ink it up with the Cinnamon Cider Ink Pad. Stamp it in the center of the remaining vertical white rectangle slightly closer to the bottom edge.
Mount the more solid, small tree leaf top image from the Beauty Of Friendship Set on Block C. Ink it up with the Polished Pink Ink Pad. Stamp it over the top of the branches of the previously stamped bare tree image.
Mount the more detailed, small tree leaf top image from the Beauty Of Friendship Set on Block C. Ink it up with the Magenta Madness Ink Pad. Stamp it over the top of the previously stamped tree leaf top image.
Pick out the largest, angled top tag die from the Tailor Made Tags Dies. Put it on top of the stamped tree image on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine so the tree is centered side to side in the die and the bottom of the trunk is about 1/4" from the bottom of the die. Run through the machine.
Cut a 6" piece of the Polished Pink 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon.
Feed one end of the ribbon through the hole in the top of the tree tag from behind.
Lay the ribbon with tag attached across the white and dry embossed pink cardstock pieces so it is centered across the seam between the two pieces. Flip the layers over and fold the ends of the ribbon over. Adhere the ends of the ribbon in place with pieces of Tear & Tape Adhesive.
Remove the protective backing from the Tear & Tape strips and add Stampin' Seal to the back of the Basic White rectangle. Adhere it to the front of the Polished Pink card.
Flip the tag over and add some Stampin' Seal to the back of the tag. Adhere it back right side up and adhere it to the front of the card so it is centered on the ribbon.
Mount the "thinking of you," "hello," or "thank you" sentiment from the Beauty Of Friendship Set on Block G. Ink it up with the Polished Pink Ink Pad. Stamp it in the center of the thin strip of Magenta Madness cardstock.
Pick out the long, skinny rectangle die from the Beautiful Trees Dies. Put it on top of the stamped sentiment on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine so the sentiment is centered in the die. Run through the machine.
Adhere the sentiment rectangle cut out to the front of the card so the left edge is centered over the bottom of the trunk of the tree image and the bottom of the rectangle is about 1-1/4" from the bottom of the card.
Pick out the set of two birds die from the Beautiful Trees Dies. Put it on top of the Cinnamon Cider square on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. Run through the machine. Use the paper-piercing tool on the Take Your Pick to remove the pieces if needed.
Use Mini Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the bird cut outs to the front of the card so the bird looking to the right is in the top of the left side of the tree and the bird looking to the left is on the top of the right end of the sentiment rectangle cut out.
Cut a 3-1/2" piece of the Polished Pink 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon.
Slide one end of the ribbon under the ribbon at the top of the tag. Tie in place with a half knot. Trim the ends.
Pick out a large Polished Pink flower from the Loose Flower Flourishes. Use a Mini Glue Dot to adhere the flower to the card front on the left end of the sentiment rectangle cut out.
Use the mini spatula on the Take Your Pick to carefully peel up one small Pale Papaya gem from the sheet of 2021-2023 In Color Jewels making sure that you get the adhesive backing as well. Adhere it to the center of the Polished Pink Loose Flower Flourish. Press carefully into the center of the flower embellishment to make sure it sticks.