Michele Reynolds
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Kindest Gnomes Tag |
F un tag made with Stampin' Up! products.
Cut cardstock pieces to the following sizes using a Paper Trimmer:
- 3-1/2" square from Mint Macaron Cardstock
- 3-1/2" square from Poppy Parade Cardstock
- 2-1/2" x 3-1/4" from Basic White Cardstock
- 2" x 2-3/4" from Basic White Cardstock
- 1" x 3-1/4" from Mint Macaron Cardstock
Mount the standing male gnome image from the Kindest Gnomes Set on Block D. Ink it up with the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad. Stamp it in the center of the small white rectangle.
Pick out the matching gnome die from the Gnomes Dies. Put it on top of the stamped gnome image on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine so it is centered over the image. Run through the machine.
Tip: It is often better to cut images out with dies before spending all the time to color them in. That way if the dies slip during the cutting process, you haven't wasted a lot of time on the coloring.
Place the gnome cut out on some Grid Paper to protect your work surface. You need to make sure that you protect your work surface with paper as the Stampin' Blends Markers do bleed through.
Use the Light and Dark Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends to color in the gnome's hat and pants.
Use the Light and Dark Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends to color in the gnome's shirt sleeves and apron.
Use the Light and Dark Soft Suede Stampin' Blends to color in the gnome's shoes.
Use the Light and Dark Petal Pink Stampin' Blends to color the gnome's nose, hands, and mouth.
Use the Color Lifter Stampin' Blends as needed to remove excess color.
Mount the mushroom house image from the Kindest Gnomes Set on Block E. Ink it up with the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad. Stamp it in the center of the large white rectangle.
Pick out the matching mushroom house die from the Gnomes Dies. Put it on top of the stamped image on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine so it is centered over the image. Run through the machine.
Tip: It is often better to cut images out with dies before spending all the time to color them in. That way if the dies slip during the cutting process, you haven't wasted a lot of time on the coloring.
Place the mushroom house cut out on some Grid Paper to protect your work surface. You need to make sure that you protect your work surface with paper as the Stampin' Blends Markers do bleed through.
Use the Light and Dark Soft Suede Stampin' Blends to color in the door.
Use the Light and Dark Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends to color in the mushroom stem, cap, and window frames.
Use the Light and Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends to color in the window panes.
Use the Color Lifter Stampin' Blends as needed to remove excess color.
Mount the "warm wishes" sentiment from the Kindest Gnomes Set on Block G. Ink it up with the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad. Stamp it in the center of the Mint Macaron strip slightly closer to the left side.
Pick out the banner die from the Stylish Shapes Dies that cuts out a notched banner that is 3/4" x 3". Put it on top of the stamped sentiment on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine so it is centered over the sentiment top to bottom with the sentiment closer to the left side. Run through the machine.
Pick out the largest scalloped circle die from the Layering Circles Dies. Put it on top of the Mint Macaron square on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. Run through the machine.
Pick out the largest smooth circle die from the Layering Circles Dies. Put it on top of the Poppy Parade square on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. Run through the machine.
Adhere the Poppy Parade smooth circle cut out to the center of the Mint Macaron scalloped circle cut out.
Adhere the colored mushroom house cut out to the left side of the matted circles. The left edge of the mushroom house will overlap the left edge of the circles a bit. Make sure no adhesive shows past the edge of the circles though.
Adhere the sentiment banner cut out to the circles so it overlaps the left edge of the mushroom house cut out a bit and covers the door knob. Make sure no adhesive shows past the edge of the mushroom house cut out though.
Use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the colored gnome cut out to the circles so it overlaps the right end of the sentiment banner cut out and the lower right side of the circles. Make sure no adhesive shows over the edges of the circle cut outs though.
Use a hand-held circle punch to punch a hole in the top of the circles.
Cut a 6" piece of the white twine from the Baker's Twine Essentials Pack.
Fold the twine in half. Stick the folded end through the hole punched in the top of the circles. Pull it through a bit. Stick the loose ends through the folded loop and pull the twine tight. Tie the ends of the twine together using a knot to create a loop. Trim the ends of the twine.
Cut enough of the Soft Succulent 1/2" Satin Shimmer Ribbon to stretch it across the upper left corner of the designer paper package. Secure it in place on the back of the package using strips of Tear & Tape Adhesive. Leave the protective backings in place.
Cut a 6" piece of the Soft Succulent 1/2" Satin Shimmer Ribbon. Stick one end of the ribbon under the ribbon on the designer paper package. Tie in place with a half knot. Slide the loop of Baker's Twine on the tag onto one end of the ribbon. Tie in place with a half knot. Trim the ends of the ribbon.