Michele Reynolds
http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/ michelerey@aol.com |
So Many Stars Peaceful Star Swirls |
P eaceful holiday card using Stampin' Up! products.
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Cut cardstock and vellum pieces to the following sizes using a Paper Trimmer:
- card from Pool Party Cardstock at 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4"
- 4" x 5-1/4" from Smoky Slate Cardstock
- 3-1/2" square from Vellum Cardstock
- 3-1/2" square from Pool Party Cardstock
Insert the Smoky Slate rectangle into the Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder. Use the line drawn on the front of the folder to help you line the cardstock up straight. Place the folder with the paper inside on your die cutting and embossing tool and run through the machine.
Place the dry embossed Smoky Slate rectangle on some Grid Paper. Rub the open Silvery Shimmer Delicata Metallic Ink Pad all over it.
Tip: The Delicata Metallic Inks dry almost instantly, so no need to heat set or wait for them to dry.
Adhere the dry embossed and inked Smoky Slate rectangle to the front of the Pool Party card.
As you are ready to stamp using the So Many Stars Photopolymer 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 "peace" or "love" sentiment from the So Many Stars Set on Block A. Ink it up with the Silvery Shimmer Delicata Metallic Ink Pad. Stamp it in the center of the Pool Party square.
Tip: The Delicata Metallic Inks dry almost instantly, so no need to heat set or wait for them to dry.
Pick out the open, stitched, star die that cuts out a star that is 2-5/8" wide from the Stitched Stars Dies. Put it on top of the stamped Pool Party square on a platform on your cutting and embossing tool so the sentiment is centered. Run through the tool.
Tip: You may have to press fairly firmly along the edges of the die to pop the cut out loose.
Pick out the open, stitched, star die that cuts out a star that is 3-1/4" wide from the Stitched Stars Dies. Put it on top of the vellum square on a platform on your cutting and embossing tool. Run through the tool.
Tip: You may have to press fairly firmly along the edges of the die to pop the cut out loose.
Adhere the Pool Party star cut out to the center of the vellum star cut out.
Put Mini Stampin' Dimensionals on the back of the matted star cut outs so they will be hidden by the Pool Party star. Remove the protective backings.
Wrap the end of the Silver Metallic Thread around your fingers a few times. Cut the thread loose from the spool. Adhere the thread in loops to the Mini Dimensionals on the back of the matted star cut outs.
Add more Mini Stampin' Dimensionals if needed and adhere the matted star cut outs with thread attached to the front of the card in the center and about 5/8" from the top.
Use the mini spatula on the Take Your Pick tool to pick up a large jewel from a sheet of Rhinestone Basic Jewels being sure to get the adhesive as well. Adhere it to the Pool Party star just under the sentiment.
Use the mini spatula on the Take Your Pick tool to pick up 4 small and medium jewels from a sheet of Rhinestone Basic Jewels being sure to get the adhesives as well. Adhere them randomly to the front of the card.