Michele Reynolds
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Taco Fiesta Nacho Friend Triptych |
P layful friendship card using Stampin' Up! products including one that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration 2023.
Cut cardstock and designer paper pieces to the following sizes using a Paper Trimmer:
- card from Cherry Cobbler Cardstock at 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4"
- 4" x 5-1/4" from Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
- 3-1/2" x 4-3/4" of various tiny veggies on black background design from Day At The Farm 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper
- 2-1/4" x 3-1/2" from Basic White Cardstock
- scrap of Basic White Cardstock
Insert the large Cherry Cobbler rectangle into the Gingham 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 Cherry Cobbler rectangle to the front of the Cherry Cobbler card.
Pick out the rectangle die that cuts out a 1-13/16" x 3-3/16" stitched rectangle and the rectangle die that cuts out a 7/8" x 3" stitched rectangle from the Stitched Rectangles Dies. Put the skinny rectangle die on top of the Day At The Farm Designer Paper rectangle on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine so it is near the left edge. Put the larger rectangle die near it in the center, but make sure they do NOT overlap. Leave room to the right side to cut out another skinny rectangle in a moment. Run through the machine. Leave both dies out for now.
Put the skinny rectangle die that on top of the Day At The Farm Designer Paper rectangle on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine so it is near the right edge. Run through the machine.
WITHOUT ADHERING, lay the designer paper rectangles on the front of the card to figure out spacing and placement. Make sure the larger rectangle is in the center. When happy with the arrangement, adhere the pieces in place one at a time.
As you are ready to stamp using the Taco Fiesta 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 "You're Nacho average friend" sentiment from the Taco Fiesta Set on Block G. Ink it up with the Cherry Cobbler Ink Pad. Stamp it in the upper right corner of the horizontal white rectangle, leave room to cut it out with the die.
Put the rectangle die that cuts out a 1-13/16" x 3-3/16" stitched rectangle on top of the sentiment stamped white rectangle on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine so the sentiment is in the upper right corner. Run through the machine.
Mount the set of three small tortilla chips image from the Taco Fiesta Set on Block B. Ink it up with the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad. Stamp it on the lower right side of the sentiment rectangle cut out.
Mount the bowl of guacamole image from the Taco Fiesta Set on Block B. Ink it up with the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad. Stamp it on the lower left side of the sentiment rectangle cut out.
Mount the half an avocado image from the Taco Fiesta Set on Block B. Ink it up with the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad. Stamp it on the scrap of white cardstock.
Place the stamped sentiment rectangle and the stamped avocado on the scrap of white cardstock 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 Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends to tortilla chips. Add small amounts of Dark Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends to the tortilla chips and blend it in with the Light Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends.
Use the Light and Dark Old Olive Stampin' Blends and small touches of the Dark Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends to color in the guacamole in the bowl.
Use the Light and Dark Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends and small touches of the Dark Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends to color in the bowl.
Use the Light and Dark Old Olive Stampin' Blends and small touches of the Dark Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends to color in the flesh of the avocado.
Use the Dark Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends to color in the skin of the avocado.
Use the Light and Dark Soft Suede Stampin' Blends to color in the pit of the avocado.
Use the Color Lifter Stampin' Blends as needed to remove excess color.
Adhere the stamped and colored sentiment rectangle cut out to the front of the card so it is centered over the designer paper rectangles.
Use Paper Snips Scissors to cut out the colored avocado half by hand.
Use Mini Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the avocado half cut out to the front of the card at a slight angle as shown in the space between the bowl of guacamole and the chips.
Cut a 3-1/2" piece of the Black & White 1/4" Gingham Ribbon.
Tie a half knot in the center of the ribbon. Trim the ends.
Use a Mini Glue Dot to adhere the ribbon knot to the card front at a slight angle over the lower right corner of the sentiment rectangle cut out.