Positive Thoughts for Friends Like You

                                       by Tammie Rundle

As I thought about this card and what the theme would be I concluded that it would be bright, happy and representative of how I feel about stamping, about my friends and about bringing this joy to all I know.

To bring these thoughts to fruition I chose to have a white background that would really make the colors I chose POP off the card. I also wanted to give some beauty to the “plain” background, so I brought in the gorgeous embossing folder, Parisian Flourish.

This card is simple, yet elegant. It showcases that everyone can make this card, or their version of this card, based upon what supplies they have on hand.

In conclusion, have fun making your card. Make it your own and when you’re finished, send your card and brighten someone’s day.

Below you’ll find my recipe including ingredients and measurements…

SUPPLIES

Stamp-Positive Thoughts (151490)

Dies-Nature’s Thoughts (153586)

Cardstock- Thick Basic White (159229)-cut cardbase 8 ½” X 5 ½” and score at 4 ¼”. Cut label piece                    3 ¼” X  4 3/4”. Now take label and line this same die up along the sides and cut label to                           approximately 1 ½” to accommodate the sentiment.                                                                                     Poppy Parade (119793), Pacific Point (111350), Mango Melody (146989),                    Gorgeous Grape (146987)- cut all 2” square.                                                             Daffodil Delight (1196830)- use scrap piece to cut 3 small butterflies with die.                    

Ink - Just Jade (153115), Poppy Parade (147050), Pacific Point (147098),                                                     Mango Melody (147093), Gorgeous Grape (147099)                                          

Embossing Folder (3D)-Parisian Flourish (151474)

Tools-Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Gray Specialty Plate (#4)-comes with machine              or can be ordered separately (154711)-this replaces the “blue” plate we had in the past;           Take Your Pick Tool (144107)

Adhesives-Dimensionals (104430), Liquid Glue (110755), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1.      Cut and score cardbase. Cut label. Stamp sentiment on label in Just Jade.

2.      Place cardbase on platform of machine. Run front of cardbase through machine using the Parisian Flourish 3D folder. Your sandwich for this will be platform on the bottom, embossing folder with card front inserted in the middle, Specialty (#4) Plate on top.

3.      Stamp all 4 flowers, color on color, and run through machine, cutting each flower.

4.      Cut butterfly, using machine, 3 times.

5.      Lay out flowers on embossed card front and adhere, using the liquid glue.

6.      Place label with sentiment on card using dimensionals.

7.      Fold butterflies wings up, to add dimension and adhere to card front using mini glue dots.

8.      Make 2 of these cards…one to keep and one to send😊.