Stamping with the Stars

November Thank You Cards

This month's thank you card is also my entry for the new Pals Paper Arts Christmas Cheer Challenge PPA16.  I also tried a new technique for embossing the flap on the envelope, which I first saw on a Mary Fish's Curried Fresh-Cut Notes post.

Here are the supplies I used:

Stamp set:  Holiday Best, Hostess Level 1, Pg.13 #115364

Paper:  Real Red Cardstock (CS), Pg. 156 #102482; Bride Specialty Paper, Pg. 158 #115669; Whisper White CS, Pg. 155 #100730

Ink:  Real Red, Pg. 156 #103133

Accessories:  Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Pg. 183 #109034; Mat Pack, Pg. 191 #105826; Needle; Heat Tool, Pg. 188 #100005; Clear Embossing Powder, Pg. 188 #109130; VersaMark Pad, Pg. 190 #102283; Embossing buddy, Pg. 188 #103083; Snail Adhesive, Pg. 192 #104332; Stampin' Dimensionals, Pg. 192 #104430; Stamp-a-ma-jig, Pg. 191 #101049; Optional:  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Pg. 194 #113439; Finial Press  Embossing Folder, Pg. 195 #115963; Whisper White Mini Square Envelopes, Pg. 168 #107309

Cut Real Red CS 3" x 6" and score at 3" to create the card base. 

Cut Bride Specialty Paper 2-3/4" x 2-3/4'.  Wrap ribbon across the Bride Specialty Paper and tape in back.  Attach to the card base with snail.

Cut Whisper White CS 2" x 2".  Using the Stamp-a-ma-jig, center the image on the CS.  Load your stamp up with VersaMark and then Real Red ink.  Stamp the image and apply Clear Embossing Powder.  Heat emboss.

Use the Mat Pack to pierce holes  in the four corners of the image.

Attach the image piece to 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" Real Red CS with Stampin' Dimensionals.  Attach this piece to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.

If you missed my October Thank You Card post, go back and take a look to see how I cut the Finial Press Embossing Folder to create a single row of embossing.

Insert the envelope flap into the short piece of the embossing folder and run it through the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine to emboss.

The embossed envelope is a perfect match for this card.  I hope you'll give it a try.  Don't have a Big Shot yet? Watch this video demonstration  then put the Big Shot on your Christmas Wish List.  Or better yet, go to my online store today and place your order so you'll have it in time to use during the holidays! 

Thanks for stopping by today, and Happy Friday the 13th!

Mickey

October 'Thank You' Cards

The inspiration for this month's 'Thank You' cards came from two places.  The embossed ornament came from Sandi MacIver.  After reading her post a month ago, I ordered an extra Finial Press Embossing Folder right away, but didn't have the nerve to cut into it until now.  The idea of layering like-colored cardstock came from Mary Fish in her Holloween Trick post.

Here are the supplies I used:

Stamp sets:  None!

Paper:  Bella Blue Designer Series Paper (DSP), pg. 162 #113974; Not Quite Navy Cardstock (CS), Pg. 156 #101722; Very Vanilla Textured Cardstock, Pg. 155 #108693

Ink:  Not Quite Navy, Pg. 156 #103008

Accessories:  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Pg. 194 #113439; Finial Press Embossing Folder, Pg. 195 #115963; Ornament Punch, Holiday Mini-Catalog, Pg. 27 #116794; Craft & Rubber Scissors, Pg. 191 #103179; Frost White Shimmer Paint, Holiday Mini-Catalog, Pg. 27 #116854; Silver Cord, Holiday Mini-Catalog, Pg. 27 #109866; Sponge Dauber, Pg. 192 #102892; Snail Adhesive, Pg. 192 #104332; Stampin' Dimensionals, Pg. 192 #104430; Mat Pack, Pg. 191 #105826; Mini Glue Dots, Pg. 192 #103683; Needle; Rubbing alcohol in spray bottle

Cut Very Vanilla Textured CS 3" x 6" and score at 3" to form card base.

Now you'll have to cut one row from your Finial Press Embossing Folder.  I know, it's scary, but it's worth buying an extra one, honest.  I used my Craft & Rubber Scissors, which cut through the heavy plastic like butter.

Cut a 2" x 6" piece of Not Quite Navy CS and spritz with alcohol.  This will give you a sharper impression from the embossing folder.  You could use water, too, but alcohol evaporates faster.

Place the CS inside the embossing folder. Sandwich between the cutting pads and place on Tab 1 of the multipurpose platform that comes with the Big Shot and run it through the machine.  The picture shows the Whisper White CS I started with before I changed my mind.  (Hey, it's only paper, right?)

Center the Ornament Punch over the impressions and punch out shapes.  You can get two ornaments out of each 2" x 6" embossed strip.

Sponge Shimmer Paint over embossing and around edges of ornament.

Cut Very Vanilla Textured CS 2-3/4" x 2-3/4".

Use the Mat Pack Template and a needle to pierce holes in the corners.  When finished use Stampin' Dimensionals to attach to card base.

Cut Bella Blue DSP 2" x 2" and ink around the edges with Not Quite Navy.  Attach to center of the card front with Snail.

I really like this "Vanilla on Vanilla" layering.  It looks so elegant.

Attach ornament to front of card with Stampin' Dimensionals.  Tie a bow in the Silver Cord.  I cut a mini glue dot in half to secure the bow to the card without the glue dot showing.

That's it.  These cards will go out to everyone who places an order this month.

I hope you enjoyed the tutorial.  Let me know what you think!

Mickey