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designed this easel card to feature elements of the New Ornate Garden suite by Stampin' Up. It is a fun and easy card project, it folds neatly and fits in a regular medium envelope.
Project Recipe
Cut Card Stock - Terra-Cotta Tile
1. 9" x 3 3/4"
2. Long Side: Score @ 2" and 4 1/2"
Cut Card Stock - Mint Macron (scrap)
1. 3 3/4" x 1"
2. 4 3/4" x 3 1/2" (save for die cutting)
Cut Card Stock - Whisper White
1. 3" x 1 3/4" (save for stamping)
2. 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" (save for back of card)
Cut DSP - Ornate Garden 12 x 12
1. 3 1/4" x 3 1/2"
2. 3 10/16" x 2 1/4"
3. 3 1/2" x 1 3/4"
Die Cutting:
1. Using the 4 1/2" x 3 1/4" frame die piece(Ornate Layers Dies) and the Mint Macron card stock cut in previous step die cut one.
2. Using the 9" x 3 3/4" card stock and the 3 1/2" x 1/2" floral bar die. place the die at the bottom of the card stock (opposite end from the 2" score.
See photo above.
Stamping
1. Using the single daisy (on stem/leaf) stamp and memento ink, stamp the flower in the center of the whisper white card stock.
2. Using a sponge and Terra-Cotta Ink pad, highlight the outer edge of the Whisper White Card stock.
Coloring
1. Using the Stampin' Blends Calypso Coral and Old Olive, color the daisy, stem and leaf.
Assemble
1. Adhere DSP to card stock using adhesive of choice. Refer to the photo as needed for placement.
2. Add Dimensionals to the back of the whisper white card stock/daisy and adhere to middle of the framed piece/dsp. Refer to photo for placement
3. Adhere chosen sentiment piece to end of card (only add dimensionals on upper edge so it makes a ledge to hold frame. just above the die cut and add embellisments as desired.
4. Adhere mint macron piece to back of card behind the die cut to highlight and offer protection.
5. Adhere whisper white 3" x 3 1/2" to back of card for space to write note to recipient.
6. Tie a bow from the Ornate Garden Ribbon and adhere with glue dot to the middle of daisy/stem .
7. Attach the frame using tear n tape near the top of 2 " scoreline. approximately 1" of frame should extend above top end of card.
8. card should stand up with frame edge resting on raised edge of sentiment piece.
Burnish folds again if needed to ensure proper set.