For a recent swap...I made 24 of these puppies! The theme was sets we hope don't retire...this one tops my list
Mass stamping isn't my favorite thing, but I'm so happy with the way these turned out. Hope my fellow swappers are, too!
I received a nice PM requesting some additional instruction on making this card...here goes!
Stamp various images in Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa and Chocolate Chip Classic ink on More Mustard CS, and sponge edges using the same three colors. Set aside.
Stamp Weathered BG on Close to Cocoa CS with Chocolate Chip ink; sponge edges with Chocolate Chip ink as well. Layer stamped More Mustard CS on Close to Cocoa CS on a slight angle and trim overhang. Distress edges using method you prefer.
The stitching on this card is faux - create this look using your paper piercing tools and a Chocolate Chip Marker. Once pierced, layer on Chocolate Chip CS and distress edges. Set base aside.
Stamp palm tree image using Timber Stazon on watercolor paper; watercolor as desired. Distress edges and layer with Chocolate Chip CS. Distress those edges, too. Attach hemp. Stamp and watercolor pineapple image on scrap watercolor paper; punch using large oval punch and sponge edges using Chocolate Chip ink. Affix to tree image using Stampin' Dimensional.
Affix tree image to card base using Stampin' Dimensionals. Stamp sentiment (I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig for better placement). Use your favorite liquid glue (I used Mod Podge) to affix the beach sand to the lower portion of the stamped tree image.
I don't really measure anything when I'm stamping...so the only thing I can confirm is that the size of the card is a smidge under the standard 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.
I hope this helps!
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Sat, Apr 14, 2007 @ 6:28 PM
Wow! Those were some lucky participants in this swap. These are sensational.
------------------------------ LizThe joy of the LORD is my strength.Right Brain Madness --My blogProud member of the redDivasKSS certified multi-step stamperFan Club member since 2004
This is really a great card. I have this set on my wish list and keep pushing it to the back burner. I may have to break down and get it just to reproduce this card! TFS!!!
Registered: April 28, 2003 Location: NE Posts: 395
Mon, Apr 16, 2007 @ 9:30 PM
Words cannot express how beautiful this card really is! I happen to be one of the lucky people in the swap and own one of these! The base of the card looks like real leather with a patch sewed on it! There's sand under the palm tree! It's just gorgeous! Swaps like this are what makes our swap group the best! Thanks so much, Meg, for joining our group and for doing such a great job!