The Stamps of Life July 2012 Club Release: crayons2stamp Card Tutorial

Hi everyone! I’m Gretchen and today I’m here to share the latest club release from The Stamps of Life. This new set is called crayons2stamp. There’s a fun crayon outline plus a solid so you can make it whatever color you like, 14 different sentiments (most of which will fit inside the crayon – how cool is that?!), and some extra fun crayon drawings and other decorations too.

I’ve got a photo tutorial for you today with the details on how I made this super cute Hi, I Miss You So Much card featuring the crayons2stamp stamp set.

You’re finished card will be 4-1/2” x 5-1/2” and will fit into a standard A2 sized envelope.

To start, create your card base, you’ll need a 5-1/2” x 8″-1/2” piece of paper that’s been folded in half. You’ll also need a piece of cardstock that is 4” x 5-1/4” to mount on the card base and a smaller strip of patterned paper that is 2” x 4”.

Adhere the 4” x 5-1/4” paper onto your card base, centering it. Glue the patterned paper strip down towards the right hand side of the card as shown.

On to the stamping! Use the solid crayon to stamp three images in coordinating colors.

Stamp on top of each of those images in black using the crayon outline and then add a sentiment inside each one.

Cut each crayon out and then stack them together using Glue Dots, having them fan out a bit. Wrap a piece of embroidery floss around your crayon set and make a knot.

Tip: Don’t tie your knot to tight. You’ll want it to shift slightly so you an make sure you can read your sentiment properly.

Almost done! Place your crayon stack towards the bottom of your strip of patterned paper but don’t glue it down (you’re using it as placement so you know where to stamp your heart). Lay the heart stamp where you want it on your card.

Finally, stamp your heart moving your crayon stack right before so you don’t stamp on top of it. Adhere your crayon stack down and stamp “hi” right above it. As a finishing touch, outline your card in black if desired.

Supplies: crayons2stamp (The Stamps of Life), Licorice Premium Dye Ink (Stephanie Barnard, Colorbox), Stick Candy, Lavender Sachet, and Speckled Egg (Jenni Bowlin, Ranger), white cardstock (Bazzill), black cardstock (American Crafts), Bee’s Knees patterned paper (Country Drive, Echo Park). Other: black pen, embroidery floss.

If you would like to purchase your own crayons2stamp stamp set from The Stamps of Life or sign up for the monthly club, head on over to their website to find out how.

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