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CTMH March SOTM Blog Hop & Tutorial
By Helen | February 28, 2013
CTMH’s March Stamp of the Month: Floral Happiness contains 3 different size flowers along with leaves and sentiments. The flowers are a two-step technique.
I wasn’t really sure how I was going to use this stamp set…then inspiration struck & I used the Buzz & Bumble scrapbook layout as a starting point. I love the addition of the Glitter Paper.
Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, sit back and be inspired by all the projects everyone has come up with. Follow the hop to get LOT of ideas that YOU can take and duplicate with this wonderful stamp set. If you arrived here from Kathleen’s blog you’re on the right path.
Materials for Yellow & Blue Card:
- CTMH March Stamp of the Month: Floral Happiness S1303
- CTMH Buzz & Bumble Level 2 Paper Pack X7164B
- CTMH Glitter Paper, Brown & Tan Z1830
- CTMH Sparkles, Brown & Tan Assortment Z1753
- CTMH Versamat Z1279
- CTMH Ruler Z1471
- CTMH Texture Tools Z1298
- CTMH Piercing Tool Set Z1114
- CTMH Inks in Cocoa Z2114, Sunset Z2191 and Sweet Leaf Z2153
Tutorial follows…
For those that want to skip the tutorial “hop” on over to see what {Jen} has created.
If you get lost along the way…here’s the complete list of all hoppers.
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March Stamp of the Month: Floral Happiness
Order the March Stamp of the Month at full price…or get it for only $5.00 with a qualifying purchase. Create this collection of beautiful artwork – you’ll find the information on my website under Promotions. The instructions will be available there through March 2014!
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Tutorial
Cut the following:
- 4 1/4″ x 5″ Champagne Cardstock
- 1 1/2″ x 5″ Honeycomb Patterned Paper
- 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ Stripe Patterned Paper
- 1/4″ x 4 3/4″ Sunset Cardstock
- 1 3/4″ x 3″ Glitter Paper (I used the darkest one)
- Fully ink the stamp.
- Stamp off on scrap paper, this removes a layer of ink.
- Now, stamp on the cardstock to get the faint image.
- Fully ink the stamp.
- Stamp off on scrap paper to remove a layer of ink.
- Take the stamp and gently roll the edges of the stamp on the ink pad…think the ride Twist & Twirl.
- Now, stamp on the cardstock to get a faint image in the center with dark edges – like the image on the right.
Using Sweet Leaf ink and the Leaf of your choice, use the same process to stamp 3 leaves.
Cut out flowers & leaves.
I think flowers & leaves look best when they have dimension & movement…this must come from my years of being a florist. To give paper flowers dimension, use the handle of the Micro-Tip Scissors and gently curl the paper, up, down, up – it’s flexible, you can shape it as you desire. Same for the leaves.
To cut the pennant ends, I find it’s easiest to use the CTMH Versamat.
- Divide the width in half. In our case, this strip is 1 1/2″ wide. Half of that is 3/4″.
- Place the bottom edge of the strip 3/4″ down from the center line (horizontal yellow arrow) and centered side to side. Remember, the 3/4″ was half of the width.
- Align a ruler with the angled lines.
- Using a pencil, mark the angles to the midpoint. Tip: Align one of the cross-hatch marks on the CTMH Ruler with the angled line.
- Repeat for other side.
- Cut along lines.
Assembly:
- Cover card front with 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ Champagne Cardstock
- Honeycomb pennant placed 1/2″ from left edge.
- Stripe pennant placed 1/4″ from left edge.
- Sunset pennant touches edge of Stripe pennant.
- Glitter paper, 1/2″ down from top & 1/2″ in from right edge.
- Attach flowers using a combination of 3D Foam Tape (to keep areas raised) and regular adhesive (to secure low spots).
Now “hop” on over to see what {Jen} has created.
Topics: blog hop, Buzz & Bumble, Cards | 11 Comments »
February 28th, 2013 at 10:17 pm
Nice tutorial, TFS
February 28th, 2013 at 10:37 pm
Love the glitter paper! It really complimented it nicely!
February 28th, 2013 at 11:10 pm
Such a very pretty card, Helen!
March 1st, 2013 at 1:31 am
OMG Helen, I just love this — especially the glitter paper and color combo!!
March 1st, 2013 at 2:11 am
Such a lovely card. The glitter paper is a nice touch!
March 1st, 2013 at 3:24 am
Beautiful Helen! Love it!
March 1st, 2013 at 12:25 pm
Love the way your stamp turned out!! So feminine. Beautiful card!!
March 1st, 2013 at 4:06 pm
Great cards! Thanks for the distressing and banner tips too.
March 1st, 2013 at 4:14 pm
Gorgeous card Helen!
March 2nd, 2013 at 12:41 am
I love this! I would not have thought of making such a feminine card with Buzz and Bumble. I love how you have given your roses more dimension with your stamping technique and curling. Thank you for sharing your technique and for sharing how to cut a banner. I have always had trouble with that if I was not using my Cricut.
March 5th, 2013 at 6:08 pm
CONGRATULATIONS on winning the Paper Panic from Jeanette!! You Lucky Duck!!!!
ENJOY and show us what you make!!!!