Stamp Club April 2015

This week we made a birthday card with a simple but unique fold.

This is what it looks like when its open.

 To get the look, start with a piece of cardstock measuring 4 1/4" x 11".  (We found that it actually closes more flat and without buckling, if you trim the length down just a bit, about 1/8"). Lay the card stock landscape on the Simply Scored and score at 2 1/2" and at 6 3/4".  On the end with the smaller section, use the Scallop Border Punch across the edge.  A piece of DSP measuring 4" x 4" fits just right on the front of the card. Most of the punches and decorations speak for themselves, or could be changed to suit your occasion.  But here is how to place the 2 1/2" circle punch in just the right spot: slide the punch in from the correct long edge of the cardstock and allow it to go in as far as it will go.  At the same time, line up the score line so that it is right in the center of the circle.  It's easy to see when using the punch upside down.  Punch!
(Products used: Amazing Birthday stamp set, Four You stamp set, 2 1/2" circle punch, 1 3/4" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, 2 3/8" scallop circle punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, Night of Navy ink pad, Mossy Meadow ink pad, Markers in: Night of Navy, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay and Calypso Coral, Metallic Baker's Twine (gold), Dimensionals)

The next card features the Daydream Medallions stamp set. We used one of the medallion stamps to resemble a wreath and added punched flowers to complete the look.  We stamped "Happy Mother's Day" inside to make this a Mother's Day card, but it could fit other occasions too.

Products used:  Daydream Medallions stamp set, Something to Say stamp set, Itty Bitty Accents punch pack, small flower punch - retired, 1/8" circle punch, Champagne Glimmer paper, Melon Mambo card stock, Daffodil Delight card stock, Old Olive card stock, Whisper White card stock, Old Olive ink pad, Pearl Basic Jewels, Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

The third card, another birthday card, features the Banner punch which I love!  I used retired DSP, but nearly any paper would make a cute banner-garland.  Just coordinate the colors to your card and theme.

The Smoky Slate background card stock went through the Big Shot with the Chevron embossing folder.  The stamp set is Balloon Bash.  Other products used: Scalloped Tag Topper punch, Chalk Talk framelits, Crushed Curry ink pad, Smoky Slate ink pad, Coastal Cabana card stock, Whisper White card stock and white Baker's Twine.  Glue dots and dimensionals were also used.