A 3-fer using Creative Crafters #89, Double Trouble Challenge, and TSOT
This month is my first time posting as a design team member for The Creative Crafters! I am thrilled to be able join this monthly challenge, and encourage you all to play along with us where anything goes is always the theme. We’d love to see your creations and look forward to seeing them in our gallery.
Here’s my card:
I am also playing along with Double Trouble’s challenge #193.
Thing 1’s challenge includes a 3-2-1- Recipe “My Guy” including 3 layers (not including the card base, 2 different patterned papers, and 1 kraft or similar to kraft color. In order to play along, you need to meet the minimum recipe requirements. I have 4 layers, 3 different DSP (designer series paper) patterns, and 1 piece of Crumb Cake (kraft colored) cardstock.
Thing 2’s challenge includes a layout from Try a Sketch on a Tuesday Challenge # 672. I have been honored to be included in the top 3 a number of times for this challenge.
Measurements:
- The Early Espresso base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
- I used Weekend Adventures DSP for the three patterned papers
- Trim a piece of the plaid DSP to 5-3/8 by 4-1/8 inches
- The Old Olive tree DSP measures 2-3/4 by 4-1/8 inches
- The top piece of DSP measures 2-1/4 by 4-7/8 inches
- Trim a piece of DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
- Punch a 1-inch circle from a different piece of the DSP and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
- After dry embossing the Crumb Cake piece of cardstock using the Birchwood folder, I trimmed it to 3-1/2 by 4 inches
- Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card
- Optional: trim a piece of DSP to 3/4 by 4 inches for the bottom of the inside of the card
- Scrap white cardstock for the outside sentiment
Putting the Card Together:
- Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
- The DSP patterns and embossing on the Crumb Cake cardstock made me want to keep the rest of the card simple
- I used the retired Charming Sentiments stamp set for both the outside and inside sentiments since I wanted this to be a more all-occasion card
- Stamp both sentiments using Early Espresso ink
- Crop the front sentiment using a last chance Countryside Corners die
- The Old Olive ribbon is actually white ribbon that I colored with the dark Old Olive blend
- HINT: The white diagonal ribbon is part of a Petal Pink and White Diagonal ribbon, also on last chance
- BIG HINT: Make sure you let the ribbon dry completely before touching it or using it on your card – I made that mistake once and never again – what a mess!
- HINT: The white diagonal ribbon is part of a Petal Pink and White Diagonal ribbon, also on last chance
- Adhere the layers of the card together following the TSOT sketch
- Use mini-glue dots to adhere the ribbon to the back of the sentiment panel
- Add dimensionals to the back of the sentiment and adhere to the card
- Adhere the stamped white cardstock and DSP strip to the inside of the card
- With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
Thank you for stopping by today!
Have a Peachy Day!
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