We had our September Stamping Technique class on the 10th of September and this month's technique was Direct to Paper.
So lets see what my talented ladies created this month:
Direct to Paper Technique
Add ink directly onto your cardstock with your ink pad to create another great background!
First Card - Fall Sympathy
Stamp Sets: Wonderfall & Petite pairs
By using the Bigger Clear Block, I arranged all of the my stamps for this background right on the block.
Ink: Soft Suede, Cherry Cobler, Lucky Limeade, Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze
Cardstock: So Saffron Base 5 ½ x 11
Old Olive Layer 5 ¼ x 4
Chocolate Chip 4 x 4 ½
Cherry Cobbler 5 x 2 ¼
Whisper White Inside 4 4 ½
Accessories: Framelits, Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon, Linen Thread, Leaf Die, Dimensions, Chevron Embossing Folder, Argyle Embossing Folder, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Tags Die, 1 ¼ & 1 3/8 circle punch, Postage Punch
-Cut Leaves first then stamp. Ink up stamp then place cardstock over the top and rub with scratch paper.
I just love the color combination of this card, its such a great combination!!
Second Card - Fall Happy Birthday
Stamp Sets: French Foilage
Ink: Lucky Limeade, Early Expresso, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Not Quite Navy
Cardstock: Crumb Cake Base 5 ½ x 11
Whisper White 2 ¼ x 3 ¼ & 4 x 5 ¼
Cajun Craze 2 ½ x 3 ½
DS Paper 1 ¾ x 3
Whisper White Inside 4 x 5 ½
Accessories: Linen Thread, Wooden Button, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Glue Dots
Our fancy fold card was:
Side Step Card
And I didn't even get a picture of it! Here are the directions, we used the Stampin' Up! Googly Ghouls kit for the decorations of this card.
Base: 5 ½ x 8 ½
Score at: 4 ¼
Cutting: Line up the short side of the c/s at the 3” mark on the paper cutter. Start at 1” and cut all the way to 6 ½”.
Score: Lining up on the narrow end, Score at 1”, 2”, 3” and 6 ½”
Stamp Set: Googly Ghouls
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie 5 ½ x 8 ½
Old Olive 1 ¾ x 1 /34
Black 2 x 2
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Googly Eyes, Bat Punch (Retired), Black Ribbon, Silver Mini Brads
Uses the Halloween Combination Set.