Merci Bliss Envelope Card

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Here is the last card from my April Workshop.  We used a piece of 4x12 Outdoor Denim cardstock and folded it into thirds, creating a top flap.  Then we just measured to the center and folded the corners in to create the envelope look.  The toile background paper from the Bliss Level 2 paper packet looks great with Outdoor Denim!  We used the Scallop Circle Punch for the center medalion and it is only attached to the cardstock so the flap can open.  The stamp set is called "Thank You" and is probably my most used stamp set.  I love having several different thank you stamps!  It is hard to see, but there is a Bitty Sparkle for the dot on the "i."  The whole thing is sanded using the sanding block . Let me know if you have any questions! Pin It

Ribbon Rosette with Scallop Circle Punch & Glitter Gel

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We made this card at my last team meeting.  It is a different version of the acetate flower card I posted a few days ago.  Have you ever had something work the first time and then never again?!  The first time I used the Scallop Circle Punch on the overheard projector plastic, it worked perfectly, but when I tried it at my unit meeting it didn't work anymore.  Luckily, I had a backup plan just in case.  We cut out one of the roses from the beautiful pink ribbon assortment, added some glitter gel in a accent jar, then smooshed the rose into the jar to cover the tips of the rose with the glitter and viola - sparkly rose!  That technique was shown on a CTMH video that I posted earlier. 

Supplies:

D1476 Card Chatter - Sympathy Stamp Set (1" x 3 1/2" Block)
4 1/4 x 11 White Daisy CS
Sophia Workshop Kit Papers:
2 1/2 x 3 3/4 Striped paper (stripes going short-ways)
2 x 3 3/4 small floral paper
(2) 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 polka dot paper
Chocolate Stamp Pad
4 1/4 Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon
(2) White Brads
Designer Pink Ribbon
Scallop Punch
Piercing Tool
Foam Tape
Glue Dots
Liquid Glass
Tombow Adhesive
Sponge (for brown ink)

All supplies can be found on my website!

Here are the other instructions:

• Use Chocolate Ink and a sponge to add ink to the edges of all the papers
• Glue the background papers to the card toward the top of the card to leave room for the saying at the bottom
• Stamp "Thinking of You" at the bottom using Chocolate Ink
• Add the brown ribbon across the card with tombow adhesive
• Use the Piercing Tool to create holes for the brads
• Add the white brads
• Punch two scallop circles out of the two 2 1/2" polka dot papers
• Place the two scallop circles together and snip (from the outside into the center) every other scallop to create petals. You can do each circle separately, but this saves time.
• Bend each petal up and down to separate them so they are more distinct
• With the green side up of one of the scallop flowers, place a piece of foam tape in the center and add the other flower on top
• Add Liquid Glass to the center of the pink flower
• Cut out a rose from the Pink Ribbon Assortment
• Squeeze some Glitter Gel into an accent jar
• Squish your rose into the Glitter Gel as show in the CTMH video, let dry
• Add Liquid Glass to the center/top of the pink polka dot scalloped flower
• Add the rose on top
• Let dry and done!

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Acrylic Flowers using the Scallop Circle Punch

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Here is another card we are making at my workshop on Saturday.  I will post more details on the card sometime next week.  If you would like to join us for the workshop, please let me know by Wednesday evening so I have enough time to prepare all of the supplies.  Thanks!

Can you see the clear flower on top?  It looks so pretty in person!

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Pleated Flower Using Scallop Punch

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I love the look of this flower!  It is so easy too!  I used the CTMH 2" Scallop Punch along with the Miracle Papers to make this card.

Here are the directions:

• Punch two circles using the CTMH 2" Scallop Circle Punch
• Use a sponge and a dark ink pad to add color to the edges of the circles
• Using the scoring blade on paper trimmer, score between every other scallop on both circles
• Take one of the circles and snip down one of the score marks to the center
• Take the other circle and cut it in half
• Accordion fold the circle and one of the half circles
• Add adhesive to each end-section and add the half circle to the full circle
• To add the flower to the card, add Liquid Glass to the parts of the flower that will touch the card
• I added a Pewter Decorative Brads to the center of the flower with Liquid Glass

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Scalloped Flower using the 2" Scallop Circle Punch

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Here is another fun idea using the 2" Scallop Circle Punch.  Here are the simple steps to achieve this look:

1. Punch a scallop circle out of cardstock
2. Ink the edges using a darker ink to give it more dimension
3. Cut into the circle every other scallop toward the center, leaving the center in tact (or tryi trimming each scallop)
4. Use the bone folder to curve the petals similar to how you use scissors with curling ribbon
5. Mount your new flower to another scalloped circle

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Scallop Punch Carnation with February Stamp of the Month: Friendship

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I saw this idea on Melissa Laverty's blog and had to try it.  Please check out her blog for details on how to create this fun carnation using our new 2" Scallop Punch.  Here are a few samples that I made. 

Using Sweetheart Paper



Using Wings Paper

Supplies:
February Stamp of the Month: Friendship
2" Scallop Circle Punch
Liquid Glass
Finishing Files
Sweetheart Paper
Wings Paper
Licorice Opaques Pin It