Be sure to watch the how-to video at the bottom of this newsletter!
1. Cut and score pieces per the instructions below (or in the video). Fold along the score lines using a bone folder to get a crisp crease.
2. Attach Flirty Flamingo mat to Basic White card base.
3. Attach Basic White insert to the Simply Marbelous Designer Series Paper cover on the inside of the scored tab. Attach to mat and card base.
4. Apply a thin line of Tombow glue on the bottom of the insert, just above the score line on the bottom tab. Fold tab up. Run a bone folder along the flap to get a good seal. Set aside to dry.
5. Decorate 3/4" x 4" strip of Very Vanilla card stock. Stamp leaves and flowers image from Sweet Strawberry using Evening Evergreen ink. Color using Pear Pizzazz and Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Markers. Attach to bottom tab.
6. Two-step strawberries: Solid image using Blushing Bride, detailed image using Flirty Flamingo. Punch using Strawberry Builder Punch.
7. Stamp leaves using Evening Evergreen ink on Soft Succulent card stock. Punch using Strawberry Builder Punch. Attach leaves to the tops of the strawberries.
8. Punch 2" circle out of Very Vanilla card stock. Punch 2 1/4" circle out of Flirty Flamingo cardstock. Layer circles.
9. Attach strawberries to circles using Mini Dimensionals to pop them up. Attach circles to card front.
10. Stamp greeting on the insert using Evening Evergreen ink.
11. Add Pastel Pearls to the centers of the flowers on the outside tab.
Paper Measurements:
Basic White card base: 4 1/4" x 6 1/2" scored at 1" on the bottom
Flirty Flamingo mat: 4" x 5 1/4"
Simply Marbelous DSP cover: 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" scored at 7/8" on the top
Basic White Insert: 3 3/4" x 4 1/2"
Basic White Strip: 3/4" x 4"
Scrap Basic White, Flirty Flamingo, Soft Succulent for strawberries, leaves and punched circles
Supplies Used:
Stamp Set: Sweet Strawberry
Ink: Evening Evergreen
Pear Pizzazz and Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Markers
Paper: Basic White, Flirty Flamingo, Soft Succulent, Simply Marbelous 6"x6" Designer Series Paper (Sale-A-Bration)
Accessories: bone folder, Strawberry Builder, 2" and 2 1/4" circle punches, Tombow Glue, Mini Dimensionals, Pastel Pearls