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Day 1 - Attaching Vellum

11 Ways to Attach Vellumby Yana Smakula

1. Adhere vellum with Glue Dots and cover the adhesive with enamel dots, gems, or pearls.

2. Cover the adhesive with an embellishment cluster.

3. Attach vellum using floss, ribbon, or thread.

4. Hide the adhesive under a die-cut frame.

5. Hand-stitch the vellum to your project.

6. Use spray adhesive to adhere a larger panel or sheet of vellum. (This works great for using patterned vellum to create a backdrop.)

7. Sandwich vellum between two die cuts.

8. Staple vellum to your card.

9. Wrap a vellum strip around a panel, and adhere the strip’s ends to the back.

10. Machine-stitch the vellum to your project.

11. Attach vellum to a card using brads or eyelets.

See the video in the Day 1 lesson for visuals of all 11 tips!


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Attaching Vellum with Embellishmentsby Debby HughesCard size: 3d" x 5"

Instructions1. Cut a square of 40 lb. vellum.

2. Prepare the vellum square for embossing using a powder tool or powder bag to reduce static and prevent stray embossing powder from sticking to un-inked areas.

3. Stamp a tree ring background in VersaMark ink on the vellum square. Heat emboss the stamped image using White embossing powder.

4. Cut out the tree ring to create a patterned/embossed vellum circle.

5. Apply a wash of clean water to cold-press watercolor paper using a round brush. Drop in coral or pink watercolor (wet-on-wet technique). Allow the watercolor to dry completely or speed up the process by heat setting the color. Add deep pink and gold in the darker areas to add interest (glazing technique). Allow the watercolors to dry completely.

6. Die cut a letter “U” from the watercolor panel. Die cut mini hearts from the remainder of the watercolor panel.

7. Die cut a greeting word (“Love”) from white cardstock (Marshmallow).

8. Die cut a leaves cluster from vellum and white cardstock (Marshmallow).

9. Die cut a stitched rectangle (approx. 4-Bar size) from light gray cardstock (Fog).


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10. Using a mini clothespin, clip the embossed tree ring circle and the leaves clusters to the top of the stitched rectangle panel. Secure the white leaves using foam adhesive.

11. Pivot the tree ring circle, so you can see the back. Apply foam adhesive to the back of the circle, behind the white leaves. Pivot the circle back onto the panel, and secure in place.

12. Using Matte Multi-Medium, adhere the “U” and heart die cuts to the panel, layering the die cuts on the tree ring and leaves. Place an acrylic block on the panel while the liquid adhesive dries to prevent bubbling or warping. Allow the adhesive to dry completely.

13. Using a straight, running stitch and silver thread, sew the “Love” die cut to the panel. Secure the thread ends to the back of the panel using tape.

14. Adhere the panel to a white 4-Bar card (Marshmallow) using two layers of foam adhesive, leaving a space for the clothespin at the top of the panel. The adhesive should lift the panel so the clothespin fits easily between the panel and card—add another layer of foam adhesive, if needed.

15. Tie a pink twine bow, and adhere the bow to the clothespin using a Glue Dot.

16. Embellish the card with sequins, as desired, securing each sequin using Matte Multi-Medium.

Tips & Tricks• The quality or thickness of your vellum may be a

factor if you experience warping when embossing.

Opt for a heavier weight, high-quality vellum to

reduce the chance that your vellum will warp when

you apply heat. Also, make sure your heat tool is

good and hot before embossing.

• Vellum is very forgiving for fussy cutting—no one

is going to notice if your cutting is a little bit off or

uneven, due to the sheer nature of the material.

Supplies:• Concord & 9th Tree Ring Stamp (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Big U Dies (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp I Love You Dies (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Clustered Leaves Die (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangles Dies (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Mini Hearts Outline Dies (SSS)• Daniel Smith Quinacridone Coral Watercolor (EH | DB)• Daniel Smith Quinacridone Pink Watercolor (EH | DB)• Daniel Smith Quinacridone Gold Watercolor (EH | DB)• Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (SSS | EH)• VersaMark Ink (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp White Embossing Powder (SSS)• Hero Arts Milwaukee Heat Gun (SSS | EH)• MISTI Stamping Tool Kit (SSS)• MISTI Stamping Tool (EH)• EK Success Powder Tool (SSS | EH)• EK Success Honey Bee Non-Stick Scissors (SSS)• Stainless Tweezers (EH)• Doodlebug Black and White Mini Clothes Pins (SSS)• Metallic Silver Thread (SSS | EH)• American Crafts Baker’s Twine Pack (SSS)• Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Sequins Mixed Sizes

(SSS | EH)• Bazzill White 40 lb Vellum Sheets (SSS | EH)• Arches Cold Pressed 140 lb Watercolor Paper (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Fog Cardstock (SSS)• Bazzill Marshmallow Cardstock (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Large Grid Paper (SSS)• 3M Scotch Double-Sided Foam Tape (SSS | EH)• Ranger Multi Medium Matte Glue (SSS | EH)• Mini Glue Dots (SSS | EH)

• Here, Debby showcases a number of different ways to secure

vellum to a card: clothespins, hidden foam adhesive, and stitching.

She also mentions brads, eyelets, clips, and other embellishments

you can use to attach vellum with ease. Choose the one that’s right

for your card!

• For more information about the watercolor techniques Debby

shows in the Day 1 video, check out Watercolor for Card Makers:

Intermediate Techniques!

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Attaching Vellum Stripsby Kristina WernerCard sizes: 5" x 7" and 52" x 4"

Happy Birthday Instructions1. Secure a panel of watercolor paper to a

movable surface using painter’s tape.

2. Using a wide brush, apply clean water to the panel. Drop in a variety of watercolor shades to create a variegated background (wet-on-wet technique), as shown in the Day 1 video. Allow the watercolors to dry completely or use a heat tool.

3. Repeat Step 2 as desired to add layers of color.

4. Trim the completed watercolor panel to the size you want it on the card (approximately 5” x 7”).

5. Position a leaf cluster die on the watercolor panel at a diagonal, and die cut the leaf cluster. You’ll be using both pieces for this project; do not remove the positive die cuts at this time. Temporarily secure the positive leaf-cluster die cuts in place using Post-It Notes.

6. Prepare a vellum panel for embossing by pouncing a powder tool or powder bag over the surface to reduce static and prevent stray embossing powder from sticking to un-inked areas.

7. Stamp a greeting (“Happy Birthday”) in VersaMark ink. Heat emboss using white embossing powder. Trim to create a greeting strip.

8. Wrap the vellum strip around the panel, trim the excess, and adhere the ends to the back using Matte Multi Medium. Ensure that you adhere the ends to the panel portion, not the leaf cluster die cut. Allow the adhesive to dry completely.


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9. Apply foam adhesive to the back of the panel, avoiding the leaf cluster die cut.

10. Create a 5" x 7" top-folding card by cutting two panels of white cardstock (Marshmallow): one at 5" x 7" and one at 5" x 72". Score the 5" x 72" panel at 2" to create a flap. Fold, and adhere the flap to the 5" x 7" panel.

11. Adhere the watercolor panel to the card using the foam adhesive.

12. Remove the Post-It Notes. Gently pop out the leaf-cluster die cut, and remove it. Apply foam adhesive to the back of the die cut. Turning the leaf-cluster die cut 180-degrees, slide it back under the vellum band. Secure in place, offset from the window in the watercolor panel.

Hugs Instructions1. Secure a panel of watercolor paper to a

movable surface using painter’s tape.

2. Using a wide brush, apply clean water to the panel. Drop in a variety of watercolor shades to create a variegated background (wet-on-wet technique), as shown in the Day 1 video. Allow the watercolors to dry completely or use a heat tool.

3. Repeat Step 2 as desired to add layers of color.

4. Cut the completed watercolor panel to the size you want it on the card (approximately 2" x 4").

5. Arrange leaf dies on the watercolor panel, and die cut the leaves. You’ll be using all pieces for this project; reserve all pieces.

6. Prepare a vellum panel for embossing by pouncing a powder tool or powder bag over the surface to reduce static and prevent stray embossing powder from sticking to un-inked areas.

7. Stamp a greeting (“Hugs”) in VersaMark ink. Heat emboss using white embossing powder. Trim to create a greeting strip.


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Supplies:• Paper Smooches Delightful Greetings Stamps (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Clustered Leaves Die (SSS)• MFT Bold Greenery Dies (SSS | EH)• We R Memory Keeper’s Dotted Next Level Embossing

Folders (SSS | EH)• Gansai 36 Piece Watercolor Set (SSS | EH)• Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (SSS | EH)• Hero Arts Milwaukee Heat Gun (SSS | EH)• EK Success Powder Tool (SSS | EH)• VersaMark Ink (SSS | EH)• Hero Arts White Embossing Powder (SSS | EH)• Mini Spoons (SSS)• Fiskars Stamp Press (SSS | EH)• Dahle Self-Healing Black Cutting Mat (SSS)• EK Success Honey Bee Non-Stick Scissors (SSS)• 9 Inch by 12 Inch Hardboard Panels (DB)• Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board (EH | SSS)• Teflon Bone Folder (SSS | EH)• Stainless Tweezers (EH)• Corner Chomper (SSS | EH)• Strathmore 140 lb Watercolor Paper (EH | DB)• Bazzill Heavyweight Vellum (SSS | EH)• Bazzill Marshmallow Cardstock (SSS | EH)• 3M Scotch .75 Inch Blue Painters Tape (SSS | EH)• Ranger Multi Medium Matte Glue (SSS | EH)• Quilled Creations Precision Tip Empty Applicator Bottle

(SSS | EH)• 3M Scotch Double-Sided Foam Tape (SSS | EH)• Tombow Xtreme Adhesive (SSS)

8. Remove the positive die-cut leaves from the watercolor panel.

9. Wrap the vellum strip around the panel, trim the excess, and adhere the ends to the back using Matte Multi Medium.

10. Using foam adhesive, adhere leaf die cuts to the watercolor panel, turning the leaves in different directions than the windows in the panel. Trim any overhanging die cuts flush with the edge of the panel.

11. Using an embossing folder, dry emboss a polka-dot pattern into a top-folding white card (Marshmallow). Turn the card sideways to create a side-folding, landscape-oriented card.

12. Apply foam adhesive to the back of the completed panel, and adhere the panel to the card flush with the top edge. Trim the bottom edge of the card flush with the panel to create a 4" tall card.

13. Round the right corners of the card using a 2" corner rounder.

Tips & Tricks• Vellum is a fantastic, non-intrusive option for adding

a greeting to a card that features an elaborate

background.

• When heat embossing vellum, hold the heat tool

to apply heat to the back of the vellum instead

of directly to the powder. Apply the heat in short

bursts, removing it quickly from the vellum, and

then going back in. Both of these methods will

help reduce the risk of warping, while producing

great results.

• If your vellum cracks when folded, make sure you

score it before wrapping it around the front of a card

or panel.

















































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Attaching Vellum With Sewingby Nichol Spohr MagouirkCard size: 44" x 52"

Instructions1. Cut a 44" x 52" panel of watercolor paper.

2. Prepare the watercolor paper panel for embossing by pouncing a powder tool or powder bag over the panel to reduce static and prevent stray embossing powder from sticking to un-inked areas.

3. Stamp a line-art (outline) leaf image in VersaMark ink on the prepared panel. Cover the stamped image with white embossing powder, so you can clearly see it and avoid overlapping the next image.

4. Repeat Step 3 using leaf, stem, and flower images to create a floral background along the bottom and side edges of your panel. When all stamped images are covered, heat set the embossing powder.

5. Create a watercolor palette by scribbling Distress Markers on a large acrylic block.

6. Using one color at a time, watercolor each of the embossed images in the floral background using your Distress Ink palette, as shown in the Day 1 video. Allow each color to completely dry before moving to the next.

7. Watercolor around each image using a pale shade to create dimension using a negative watercolor technique, as shown in the Day 1 video. Allow the watercolor panel to dry completely.

8. Die cut a medium-size banner from vellum. Prepare the vellum for embossing using a powder tool or powder bag.


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Supplies:• Simon Says Stamp Spring Flowers Stamps (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Choose Happy Stamps (SSS)• Mama Elephant Dotted Details Dies (SSS | EH)• Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (SSS | EH)• Twisted Citron Distress Marker (SSS | EH)• Mowed Lawn Distress Marker (SSS | EH)• Carved Pumpkin Distress Marker (SSS | EH)• Squeezed Lemonade Distress Marker (SSS | EH)• Picked Raspberry Distress Marker (SSS | EH)• Wilted Violet Distress Marker (SSS | EH)• Shaded Lilac Distress Marker (SSS | EH)• Cracked Pistachio Distress Marker (SSS | EH)• Peacock Feathers Distress Marker (SSS | EH)• Salty Ocean Distress Marker (SSS | EH)• VersaMark Ink (SSS | EH)• Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Powder Bag (SSS | EH)• Lawn Fawn 3.5 Inch Round Acrylic Block (SSS)• Lawn Fawn 2.5 Inch Round Acrylic Block (SSS)• Lawn Fawn 2 Inch x 8 Inch Acrylic Block (SSS)• Mini Spoons (SSS)• Sistema Klip It Embossing Containers (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp White Embossing Powder (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Gold Embossing Powder (SSS)• Hero Arts Milwaukee Heat Gun (SSS | EH)• Ranger Artist Brushes (SSS | EH)• Bazzill White 40 lb Vellum Sheets (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Large Grid Paper (SSS)

9. Stamp a greeting in VersaMark ink (“I hope you always have a reason to Smile”) on the vellum banner. Heat emboss using gold embossing powder.

10. Using a sewing machine and a simple, running stitch with white thread, stitch the vellum to the top edge of the watercolor panel. Stitch the line 2-3 times to create a well-defined, stitched edge. Do not trim the ends of the thread too closely.

11. Adhere the completed panel to a top-folding card.

Tips & Tricks• One of the great things about vellum is that it

allows you to still see any color that lies behind it.

This makes it an excellent material to layer over

watercolors, where shapes and color (not detail) are

the stars.

• If you don’t have a sewing machine, you can always

hand stitch your vellum to your watercolor panel.

In this case, you may find it helpful to use a paper-

piercing template to evenly space your stitches.

• When machine stitching vellum, leave the thread

ends messy to create a homespun look.














































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Day 2 - Vellum Techniques

Coloring Vellum & Vellum Cardsby Jennifer McGuireCard size: 44" x 52"

Instructions1. Create a top-folding card from heavyweight

vellum. Do not fold the card at this time. Lay the card flat, and mask the back of the card (above the score line) using Post-It tape.

2. Optional: Adhere a strip of Post-It tape to the back of the card front to mark where the greeting will ultimately be placed.

3. Ink the front of the card by pressing an inkpad directly to the vellum (direct-to-paper technique) and rub in the ink with a soft cloth, as shown in the Day 2 video. Create a rainbow on the vellum using a variety of inkpads.

4. Repeat Step 3 on the other side of the vellum, removing the Post-It tape from Step 2. Heat set the ink using a heat tool, if desired.

5. Prepare the card front for embossing by pouncing a powder tool or powder bag over the surface to reduce static and prevent stray embossing powder from sticking to areas you don’t want to emboss.


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Supplies:• Altenew Best Mom Stamps (SSS | EH)• Clearly Besotted Brushed Greetings II Stamps (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangles Dies (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Doll Pink Dye Ink (SSS)• Hero Arts Orange Soda Mid-tone Shadow Ink (SSS | EH)• Hero Arts Butter Bar Mid-tone Ink (SSS | EH)• Lawn Fawn Freshly Cut Grass Dye Ink (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Scuba Dye Ink (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Blue Jay Dye Ink (SSS)• Prismacolor White Colored Pencil (SSS)• Zig Wink Of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (SSS | EH)• Hero Arts Milwaukee Heat Gun (SSS | EH)• EK Success Powder Tool (SSS | EH)• WOW Platinum Sparkle Embossing Powder (SSS)• Hero Arts White Embossing Powder (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Embossing Storage Container (SSS)• Sistema Klip It Embossing Containers (SSS)• Mini Spoons (SSS)• VersaMark Ink (SSS | EH)• Lawn Fawn 3 x 6 Inch Acrylic Block (SSS | EH)• Lawn Fawn 3.5 Inch Round Acrylic Block (SSS)• Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (SSS | EH)• Zwipes Microfiber Green Cleaning Cloth (SSS)• Fiskars 10 Inch Amplify Scissors (SSS)• Hero Arts Large Pearls (SSS | EH)• Hero Arts Medium Pearls (SSS | EH)• Hero Arts Small Pearls (SSS | EH)• Bazzill Heavyweight Vellum (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Large Grid Paper (SSS)• Neenah White Cardstock 250 Pack (SSS | EH)• Neenah White Cardstock 25 Pack (SSS | EH)• 3M Scotch 2 Inch Wide Post-It Tape (SSS | EH)• 3M Scotch 1 Inch White Post-It Tape (SSS | EH)• 3M Scotch Micropore Tape (SSS)• Be Creative 3MM Double-Sided Tape (SSS | EH)

6. Stamp a large, line-art (outline) floral image on the card in VersaMark ink. Heat emboss using white embossing powder. Reposition the stamp and repeat this step, if needed, to create a larger image.

7. Die cut a large stitched rectangle from white cardstock. Reposition the die, and run it through your die-cutting machine again to create a stitched strip. Repeat to create a second strip.

8. Stamp a greeting (“Best Wishes”) in VersaMark ink on one stitched strip. Heat emboss using platinum silver glitter embossing powder.

9. Adhere the greeting strip to the front of the card, at a diagonal, covering any “seams” created by stamping the image multiple times. Adhere the un-embossed strip to the back of the card front, covering the adhesive on the back of the greeting strip. Trim the edges of the strips flush with the card’s edges.

10. Cut away all but an inch of the back of the card, creating a flap. Sandwich the flap between two card-size, white cardstock panels using strong adhesive.

11. Color in the flowers and leaves using a white colored pencil. Color over the white pencil using a Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush. Allow the glitter to dry completely.

12. Embellish the card with pearls, as desired.

Tips & Tricks• Use a strip of Post-It tape on the back of a vellum

panel to mark where a greeting will go, without

actually masking it off.

• When inking vellum, reach for darker or bolder

colors than you think you need. The vellum will

naturally mute the ink, giving you the beautifully

colored results you want.

























































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Muting Patterned Paperby Debby HughesCard size: 44" x 52"

Instructions1. Die cut a stitched rectangle from floral

patterned paper (The Story of Fall). Cut a panel of 40 lb. vellum, the same size as the die-cut floral panel.

2. Prepare the vellum panel for embossing using a powder tool or powder bag to reduce static and prevent stray embossing powder from sticking to un-inked areas.

3. Stamp birch trees in VersaMark ink on the prepared vellum panel. Heat emboss the stamped images using White embossing powder.

4. Die cut the embossed vellum panel using a stitched rectangle die one size smaller than the die used to cut the floral panel.

5. Die cut a second stitched rectangle from vellum. Position stitched hills dies on the stitched vellum panel, and die cut the hills to create a stitched hills border.

6. Stamp critters (bear and bunny) and a log in black ink (Intense Black) on white cardstock (Solar White). Roughly cut out the images.

7. Color each image using Copic markers, as shown in the Day 2 video. Fussy cut each image, just inside the black line (no white border).

8. Stamp a balloon in black ink (Intense Black) on light colored patterned paper (The Story of Fall). Cut out the balloon, just inside the black line.

9. Color the edges of each fussy-cut piece using a black marker to create a professional finish.


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10. Position the embossed vellum panel and hills border on the floral panel. Adhere the critters and log to the hills border using foam adhesive.

11. Turn the border and critters over. Apply foam adhesive to the vellum behind the critters and log. Apply foam adhesive to the top of each critter. Secure the hills border and critters to the embossed vellum panel.

12. Secure a piece of twine to the back of the balloon using a Glue Dot. Tuck the other end of the twine behind the bunny’s hand, and squeeze in a dab of Matte Multi-Medium to hold the twine in place.

13. Prepare a piece of subtle patterned paper (The Story of Fall) for embossing using a powder tool or powder bag.

14. Stamp a greeting (“Happy Birthday”) in VersaMark ink on the prepared patterned paper. Heat emboss the stamped greeting using White embossing powder.

15. Trim the embossed greeting to create a greeting strip, and snip a triangle in the left end to create a banner.

16. Adhere the greeting banner to the embossed vellum panel using foam adhesive.

17. Turn the embossed vellum panel over. Apply foam adhesive to the vellum behind the critters, log, and greeting banner. Secure the vellum panel to the floral panel. Trim the right end of the banner flush with the floral panel.

18. Create a side-folding, landscape-oriented card from light gray cardstock (Fog). Adhere the completed panel to the card using foam adhesive.

Supplies:• Clearly Besotted Birch Trees Stamps (SSS | EH)• Mama Elephant Woodland Gifts Stamps (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangles Dies (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Stitched Slopes and Hills Dies (SSS)• Sizzix Big Shot Cutting Machine (SSS | EH)• MISTI Stamping Tool Kit (SSS)• MISTI Stamping Tool (EH)• Copic Markers (SSS | EH)• Memento Tuxedo Black Dual Tip Marker (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink (SSS)• VersaMark Ink (SSS | EH)• EK Success Powder Tool (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp White Embossing Powder (SSS)• Hero Arts Milwaukee Heat Gun (SSS | EH)• EK Success Honey Bee Non-Stick Scissors (SSS)• May Arts Ivory Twine (SSS)• Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board (SSS | EH)• Bone Folder (SSS | EH)• Bazzill White 40 lb Vellum Sheets (SSS | EH)• Echo Park The Story of Fall 6x6 Papers (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Large Grid Paper (SSS)• Neenah White Cardstock 250 Pack (SSS | EH)• Neenah White Cardstock 25 Pack (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Fog Cardstock (SSS)• 3M Scotch Double-Sided Foam Tape (SSS | EH | DB)• Mini Glue Dots (SSS | EH)• Ranger Multi Medium Matte Glue (SSS | EH)

Tips & Tricks• Make the most of your 6” x 6” patterned paper pads by using even

the busiest designs in your card making. The secret is to tone down

the pattern using a panel of vellum.

• Want to learn how to color your stamped images like Debby does

in the Day 2 video? Check out our Copic Markers for Card Makers

to learn the ins and outs of this popular medium!

• When fussy cutting, be sure to cut any small/intricate areas first,

which will ensure that you have a piece of cardstock to hold onto as

you maneuver your image and scissors.














































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Dry Embossing Vellumby Dawn WoleslagleCard size: 44" x 52"

Happy Birthday Instructions1. Position a parchment paper or heavy vellum

panel on top of a floral stamp, backside up. Using a white pencil, trace the areas of the stamp that you want to include on your project. Re-orient the vellum as needed to create the look you want using select portions of the stamp image.

2. With the backside of the tracing panel facing up, lay the panel on a dark embossing pad or the backside of a mouse pad. You should be able to clearly see your traced lines against the background.

3. Trace the white lines using a stylus, pressing the lines into the embossing pad. This stretches the parchment and creates a raised effect, so when you flip the panel right side up, the image lines will be raised. The harder you press, the more pronounced your embossing would be. Note: this is irreversible, so make sure your image is correct before performing this step.

4. Using a clay-shading stylus, press into open areas in your design (flower petals) to create highlighted areas, as shown in the Day 2 video. The harder you press, the wider the highlighted area will be. These areas will be opaque white when you turn the panel right side up.

5. Continuing to work on the backside of the parchment, add details to the flower centers using a fine-point stylus, as shown in the Day 2 video.


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6. Color the floral arrangement using a number of Copic markers, as shown in the Day 2 video. Flip over the panel and check your coloring frequently to ensure that the results are pleasing.

7. Cut your completed colored panel to slightly smaller than 44" x 52".

8. Die cut a stitched rectangle from white cardstock, and adhere behind the colored panel.

9. Stamp a wide stripe background in light blue (Lakehouse) ink on white cardstock. Cut the stamped panel to approximately 34" x 42". Adhere to a white card.

10. Adhere the layered, colored parchment panel to the card using foam adhesive.

11. Die cut a greeting word from black cardstock (“Hello”). Die cut two banners of different sizes, one from glitter cardstock and one from white cardstock.

12. Stamp a complementary greeting (“I miss you”) in black ink on the white banner.

13. Using foam adhesive, adhere the stamped banner to the top edge of the glitter banner, so a thin stripe of glitter shows beneath the complementary greeting.

14. Adhere the die-cut greeting word to the card using foam adhesive.

15. Position the greeting banner on the card, and trim the right ends flush with the colored, parchment panel. Adhere to the card.

16. Embellish the card, as desired, using a clear glitter pen and sequins.

Supplies:• WPlus9 Botanical Bunch Stamps (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Wide Stripes Background Stamp (SSS)• WPlus9 That Is All Stamps (SSS | EH)• WPlus9 Gift Card Layers Dies (SSS | EH)• WPlus9 Bountiful Blooms Dies (SSS | EH)• WPlus9 Banner Trio Dies (SSS | EH)• Prismacolor White Colored Pencil (SSS)• Copic Markers (SSS | EH)• WPlus9 Lake House Dye Ink (WP9)• WPlus9 Black Dye Ink (WP9)• Sakura Stardust Clear Glitter Pens (SSS | EH)• Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Sequins Mixed Sizes

(SSS | EH)• EK Success Tweezers (SSS | EH)• EK Success Honey Bee Non-Stick Scissors (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Large Grid Paper (SSS)• 3M Scotch Double-Sided Foam Tape (SSS | EH)• Kool Tak Clear Foam Tape Adhesive (SSS | EH)• Tombow Mono Permanent Adhesive (SSS)

Tips & Tricks• The technique Dawn shows us today requires a sturdier material

than traditional vellum. This is when parchment paper comes in

handy. It’s translucent like vellum, but can hold up under heavy dry

embossing and manipulating.

• If you love this dry embossing technique, a pack of styluses can

help you create a variety of fantastic looks. You may also want

to pick up a shading stylus (meant for clay sculpting) to create

highlighting. If you don’t have a shading stylus, simply unfold a

paperclip, and you’re set!

• Stretch your stamps by tracing portions of larger images onto

vellum using a white pencil. Remember to stop and periodically

check your tracing to ensure that it will orient well on your project

and that you have enough traced to fill the area you have in mind.

• When performing this technique, protect your parchment or vellum

from the oils in your skin by resting your wrist on a clean piece of

scratch paper instead of directly on the vellum.

• Vellum is non-porous surface, so remember: the Copics will not

blend into the vellum—the color will sit on top. For this reason, you

will use the darker marker first, and then manipulate the color using

a lighter marker from the same color family. The colors will not

blend on the non-porous surface, so you will have hard edges to

your coloring.































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Vellum Envelopesby Kristina WernerCard size: 52" x 4"

Instructions1. Create a top-folding card from white

cardstock (Solar White). Do not fold the card at this time.

2. Secure the card to a non-stick craft mat using painter’s tape. Position a stencil on the front of the card, and secure using painter’s tape or Post-It tape.

3. Apply Distress Inks over the stencil using a Mini Ink Blending Tool. Work in circular motions from the outside edges, as shown in the Day 2 video, to create a rainbow background. Remove the stencil and clean it off.

4. Turn the card to create a side-folding, landscape-oriented card.

5. Stamp a greeting word (“You”) in Onyx Black Versafine ink on the stenciled portion of the card front.

6. Prepare a panel of black cardstock (Licorice Twist) for embossing by pouncing a powder tool or powder bag over the surface to reduce static and prevent stray embossing powder from sticking to un-inked areas.

7. Stamp a complementary greeting (“Big Birthday Wishes to”) in VersaMark ink on the prepared black cardstock. Heat emboss using white embossing powder.

8. Trim the greeting to create a greeting strip. Snip the left end at an angle. Adhere the strip to the card using foam adhesive.


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Supplies:• SSS Big U Words Stamps (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Gift Card Envelope Die (SSS)• Tim Holtz Set 13 Mini Stencils (SSS)• Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (SSS | EH)• Mermaid Lagoon Mini Distress Ink (SSS)• Lucky Clover Mini Distress Ink (SSS)• Mustard Seed Mini Distress Ink (SSS | EH)• Ripe Persimmon Mini Distress Ink (SSS | EH)• Picked Raspberry Mini Distress Ink (SSS | EH)• Wilted Violet Mini Distress Ink (SSS)• Versafine Onyx Black Pigment Ink (SSS | EH)• VersaMark Ink (SSS | EH)• Hero Arts White Embossing Powder (SSS | EH)• Mini Spoons (SSS)• Hero Arts Milwaukee Heat Gun (SSS | EH)• EK Success Powder Tool (SSS | EH)• Fiskars Stamp Press (SSS | EH)• Dahle Self-Healing Black Cutting Mat (SSS)• Ranger Craft Sheet (SSS | EH)• Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board (SSS | EH)• Teflon Bone Folder (SSS | EH)• Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tools (SSS | EH)• EK Success Honey Bee Non-Stick Scissors (SSS)• Neenah White 110 LB Cardstock 25 Pack (SSS | EH)• Bazzill Licorice Twist Cardstock (SSS | EH)• Bazzill Heavyweight Vellum (SSS | EH)• 3M Scotch .75 Inch Blue Painters Tape (SSS | EH)• Tombow Xtreme Adhesive (SSS)• 3M Scotch 2 Inch Wide Post-It Tape (SSS | EH)• 3M Scotch Double-Sided Foam Tape (SSS | EH)

Vellum Option 11. Die cut an envelope from vellum using a die

that both cuts and scores. Fold the envelope along the scored lines. Adhere the flaps in place using Tombow Extreme adhesive.

2. Adhere the envelope inside your card. Tuck a gift card in the pocket and secure the envelope closed using washi tape.

Vellum Option 21. Score a vellum strip at each end, and along

the bottom edge. The intersection of the scored lines will create squares.

2. Snip away the squares at the corners, and fold along the scored lines to create flaps.

3. Wrap each of the flaps around a cardstock panel, and adhere to the back using Tombow Extreme adhesive.

4. Adhere the cardstock panel inside the card.

Tips & Tricks• When working with stencils and inks to create one-

layer cards, make sure to keep your fingers clean to

avoid smudging or transferring ink. Keep some baby

wipes nearby as you work!

• There are times when seeing the adhesive on vellum

isn’t really a problem—assembling a pocket or

envelope is one of those times! Select a tape runner

that puts down a solid stripe of adhesive (no dots),

and your pocket will look just like those that you buy

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Day 3 - Acetate Techniques

Creating Clear Cardsby Debby HughesTag size: 34" x 54"

Instructions1. Stamp multiple fairy, flower, and house

images in black (Intense Black) ink on white cardstock.

2. Die cut all images using the corresponding dies.

3. Color the die cuts using Copic markers, as shown in the Day 3 video.

4. Embellish the fairies’ wings and dresses using a Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush.

5. Prepare a strip of patterned paper (Let’s Bokeh in the Snow) for embossing by pouncing a powder tool or bag over the surface to reduce static and prevent stray embossing powder from sticking to un-inked areas.

6. Stamp a greeting in VersaMark ink on the prepared paper (“Have a magical day”). Heat emboss the greeting using white embossing powder. Trim the embossed greeting to create a greeting strip, and snip a triangle in each end of the strip to create a banner.

7. Die cut a piece of patterned paper (The Story of Fall) using a curved edge die to create a hill.


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Supplies:• Lawn Fawn Fairy Friends Stamps (SSS | EH)• Lawn Fawn Fairy Friends Dies (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp A2 Curved Edge Die (SSS)• Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (SSS | EH)• Hero Arts Acetate Tags (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink (SSS)• Copic Markers (SSS | EH)• Zig Wink Of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp White Embossing Powder (SSS)• VersaMark Ink (SSS | EH)• EK Success Powder Tool (SSS | EH)• Hero Arts Milwaukee Heat Gun (SSS | EH)• EK Success Honey Bee Non-Stick Scissors (SSS)• Stainless Tweezers (EH)• MISTI Stamping Tool Kit (SSS)• MISTI Stamping Tool (EH)• Simon Says Stamp Large Grid Paper (SSS)• Lawn Fawn Lets Bokeh In The Snow 6x6 Papers (SSS)• Echo Park The Story of Fall 6x6 Papers (SSS)• Neenah White Cardstock 250 Pack (SSS | EH)• Neenah White Cardstock 25 Pack (SSS | EH)• 3M Scotch Pink ATG Tape Glider (SSS | EH)• Ranger Multi Medium Matte Glue (SSS | EH)

8. Adhere the greeting strip and two fairies to an acetate tag.

9. Adhere the die-cut hill, a flower, a house, and another fairy to a second acetate tag. Trim the edges of the hill flush with the edges of the tag.

10. Die cut duplicates of all images used from white cardstock. Adhere each new die cut to the back of an acetate tag, directly behind the corresponding image on the front. Cut duplicates of the greeting strip and hill from white cardstock, and adhere each of those in place. These will hide the adhesive on the acetate.

11. Stack the tags together, and thread ribbon through both tags to create a card. Tie another color of ribbon around the first to secure it. Trim the excess ribbon.

Tips & Tricks• Any piece of clear plastic will work for something

like a shaker card—feel free to use leftover stamp

packaging, overhead projector sheets, pockets, or

any other clear plastic. However, if you’re creating

a full card from acetate (a clear card), you will want

crystal clear, high-quality material and may need to

purchase a package of acetate sheets or tags.

• Stamping and die cutting more images than you’ll

use on a project means that you’ll have ready-to-use

images for future projects! Just tuck them into your

stamp pocket for safekeeping.

• When coloring with Copics, use a darker color for

the shading than you think you’ll need. This will

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Creating Stencilsby Kristina WernerCard size: 44" x 52"

Instructions1. Create two DIY clouds stencils from

6" x 4w" acetate panels using cloud dies. When stacked, the two stencils should be able to create overlapping clouds.

2. Using Distress Ink and a Mini Ink Blending Tool, ink the top of a white cardstock panel, blending to white as shown in the Day 3 video.

3. Position the first clouds stencil over the inked panel, and secure using painter’s tape.

4. Using a palette knife, apply a thin layer of embossing paste over the stencil. Smooth out, and then remove the stencil. Clean both the stencil and palette knife immediately. Allow the embossing paste to dry completely.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 using the second clouds stencil to create a second layer of clouds, overlapping the first layer. Apply a slightly thicker layer of embossing paste for this step. Allow the embossing paste to dry completely.

6. Stamp a bird and leaves in black ink on a watercolor paper panel. Create a DIY watercolor palette using Distress Inks by pressing the inkpads directly to a laminated sheet or other slick surface. Watercolor the bird and leaves as shown in the Day 3 video.

7. Allow the watercolors to dry completely, and cut out each image. Color the edges of each cutout using a black marker.

8. Stamp a branch in black ink on the embossed panel, below the clouds.

9. Adhere the bird and leaves to the embossed panel using foam adhesive.

10. Adhere the panel to a top-folding white card (Solar White) using foam adhesive.


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11. Prepare a black cardstock panel (Licorice Twist) for embossing by pouncing a powder tool or powder bag over the surface to reduce static and prevent stray embossing powder from sticking to un-inked surfaces.

12. Stamp a greeting (“A Little Birdie Told Me”) in VersaMark ink on the prepared black cardstock. Heat emboss using white embossing powder.

13. Trim the cardstock to create a greeting strip the same width as your embossed panel. Adhere the greeting strip to the card using foam adhesive.

Tips & Tricks• Create reusable DIY stencils using acetate and

any dies you have on hand. These durable stencils

are especially useful for wet techniques, such as

embossing paste.

• Give your cutouts a professional touch by coloring

the edges with a black marker. This will blend those

white core edges into the stamped lines.

• If you adhere a large panel to a card, and the panel

is not quite centered, don’t be afraid to grab a t-ruler

and craft knife and trim the card. It’s okay if your card

is not a perfect A2 base—no one will notice!

Supplies:• WPlus9 Happy Birds Stamps (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Flat Bottom Clouds Die (SSS)• Paper Smooches Clouds Dies (SSS)• Wendy Vecchi Studio 490 White Embossing Paste

(SSS | EH)• Dina Wakley Ranger Palette Knife (SSS | EH)• Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (SSS | EH)• Versafine Onyx Black Pigment Ink (SSS | EH)• Tim Holtz Tumbled Glass Mini Distress Ink (SSS | EH)• Tim Holtz Crushed Olive Mini Distress Ink (SSS | EH)• Tim Holtz Forest Moss Mini Distress Ink (SSS | EH)• Tim Holtz Chipped Sapphire Mini Distress Ink (SSS | EH)• Tim Holtz Spiced Marmalade Mini Distress Ink (SSS | EH)• Tim Holtz Worn Lipstick Mini Distress Ink (SSS | EH)• VersaMark Ink (SSS | EH)• Tombow Black Dual Brush Marker (SSS)• Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tools (SSS | EH)• Hero Arts Milwaukee Heat Gun (SSS | EH)• EK Success Powder Tool (SSS | EH)• Hero Arts White Embossing Powder (SSS | EH)• EK Success Honey Bee Non-Stick Scissors (SSS)• Dahle Self-Healing Black Cutting Mat (SSS)• Ranger Craft Sheet (SSS | EH)• Fiskars Stamp Press (SSS | EH)• Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board (SSS | EH)• Teflon Bone Folder (SSS | EH)• T Ruler (SSS | EH)• Martha Stewart Craft Knife (SSS)• Kirkland Baby Wipes (AMZ)• Neenah White Cardstock 250 Pack (SSS | EH)• Neenah White Cardstock 25 Pack (SSS | EH)• Neenah White 110 LB Cardstock 25 Pack (SSS | EH)• Strathmore 140 lb Watercolor Paper (EH)• Bazzill Licorice Twist Cardstock (SSS | EH)• 3M Scotch .75 Inch Blue Painter’s Tape (SSS | EH)• 3M Scotch Double-Sided Foam Tape (SSS | EH)
































































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Glitter Windowsby Jennifer McGuireCard size: 44" x 52"

Instructions1. Apply a sheet of double-sided adhesive to an

acetate panel, leaving the backing in place.

2. Die cut the release paper you removed from the double-sided adhesive sheet using an intricate floral panel die. Remove all the positive pieces; you’ll be using the panel for this project.

3. Remove the backing from the acetate panel. Apply the die-cut release paper to the adhesive-backed acetate (sticky side up). Because this is the release paper, you’ll be able to easily remove it later.

4. Cover the masked, adhesive-backed acetate with glitter. Press the glitter into the adhesive using your finger and remove any loose glitter using a dusting cloth.

5. Using a craft knife, cut away pieces of the mask to reveal a little adhesive at a time. Apply different colors of glitter to each revealed area, pressing the glitter firmly into the adhesive, and removing the loose glitter with a dusting cloth. Repeat until all images in the floral design have been glittered.

6. Die cut a greeting word (“Thanks”) from black cardstock. Cover the die cut with VersaMark ink by pressing the inkpad directly against the die cut. Heat emboss using clear embossing powder. Repeat the inking and embossing process three times to create a faux-enamel finish.

7. Position an unfolded, top-folding, white card and a white cardstock panel on a die-cutting platform. Lay a rectangle die on the cardstock stack, and run it through your die-cutting machine to cut windows in the panel and the card at the same time.


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8. Adhere the glittered acetate to the back of the die-cut panel, behind the window. Trim the acetate’s edges flush with the panel.

9. Adhere the panel and acetate to the card, lining up the windows.

10. Adhere the faux-enamel greeting to the card using Matte Multi Medium. Allow the liquid adhesive to dry completely.

11. Optional: Adhere a blue 4" x 54" notecard inside the card.

Tips & Tricks• Always save the release paper from adhesive

sheets—they make fantastic masks.

• After applying glitter, go over the glittered surface

using a dusting cloth (such as Swiffer) to pick up any

loose glitter.

Supplies:• Impression Obsession Butterfly Block Die (SSS | EH)• MFT Twice the Thanks Dies (SSS | EH)• Sizzix Big Shot Cutting Machine (SSS | EH)• Elizabeth Craft Designs Warm Diamond Microfine Glitter

(SSS | EH)• Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder (SSS | EH)• VersaMark Ink (SSS | EH)• Hero Arts Milwaukee Heat Gun (SSS | EH)• Teflon Bone Folder (SSS | EH)• Tim Holtz Craft Knife (SSS | EH)• Fiskars 10 Inch Amplify Scissors (SSS)• Coffee Filters (AMZ)• Swiffer Cloths (SSS)• Hero Arts Acetate Cards (SSS | EH)• Neenah White Cardstock 250 Pack (SSS | EH)• Neenah White Cardstock 25 Pack (SSS | EH)• Be Creative Double Sided Tape Sheet (SSS | EH)• Tombow Stamp Runner (SSS | EH)• Be Creative 3MM Double Sided Tape (SSS | EH)• Ranger Multi Medium Matte Glue (SSS | EH)• Quilled Creations Precision Tip Empty Applicator Bottle

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Magic Slider Cardby Kelly Marie AlvarezCard size: 44" x 52"

PrepCut the following pieces:

1. White cardstock

• 3w" x 10", scored and folded at 5"

(window card)

• 4w" x 3z" (insert)

• Two 4" x 4d" strips

• Two 4" x 34" strips

• Die cut banner

• Die cut two small butterflies

• 44" x 11", scored at 52" to create

a top-folding A2 card

2. Acetate: 4w" x 32"

3. Pink (Guava) cardstock: 5" x 3w"

4. Patterned paper: 44" x 52"

Instructions1. Die cut a 2w" x 4" rectangle in front of the

folded window card. Set aside the positive die-cut rectangle; you will not need it for this project. Lightly trace around the inside of the die-cut window using a pencil.

2. Stamp a greeting in black ink on the die-cut banner (“Thanks for sharing your wisdom”).

3. Open the window card, and position it in a MISTI tool. Position your stamps to create a scene on the inside of the card, inside the traced rectangle. Mount your stamps, and stamp the images in black ink (Tuxedo Black).

4. With the stamps still mounted, position your acetate piece in the MISTI tool. Place the acetate approximately 8" from the edge of the tool to account for the size difference between the window card and the acetate. Stamp the images in black StazOn ink or another ink meant for non-porous surfaces.


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5. Optional: Add more stamped images to the scene using the same method described in Steps 3-4. Use masking to protect foreground pieces (foxes) when stamping any background scenery (hill). Remember to repeat all stamping on both the window card and the acetate.

6. Position the insert inside the window card, flush with the card fold, over the top of the stamped scene. Using a pencil, mark the top corners/edges of the insert in the card fold.

7. Position the window card on a cutting mat. Using a ruler and a craft knife, cut along the card fold from one pencil mark to the next. You now have a slit in the card fold, just the right size for your insert. Erase the pencil marks.

8. Color the scene on the window card using Copic markers, as shown in the Day 3 video.

9. Apply 8" Scor-Tape around the inside edges of the window (back of the card front). Peel away the backing.

10. Position the stamped acetate directly over the colored scene, lining up all lines in the image. Note: It is okay if your acetate is a little crooked, as long as the stamped lines are in position. Lightly, temporarily secure the edges of the acetate to your work surface using Post-It Tape.

11. Fold the window card front closed, securing the front of the card to the acetate. Remove the Post-It Tape.

12. Open the card, and apply 8" Scor-Tape around the side and bottom edges inside the card (on the colored panel).

13. Adhere the two 4d" long strips to the sides and one of the 34" strips along the bottom. This creates a u-shaped track for the slider mechanism.


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14. Apply 8" Scor-Tape along the bottom edge of the insert. Adhere the second 34" strip to the insert. The strip is wider than the insert, and creates a stopper for the slider.

15. Tuck the insert into the card, and slide it up through the slit in the card fold. The stopper will keep it from sliding all the way out. The slider is now in place.

16. Apply 8" Scor-Tape around the u-shaped track. Close the card to adhere the window in place and secure the slider.

17. Die cut a 2w" x 4" rectangle in the pink (Guava) cardstock panel. Set aside the positive die cut; you’ll be using the negative frame for this project. Adhere the frame to the window card.

18. Using foam adhesive, adhere the two butterfly die cuts to the top of the slider, sandwiching the slider between them to create a pull.

19. Adhere the patterned paper panel to the top-folding card. Adhere the slider piece to the card using foam adhesive.

20. Adhere the greeting banner to the card using foam adhesive.

Tips & Tricks• When stamping images that need to be

precisely positioned (like those on this slider

card), a MISTI tool can help you get that exact

placement every time.

• Don’t forget: acetate is a non-porous surface.

This means that to stamp on acetate, you’ll

want to use solvent ink—like StazOn—in order

to avoid ink smears.

Supplies:• Lawn Fawn Mom and Me Stamps (SSS | EH)• Lawn Fawn Bon Voyage Stamps (SSS | EH)• Lawn Fawn Ready Set Snow Stamps (SSS | EH)• Lawn Fawn Small Stitched Rectangle Dies (SSS | EH)• Lawn Fawn Everyday Sentiment Banner Dies (SSS | EH)• Lawn Fawn Meadow Borders Dies (SSS | EH)• Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (SSS | EH)• Lawn Fawn Black Licorice Dye Ink (SSS | EH)• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (SSS | EH)• Jet Black StazOn Ink (SSS | EH)• MISTI Stamping Tool Kit (SSS)• MISTI Stamping Tool (EH)• Fiskars Premium Cut Trimmer (SSS | EH)• Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board (SSS | EH)• Lawn Fawn 2 x 4 Inch Acrylic Block (SSS)• EK Success Honey Bee Non-Stick Scissors (SSS)• Fiskars Fingertip Control Craft Knife (SSS | EH)• Lawn Fawn Lets Polka In The Meadow 6x6 Papers (SSS | EH)• Neenah White Cardstock 250 Pack (SSS | EH)• Neenah White Cardstock 25 Pack (SSS | EH)• 3M Scotch 1 Inch White Post-It Tape (SSS | EH)• 3M Scotch 2 Inch Wide Post-It Tape (SSS | EH)• Be Creative 5MM Double-0Sided Tape (SSS | EH)• Tombow Stamp Runner (SSS | EH)• 3M Scotch Double-Sided Foam Tape (SSS | EH)
















































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Day 4 - More Techniques for Vellum & Acetate

Embossing Foldersby Jennifer McGuireCard sizes: 44" x 52"

Instructions1. Open an acetate or vellum card (top-folding

or side-folding), and slide the front of the card into an embossing folder.

2. Following your die-cutting machine’s instructions for embossing, run the folder and card through your machine to emboss a pattern into the acetate card front.

3. Die cut two nesting-size shapes from two colors of cardstock (hearts, stars, or circles shown here). Set aside the negative (window) panels; you’ll be using the positive shapes for this design.

4. Adhere the smaller die-cut shape to the front of the card using strong, double-sided tape. Adhere the larger die-cut shape to the back of the card front to hide the adhesive on the smaller die cut. If any die-cut edges overhang the card’s edge, trim the die cuts flush with the edge of the card.

5. Optional DIY: Cover a panel of cardstock with VersaMark ink by pressing the inkpad directly to the cardstock (direct-to-paper method). Cover the panel with glitter embossing powder, and heat emboss to create glittered cardstock.


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6. Die cut a greeting word from glitter cardstock (“Wishes”, “Hello”, “Friend”, “Birthday”, and “Thanks” in DIY black glitter cardstock shown here).

7. Apply strong, dry adhesive to the back of the die cut greeting. Option: Use a sticker maker to apply a thin, even layer of adhesive. Adhere the greeting die cut to the card.

8. Die cut small glittered embellishments (hearts or stars shown here). Adhere to the card.

9. Die cut two shapes from white cardstock using the larger of the dies from Step 3.

10. Adhere one of these die cuts to the back of the card, positioning it directly behind the large die cut affixed to the back of the card front. Adhere the second die cut inside the card, directly over the matching die cut. This hides the adhesive and provides a space to write a message. If any die-cut edges overhang the card’s edge, trim the die cuts flush with the edge of the card.

11. Using a fine-tip nozzle, apply Glossy Accents to the die-cut greeting and the die-cut embellishments to create a faux-enamel finish on each die cut. Allow the adhesive to dry completely.

12. Apply additional embellishments as desired, such as sequins, enamel dots, or pearls.

Variations:• Color the embossed designs on vellum or acetate cards

using Copic markers. Colored pencils and other markers

may also work well on vellum.

• When working with a busy pattern, adhere a shape die cut

to the card front, and a full panel of cardstock to the back of

the card front. This will help the design pop.

Tips & Tricks• Remember, if your machine resists, back off on the pressure

and don’t force anything through. You may need to

adjust your platform and sandwich. Experiment with your

platforms and plates for each embossing folder—there is

truly no “one-size-fits-all” recipe here.

• When creating a full card and using this technique, select

heavyweight acetate or vellum for best results. If you only

have thin acetate on hand, you can still use this technique—

simply create an embellishment or embossed panel to

adhere to a traditional card. Thin vellum, however, tends to

rip, so you’ll achieve best results with heavyweight vellum.

• While you can use a busy embossing folder design, like the

one Jennifer starts with today, you may have better results

with a simple pattern. Try out whatever embossing folders

you have on hand using vellum, cardstock, and acetate.

You’ll quickly discover the material you like best with each

folder.

• If your embossing folder doesn’t fit the entire card front,

emboss the card, and then trim the card down so the

embossing fills the space.


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Supplies:• Impression Obsession Wishes Die (EH | SSS)• Memory Box Flicker Hearts Die (SSS)• Mama Elephant Hello Script Die (SSS | EH)• MFT Friends Dies (SSS | EH)• Mama Elephant Birthday Script Die (SSS)• Mama Elephant Birthday Script Die (EH)• MFT Hello There Dies (SSS | EH)• Winnie and Walter Thanks Die (WW)• Darice Henna Embossing Folder (SSS)• Kaisercraft Triangles Embossing Folder (SSS)• Tim Holtz Sizzix Iron Gate and Starry Night Embossing

Folders (SSS | EH)• Echo Park Layered Scallops Embossing Folder (SSS)• Richard Garay Rosette Wall Celebrations Embossing

Folder (SSS)• We R Memory Keepers Bouquet Next Level Embossing

Folders (SSS | EH)• We R Memory Keepers Dotted Next Level Embossing

Folders (SSS | EH)• Kaisercraft Script Embossing Folder (SSS)• Little Things from Lucy’s Cards Sequins - Various packs

(SSS)• Sizzix Big Shot Cutting Machine (SSS | EH)• Copic Markers (SSS | EH)

• VersaMark Ink (SSS | EH)• Judikins Iridescent Sparkle Embossing Powder (SSS)• Sistema Klip It Embossing Containers (SSS)• Mini Spoons (SSS)• Hero Arts Milwaukee Heat Gun (SSS | EH)• Fiskars 10 Inch Amplify Scissors (SSS)• Score Buddy (PTI)• Tim Holtz Craft Knife (SSS | EH)• EK Success Tweezers (SSS | EH)• Hero Arts Acetate Cards (SSS | EH)• Bazzill Heavyweight Vellum (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Large Grid Paper (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock (SSS)• Neenah White Cardstock 250 Pack (SSS | EH)• Neenah White Cardstock 25 Pack (SSS | EH)• Be Creative 3MM Double Sided Tape (SSS | EH)• Xyron Sticker Maker (SSS | EH)• Ranger Multi Medium Matte Glue (SSS | EH)• Quilled Creations Precision Tip Empty Applicator Bottle

(SSS | EH)• Mini Glossy Accents (SSS | EH)• Other: Cuttlebug flourish embossing folder, Sizzix

flourish embossing folder, Elizabeth Crafts Lots of Dots Embossing Folder, circle dies, mini star dies, light pink and dark pink cardstock, blue cardstock, Sizzix Star Dies
























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Heat Embossingby Debby HughesCard size: 44" x 52"

Instructions1. Prepare a panel of heat-resistant acetate for

embossing by running it under water and drying with a paper towel. Then, pounce over the acetate using a powder bag. Combining these two methods will reduce static and prevent stray embossing powder from sticking to un-inked areas.

2. Stamp a floral arrangement image in VersaMark ink on the prepared acetate panel. Heat emboss the image using white embossing powder. Wipe away any remaining anti-static powder using a soft cloth.

3. Color the back of the embossed acetate panel using Copic markers, as shown in the Day 4 video. Use either the marker coloring technique or airbrushing technique, as desired (airbrushing technique shown here on the finished card).

4. Die cut a circle from a 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” white cardstock panel. Set aside the positive circle die cut; you’ll be using the remaining window panel for this project.

5. Die cut an On Edge greeting (“Thank you”) from a panel of white cardstock to create a panel with a die-cut greeting edge. Trim the edges as needed to release the top portion of the cardstock panel from the greeting.

6. Position the window panel over the embossed image on the colored acetate. Position the die-cut edge panel over the window panel, so the greeting overlaps the window. Mark the bottom edge of the die-cut edge panel, and trim flush with the edge of the window panel.


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7. Adhere the window panel to the colored acetate using Matte Multi Medium. Allow the liquid adhesive to dry completely, placing a large acrylic block over the panel to help the adhesive dry flat.

8. Once the adhesive is dry, trim the edges of the acetate flush with the window panel.

9. Adhere the die-cut edge panel to the window panel using foam adhesive.

10. Embellish the panel with sequins.

11. Adhere the completed panel to a top-folding white card.

Tips & Tricks• Make sure you use heat-resistant acetate for any

heat embossing in order to reduce the risk of

warping or melting. Minimize static on heat-resistant

acetate by running the acetate under water and

blotting it dry using a paper towel; then, follow our

standard technique using a powder bag. Now you’re

ready to heat emboss!

• While Copic markers work on acetate, the colors will

appear much lighter than you would expect—reach

for darker shades to account for this.

• Copic markers will not blend as they do on

cardstock. Instead you will achieve hard lines that

you can manipulate to create details and accent the

image, similar to a glazing effect in watercolor.

• The Colorless Blender solution can also be used

with the Copics on acetate to create some cool

effects. Plus, a drop of this solution will allow you to

start your coloring from a clean slate—just wipe away

the color with a paper towel.

Supplies:• WPlus9 Beautiful Bouquet Ranunculus Stamps (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Nested Circles Dies (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp On Edge Thank You Die (SSS)• Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (SSS | EH)• VersaMark Ink (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp White Embossing Powder (SSS)• Hero Arts Milwaukee Heat Gun (SSS | EH)• EK Success Powder Tool (SSS | EH)• Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Powder Bag (SSS | EH)• Copic Markers (SSS | EH)• Copic Air-Brushing System Starting Set (SSS)• Hot Off The Press Heat Resistant Acetate Sheets (SSS)• MISTI Stamping Tool Kit (SSS)• MISTI Stamping Tool (EH)• EK Success Honey Bee Non-Stick Scissors (SSS)• Stainless Tweezers (EH)• Simon Says Stamp Large Grid Paper (SSS)• Neenah White Cardstock 250 Pack (SSS | EH)• Neenah White Cardstock 25 Pack (SSS | EH)• Ranger Multi Medium Matte Glue (SSS | EH)• 3M Scotch Doubl- Sided Foam Tape (SSS | EH | DB)• 3M Scotch Pink ATG Tape Glider (SSS | EH)





































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Layering with Clear & Sheerby Shari CarrollCard sizes: 44" x 52"

Dream Card Instructions1. Stamp a cloud in white StazOn ink (Cotton

White) on an acetate panel.

2. Cut the cloud out using the coordinating die or cut by hand.

3. Die cut two additional clouds from patterned paper.

4. Stamp a patterned cloud in light gray ink on a panel of coordinating cardstock (Fog).

5. Adhere a patterned paper strip along the left edge of the panel.

6. Adhere the patterned paper die-cut clouds to the card using foam adhesive.

7. Adhere two sequins to the stamped patterned cloud using Matte Multi Medium.

8. Apply two dots of Matte Multi Medium to the back of the acetate cloud, along the stamped line. Position the acetate cloud over the patterned stamped cloud, and secure to the patterned paper clouds. The sequins will keep the other end of the acetate cloud suspended. Allow the adhesive to dry completely.

9. Tie silver thread around the left edge of the panel.

10. Apply two dots of Matte Multi Medium to the edge of the acetate cloud, one on each patterned paper cloud. Apply a sequin to each dot of adhesive.

11. Embellish the card with additional sequins, as desired.

12. Stamp a greeting (“Dream with me”) in white pigment ink on the panel. Heat emboss using white embossing powder.


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13. Stamp a bird in white pigment ink on the panel. Heat emboss using white embossing powder.

14. Adhere the completed panel to a top-folding white card.

Flower Card1. Die cut a panel of dark gray cardstock (Slate)

using a stitched rectangle die.

2. Stamp a line-art (outline) flower on the dark gray panel using coordinating ink (Slate).

3. Stamp the flower again in white StazOn ink (Cotton White) on an acetate panel.

4. Color the flower on the dark gray panel using vibrant colored pencils.

5. Die-cut a frame using two stitched rectangle dies, the largest of which you used in Step 1. This will ensure the outer edge of the frame is the same size as the underlying panel.

6. Position the acetate panel over the colored dark gray panel, lining up the images. Adhere the frame to the stamped acetate panel, and trim the acetate flush with the outer edge of the frame.

7. Adhere the frame and acetate to the colored dark gray panel using foam adhesive.

8. Tie twine around the completed window panel, securing the bow in place using a drop of Matte Multi Medium.

9. Adhere the completed window panel to a light gray card (Fog) using foam adhesive.

Tips & Tricks• Make sure your StazOn inkpads are fully inked

before inking your stamps to stamp on acetate.

And, as always, clean your stamps completely

before storing.

• Stamped lines can also hide adhesive on

acetate—just use small dots of Matte Multi Medium

behind the stamped lines, and allow the adhesive

to fully dry.

Supplies:• Darkroom Door Fine Flowers Stamps (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Cloudy Sky Stamps (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangles Dies (SSS)• Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (SSS | EH)• StazOn Cotton White Ink (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Fog Dye Ink (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Slate Dye Ink (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp White Pigment Ink (SSS)• Prismacolor Colored Pencils (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp White Embossing Powder (SSS)• MISTI Stamping Tool Kit (SSS)• MISTI Stamping Tool (EH)• Hero Arts Milwaukee Heat Gun (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Ultra Clean Stamp Cleaner (SSS)• Metallic Silver Thread (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Assorted Moonshine Sequins (SSS)• May Arts Natural Twine (SSS)• May Arts Natural Twine (EH)• Fiskars 10 Inch Amplify Scissors (SSS)• Hero Arts Acetate Notecard (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Fog Cardstock (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Slate Cardstock (SSS)• Neenah White Cardstock 250 Pack (SSS | EH)• Neenah White Cardstock 25 Pack (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Large Grid Paper (SSS)• Ranger Multi Medium Matte Glue (SSS | EH)• 3M Scotch Blue Post-It Tape (SSS)• Be Creative 5MM Double-Sided Tape (SSS | EH)• Scrapbook Adhesives White Mixed Foam Squares

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Layered & Vellum Shaker Cardsby Kristina WernerCard sizes: 44" x 52" and 4" x 4"

Happy Birthday Shaker Instructions1. Die cut two circles of the same size from heat-

resistant acetate.

2. Using a frame die or two circle dies slightly larger than the dies used in Step 1, die cut a frame from white cardstock (Solar White).

3. Die cut two circles of the same size from heavy weight white cardstock (Solar White 110 lb.).

4. Prepare the die cuts from Step 1 for embossing using a powder tool or powder bag to prevent stray embossing powder from sticking to un-inked areas of the die cut.

5. Stamp dots in VersaMark ink on one prepared acetate circle. Heat emboss the dots using colored embossing powder (Cotton Candy).

6. Wipe away any remaining prep powder using a paper towel.

7. Stamp flowers in VersaMark ink on the second prepared acetate circle. Heat emboss the flowers using glitter embossing powder (Raspberry Coulis).


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8. Using VersaMark ink, stamp a complementary image (squiggle) in the center of one embossed flower. Apply metallic embossing powder (Silver) to the stamped complementary image, and heat emboss.

9. Stamp leaves in VersaMark ink on the second prepared acetate circle. Heat emboss the leaves using colored embossing powder (Olive).

10. Wipe away any remaining prep powder using a paper towel.

11. Fold a long strip of foam tape in half, and adhere it to itself to create a double-layer strip of foam tape. Cut the strip in half lengthwise using non-stick scissors to create two thin double-layer strips of foam tape.

12. Remove both backing papers from one of the foam tape strips. Apply the strip around the edge of one heavy weight die cut circle (from Step 3). Apply the tape end-to-end, and trim at the overlap.

13. Pour a sequin mix (Glacier) into the center of the tape-framed circle.

14. Adhere the dot acetate circle to the sequin-filled circle, pressing the acetate’s edges firmly into the foam tape to secure the sequins and create a shaker.

15. Remove both backing papers from the second foam tape strip. Apply the foam tape around the edge of the shaker. Apply the tape end-to-end, and trim at the overlap.

16. Pour a sequin mix (Lily White and Crystal) into the center of the tape-framed circle.

17. Adhere the flower acetate circle to the sequin-filled circle, pressing the acetate’s edges firmly into the foam tape to secure the sequins and create a second layer to the shaker.

18. Apply a thin line of Matte Multi Medium adhesive around the edge of the shaker. Affix the die-cut frame to the shaker. Allow the liquid adhesive to dry completely.

19. Stamp a greeting (“Happy Birthday”) in black Versafine ink (Onyx Black) on white cardstock, and trim to create a greeting strip. Adhere the greeting strip to the shaker using foam tape.

20. Score the second heavy weight die cut circle (from Step 3) about 2" from the edge to create a flap. Adhere the flap to the back of the shaker using strong, dry adhesive.

Thanks Shaker Instructions1. Trim a sliver off each side of a 52" x 44" white

cardstock panel. This will make it easier to wrap the vellum around the panel and create your shaker.

2. Cut a 62" x 54" panel of vellum. Score a line 2" in from each edge (four score lines).

3. Prepare the vellum for embossing using a powder tool or powder bag to reduce static and prevent stray embossing powder from sticking to un-inked areas.

4. Stamp flowers in VersaMark ink on the prepared vellum. Heat emboss the flowers using glitter embossing powder (Pink Sorbet).


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Supplies:• Simon Says Clear Stamps Birthday Flowers (SSS)• Memory Box Shaker Circle Frame Dies (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Nested Circles Dies (SSS)• Sizzix Framelits Circle Dies (SSS)• Hot Off The Press Heat Resistant Acetate (SSS)• Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (SSS | EH)• Neenah White Cardstock 25 Pack (SSS | EH)• Neenah White 110 LB Cardstock 25 Pack (SSS | EH)• EK Success Powder Tool (SSS | EH)• Hero Arts Milwaukee Heat Gun (SSS | EH)• VersaMark Ink (SSS | EH)• WOW Embossing Glitter Pink Sorbet Powder (SSS)• Wow Embossing Powder Metallic Silver Ultra High

(SSS | EH)• WOW Embossing Powder Earthtone Olive Powder (SSS)• WOW Embossing Glitter Raspberry Coulis Powder (SSS)• Little Things From Lucy’s Cards Glacier Sequins (SSS)• Little Things From Lucy’s Cards Mountain Lake

Sequins (SSS)• Little Things From Lucy’s Cards Lily White Sequins (SSS)• 3M Scotch Double-Sided Foam Tape (SSS | EH)• Versafine Onyx Black Pigment Ink (EH)• EK Success Cutter Bee Scissors (SSS | IE)• Ranger Multi Medium Matte Glue (EH | IE)• Tombow Xtreme Adhesive (SSS)• Bazzill Heavyweight Vellum (SSS | EH)

5. Stamp additional flowers in VersaMark ink on the prepared vellum. Heat emboss the flowers using colored embossing powder (Cotton Candy).

6. Using VersaMark ink, stamp complementary images (squiggles and dots) in the flower centers. Heat emboss using metallic embossing powder (Silver).

7. Stamp additional dots around the flowers in VersaMark ink. Heat emboss using metallic embossing powder (Silver).

8. Stamp leaves around the flowers in VersaMark ink. Heat emboss using colored embossing powder (Olive).

9. Cut away a corner of the vellum panel by snipping from the edge of the panel to the point where the two scored lines intersect at that corner. Repeat for each corner of the panel. You will have a wide triangle snipped in each corner, creating four distinct flaps. These flaps will help you create clean folds.

10. Fold the side and bottom flaps of the vellum panel toward the back of the panel. Slide the white cardstock panel from Step 1 into the flaps, so the side and bottom flaps are on the back of the cardstock panel. Using strong, dry adhesive, affix the side and bottom vellum flaps to the cardstock panel to create a pocket with an opening at the top.

11. Pour a sequin mix (Mountain Lake) into the pocket. Secure the top flap closed using strong, dry adhesive.

12. Adhere the shaker to a top-folding white card (Solar White 110 lb.) using strong, dry adhesive.

13. Stamp a greeting (“Thanks”) in black Versafine ink (Onyx Black) on white cardstock, and trim to create a greeting strip. Adhere the greeting strip to the card using strong, dry adhesive.

Tips & Tricks• To give your shaker cards a finished look, die cut a cardstock frame

slightly larger than your acetate or vellum pieces.

• When creating a circle card, make sure to use a heavy weight

cardstock. 110 lb. cardstock makes a beautiful, sturdy card base.

• Prep both sides of your acetate using a powder tool prior to

embossing. Stray embossing powder can stick to both sides of the

acetate, regardless of where you apply the powder.

• How much sequin mix you pour into your shaker is really personal

preference—do you want more color and sparkle or more

movement to your shaker? Experiment to discover how much you

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Paste on Acetateby Laura BassenCard size: 44" x 52"

Instructions1. Secure an acetate sheet to a non-stick craft

mat using Post-It tape.

2. Secure a raindrop stencil to the acetate sheet using Post-It tape.

3. Lightly press an aqua Distress Ink inkpad (Mermaid Lagoon) to the non-stick craft mat to create a small pool of ink. Using a palette knife, mix white embossing paste into the ink pool to create aqua embossing paste. Spread a thin layer of embossing paste over the bottom third of the stencil.

4. Repeat Step 3 several times more. Press harder on the inkpad each time and mix in a shade of blue (Blueprint Sketch) to create increasingly intense shades of embossing paste, as shown in the Wrap-Up Day video. Your final mix will be solely using the blue ink (Blueprint Sketch) without any of the aqua (Mermaid Lagoon). As you apply each shade, work your way to the top of the stencil. This will create an ombre effect.

5. Scrap away and smooth out the embossing paste. Remove the stencil. Allow the embossing paste to dry completely.

6. Die cut a large rectangle window in the front of a white card.

7. Die cut a thin frame from a white cardstock panel using the rectangle die from Step 6 and a nesting scalloped rectangle die.

8. Stamp a penguin and umbrella in black ink (Intense Black) on white cardstock. Color both images using Copic markers, as shown in the Wrap-Up Day video. Die cut both images using the coordinating dies.


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9. Adhere the scalloped frame to the raindrop acetate using Scor-Tape. Adhere the window panel to the front of the window card using Scor-Tape.

10. Stamp a greeting “Brighter days” in VersaMark ink on black cardstock. Heat emboss using white embossing powder.

11. Stamp a complementary greeting “Wishing you” in VersaMark ink above the primary greeting. Heat emboss using white embossing powder.

12. Trim the greeting piece to create a small rectangle. Snip a triangle in the left end to create a banner. Adhere the greeting banner to the card using foam adhesive.

13. Adhere the penguin to the card using foam adhesive. Adhere the top of the umbrella to the card using foam adhesive, securing the handle to the penguin using a dot of Matte Multi Medium.

14. Embellish the card using sequins, as desired.

Tips & Tricks• This technique will look amazing on either acetate or

vellum—pick your favorite!

• Try experimenting using Distress re-inkers, Distress

Stains, and Distress Paints to see what kind of colors

and fun embossing paste you can create for use with

this technique.

Supplies:• Mama Elephant Arctic Penguins Stamps (SSS | EH)• Mama Elephant Chance of Rain Stamps (SSS | EH)• Pretty Pink Posh Rainy Days Stamps (SSS | EH)• Mama Elephant Arctic Penguins Dies (SSS | EH)• Mama Elephant Chance of Rain Dies (SSS | EH)• Mama Elephant Basic Set Dies (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Raindrops Stencil (SSS)• Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (SSS | EH)• Ranger Texture Paste (SSS | EH)• Tim Holtz Mermaid Lagoon Mini Distress Ink (SSS)• Tim Holtz Blueprint Sketch Mini Distress Ink (SSS)• Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink (SSS)• VersaMark Ink (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp White Embossing Powder (SSS)• Hero Arts Milwaukee Heat Gun (SSS | EH)• Tim Holtz Mini Distress Ink Storage Tin (SSS | EH)• Copic Markers (SSS | EH)• Lifestyle Crafts Plastic Sheets (SSS)• Ranger Craft Sheet (SSS | EH)• Viva Decor Palette Knife Set (SSS | EH)• EK Success Tweezers (SSS | EH)• Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Powder Bag (SSS | EH)• Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Sequins Mixed Sizes

(SSS | EH)• Neenah White Cardstock 250 Pack (SSS | EH)• Neenah White Cardstock 25 Pack (SSS | EH)• Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock (SSS)• 3M Scotch 1 Inch White Post-It Tape (SSS | EH)• Elizabeth Craft Designs 3MM Double-Sided Tape (SSS)• 3M Scotch Double-Sided Foam Tape (SSS | EH)



















































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