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May 2017 Release ClassInge Groot - Die-Cut Ombré

Stamps:Exquisite OceanMore Essential Sentiments

Die-namics:Bold Stripes Cover-UpExquisite Ocean

Card Stock:After MidnightBlack LicoriceBlue BreezeBlue YonderBlueberryBubblegumCornflowerCotton CandyEggplantNightshift BluePure PlumRazzle BerryRipe RaspberrySweet ToothTickled Pink

Ink:After Midnight Premium DyeBlue Breeze Premium DyeBlue Yonder Premium DyeBubblegum Premium DyeEggplant Premium DyePink Lemonade Premium Dye

Supplies:MISTISparkling Clear Mix

Steps:1. Cut white card stock to 4 ¼” x 11” and create a top-fold card. Cut striped panel from white card stock and each colorof card stock. Cut a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” panel from the darkest card stock.2. Adhere the card stock panel to the card base and attach the white striped panel. Inset stripes starting with thedarkest color and moving to lightest.3. Stamp and die cut flowers and leaves. Adhere to card front.4. Stamp sentiment onto white strip and attach to card. Add a tied string accent. Adhere sequins as desired.

Design tips:• Use the MFT Color Reference Chart located in the Printable Resources section of the blog to easily identify a selectionof colors to create an ombre effect.• This is a great design for mass production as you’ll create enough stripes wth a single pass of each color to createseven cards in total.

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May 2017 Release ClassYoonsun Hur - Shaker Flower

Stamps:Beach Bunnies

Die-namics:Blueprints 25Shaker Flower

Ink:Tim Holtz Distress Mini Kit #4 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Kit #7 Versamark

Card Stock:Cement GrayCherry CrispCoral CrushGrout GrayPeach Bellini

Supplies:2” Circle Shaker PouchesAdhesive Sheets 4" x 6"Foam Tape 3/8"Mini Ink Blending Tool Ranger Watercolor PaperScor-Tape 1/2”SequinsWaterbrush - Set of 3White Detail Embossing Powder

Steps:1. Cut white card stock to 4 ¼” x 11” and create a top-fold card. Cut watercolor paper to 5 ½” x 4 ¼” with a stitchedrectangle die. Cut a 2” circle from the center of the watercolor panel.2. Add double sided adhesive sheet to a separate panel of watercolor paper and die cut 15-20 leaves from it. Add thedie cut leaves to the watercolor panel in a random pattern positioning most in the upper left and lower right corners ofthe panel. Blend pink and yellow inks over the panel using a blending tool. After applying the ink, brush the panel witha waterbrush. Allow to dry completely.3. Die-cut the flower from light peach card stock and the flower frame from dark peach card stock. Cut leaves from lightand dark gray card stocks.4. Fill a shaker pouch with sequins and adhere to the center of the card base using the hole cut in the watercolor panelto position precisely. Attach the watercolor panel to the card base. Adhere the flower, frame, and die-cut leaves asshown.5. Stamp and heat emboss the sentiment onto red card stock. Trim and adhere to the shaker using dimensional adhe-sive.

Design tips:• To further distress your watercolor panel, lightly spatter white paint or pigment ink after the panel has dried.• To reinforce the flower theme, include seeds in your shaker. Your recipient can save the card as-is or plant the seeds asa perpetual reminder of your kindness!

Stamps:Beach Bunnies

Die-namics:Blueprints 25Shaker Flower

Ink:Tim Holtz Distress Mini Kit #4 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Kit #7Versamark

Card Stock:Cement GrayCherry CrispCoral CrushGrout GrayPeach Bellini

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May 2017 Release ClassKeeway Tsao - Underwater Shaker

Stamps:Exquisite OceanOcean Pals

Die-namics:Exquisite OceanInside & Out Stitched Rounded Rectangle STAXOcean Pals

Card Stock:Black LicoriceBlending Card by X-Press ItRanger Watercolor Paper

Ink:Electric Red Premium Dye Jellybean Green Premium Dye Milk Chocolate Hybrid Orange Zest Premium Dye Sour Apple Premium Dye Tim Holtz Distress Mini Kit #12 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Kit #13 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Kit #14 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Kit #15 Versamark

Supplies:Embossing MagicFoam Mounting Tape ¼”Heat Resistant AcetateMini Ink Blending ToolMini MISTI ToolSparkling Clear MixWhite Detail Embossing PowderSmoothies Minis

Steps:1. Cut white card stock to 5 ½” x 8 ½” and create a top-fold card.2. Stamp, color, and die cut various sea animals and plants. Add shading to solid stamped images by dabbing a darkershade of ink onto portions of your stamp and overstamping the lighter image (a MISTI is perfect for accomplishing this.)3. Cut a 5 ½” x 4 ¼” panel of watercolor paper and create a water backdrop by blending a variety of distress inks.Spatter water to create a distress effect. Once dry, die cut a rounded rectangle shape from the center of the panel.4. Cut a piece of acetate to 5 ¼” x 4” and adhere to the back of your frame. Adhere a crab and plant to your scenebackground to remain stationary within the scene. Attach the background to your card base.5. Add a double layer of foam tape around the back of the frame. Place die-cut sea creatures in the center of the cardfront and attach the frame being careful not to trap any of the die cuts in the adhesive and reserving the octopus for thecard front.6. Stamp and heat emboss your sentiment.7. Adhere sentiment, plants, and octopus to card front trimming excess as necessary. Add sequins as desired.

Design tips:• Choose smaller images to use as shaker components. They are less likely to get caught as they move in the window.• Use a white gel pen to add some custom detailing to your colored die cuts.

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Steps:1. Cut white card stock to 5 ½” x 8 ½” and create a top-fold card.

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May 2017 Release ClassStephanie Klauck - Beachy Keen Scene

Stamps:Beach BunniesMermazingSeaside Seagulls

Die-namics:Beach Scene Builder

Card Stock:Smooth White

Ink:Black Licorice Premium DyeBlack Licorice HybridLimelight Premium Dye Tim Holtz Distress Mini Kit #1

Supplies:6 x 6 Double Sided Adhesive SheetsCherry Wood Adhesive-Backed SheetChampagne Gold Microfine Glitter Mini Ink Blending ToolSky Microfine GlitterRanger Texture Paste

Steps:1. Cut white card stock to 4 ¼” x 11” and create a top-fold card. 2. Apply double sided adhesive sheet to white card stock and die-cut sand and water elements. Cover each piece with glitter and burnish to adhere completely. 3. Blend blue ink onto a white panel and spatter with water to distress. Attach sky, water, and sand elements to card base trimming off overhang.4. Die cut tree trunk and coconuts from wood paper and adhere as shown. Die cut tree top and clouds from white card stock. Apply texture paste to each element tinting the paste green for the tree top. Adhere elements to card as shown once paste has dried thoroughly.5. Stamp, color, and hand cut two additional clouds and a turtle. Adhere to card.

Design tips:• If you avoid glitter because you dislike how it flakes off your projects, using a strong, double sided adhesive and burnishing with a tool rather than simply pressing on with your fingers will prevent the mess.• Including a mix of textures provides a lot of interest. Keeping additional accents minimal will prevent the look from becoming too cluttered.

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May 2017 Release ClassTorico - Mermaid Dolls

Stamps:Mermazing

Die-namics: Blueprints 24 Mermazing Ocean Waves

Card Stock:BerryliciousBlending Card by X-Press It Lemon DropSmooth White

Stencil:Radiating Rays

Ink:Blu Raspberry Premium Dye Hot Fudge Premium Dye Sunshine Premium DyeTim Holtz Distress Mini Kit #1 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Kit #6

Supplies:4mm Clear Droplets6mm Clear DropletsFoam Mounting Tape ½” Gem-Tac Permanent Adhesive Mini Ink Blending Tool Uni-Ball White Gel Pen

Steps:1.Cut white card stock to 4 ¼” x 11” and create a top-fold card.2. Die cut two wave panels from aqua card stock. Blend teal inks to create ombre waves, spatter water on them, andleallow to dry. Stamp schools of fish with teal ink.3. Die cut a stitched rectangle panel from white card stock. Stencil sunrays using yellow ink, and daub more yellow inkaround the center of the rays and the edges of the panel. Stamp sentiment with dark brown ink.4. Cut a yellow panel to 4” x 5 ¼”. Back the stenciled panel with it and adhered both to the card front.5. Stamp, color, and die cut a mermaid, three clownfish, and a turtle.6. Adhere the back wave panel to the stenciled panel.7. Adhere the mermaid temporarily to the back of the front wave panel with removable tape and apply foam tape asshown in the photo to create a pocket to tuck in the mermaid. Remove the mermaid and adhere the wave panel.8. Adhere clownfish and turtle, and tuck in the mermaid to the pocket. Add several clear droplets (or sequins) asdesired.

Design tips:• Die cut an additional mermaid shape from white card stock and adhere it to the back of the stamped mermaid forstability and durability.• Include additional mermaids on an inside pocket if desired to provide for more creative play!

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