I usually spend a week in Tucson, Arizona every winter visiting my Dad and his wife. This year I spent two months there and missed out on some brutally cold and snowy weather here in Minneapolis, Minnesota. So, my card today makes me want to go back to AZ. The Cactus Cuties stamp set and the coordinating cactus builder punch is so much fun to use and very versatile. In other words, I will definitely be making more cards using this bundle. Follow along with me and let’s make Cactus Cuties Card One!
Supplies for Cactus Cuties Card One
Stamps
158056 Cactus Cuties Photopolymer Stamp Set
Punches
158057 Cactus Builder Punch
Bundles
158058 Cactus Cuties Bundle (discount if you buy the stamp set and the punch together)
Ink Pads/Refills
147095 Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad
155670 Pale Papaya Classic Stampin’ Pad
Blends/Coloring Tools
154885 Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack
Paper
159276 Basic White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
155464 Expressions in Ink 12″ X 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper
146990 Granny Apple Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
153080 Magenta Madness 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
155668 Pale Papaya 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Ribbon/Trim
151326 Whisper White 1/4″ Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon
Tools
149653 Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
118485 Clear Block size D
102300 Bone Folder
Dies/Folders
154330 Potted Succulents Dies or any tag punch or tag shaped die for sentiment (I used Timeless Label punch)
Adhesives
103683 Mini Glue Dots
152813 Stampin’ Seal
144108 Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
Measurements
Basic White 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″; 2 1/4″ x 3″ scrap for die cut label; 2 1/4 x 3″ for stamped image
Expressions in Ink DSP 4″ x 5 1/4″
Granny Apple Green 2 1/2″ x 3 1/4″
Pale Papaya scrap for punched pot
Magenta Madness 1/2″ scraps for punched flowers
Instructions
- First, score basic white cardstock in half at 4 1/4 inches to form your base card
- Then, create a crisp fold by burnishing it with your bone folder
- Next, adhere Expressions in Ink DSP to card base with Stampin’ Seal adhesive making sure to center it
- Place cactus stamp on acrylic block, apply granny apple green ink and stamp image on white cardstock
- Place pot stamp on acrylic block, apply pale papaya in and stamp image on white scrap. Use Cactus builder punch to cut out the pot.
- Apply a couple dimensionals to the back of the pot and adhere it just below your stamped cactus image
- Next, attach your cardstock with the stamped cactus image to the granny apple green cardstock. Be sure to center it. Then attach to your card base.
- Use the cactus builder punch and magenta madness cardstock to punch out 5 blossoms and use mini glue dots to adhere them to the stamped cactus image.
- Use the granny apple green stampin’ blend marker to color your white crinkle seam binding ribbon. Then make a bow with it.
- Stamp your sentiment in granny apple green ink and either die cut or paper punch it out. Add some dimensionals on the back and attach below cactus image.
- Attach your bow.
- Sit back and admire your work! Nice Job!
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