Card of the Month Program

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The project kits will arrive at your home on a monthly schedule. The kits will contain all the velvet images, sayings, papers, an envelope, embellishments and "other" items needed to complete the card.  You will be able to print off the instructions and a completed sample of the cards. 

Program Prices:  $72.00 for 12 months postage included
                          $36.00 for 6 months postage included

 Price per individual card kit: $7.00 postage included.   

 

COTM019  World's Greatest "Pop" Popcorn Card

Stamps by:  Popcorn by Heartlooms.
Popcorn tub is a constructed pattern.
Sayings are computer generated.

Supplies needed:

Double stick tape or glue
Pop Dots 1/8 inch


Popcorn Inside

Measurements:

Main card:  6 3/4 x 9 5/8
Folds to:  4 3/4 x 6 3/4
Decorative panels:  4 1/2 x 6 1/4

 

Instructions:

1.  Detail trim the popcorn.
2.  Layer on the decorative panels.
3.  Layer on the popcorn tub and the popcorn saying.
4.  Complete the inside of the card.
5.  Using a combination of tape and pop dots, arrange and attach the popcorn to the main card.
6.  Not a lot of instructions for this very, very cute card!


COTM020 4th of July 2007

Stamps by:  Star by DeNami;  Sayings by Azadi Earles, Darcies, Embossing Arts.

Supplies needed:

Double Stick Tape or Glue
Dries Clear Adhesive
Markers

Measurements:

Main Card:  8 x 11 1/4
Folds to:  5 5/8 x 8
Decorative panels:  5 1/4 x 7 1/2

 


Instructions:

1.  Detail trim the velvet pieces.
2.  Layer the decorative panels onto the card inside and out.
3.  Layer on the outside layer and saying.  Color the saying (even though ours is plain right now).
4.  Place on the velvet stars.
5.  Trace the pattern onto the honeycomb.  **Position the straight edge of the pattern on the straight edge of the honeycomb.  Either edge will be just fine.** (There is extra honeycomb if needed.)
6.  Cut the honeycomb.
7.  Using the dries clear adhesive, lightly place glue on one side of the blue honeycomb.  Place it way at the bottom.
8.  Repeat with the white.  **Place the glue on the same side as the blue.

9.  Repeat with the red.
10.  Place glue on the three sides that are not glued yet.
11.  Close the card to attach this side.
12.  Layer your sayings and place them inside.
13.  Position on the velvet stars.
14.  Happy 4th of July!!

COTM021 Fluffy, Puffy Lady Bear

Stamps by:  Hat and Bear by Heartlooms;  Sayings by Stampendous!.

Supplies needed:

Double stick tape or glue
Pop Dots
Dries clear adhesive

Measurements:

Main card:  7 1/2 x 10
Folds to:  5 x 7 1/2
Decorative Panels:  4 3/4 x 7 1/4

Instructions:

****There is a stuffed bear and a regular bear for you to use.  The regular bear is for you to practice the following and the stuffed bear is for just in case.****

Fluffy, Puffy Teddy Bear Instructions

1.  Remove the Peel’n’Stick from the bear.
2.  Place one cotton square on the “tummy” and legs.
3.  Cut a section off of the cotton square (rectangular).  Then, cut the corners off.  Place this section onto the head.
4.  Quarter the third cotton square.
5.  Place one quarter on each arm.  Place one quarter on the chest.  (With the larger bear, you can double all of this to have a very fluffy, puffy bear!).
6.  Carefully turn the bear over onto cardstock.
7.  Firmly press down all the edges.

8.  Detail trim leaving a bit more edge than normal.

Continued instructions for cards:

9.  Layer on the decorative papers.
10.  Complete the inside of the card.  (The blank white cardstock piece is for the signature card).
11.  Double stick tape the teddy bear onto the main card.
12.  Using pop dots, attach the hat to the main card.  ***Remember that pop dots will not stick to the Peel'n'Stick.  It may be easier to put the pop dots onto the card and then the hat onto the pop dots.
13.  Glue on the roses and allow to dry. 

 

COTM022 You are My Sunshine Sun-flower Card

Stamps:  Sun and Stem by Heartlooms; Small Sunshine by Azadi; Sayings by Posh Impressions and Darcies.

Supplies needed:

Double stick glue or tape
Dries clear adhesive
Decorative Scissors
Pop Dots 1/8 inch

Measurements:

Main Card:  6 1/2 x 10
Folds to 5 x 6 1/2
Decorative Panel:  4 1/2 x 6

 

 

Instructions:

1.  Detail trim the stem NOT on cardstock.
2.  Place the sun onto the support stock and detail trim.
3.  Place the decorative panels on outside and inside.
4.  Complete the inside of the card.
5.  Use a decorative scissors to cut around the sunshine saying and its border.  Remember to use the signature card.  If you wish, you can color in the cheeks of the sun.
6.  Place the stem onto the main card.
7.  Using Pop Dots, attach the sun to the main card.  Remember that pop dots will not stick to velvet.  You may wish to put the pop dots down onto the main card and then place the sun on top.
8.  Using the dries clear adhesive, glue the sunglasses onto the sun.  Allow to dry.
9.  Have a sun-shiny day!!

COTM023  Fall Leaves/Blessings 2007

Stamps by:  Leaves by Darices; Sayings are computer generated and Stampendous!

Supplies needed:

Double stick tape or glue
Pop Dots  1/8 inch


Instructions:

1.  Place one Aztec Gold Leaf onto support stock and detail trim.
2.  Detail trim all the leaves.
3.  Place the decorative panels onto the main card.  Notice the panel on the front cover is slightly different than the panels on the inside.
4.  Mount the sayings and layer.  The papers are a bit mix and match this month, so have fun being creative!
5.  Start attaching the leaves in your desired locations.  The one Aztec gold leaf on cardstock is to be mounted on the inside bottom.
6.  We are feeling so blessed that it is finally FALL!
7.  Have fun!


Cover

COTM024 Home is Where You Hang...

Stamps by:  Happy Halloween by Cottage Stamper;  All others by Heartlooms!!

Supplies needed:

Double stick tape or glue
Pop Dots:  1/8 inch

Measurements:

Main Card:  7 3/4 x 10 1/2
Folds to:  5 1/4 x 7 3/4
Decorative Panels:  5 x 7 1/2


Inside Panels

Instructions:

1.  Detail trim bats ***NOT ON CARDSTOCK***.
2.  Place trimmed bats onto white stock and trim with a border.
3.  Place bats onto black cardstock and trim with a border.
4.  Layer on the decorative panels.
5.  Trim and layer the sayings and the hat stand.
6.  Layer on the inside sayings and bats using pop dots on the bat (s) of your choice.
7.  Layer on the outside sayings and hat stand.
8.  Using pop dots, attach the hat to the hat stand.
9.  Have fun with this unique and delightful Halloween card!

COTM025  Candy Cane Trio

Stamps by:  Candy Cane by Heartlooms;  Sayings by Stampendous!, Penny Black, and Computer generated.

Supplies needed:

Double stick tape or glue (for gluing or taping the layers of paper and cardstock together)
Dries Clear Adhesive

Measurements:

Main card:  6 3/4 x 11 1/2
Folds to:  5 3/4 x 6 3/4
White panel:  5 1/2 x 6 1/2
Decorative panel:  5 1/4 x 6 1/4

Instructions:

***Welcome to all the new participants in the Card of the Month program.  The directions will be more detailed since we have many new participants.***

1.  Remove the back of the Peel'n'Stick from the white candy cane and place the cane onto the white supporting cardstock.
2.  Detail trim all the candy canes.  Remember that even when you are detail trimming you want to stay a ways out from the edge of the design. 
3.  Using double stick tape (recommended) or a very lightweight glue, layer the white panel and the decorative papers to the main card.
4.  Using double stick tape or the lightweight glue, layer the sayings together and layer onto the main card.

5.  The FaLaLaLaLa is cut in the shape.
6.  Position the candy canes in the order in which you would like them.  When you are ready, remove the Peel'n'Stick from the back of the red and green canes and position onto the card.  The white cane will be attached with double stick tape or glue.
7.  Using the dries clear adhesive, glue the bows onto the candy canes.  Allow to dry.
8.  There are areas on the sayings that would indicate some color being added.  Use colored pencils or markers to add a bit of color if desired.
9.  The small blank piece of cardstock is to create a signature card as shown.
10.  Please, please be sure to contact us if any of the instructions are unclear: 
(952) 946-8994   create@heartlooms.com
11.  Have fun, everyone!!

COTM026 Holly-Daze Gift Bag

Stamps by:  Both sizes of holly by Heartlooms;  Just for You by Stampendous!

Supplies needed:

Double stick tape or paper glue

Instructions:

  We wanted to "mix-it up" a bit with our projects.  Variety is the spice of life!

****None of the images will be on support cardstock for this project.  You can detail trim them just as they are.

1.  Detail trim your holly images if not already trimmed.
2.  Position your holly images onto the bag where you would like them to be placed.
3.  Layer together the gift tag.
4.  Position the little holly onto the gift tag.
5.  Using the ribbon, tie the tag to the bag.
6.  Use the tissue paper to stuff.
7.  Now the hard part...what to put into the bag to give to someone very dear and special to you.  I would suggest Christmas Cookies!!
8.  Have a very Blessed and Wonderful Christmas Season Everyone!!