May 2002 Creative Express Projects

CEX31  Magenta Wedding Card

Stamps by:  Bells by Azadi/Limited Edition (no longer available in this size);  sayings by Darcies;  The Cottage Stamper.

Supplies needed:

double stick tape or glue
dries clear adhesive
circle hole punch
pop dots

Instructions:

1.  Place bells onto the support cardstock and detail trim.
2.  Line up the magenta cardstock and heart vellum paper perfectly.  Punch two holes on each side to pull the ribbon through.
3.  Pull the ribbon through the holes and tie the bows.
4.  Layer the decorative paper to the main card.  Layer the magenta/vellum layer to the main card.
5.  Complete the inside--be sure to layer.
6.  Using 1/8 pop dots, attach the bells to the main card.
7.  Using dries clear adhesive, glue on the rhinestones and love birds.  Allow to dry.
8.  Use the presentation box as you envelope.

CEX32  Graduation Card

Stamps by:  Hat (velvet) by DeNami;  Hat (background), diploma, and sayings by Darcies;  saying by Me and Carrie Lou and Hero Arts.

Supplies needed:

double stick tape or glue
dries clear adhesvie
colored pencils optional
pop dots 1/8 inch

Instructions:

1.  Place hats onto support stock and detail trim.
2.  ****Optional:  using colored pencils, lightly add some color to the background images.  I was going to do this, but opted not too.  This would be a good way to add a specific (school) color for the recipient of your card.
3.  Layer cardstocks onto the main card.
4.  Complete the inside of the card.
5.  Using 1/8 pop dots, attach the hats to the main card.
6.  Using the dries clear adhesive, glue on the rhinestones (on the hats), stars, and sunglasses.  Allow to dry.
7.  Complete the envelope.