November Creative Express Projects 2003

CEX95  Acorn Thanksgiving Card

Stamps by:  Acorns by Posh Impressions;  Happy Thanksgiving by Darcies;  Other saying by Ann-ticipations.

Supplies needed:

Double stick tape or glue
Pop Dots:  1/16; 1/8; 1/4 inch

Main card size:  7 x 10
Folds to 5 x 7

Instructions:

1.  Place the velvet acorns onto the support cardstock and detail trim.
2.  Fold the main card (if not already folded).
3.  Layer on the decorative paper and the Happy Thanksgiving Panel.
4.  Arrange the acorns as desired.  Using the various sized pop dots, attach the acorns to the main card.  ***Remember that the pop dots will not stick to velvet.
5.  Complete the inside of the card.
6.  Happy Thanksgiving!!!

CEX96  Suzy's Zoo Thanksgiving Card

Temporary Picture:  This year's card has Suzy on it as well.  I will try to get it on as soon as possible.

Stamps by:  Tree, Bushel Basket, and Leaves by Holly Beary House Originals;  Suzy and Bear by Suzy's Zoo and Rubber Stampede;  Sayings by Darcies and Printworks.

Supplies needed:

double stick tape or glue
dries clear adhesive
glitter
markers
pop dots:  1/16;  1/8;  1/4

Main card size

Instructions:

1.  Color the bear, Suzy, the tree, and the bushel basket.  Allow to dry.
2.  Glitter the bear's shirt and patches.  Allow to dry.
3.  Layer the cardstock panels onto the main card.
4.  Using pop dots, layer the bear, Suzy, and the basket onto the main card.
5.  Detail trim the velvet leaves.  Remove the Peel'n'Stick and adhere right on to the card.
6.  Complete the inside and the envelope.
7.  Happy Thanksgiving to some of our Favorite Blessings--You!!!

CEX97  Gingerbread Stocking Card

Stamps by:  Stocking by Parked On Rubber; Gingerbread Man by D.J. Inkers;  Candy Cane by Posh Impressions.

Supplies needed:

double stick tape or glue
dries clear adhesive
pop dots:  1/16;  1/8;  1/4

Main card size:  7 x 10
Folds to 5 x 7
Happy Holidays Panel:  4 3/4 x 6 3/4

Instructions:

1.  Cut out the gingerbread man.  ***You will need to cut off his one leg (I know, I know!!).  
2.  Glitter him and allow to dry.
3.  Place the stocking and the candy cane velvet images onto support cardstock and detail trim.
4.  When the gingerbread man is completely dry, you may begin assembling your card.
5.  Layer on the decorative paper.
6.  Using the various pop dots, arrange and attach the images.
7.  Do you have the Christmas Spirit yet???

CEX98  Jewel-Tone Wreath Card

Stamps by:  Poinsettia by Posh Impressions; Flower by VIP; Holly Leaf by DeNami Design;  Sayings by The Stamp Pad and Double D.

Supplies needed:

double stick tape or glue
pop dots;  1/16, 1/8, 1/4

Main card:  9 1/4 x 15 1/2
Folds to:  7 3/4 x 9 1/4
Magenta Panel:  7 1/4 x 8 3/4
Rose Panel:  6 3/4 x 8
Decorative Panel:  6 1/2 x 7 3/4 

Instructions:

1.  All but three of the flowers are on support stock (on this sample card, the two bottom most purple flowers and the top most majestic flower are on flat).  The poinsettia and holly leaves are also on support stock.  ***You can place the images onto the support stock and trim both layers at once.  You could also trim the layers separately.
2.  Layer the cardstock and paper onto the main card.
3.  Tentatively lay out your design.  When you are pleased, start attaching.  Start with the images you wish to have flat, then start building around them.  Be sure to use all the sizes of pop dots for the most visual dimension.  Remember that pop dots will not stick to velvet, so in this case, it is easier to put the pop dots onto the main card and then position the flowers on them.  You can always go in and add more dots for support as needed.
4.  Complete the inside of the card.
5.  Not a lot of instructions for this extremely elegant card.  Hope your holiday is a jewel!!