Wednesday, June 6, 2012

June SOTM: How Tweet

How Tweet Card


Helpful Hints

To create this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below.
  • Using the Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge, cut Colonial White cardstock card base: 3 1/2" Card <Square5> (p. 63).
  • Cut the following papers:
  • 3" × 3" kraft cardstock
  • 1 1/2" × 7/8" Colonial White cardstock
  • Stamp border image several times with Cocoa ink across 3" × 3" kraft cardstock.
  • Stamp sentiment with Cocoa ink on 1 1/2" × 7/8" Colonial White cardstock.
  • Spray sentiment bird stamp with Lagoon re-inker, water, and spray pen and then stamp on scrap paper; trim small birds and discard remainder.
  • Sponge surface of cork shape with Tulip ink.
  • Sponge edges of kraft cardstock, sentiment, and two birds with Cocoa ink.
  • Attach sentiment to cork shape and trim to fit, sponging exposed edges with Cocoa ink; attach small birds.
  • Wrap baker’s twine around kraft cardstock, forming five horizontal lines.
  • Assemble card and embellish, using 3-D foam tape if desired.

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