Hand Stamped By Heather Wright-Porto: Welcome Christmas - Grid Technique

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Welcome Christmas - Grid Technique



These cards were part of one of my Technique Classes. This technique is the grid technique done in two different ways. I like both looks - what about you?

Stamps

  • Lovely as a Tree
  • Linen background (retired)
  • Heard from the Heart
Inks


  • River Rock (retired)
  • True Thyme (retired)
  • Chocolate Chip

Paper


  • True Thyme (retired)
  • Sahara Sand
  • Very Vanilla

Stampin' Up! Accessories
  • Sponges

Other Accessories

  • Scor-pal

Instructions


Vertical View
  • Score the Very Vanilla cardstock every 1/2 inch. I used the Scor-Pal to do this.
  • With the indented side up, ink the Linen background in River Rock ink, lay the vanilla cardstock over it, and then with your fingers press down and over the cardstock.
  • Lift cardstock and view the technique/look!
  • I then stamped some trees in River Rock, including one large tree.
  • Stamped another large tree in True Thyme.
  • Sponged the corners with with Chocolate Chip (in 2 corners) and True Thyme in the other 2 corners.
  • Stamp greeting in Chocolate Chip.
  • Acorns in River Rock.
  • Sponge edges of greeting cardstock.
  • Layer and assemble.
  • Wrap ribbon around layered Vanilla and Sahara Sand paper before adhering to card front!
Horizontal View
  • Score the Very Vanilla cardstock every 1/2 inch. I used the Scor-Pal to do this.
  • With the indented side down, ink the Linen background in River Rock ink, lay the vanilla cardstock over it, and then with your fingers press down and over the cardstock.
  • Lift cardstock and view the technique/look!
  • I then stamped some trees in River Rock.
  • Stamped a large tree in True Thyme.
  • Sponged the corners with with Chocolate Chip (in 2 corners) and True Thyme in the other 2 corners.
  • Stamp greeting in Chocolate Chip.
  • Acorns in River Rock.
  • Sponge edges of greeting cardstock.
  • Layer and assemble.
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