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Masking Paint Chips

If you remember my post from Friday, I shared a fun way to use the new Memory Box Mail Definitions Background {G1839} stamp. If you missed that post, please click here. Well today, I want to show you another way to use it along with the new Memory Box Mercer Rose Background {G1842} stamp.

For today's card, I decided to play with a paint chip. I had a scrap piece of Memory Box Brioche paper lying around, and I also had a paint chip that matched the paper. I thought it would be fun to mask the paint chip and both of the new background stamps to fill in the color chips.

To stamp the paint swatch, I masked off each paint color, and I then stamped my image in each color chip. I used the Mail Definitions Background in the top and bottom sections. I then used the Mercer Rose Background in the center section. The paint chip is glossy paper so I used Archival Ink to stamp the images.

Once the paint chip was complete, I added some sewing and lace to the chip and placed it on my card with some fun embellishments. To create the sentiment, I just ran a small piece of Brioche paper through my printer. I thought the sentiment was appropriate for the Mail Definitions Background stamp. And here is how the card turned out:

Papers: Memory Box iris nc, Memory Box Brioche
Stamps: Memory Box Mail Definitions Background G1839, Memory Box Mercer Rose Background G1842
Stamp Ink: Archival Ink jet black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink frayed burlap
Embellishments: misc. paint chip, open-weave jute ribbon from Save-on-Crafts, Prima leaves and button, May Arts twine, misc. lace, doily from Hobby Lobby, sewing machine

So get creative and have fun with all of the new Memory Box background stamps!  I hope you have liked today's card and ideas. Thanks for stopping by!

Mail {Tag}

So, have you used the new Memory Box Mail Definitions Background {G1839} stamp yet? Oh is it awesome. It can be used for so many different things. In today's post and in my next post, I am going to show you some things that you can do with this stamp. Today, I used it to create a fun tag for a card. Let's look at the details.

First, I took a Ranger Craft Tag and stamped the Mail Definitions stamp on the tag using Archival Ink. Then I used The Crafter's Workshop mini circle grid template to spritz on meadow green Glimmer Mist. After removing the template, I spritzed on a bit of suede Glimmer Mist. Then I distressed the edges and tore the bottom of the tag to put onto my card.

I really did not have a plan for the card other than I wanted to create a tag using the Mail Definitions stamp. I then layered some Memory Box gingham and Violoa papers onto a Memory Box aloe notecard. Then I added some embellishments and used the Memory Box Thanks Script {A833} stamp for the sentiment. Here is how my card turned out with this fun tag:

Papers: Memory Box aloe nc, Memory Box keylime gingham, Memory Box Viola
Stamps: Memory Box Mail Definitions Background G1839, Memory Box Thanks Script A833
Stamp Ink: Archival Ink jet black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink frayed burlap
Embellishments: The Crafter's Workshop mini circle grid, Glimmer Mist meadow green and suede (for tag), Ranger craft tag, open-weave jute ribbon from Save-on-Crafts, Prima leaves, flower from Wild Orchid Crafts, sewing machine

I hope you have enjoyed today's inspiration. Be sure to check back for my next creation using this same Memory Box stamp.

Have You Seen the New Colors?

Oh, have you seen the new card colors that came out with the new What's in the Box 2012 release? Oh they are so pretty! They are Aloe, Sky, Violet, and Slate. I decided slate would be a fun challenge for me to play with so I created a card with it for you today.

Papers: Memory Box licoric nc, Memory Box slate, Memory Box Viola, Memory Box licorice dot 
Stamps: Memory Box Dogwood Branch F1847, Memory Box Something Special 
Stamp Ink: Archival Ink jet black 
Embellishments: Memory Box classic scallop die, Angora watercolors, Sizzix flower lattice #2 embossing folder, Robin's Nest black dewdrop, sewing machine

I first cut a 5 1/4" x 4" piece of slate cardstock. I then embossed it with an embossing folder. Look how amazing the embossing looks in this color. I love how much white from the core comes through. This is paper I will definitely emboss again. Next, I added a strip of Viola paper as well as a piece of licorice dot paper cut with the Memory Box Classic Scallop die. I then added some sewing to the papers before adhering them to my Memory Box licorice notecard. 

Next I stamped the Memory Box Dogwood Brand stamp twice onto white cardstock. I used my watercolors to color in the flowers. I cut one flower out and layered it on top of the first flower before adhering to the card. Next I stamped the Memory Box Something Special stamp onto Viola paper and trimmed for a tag. And lastly, I added a little embellishment to the flowers to finish.

I hope you have enjoyed seeing one of the new colors and how it embosses so beautifully! I will be back soon with more new goodies to share! Oh, and if you missed my layout I posted on the DT blog the other day, here is how it turned out:

Papers: Memory Box Viola, Paper Trey Ink cs
Stamps: Memory Box Leafy Branch Globe E1850
Stamp Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink dusty concord
Embellishments: Memory Box blank ticket die, Tim Holtz mini paper clip, Basic Grey Kioshi chipboard letters, Lyra apple green colored pencil, Craftworkcard Candi greenwich village, vintage Flinch card, misc. ribbon, Zva Creative flourish, sewing machine

Thanks for stopping by!

Come See This!

Today is my day to post on the DT blog sharing the new What's in the Box 2012 goodies! You won't want to miss out because you might win some of the new goodies. Here is a glimpse of what just posted on the DT blog:

So, come on over to the DT blog and look at all of the new fun products! Don't forget to leave a comment on the DT blog post so that you are eligible to win some of the new goodies! Thanks for stopping by!

2 {Things}

Happy Monday! I wanted to share two things with you today. The first is very exciting. . .it's time to reveal the new "What's in the Box" goodies! The Design Team will be showcasing the new stamps, dies, and papers this week on the DT Blog. There will be approximately 3 different posts each day (starting today). You will want to check in throughout the day and leave comments on each post so that you will have a chance to win some of the new goodies! So, after you read my quick tip, be sure to head on over and see what has already been posted today! You can find the DT Blog by clicking here. I will be posting on the blog aroud 5 p.m. on Thursday of this week. :)

Now for my quick tip. As I was cutting out all of the papers and goodies for my last class at Stamp Salado, I realized that when the dies slip on my paper, the paper is not cut exactly how I wanted it especially on lined or dotted paper. So, here is what I do to solve that problem. I have used the Memory Box Dots paper and the Classic Scallop die as an example.

1. Place paper onto die cutting platform face up.

2. Place die on top of paper face down lining up dots.

3. Add two pieces of Eclipse Tape or masking tape (stick to clothes first to remove some of the adhesive) to hold down the die in the correct position on the paper.

4. Run through die machine to get a perfectly lined-up cut.

Note: See below how I lined up the die along the dots.

 Here is the card we did in class with the perfectly lined up classic scallop die that I used above:

So, don't get frustrated with moving paper or dies, just use some tape and enjoy! Now head on over to the DT blog and see what has been posted today. Have fun!