Unleashing Creativity with the “You’re My Pot of Gold” Stamp Set
Hey card makers! 🌈 With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get crafty and spread some cheer with delightful cards! Today, I’m excited to showcase Pajama Crafter’s stamp set, “You’re My Pot of Gold,” paired beautifully with the vibrant “Emerald Isle” 6 x 6 paper pack. It’s time to make a brew-tiful A2 card that captures the spirit of celebration!
Supplies Needed:
- Pajama Crafter’s “You’re My Pot of Gold” stamp set
- “Emerald Isle” 6 x 6 paper pack
- A2 card base (4.25” x 5.5”)
- Ink on 3 Detailed Black Pigment Ink
- Memento Tuxedo Black Ink for Alcohol Marker Coloring
- Alcohol Markers
- Stickles (glitter glue)
- Rhinestones for embellishments
- White Gelly Roll Pen
- Adhesive (glue, tape runner, etc.)
- Paper trimmer or scissors and ruler
- Circle Nesting Dies
Steps to Create Your A2 Size Card:
Prepare Your Card Base:
- Cut a piece of cardstock to 4.25” x 11” and score it at 5.5” to create your A2 card base. Fold along the score line.
Choose Your Pattern Paper:
- Select a favorite paper from the “Emerald Isle” 6×6 paper pack.
- I cut my 6×6 paper into 1 1/2 in strips. I started with 6 strips.
- Next, I cut them in half from top right corner to bottom left corner. Each strip will then be 2 elongated triangular pieces. If you have double-sided paper, you can choose which side to use. Sometimes images need to be positioned a certain way to make sense, so be careful when planning your layout.
- Layout before gluing. You will shift to cover the front panel , but don’t worry about the bottom corner of panel looking ugly, as you will cover any overlap or panel left slightly uncovered, as you will not see it underneath the circle diecut & sentiment.
- Any overlay around remainder of panel should be cut off with scissors or your trimmer.
Stamp Your Image, Color & Embellish:
- Using the “You’re My Pot of Gold” stamp set, pick a fun stamp design and ink it with your chosen color. Stamp it onto a piece of white cardstock and set it aside to dry. I stamped the beer mugs with Memento Tuxedo Black and used Copic Markers to color them up.
- If desired, color the stamped image with markers, colored pencils, or watercolors. Feel free to add extra embellishments for a festive touch! I used gemstones in green, some Stickles Glitter Glue snd my white gellyroll pen to add additional details.
- Copic Colors used: G07, G14, YG01
Layer Your Design:
- Adhere the pattern paper to the front of your card base using your preferred adhesive.
Add a Sentiment:
- Choose an uplifting sentiment from the stamp set and stamp strategically with the mugs on the circle diecut. Layer onto another circle diecut in coordinating colors. Adhere circle yo overlap bottom lefthand corner, making sure the sentiment and image do not overhang edge of panel.
- Use scissors to cut any overlap.
Finalize and Decorate:
- Add any final touches, such as Stickles glitter glue or rhinestones/ gems, to enhance your design. Make sure everything is securely adhered.
Write a Personal Message
- Don’t forget to write a sweet note inside the card to share your luck and well wishes!
Conclusion
There you have it! A simple yet fun process to create your very own “Life is Brew-tiful” card using the lovely “Emerald Isle” paper pack. Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or just embracing the spirit of positivity and luck, this card is sure to bring smiles. Happy crafting, and may your card-making journey be as bright as a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! 🌈✨
This card recipe can be modified using new papers or your scraps!!! It’s also one of my favorite ways to feature smaller stamps in a fun and creative way!!! Copy the design as is, or modify any of the above steps to make it your own, and let’s start creating some beautiful cards together! 💖
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