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stamps:MotherBeautiful Blooms

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a tribute to mothers 2009 heartfelt & homemade gifts

copyright papertreyink 2009 - www.papertreyink.com

ink:Aqua MistSweet BlushRaspberry FizzSpring MossDark Chocolate

paper:Vintage CreamDark ChocolateBitty Dot Basics

other:White/Cream buttonsSweet Blush Top Notch TwillAqua Mist GrosgrainLarge scallop scissorsSmall scallop scissorsJuteSewing machine and tan threadBind-it-All machine (or other binding method of choice)

Betsy Veldmanmother defined

CARD1 -- 5x10” Vintage Cream1 -- 5x1” Dark Chocolate



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nstructions ICARD1. Score and fold 5x10 piece of Vintage Cream cardstock to form a 5” square card. Trim ½” off of bottom edge of card front. Adhere the 5x1” strip of Dark Chocolate cardstock to bottom edge and trim with small scallop scissors. 2. Cut a 5 x 1 ¼” strip of Aqua Mist Bitty Dot patterned paper. Trim bottom edge with large scallop scissors. Adhere to card. Machine stitch edges as shown.3. Using Sweet Blush, Aqua Mist and Spring Moss inks, stamp leaves and flower images from Beautiful Blooms onto card base. 4. Using Dark Chocolate ink and small bloom image from Beautiful Blooms, stamp a row of images across top edge of card. 5. Using Raspberry Fizz ink stamp “Mother”. Using Dark Chocolate ink and sentiment from Mother set, stamp onto Bitty Dot paper as shown. 6. Tie jute through three buttons and adhere to card in upper left corner.7. Knot ribbon and adhere as shown.

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nstructions I1. Print word and definition download pages onto Vintage Cream cardstock. Trim each to 5” x 3”. Round right corners.2. Using flower and leaf images from the Beautiful Blooms set, stamp each word block using Sweet Blush, Aqua Mist and Spring Moss inks. 3. Round right corners of each 6 ½” x 3” piece of Vintage Cream cardstock. Adhere word blocks onto these pieces, lining up rounded corners. Adhere the 1 ½” x 3” pieces of Bitty Dot patterned papers to the left edge of each page. Machine zig-zag stitch each page as shown. 4. For the album cover, stamp one of the remaining 6 ½” x 3” pieces of Vintage Cream cardstock with the “Mother” stamp from the Mother set using Raspberry Fizz ink. Stamp leaves and flowers from the Beautiful Blooms set using Sweet Blush, Aqua Mist and Spring Moss inks. Stamp sentiment using Dark Chocolate ink. 5. Adhere a 1 ½” x 3” block of Bitty Dot patterned paper to left side of cover. Zig-zag stitch. Using Dark Chocolate ink and small bloom image from Beautiful Blooms, stamp a row of images along stitched seam. Accent with buttons and jute.6. For back cover, adhere remaining Bitty Dot block to remaining 6 ½” x 3” Vintage Cream cardstock page. Zig-zag stitch. Stamp “Handmade by” from Beautiful Blooms set using Dark Chocolate ink. Sign your name. 7. Stitch a length of Aqua Mist Grosgrain ribbon to front and back covers. Tie into bow to secure album. 8. Bind album using Bind-it-All or other binding method of your choice. 9. �e backsides of the pages are left blank to add journaling or photos as desired.

ALBUM10 – 6 ½” x 3” pieces of Vintage Cream cardstock10 – 1 ½” x 3” pieces of assorted Bitty Dots patterned paper2 – 8 ½” x 11” pieces Vintage Cream cardstock

album cover

interior page

stamps:MotherWishing You...Damask DesignsFresh AlphabetSimple Alphabet

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ink:dark chocolateraspberry fizzversamark

paper:aqua mist, raspberry fizzdark chocolateplum puddinglemon tartstamper's select white

ribbon:classic grosgrain ribbon - raspberry fizz dark chocolate plum pudding lemon tart aqua misttopnotch twill ribbon - plum pudding aqua mist

other:filigree detail clear embossing powderhibiscus burst buttonsuper jumbo scalloped oval punchEK Success dotted scallop punchHero Arts gemstonesPrima Calypso Tin flowershemp twineCricut Expression/storybook cartridge

Dawn McVeymemory jar

Cutting List: (for card)aqua mist card stock - 4 1/4" x 11"raspberry fizz card stock - 3/4" x 4 1/4"stamper's select white - 3/4" x 2 3/8"plum pudding ribbon - 3 3/4"lemon tart frame (Storybook cartridge/Cricut) - 3"



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nstructions IInstructions: (for card)1. Cut & score/fold aqua mist card stock base to make finished card sized 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".2. Scallop bottom edge of card front with dotted scallop punch.3. Cut strip of raspberry fizz card stock and adhere on inside of card front so that it shows along bottom edge and is even with back of card base.4. Stamp "Mother" sentiment in center of card front, right along bottom edge of scalloped border.5. Stamp 3 damask images with versamark ink. Pour on clear embossing powder and heat set damask pattern.6. Stamp "Words can never express..." sentiment, trim around sentiment and adhere to card front.7. Cut out yellow frame with cricut using storybook cartridge. Adhere to card front with foam dimensionals.8. Stamp tulip cameo image. Trim around and adhere to punched out scalloped oval. Adhere cameo to scalloped oval with foam dimensionals.9. Cut strip of ribbon. Cut points in ends and adhere to yellow frame.10. Adhere brown scalloped oval w/cameo to yellow frame with foam dimensionals.11. Add gemstones to tulips.

Instructions: (for memory jar)1. Type out memories of mom on computer and print out, leaving several lines of space between each.2. Cut individual memories into strips in varying widths (approx. 2 1/2" - 3" each).3. Tie bows around marker or other circular type object. Roll each memory strip into scroll. Slide each bow off of marker and onto scroll.4. Fill jar with mini scrolls.5. Decorate jar lid with ribbons, flowers and create tag using steps 7-11 from card instructions.

stamps:MotherMega Mixed MessagesQuilter’s Sampler

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ink:Berry SorbetTrue Blackwhite Staz-On

paper:Stamper’s Select WhiteBitty Dot Basics

other:Berry Sorbet SatinVintage White buttonsNew Leaf buttons4” x 6” photographDouble-paned vertical frame for 4” x 6” prints 3/4” square punch (for quilt squares)Fiskars �reading Water Punchsewing machineSpellbinders Tags Trio and Ribbon Tags DiesCrop-a-Dilewhite Prismacolor pencil

Debbie Olsonquilt block frame



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nstructions ICARD1. Cut card base and background. In black ink, stamp four quilt blocks each on three colors of Bitty Dots paper and punch with ¾” punch. Attach to a scrap of white cardstock, leaving some space between blocks for white field to show. Stitch quilt squares to cardstock. 2. Sew quilted white field to the Sweet Blush quilt base. 3. Punch decorative strips for quilt edges. Attach both quilt base and scalloped Spring Moss edges to Berry Sorbet card base and stitch. Turn scalloped borders up. 4. Using a white colored pencil, color in areas in the individual stamped quilts square to add variety. Run ribbon around card front and tie a bow on the right side. (I punched two holes on each side so that my quilt border could stand up instead of getting mashed flat.) 5. Add vintage white button over the hole on the left. Create Mother tag and tie under ribbon. Stamp inside sentiment as desired. FRAME1. Stamp Mother sentiment on glass of the photograph side with white Staz-On ink and let dry thoroughly. 2. For quilt side, cut and piece quilt. Attaching to a paper base and sewing pieces together. [Template is attached.] 3. Add vintage button to quit center. Stamp sentiment, die-cut, and tie onto frame.

5-1/2” x 8-1/2” Stamper’s Select White CS, scored and folded at 4-1/4” for card base5-3/8” x 4-1/8” Berry Sorbet Bitty Dots paper for card background4” x 3-1/4” Sweet Blush Bitty Dots paper for quilt base on card front4 strips of Spring Moss Bitty Dots paper, border punched for both card front and framed quiltBerry Sorbet, Spring Moss, and Sweet Blush Bitty Dots paper for pieced quilt and stamped quilt squaresStamper’s Select White scraps for tags and quilt field4” x 6” Berry Sorbet Bitty Dots paper for quilt base

stamps:Guide Lines TwoMother

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ink:Vintage CreamAqua MistOcean TidesSpring MossDark Chocolate

paper:Classic KraftVintage CreamOcean TidesAqua MistSpring Moss

other:Paper Flowers (Prima)Vintage Cream Satin RibbonVintage Cream ButtonsNew Leaf ButtonBrown & Aqua Buttons (My Minds Eye)Embroidery Floss (DMC)Textile Embossing Folder (Provo Craft)Sewing MachineSpongesSomething Old, Something New Punch (Fiskars)Scallop Corner Punch (Fiskars)Scallop Border Punch (EK Success)Adhesive Pearls

Geny Cassadytribute page

CARD4 ½x4 ½ Vintage Cream3 ½x3 ¼ Kraft3 ½x1 Ocean Tides3 ½x1 Dark Chocolate



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nstructions ICARD1. Stamp Kraft with Guide Lines Two in Vintage Cream Ink. Sponge edges with Aqua Mist ink.2. Run Ocean Tides strip through Cuttlebug using the Textile Embossing Folder. Lightly sponge Vintage Cream ink over the embossed areas. Sew to center of Kraft piece. 3. Wrap with Vintage Cream Satin Ribbon.4. Punch edge of Dark Chocolate strip with scalloped border punch. Stamp with sentiment in Vintage Cream ink. Adhere to bottom of Kraft piece.5. Adhere entire piece to Vintage Cream cardbase. Punch edges of scalloped corner punch. Sponge edges of cardbase with Spring Moss ink.6. Adhere flower over Vintage Cream ribbon and add threaded button to center. Place adhesive pearl strip to Dark Chocolate strip.

FRAMED PAGE3 ½x5 Picture 8x8 Kraft2 ½x8 Ocean Tides 1x4 Aqua Mist 1x4 Dark Chocolate 2 ½x3 ½ Vintage Cream 2 ¾x3 ¾ Spring Moss



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nstructions IFRAMED PAGE1. Trim Kraft piece and stamp all over with Guide Lines Two pattern in Vintage Cream ink. Sponge edges and interior with Aqua Mist and Spring Moss inks.2. Run Ocean Tides strip through Cuttlebug using the Textile Embossing Folder. Lightly sponge Vintage Cream ink over embossed areas.3. Stamp Mother on Vintage Cream using rock n roll technique with Aqua Mist and Ocean Tides ink. Distress edges and sponge with Spring Moss ink. Punch edges of Spring Moss with Something Old, Something New punch and adhere Vintage Cream piece.4. Stamp sentiment and flourish on Aqua Mist strip. Sponge with Aqua Mist and Vintage Cream ink. Punch edge of Dark Chocolate strip with scalloped border punch and adhere to bottom edge of sentiment strip.5. Sew Ocean Tides strip to Kraft base, tape ends on back of piece. 6. Wrap Vintage Cream Satin Ribbon around Kraft and Ocean Tides and tie bow.7. Adhere picture using foam dimensional. Adhere Mother and sentiment pieces.8. �read buttons with embroidery floss. Glue flowers on Ocean Tides piece, add threaded buttons.9. Adhere unthreaded buttons on Mother piece.

stamps:MotherGuide Lines Two

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ink:Fresh SnowTrue BlackOcean TidesRipe Avocado

paper:Classic KraftOcean Tides

Heather Nichols

then & nowmemory book

other:Ocean Tides satin ribbonFresh Snow satin ribbonOcean Tides polka dot ribbonWhite vintage buttons New Leaf vintage buttonspearls (Kaisercraft)coaster board (Eclectic Paperie)love charm (Making Memories)sanding files (Basic Grey)Crop-a-dile (We R Memory Keepers)vintage lacecraft flowersclip ringjournaling penlinen threaddimensionals



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nstructions IPATTERNED PAPERStamp Guidelines set pattern on one sheet of kraft cardstock and one sheet of Ocean Tides cardstock. Use photos as a guide for pattern design.

CARD1. Fold 4 ¼” x 8” kraft cardstock in half to form card base.2. Adhere Ocean Tides stamped cardstock piece to the bottom edge of card.3. Adhere kraft stamped cardstock piece right above Ocean Tides piece.4. Ink the edges of the card with Fresh Snow ink.5. Stamp sentiment on Ocean Tides portion of card in True Black ink.6. Tie a length of Ocean Tides satin ribbon at the top edge of the stamped kraft piece.7. Stitch a button to a craft flower with linen thread. Use dimensionals to adhere flower to card over the satin ribbon knot.8. Adhere vintage lace to the bottom edge of the card and along the top edge of the satin ribbon.9. Add pearls between the Ocean Tides and kraft stamped pieces.

CARDKraft cardstock: 4 ¼” x 8” (card base) & 1” x 4 ¼” (this piece is cut from cardstock stamped with the Guide Lines Two set)

Ocean Tides: 2” x 4 ¼” (cut from cardstock stamped with the Guide Lines Two Set)



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nstructions I1. Arrange 4” x 4” photos and stamped cardstock pieces in the order that you want them in the mini book.2. Adhere the cardstock and photos to the coasterboard pieces. Trim the corners to follow the coasterboard shape and use a file or sanding block to sand the edges.3. Add sentiments throughout the book on the cardstock pages. Use the 1” x 4” strip to add a sentiment to a photo.4. Add journaling to your photos.5. Stitch buttons through craft flowers and adhere them throughout the book with dimensionals.6. Adhere vintage lace to sentiment pages.7. Add pearls to accent your cover sentiment and flowers.8. Use a Crop-a-dile to punch a hole in the top corner of each page.9. Use a clip ring to hold the pages together.10. Tie ribbons and charm to the clip ring.

Kraft cardstock (stamped with the Guide Lines Two set): 2 – 4” x 4”

Ocean Tides cardstock (stamped with the Guide Lines Two set): 3 – 4” x 4” & 1 – 1” x 4”

11 photos cropped to 4” x 4”

stamps:StampsFriends 'Till the endMother

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ink:True BlackRipe Avocado

paper:Stamper’s Select WhiteTrue BlackSweet BlushGray

other:Sweet Blush Satin ribbonTrue Black Vintage button scallop border punchVarious Copic Markers2-way glue penpink glitterMaking Memories page pebblesVarious Prima FlowersRectangle/oval nestabiltiesCuttlebug Swiss dots embossing dieNestabilites-rectangle and ovalBella Dots in greenButterfly Sticker by K & Co.Swiss Dots embossing folderScor-tapeGlass Document Keepsake box

keepsake box Lauren Meader



nstructions ICARD1. Make card base from true black cardstock2. Stamp white layer , randomly, with flower images from Friends 'Till the End set, in black ink3. Color the flowers with Copic markers. 4. Use 2 way glue pen, then add glitter to colored flower petals.5. Apply page pebble to both colored flower centers.6. Layer onto sweet blush mat. Apply to card using dimensionals7. Stamp sentiment on white layer. Mat onto black. Apply to bottom of stamped layer with dimensionals8. Cut sweet blush layer. Punch with scallop border.9. Adhere to card.10. Apply large button11. Adhere sweet blush satin ribbon tied in a bow.

CARDTrue Black card base, fold at top- 5 1/2 X 8 1/4Sweet blush mat- 3 3/4 X 5White layer- 3 1/2 X 4 3/4 Sentiment layerswhite-3/4 X 3 3/4black- 1 X 4 Pink tag 1 1/2 X 2-punched scallop border

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nstructions IFRAME1. Cut a piece of vellum cardstock sized to fit over photo of choice. Die cut a oval from the vellum center.2. Emboss with Swiss Dots cuttlebug folder. Adhere over photo.3. Cut a scallop layer from black cardstock, Cut out center, making it a scallop rectangle frame.4. Layer over photo with dimensionals5. Mat photo onto sweet blush matt, then again on true black matt. Adhere to frame mat at an angle.

FRAME BASE1. Cut base layer from true black cardstock. Layer on Sweet Blush, making sure there is a 1/2 inch border of True Black.2. Cut white cardstock layer, making sure there is another 1/2 inch border3. Stamp sentiment in black ink, onto lower right hand corner of white layer.4. Adhere Layers into keepsake box using Scor-Tape. Now layer various Prima Flowers/leaves using dimensionals. Apply bella dots to the flower centers5. Adhere butterfly sticker to flower cluster in upper right hand corner. Apply glass cover when done

stamps:MotherLife

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ink:Dark ChocolateSpring MossCreamy Caramel (SU)

paper:Classic KraftOcean TidesRipe Avocado

other:Hibiscus Burst ButtonsOcean Tides Stitched ribbonRipe Avocado Stitched Ribbonglue penPrisma GlitterFiskars Cloud Decorative ScissorsSewing MachineTraditions Studio Travel TumblerVarious Marvy MarkersSynthetic spongesHempCraft Squares

Lisa Johnsontravel tumbler

Kraft- 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 4 1/8 x 2 1/8

Ripe Avocado- 1 x 5 1/2 4 3/4 x 2 3/4

Ocean Tides - 4 3/8 x 2 3/8



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nstructions ICARD1. Create a card using the Kraft cardstock. Sponge edges with caramel ink.2. Trim strip of Ripe Avocado with decorative scissors and DTP Spring moss ink onto it. Sew onto card base.3. Stamp sentiments. Apply markers to foliage stamps, huff and stamp as show. Apply glitter to the flower sections. Sponge edges. DTP Spring moss ink onto the Ripe Avocado layer. Layer panels and adhere to card.4. Attach ribbon and button that has been looped with hemp.

TUMBLER1. Trace the paper insert from the tumbler onto Kraft paper. Color each stamp image as desired with various markers. Apply glitter as desired to flower images. sew the top of the paper. 2. Trace the bottom line of the insert onto ripe avocado cardstock and trim, the top with decorative scissors. DTP and sew onto kraft insert. Insert into tumbler to finish.

stamps:Mother Damask Designs Simply Stationary

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ink:Spring MossRipe AvocadoVintage Cream

paper:Spring Moss Stamper’s Select White2008 Bitty Dot Basics

other:Vintage Cream buttonsVintage Cream Topnotch TwillGold Sheer MetallicProvo Craft Swiss Dots embossing folderJenni Bowlin Pink Crepe paper ribbonK&Co. Cut N Paste paperMy Mind’s Eye Bloom & Grow paperMelissa Frances paperAssorted trims and gold buttonsTattered Angels Glimmer Chip and AlphabetDoodlebug glitterRanger Distress inkFiskars Pinking ShearsMarvy Uchida 1 3/8” circle punchKaisercraft Adhesive Pearls

Melissa Phillipsbeautiful banner

CARDSpring Moss cardstock: 7 x 5 ¾”Bitty Dot Basics paper: 3 ½ x 2”Floral paper: 3 ½ x 1”Gold Sheer Metallic ribbon: 9”Pink Crepe paper ribbon: 12”



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nstructions ICARD1. Fold cardstock in half and using Spring Moss ink and Damask Designs stamp set, stamp 1/3 of the way down card. Use smaller Damask stamp and Vintage Cream ink, and stamp in open areas between larger Damask images.2. Adhere floral paper at bottom of card after inking edges.3. Trim bottom edge of Bitty Dot Basic paper using Fiskars Pinking Shears, ink edges, and adhere paper to bottom area of card leaving about ½” of floral paper showing.4. Stitch down sides of card if desired.5. Stamp sentiment using Ripe Avocado ink near bottom edge of Bitty Dot Basics paper.6. Stamp “mother” on white cardstock using Spring Moss ink. Cut out image, ink edges, and adhere just above sentiment.7. Tie Gold Sheer Metallic ribbon in a bow and attach to card along upper edge of Bitty Dot Basics paper. Attach gold button to center of bow using hemp.8. Make crepe paper flower and attach to upper area of card in the center.9. Ink edges of chipboard crown, coat with glitter, embellish with adhesive pearls and attach to center of crepe paper flower.

BANNERSpring Moss cardstock: 4 pieces cut at 2 x 4 ¼”Assorted paper: 4 pieces cut at 2 x 2 ¼”Gold Sheer Metallic ribbon: 6”Vintage Cream Topnotch Twill: 3 pieces cut at 5” 2 pieces cut at 3”Assorted trim: 2 pieces cut at 2”Pink Crepe paper ribbon: 4 cut at 12”



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nstructions IBANNER1. Cut bottom edge of each Spring Moss strip in a “V” shape. Stamp with Damask Designs stamp using Spring Moss ink, emboss each and ink edges.2. Attach coordinating paper, ink edges, and stitch in place if desired.3. Attach trims, ribbon, and buttons along bottom edge of floral paper. Embellish center of bow with flower and button.4. Make crepe paper flowers from each and adhere in place just above trim or buttons.5. Stamp Simply Stationary image using Ripe Avocado ink on Bitty Dot Basics paper, punch out using circle punch, ink edges, and adhere to centers of crepe paper flowers.6. Ink edges of chipboard letters, coat with glitter, and adhere to center of punched circles.7. Punch holes at top of each corner excluding outer corners on end pieces, thread with twill strips and tie in knots to secure and form a banner. Make loops for hanging and secure on backside of outer corners.

stamps:MotherWishing YouJournaling LinesSimple Alphabet

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ink:Ripe AvocadoAqua MistTrue BlackFresh Snow

paper:Ripe Avocado cardstockStamper Select White cardstock2008 Bitty Dots Basic (Aqua Mist)October Afternoon Girl Friday patterned paper

other:Aqua Mist Swiss Dot RibbonMay Arts velvet ric racSpellbinders Label 1 die templateSpellbinders Scalloped Circle Die Templates1-3/8" circle punchScor-TapeVintage ButtonsChipboard letter *M*(Cosmo Cricket)5" x 8" lined notebookMedium Heart PunchLarge Glassine Sackenvelopethin twinepop dotsmini glue dotsaqua sequins (Amuse)sewing machine and white threadfine tip scissors

Mish Woodersonnoteworthy notepad

1 (4-1/4" x 11") piece Ripe Avocado Cardstock, scored and folded in half2 (1" x 4-1/4") pieces October Afternoon patterned paper1 (3" x 4-1/4") piece Bitty Dots patterned paper1(4-1/4" x 5-1/4") Stampers Select White Cardstock


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CARD1. Adhere Bitty Dots paper to card bottom. Top with strip of patterned paper. 2. Stamp White Cardstock Label Die with sentiments in Pure Black Ink. Stamp and paper piece tulips as directed for note book. 3. Add two sequins below the word Mother. 4. Adhere finished Labels Die to card front with pop dots.5. Ink edges of card with Fresh Snow ink.6. Adhere patterned paper strip to White Cardstock. 7. Stamp sentiment on large White Cardstock with Pure Black Ink.8. Stamp tulips using Ripe Avocado and Aqua Mist ink. Stamp row of dots under patterned paper using Ripe Avocado ink.9. Punch two hearts from patterned paper scraps. Adhere to card inside with pop dots.10. Adhere patterned paper scrap to envelope, cutting a notch in paper portion that hands over envelope.

PACKAGING1. Tie strip of Swiss Dot Aqua Mist ribbon around Large Glassine Sack. 2. Stamp flower images using Ripe Avocado and Aqua Mist ink. 3. Stamp MOM using Pure Black ink.4. Adhere punched circles to die cut Spellbinders Scalloped Circle Die using pop dots. 5. Punch 1/16" hole and tie to ribbon with thin twine. 6. Insert finished notebook into sack.7. Slip envelope with card under tied ribbon.



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nstructions INOTEPAD1. Score largest piece of Ripe Avocado cardstock to fold over top of notebook. Adhere with Scor-Tape. Adhere 5" x8" Ripe Avocado cardstock to back of notebook with Scor-Tape. 2. Stamp White Cardstock with Mother and MY in Pure Black ink. Add flowers using Ripe Avocado and Aqua Mist. Adhere chipboard letter.3. Stitch top of White Cardstock with sewing machine and white thread. Adhere to notebook front.4. Stamp Bitty Dots paper with sentiment and adhere Bitty Dots and patterned paper pieces to notebook front. 5. Adhere ric rac ribbon and threaded buttons to notebook front.6. Stamp journaling lines and numbers onto Label Die. Hand write words/sentiments. Stamp flower stem and tulip flower. Paper piece tulip and adhere to Label Die with pop dot. Adhere Label Die to notebook front with pop dots.7. Ink edges of notebook with Fresh Snow ink.8. Adhere small strip of Bitty Dots patterned paper to actual notebook top.

NOTEPAD1 (5" x 8-1/2" ) piece Ripe Avocado Cardstock1 (5" x 8") piece Ripe Avocado Cardstock 1 (3" x 4-3/4") piece Stampers Select White Cardstock1 (4-3/4" x 5") piece Bitty Dots patterned paper1 (5" x 3/4") piece Bitt Dots patterned paper1(1-1/2" x 4-3/4") piece patterned paper1 Stampers Select White Label Die (measures 3-1/4" from point to point), embossed

stamps:MotherGarden of Life

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ink:dark chocolateraspberry fizzversamark

paper:Stamper’s Select White True BlackSpring Rain

other:spring rain satin ribbontrue black vintage buttonsrhinestones (CTMH)scallop border punch (SU)photo corners punch (SU)sewing machinewhite embroidery flosslong rectangle nestability dieclear micro beadsdouble sided tapenotebook (Target)rsvp pen

Niki Estesjournal & pen set



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CARD1. Cut all the cardstock pieces and ribbon. Score large true black cardstock piece to create card base.2. Random stamp on of the large white cardstock blocks with the flower from Garden of Life. Add black stitching around the edges.3. Adhere black scalloped piece to flower stamp cardstock. Tie a bow on one piece of spring rain ribbon, cut to fit around card front, stitch black button to center of bow, and adhere ribbon below scalloped cardstock. Adhere flower paper to card base.4. Stamp "Mother" on 1 7/8 x 3 1/8 inch white cardstock block. Mat with 2 x 3 1/4 inch spring rain cardstock block and 2 1/8 x 3 3/8 inch true black cardstock block. Stitch buttons to top right of sentiment. Adhere to card using foam adhesive. Adhere rhinestones to flourishes on the sentiment.5. Stamp flower in the lower right corner of other large white cardstock block. Stitch around the edges, wrap spring rain ribbon around the piece on the left hand side, and adhere to inside of card. 6. Stamp sentiment on remaining white cardstock block (or can cut it out with long rectangle nestability die like I did). Mat with remaining spring rain and true black cardstock blocks.

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nstructions IJOURNAL1. Cut all the cardstock pieces and ribbon.2. Random stamp flower from Garden of Life on large white cardstock piece. Add black stitching around the edges. Adhere to front of the notebook.3. Adhere black scalloped cardstock to left side of notebook leaving room for ribbon to tie around. Tie spring rain satin ribbon around frond left of notebook Stitch black button around middle of bow and trim ribbon ends.4. Stamp sentiment on remaining white cardstock block. Adhere spring rain photo corners behind white cardstock and add black cardstock layer. Stitch black buttons to upper right corner. Adhere piece to notebook using foam adhesive.5. Add rhinestones to flourishes on the sentiment. PEN1. Cut cardstock and ribbon.2.. Random stamp flower from Garden of Life on white cardstock piece. Wrap around pen (with no adhesive) to help soften up the piece so it will go smoothly around the pen when we adhere it.3. Remove cap, end piece, and ink from pen. Adhere a piece of double sided tape to the barrel of the pen. Remove protective coatind and wrap stamped cardstock piece around the pen.4. Dump micro beads into a container that will be large enough to roll the barrel of the pen in. I use the end of my embossing craft tray so that it is easy to pour the beads back into their container easily.5. Wrap another piece of double sided tape around the stamped cardstock. (I start on the side opposite of the end of the cardstock so that it will help keep the cardstock more securely adhered to the pen.) Remove protective layer and roll in micro beads. After rolling in the micro beads, roll the pen on a hard surface to help the beads adhere well and to smooth them out. Assemble the pen.6. Tie spring rain ribbon around cap of pen and stitch black button to center.

JOURNALnotebook size is about 4 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches 3 1/4 x 6 1/4 inch white cardstock block6 1/4 inch true black scalloped cardstock piece15 inch piece of spring rain satin ribbon1 7/8 x 3 1/8 inch white cardstock block(2) small spring rain photo corners2 1/8 x 3 1/2 inch true black cardstock block PEN3 1/8 x 1 1/4 inch white cardstock block4 inch piece of spring rain satin ribbon(2) 3 1/8 x 1 3/8 inch pieces of double sided tape (don't cut yet but there will be the sizes when we are ready for them)

stamps:MotherSnowfall

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ink:Dark ChocolateFresh Snow

paper:Ocean TidesDark ChocolateClassic KraftBitty Dots Patterned PaperPolka Dot Parade Patterned Paper

other:Vintage Buttonshemp twineyarnframephotos

Becky Oehlerskeepsake frame



nstructions ICARDFinished card size 5.5 x 5.5 Bitty Dots PP: 4x4 inches matted onto Dark Chocolate Cardstock 1/8th of an inch all the way around. Mat desired photo with cardstock and patterned paper 1/8 of an inch around

FRAME Frame: 5x7 openings. Allow 5.5x7.5 for cardstock matting each scrapped picture is mounted on 4x4 paper and designed accordingly.

betsy veldman...blooms onto card base. 4. using dark chocolate ink and small bloom image from...

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