The dress and pinafore positioning templates we recently introduced have been so much fun and have so many applications that we wanted to include another variation in this week's blog. This time, instead of attaching it to a card, I made a sweet little gift tag using the Carolina Dreamin' stamp set.
Stamps -
Carolina Dreamin' stamp set
"Especially for You" sentiment stamp
Papers -
White card stock
Inks -
Kaleidacolor Creole Spice ink pad
Versacolor Grape, Peony, Green Tea, and Hyacinth
Tools and Embellishments -
Rubber Stamp Tapestry Positioning Templates - Dress, Pinafore, and Small Shapes
Embossing folder (I used Cuttlebug "Textile Texture")
Blending foam
PopIt! Shapes double sided foam tape - (I used Squares)
Gold Paint Pen
Thin ribbon
Instructions -
Take the Dress positioning template and place it on top of a folded piece of card stock, with the paper fold at the top. Then lightly trace the shape with a pencil. Cut out the shape (the dress will now fold open) and then run it through a die cut machine using the embossing folder. Then use Hyacinth ink to smudge the edges and portions of the raised areas. Set aside.
Then take the Pinafore positioning template and White card stock. Lightly trace around the collar with a pencil and cut the collar out. Run the collar through the embossing folder and edge with Hyacinth ink. Set aside for now.
Locate the Pinafore positioning template. Use Yellow ink from the Creole Spice ink pad and a piece of blending foam to make a yellow silhouette around the Pinafore. Cut out the pinafore (note: I trimmed the "hem" a little past the yellow for added interest) and prepare to stamp:
Stamp the Flower in Grape ink.
Stamp the Flower Cluster in Peony ink.
Stamp the Leaves in Green Tea ink.
Stamp the Sprig in the Yellow from the Creole Spice ink pad.
Now you're ready to write a note inside the tag. Then tie the thin ribbon around the waist of the Pinafore. Use the foam tape to attach the Pinafore to the Dress. Glue the collar to the Pinafore.
Here I used the Yellow from the Creole Spice ink pad for all of the stamps in
the set to create a border that wouldn't compete with my written message.
Make the Sentiment Medallion -
Using Grape ink, stamp the sentiment on a piece of card stock. Then line up the tall heart from the Small Shapes positioning template to center the sentiment. Take a piece of blending foam with the Purple ink from the Creole Spice ink pad and make a silhouette.
Cut the heart out (I left a thin edge of white card stock) and then use the Gold Paint Pen to make a dotted border around the heart. Glue the sentiment medallion to the gift card and you're finished!
Until next time...
Happy Stamping from Susan and rest of the gang at Rubber Stamp Tapestry!
what a beautiful tag. i really need to get to a store to find your new templates.
thanks for sharing
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Posted by: sue w. | March 29, 2011 at 08:36 AM
Great idea!
Mary Lou
Posted by: Mary Lou Knapke | March 29, 2011 at 08:39 AM
How cute ! I love this - the blouse with the texture really adds to it.
Posted by: Catharine | March 29, 2011 at 08:48 AM
This is very cute. Have added to my Wish List!
Posted by: Mildred | March 29, 2011 at 09:44 AM
Adorable!
Posted by: Sue D | March 29, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Absolutely beautiful!!! I do believe that will be at the top of my wish list. M.L.
Posted by: MarylouMoroski | March 29, 2011 at 05:30 PM
Are there any stores in MI that carry your templates for the d
dress used for this card. M.L.
GOTTA HAVE IT !!!!
Posted by: MarylouMoroski | March 29, 2011 at 05:34 PM
Very cute, especially with the "embroidered" sleeves and collar! Pretty colors, too.
Posted by: Mary Hinton | March 29, 2011 at 06:30 PM
Absolutely adorable!
Posted by: Margaret | March 31, 2011 at 08:52 AM
Another fascinating idea you have come up with. I just got back from Michigan and had taken my 'peg stamps' with me. Was showing my friends and they loved them. You may be getting orders soon.
Posted by: Jan Koennecke | March 31, 2011 at 01:33 PM
Now that is cute!!!!! Love it!
Posted by: Cindy L | March 31, 2011 at 10:13 PM
What a wonderful card.
Posted by: Maiju | April 01, 2011 at 08:57 AM
That is adorable. Thanks for the idea.
Posted by: Barbara Dashwood | April 01, 2011 at 10:54 AM
My 9 yr old granddaughter was taken with your demonstation of the dress template so I bought it for her and as soon as we got home from the show she make a dress card. She did a good job by just watching your demonstation. If a nine yr old can create using your templates and peg stamps I'm sure anyone can. Thank you for answering her questions and taking a little extra time with her. Nancy (Adalley's Grammy)
Posted by: Nancy DeWitt | April 12, 2011 at 06:27 PM
i went to a stamp show the lady said buy this set the how tos will be on the web site i went to the web site no such how to
Posted by: Kathy petersen | April 13, 2011 at 04:37 PM