Birds of a Feather Christmas Card Tutorial – SNEAK PEEK!

Hi Friends! Here’s a sneak peek of a new stamp set coming out in the Holiday Catalogue, called “Birds of a Feather” – it’s ADORABLE! We also have new ‘puff paint’ coming out too. I used to use this YEARS AGO, when I first starting stamping and it’s so much fun to play with. The holiday catalogue begins September 4th. If you live in Canada and would like a copy just pop me an email at serenestamper@gmail.com. 

• Stamp
  Sets
  – Birds
  of a Feather (150571); Buffalo Check (147797/w; 151372/c)
• Card
  Stock –
  Whisper White (100730); Real Red (102482)
• Stamp
  Pads
  – Memento Black (132708); Balmy Blue (147105); Real Red (147084)
• Misc.
  – Real Red Combo Blends (147935): Balmy Blue Combo Blends
  (148544); Dark Pumpkin Pie Blend (144577); Dark Daffodil Delight
  Blend (144585); 2” Circle Punch (133782); Snowfall Accents Puff
  Paint (150691); Heat Tool (149053)Wink of Stella Glitter Brush
  (141897); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Squid Glue
  (110756)

Measurements:

• Real
  Red: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 4 ¼” and 1” x 4-1/4” for
  banner
• Whisper
  White: 4” x 5-1/4” and 2” x 5-1/4” and scrap for Circle

Instructions:

1. Fold
   the Real Red cardstock on half. Layer the 4” x 5-1/4” mat onto
   the front of the card.
2. Ink
   the Buffalo Check background stamp using Balmy Blue ink; tap off
   lightly once and stamp onto the 2” strip of Whisper White
   cardstock.
3. Stamp
   sentiment at bottom of checkered strip using Real Red ink. Layer
   strip onto base card.
4. Stamp
   the chick using Black Memento ink. Color in using the Blends.
   Punch out using the 2”Circle Punch.
5. Shake
   the Puff Paint well and *lightly* apply onto the Hat fur trim – a
   little goes a long way!
   Heat set immediately using your Heat
   Tool.
6. Use
   scissors to “flag notch” the 1” strip of Real Red cardstock to
   create a banner. Adhere the circle to the banner and then adhere to
   card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
7. If
   desired, brush a bit of Wink ot Stella onto the Puff Paint and the
   star to add a bit of sparkle!