I apologize for not getting this post up sooner today. We are celebrating David’s birthday and I have had a lot of preparations to complete! Thanks for being patient!
So, today I offer you a quick tutorial. The new Papertrey set being released Saturday night at midnight EST, is a super fun "building" set. It includes several basic elements for creating a a plethora of different techniques and designs. This project uses a fun "zig zag strip" technique.
Step 1:
Cut a 3 1/2-inch wide strip of white cardstock. Make matching tick marks at one inch increments on both sides using a pencil. Connect opposing diagonal marks to form guidelines for the pattern you are about to create. Use the double line stamp in this set and stamp on top of each pencil line you just created.
Step 2:
Because of the clear nature of these stamps, it is easy to stamp a wide stripe image in between the "double line" images you just created.
Step 3:
Add the dotted line on either side of the wide stripes.
Step 4:
Repeat the same process on a second strip of cardstock, except at the opposing diagonal. (When completed and the two strips are put together side by side, they will form big "V"s.
Step 5:
Cut the stamped cardstock into strips in random widths.
Step 6:
Adhere the strips to a piece of cardstock the size of your card front. You should alternate the two different diagonals that you created to get a "zig zag" effect.
Step 7:
Trim top of bottom of strips so they are even with your card front block.
Step 8:
Create your card! This card also uses a sentiment from the new set. All of the sentiments are scaled down to the perfect size for use with your small oval, circle and square punches! They make quick and easy additions to your projects! As a side note, I used postage stamp scissors (Fiskars) to cut the patterned edge of the sentiment accent. I’m telling you right now, this set is going to be one of your favorites!
Love this! Can’t wait to see the rest!!!
Ohhhh my..
I was going to try to hold off till next month set since I just bought Butterfly Kisses and Green Thumb last week.. I can tell already I won’t be able to wait.. this looks like just my kinda set.. Thanks for all the hard work…
-Ginna
Oh, finally…I have been stalking your site all day waiting for the post. I get so excited about these sets coming out! Can’t wait for Sunday! Thanks for the cool tutorial!
Ohhh, the wait was definately worth it! Can’t wait to see the rest of the countdown!
Linda
I already love this set! I’m sure the rest of it will be just as terrific – this is a great looking card!
Wow, Nichole! Now why didn’t I think of something like this? Love your creativity!
Wow. I love geometric stamps . . . fun lines and dots. I can’t wait to see more!
Totally getting this one, too! Just from the tutorial 🙂
Wow!! Fantastic tutorial!! Love how the card turned out with this technique!!
Ooh, it does look super fun! Can’t wait! Happy Birthday to David!
Man, I used to sit and do that with pens and markers!!! Been awhile – what a cute job you did.
Oh my gosh, Nichole…that is amazing. Love it! Can’t wait to see tomorrows.
Happy Birthday, David!
Wonderful tutorial, TFS.
sooo cool!!! you’re really good at building anticipation and getting us hooked before we can even buy! 🙂 lexi
Oh my goodness, I’m in love again, how do you do it? Nichole, you are just so talented. Ooooh, I wish you took pre-orders, lol.
WOW! I can’t wait to see the rest of the images for this set!
This is so cool! Can’t wait to see the whole set!
Looking forward to seeing this. I love creating “graphic” looks with stamps. Is this going to be one of those things that I need to stay up until Midnight for? LOL! I think it’ll be worth it. Lisa 🙂
This looks great! Can’t wait to see the new set …and a happy birthday to David too!
Awesome! Can’t wait!
Wow, I LOVE this card, and can’t wait to order the set!!! I just got two of your other sets today (Butterfly Kisses and Green Thumb) and love them as well…I guess Papertrey is my new stamping addiction!!!
This is sooo cool! I can’t wait to see the other stamps in this set! I just rec’d the first two and hope to play with them today.
Debbie
OMG…I can’t wait to see the new set. I’m counting the days, hours, minutes until it’s posted!!! Love how you have created such unique, one-of-a-kind papers.
Can I get updates on your blog? I didn’t see a place to sign up!