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Tip: Use Glossy Accents on the fruit to create a fresh washed effect.

Fruity Recipe
By Shari Carroll

Create a pocket card which holds a surprise summer recipe inside.

Featured Product:
CL442 Simply The Best


Hero Materials:
GW221 GLOSSY ACCENTS
CL442 Simply The Best
AF101 Black Ink Pad
AF136 White Dye Ink
AF180 Chalk Ink: Punch
PS577 Punch Envelopes
PS596 Punch Layering Paper
PS610 Snow Layering Paper

Additional Materials:
8 1/2" x 11" kraft cardstock, color pencils, Bo Bunny (Mint Dot) cardstock, scallop border punch, Silhouette machine and Hero Arts frame cut image, black cardstock, foam mount tape


Instructions:

Card

  1. Cut a 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of kraft cardstock in half to create a 4 1/4" x 11" piece.
  2. Score the cardstock at 1 1/4" and 6 3/4".
  3. Fold at the score lines. Use a bone folder for crisp flaps.
  4. Use adhesive on the sides of the small flap, seal to create a pocket. Cover the pocket with Punch layering paper cut to 4 1/4" x 1 1/4". Stamp greeting with black ink.
  5. Stamp the Canvas Stripes with white ink on the large flap portion.
  6. Cut a strip of Bo Bunny Mint Dot paper, use a border punch and adhere to the bottom edge of the flap. Tip: The border over hangs about 1/4".
  7. Cut a label by using the Hero Arts Frame and Silhouette machine or other die cut. Trim the bottom portion of the label to it sits flush to the border strip. (Optional) Use an embossing folder on the label to create texture.
  8. Stamp the fruit on Snow Layering paper with black ink. Color with pencils and cut out, omitting stems.
  9. Cover the fruit with Glossy Accents. Allow to dry.
  10. Cut stems from black cardstock and affix to the fruit.
  11. Assemble the card as shown using foam tape for dimension.

Envelope

    Stamp the fruit randomly with Punch Chalk ink onto the outside flap of a punch envelope.


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