My Paper Crayon Box: Graditude For All You Do

Hello!

I wanted to make a card that would be good to give to a teacher. Lately I have been absolutely in love with the combination of Pure Poppy, Aqua Mist, and Hawaiian Shores.

I began by stamping by card base in Versamark ink, using Background Basics: Chevron Stripes. I then stamped a 2" x 4 1/4" piece of Aqua Mist with the largest polka dots from Polka Dot Basics II. I used Versamark for this too.

I wanted to add a pocket for money, gift cards, etc. I didn't want to add another bright color, so I went for my new favorite neutral, Rustic Cream. I used the Library Card and stamped it in Barn Door Distress Ink in the center top of a piece of cardstock measuring 3 3/4" x 5 7/8". After I stamped it, I then scored it to make a pocket. I rounded the corners of the pieces that fold in, just to make it a little more finished. *

The ruler is found in the It's Official stamp set. I used Barn Door Distress Ink again, this time on Kraft cardstock. To attach the ruler, I used Score Tape on the ends, placed the pocket where I wanted it and then positioned the ruler over it.

For the main piece, I used the banner from Ad Sense. Stamped it on Pure Poppy cardstock, heat embossed with clear embossing powder, and trimmed it out with scissors. To make the Aqua Mist layer, I stamped the banner again, then cut around the inner line. The "Gratitude" and "for all you do" sentiments are also from Ad Sense. I stamped them using Broken China Distress Ink. The star image is from Ad Sense as well.

I then stamped the "Limited Edition" stamp on Rustic Cream cardstock, using Barn Door Distress Ink. It is punched with a 3/4" circle punch. The Pure Poppy piece, and the "Limited Edition" piece are popped up with dimensional adhesive.