Basic Stamping, Cardmaking
by Amanda
02/27/05

Basic Stamping: Just a Note (Card)

#1: Gather supplies
a. Stamp
b. Ink
c. Cardstock
d. Cutting Tools
e. Adhesive
f. Stamp Cleaner
g. Tape

#2: Score Cardstock with back of craft knife to fold

#3: Stamp your image on Cardstock.
a. Ink stamp

b. Place the stamp on cardstock and press gently and evenly.

c. Lift stamp vertically to prevent smearing.

#4: Trim stamped paper for notecard.

#5: Adhere stamped image to black cardstock and trim.

#6: Adhere to red cardstock.

#7: Stamp sentiment onto card.

a. Line up letters

b. Stamp "a" first right in the middle.

c. Tape together "just" and stamp to the left of "a."

d. Tape together "note" and stamp to the right of "a."

#8: Clean stamps and you're finished! Just a Note for a friend.

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