Upcoming Craft Show

Hey crafty friends! I am so excited to announce that I will be at my very first craft show on July 29th in Blackduck, MN! I will be selling cards, bookmarks, card making kits, and more. Come check it out from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Wayside Rest Area!

Here are some of the cards that will be for sale. 

If you have any craft show tips and suggestions, please leave them in the comments below. I hope to see you there!

Stampaganza and Stamping Tips

It’s already July, meaning it’s time for Stampaganza! All month long, buy two stamp sets at full retail price (excludes Stamp of the Month), and get a third set FREE! CTMH even brought back some expired stamp sets for this awesome deal.

Don’t miss this awesome Word Puzzle Bundle (CC1300) for just $143.60, that’s almost a $72 savings!

Recommended My Acrylix® blocks: 

1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 1" × 6½" (Y1005), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3½" (Y1009), 2" × 6½" (Y1010)

Did You Know? 

• You should season your stamps before using them? There are a few options including rubbing a pencil eraser across them, rubbing the stamp across the stamp pad and stamping until a clean impression appears, and using a StazOn ink to apply a coating on the stamp. 
• Pick up your stamps using the block instead of applying it to the block with your hands to get a straight adhesion. However, if you want to curve your stamps you can do that too!
• Acrylix® stamps allow you to see through to the paper, knowing exactly where you are stamping. You can even re-stamp to create a crisp image.
• Don't be afraid to cut your stamps apart to rearrange words. I love stacking my phrases instead of leaving them in a line. 
• Use the foam that comes with the stamp sets or another foam piece under the paper you are stamping to create a cleaner image. 
• If your stamps don't stick to your My Acrylix® blocks any longer, wash them with soap and water. 

For more stamping tips head-on over to the CTMH blog. Post your stamping tips in the comments below!

Cardstock Carnival

Happy Monday crafty friends! Have you had a chance to head over to the Cardstock Carnival going on right now on my website? All CTMH cardstock is 25% off until the end of June! How awesome is that? Stock up while you can. All you need to do is log into your account to see the sale. If you don't see the discount, it will apply when you go to your cart. And as always, when you click the cart while logged in, you can see all of the great promotions going on. 

Napkin Fold Card Tutorial

 

Materials Needed:
(Links to suggested items)

Cardstock (1 Base)

Solid paper (2 or 3)

Pattern Paper (7 or 8)

Trimmer or Scissors

Score tools (Board or Ruler and Embossing Tool or Pencil without Lead)

Adhesive (Tape Runner, Glue Stick, or Wet Glue)

Sentiment Stamp
Bone Folder (Optional)

Stickers (Optional)

Measurements:

Base

1 piece of cardstock at 12 x 12 (Base)

Inside Card

1 piece of pattern paper at 5¾ x 5¾ (Largest Mat)

1 piece of solid paper at 5½ X 5½ (Middle Mat)

1 piece of pattern paper at 5 x 5 (Inside Card)

Triangles

1 piece of pattern paper at 5½ X 5½ (Large Triangles)

* Cut into 8 triangles

2 pieces of pattern paper (same or different) at 5¼ x 5¼ (Small Triangles)

* Cut into 16 triangles

Belly Band

1 piece of plain or pattern paper at 2 x 12 (Strap)

1 piece of plain or pattern paper at 2 ½ x 4 (Mat of Sentiment)

1 piece of plain or pattern paper at 3¾ x 2¼ (Sentiment)

Assembly

Base

1. Score and fold at 3in and 9in (both sides)
    * The bone folder really helps make the paper flexible.
2. Rotate to score and fold at 3in and 9in (both sides)

3. Fold each corner to the center of 12x12 (both sides)

4. Fold large triangles to the base of the 12x12
    * The card will have 4 squares in each corner.

5. Fold back each square to make a triangle

Inside Papers

1. Adhere the place the pattern 5¾ x 5¾ piece on the base of the 12x12.
2. Adhere the solid 5¼ x5¼ piece next.
3. Adhere the last 5x5 piece on top.
OPTIONAL: Adhere a plain 2¼ x 4 piece to stamp sentiment.

Belly Band

Lay the folded card on the 2x12 piece of paper and fold over the edges.
Adhere the 2¼ x 4 piece in the middle of the belly band to hold the band together.
Adhere the 3¾ x 2¼ piece on top for sentiment or image.

Here is my finished Napkin Fold card.
Original instructions can be found on maymaymadeit.com.

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I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial. If you have any questions, please comment below or send me an email.