SUPPLIES:  Cardstock: (white, kraft) Papertrey Ink  Patterned paper: (Nutmeg from Kitchen Spice collection) BoBunny Press; (One Fine Day from Blue Skies collection) American Crafts  Clear stamps: (sentiment from Blooming Button Bits set; polka dots from Polka Dot Basics II set) Papertrey Ink  Dye ink: (Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun) Stampin' Up!  Watermark ink; Embossing powder: (clear) Papertrey Ink  Fibers: (yellow polka dot ribbon) American Crafts  Template: (Swiss Dots embossing) Provo Craft  Finished size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

1 Make card from cardstock. Adhere patterned paper strips.

2 Stamp polka dots on cardstock; heat-emboss. Stamp sentiment; adhere.

3 Dry-emboss cardstock. Trim and adhere.

4 Tie on ribbon.

Designer Tip

When embossing the polka dots, first stamp with dye ink, then stamp with watermark ink, followed by the embossing powder.

Heartening Sentiments

An encouraging message can bring great comfort. Check out "Creativity Heals" in our July/August 2010 issue for more projects that will lift the spirits of the recipient.

Online Product Guide

For more information on supplies used in this project, click HERE to see our online product guide.

Appeared in:

July/August 2010