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January 2012, Tutorials, To The Letter

To The Letter - Snowing Extras

By Kas Mello   Sat, Jan 01, 2011

Often times, after using your American Crafts Thickers a few times, you end up with leftover letters and symbols. Don't throw them away! They can also be used for embellishments in other ways.

Often times, after using your American Crafts Thickers a few times, you end up with leftover letters and symbols. Don't throw them away! They can also be used for embellishments in other ways.

To The Letter   Snow Card by Kas Mello

You Will Need:

       

American Crafts Weave Cardstock and Glitter Cardstock

American Crafts Thickers

Beacon Adhesive Premium Tacky Glue

Bo Bunny Flexible Ruler

The Crafter’s Companion

Ink

 

 

1. Cut all paper

(6x10) white cardstock

(4 ½ x 5 3/5) Blue cardstock

(4 ½ x 3) Silver Glitter

(4 ½ x 2) Powder Glitter

2. Score white cardstock using crafter’s companion

3. Form Bo Bunny ruler into a curve to look like a snow drift and draw on the back of silver and powder glitter cardstock.

4. Cut along curved lines.

5. Place adhesive on back of glitter cardstock and place on -----

6. Place ______ onto white cardstock.

7. Use American Crafts Thickers to spell Snow Day

8.  Use asterix and “dots” from letter such as an unused “j” to make falling snow.

 

Supply List:

Cardstock: American CraftsGlitter: Powder (71425), Silver (71416),” “Weave: Chestnut (71048), Mint (71062), Pomegranate (71025), Vanilla (71041)”;

Adhesive: Beacon AdhesivePremium Tacky Glue”; Stickers: American CraftsThickers: Bliss (White), Stroll (White), Subway: Peacock “;

Embellishments:

Ink: Bazzill “Bazzinks: Splash”; Tools: Bo Bunny “Flexible Ruler,” Crafter’s CompanionThe Boxer, Ultimate Crafter's Companion

 

 

Tip: Many shapes of American Crafts Thickers can be used for something that what they were originally intended.

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By Kas Mello

Kas Mello

Staff Designer. Paper. Altered.


Kas does not remember a time in her life when she was not doing paper crafts or sewing.  After working as a recording engineer and video editor in LA, her work has become very eclectic. She especially loves working with vintage and recycled items. She is happy to currently be using her craft skills to work with charities. She is the co-founder of Offbeat Studios. They will be selling crafts for local artists and teaching art/scrapbooking classes.