Create with your Soul

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“Create With Your Soul”
© Michele Emerson-Robert 2018


I love sending handmade paper cards with uplifting messages almost as much as I love receiving them…smile. Creating the many different colored backgrounds in a day is so easy. It is a delight to see how they all turn out differently.  Deciding which “message” goes with the many beautiful backgrounds is such fun!



Supplies

·         Any of the Arnold Grummer® paper making kits
·         Blender, strainer, cello sponges and soft towels
·         A sunny window
·         Scraps of white paper (think junk mail, etc.)
·         Scraps of black cardstock to die cut
·         Black cardstock cut and folded to create a 4 ¼ x 5 ½” card
·         Envelope to fit the card
            ¼ sheet of coordinating paper for layering
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       Stamp: Visible Image stamp VIS-CWS-01 “Create with your soul”
 Die:  o    SpellbindersTm In’spireIN-019 “Feathers on the Wind”

·         Tonic Studios™ Tangerine die cutting and embossing machine
·         Tonic Studios™ paper trimmer, scissors
·         Scor-Pal™
·         Beacon ZipDryTM adhesive, double-sided foam tape
·         ColorBox™ Black Permanent Ink pad
·         Various colors of Tim Holt Distress® Oxide Ink pads
· Non-stick craft sheet, water mister bottle 

Instructions:     

 1.  Follow the instructions found in any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits to create white slurry 
     and create numerous sheets of light/medium weight handmade paper.

 2. Allow the sheets of paper to dry.

 3.  When the paper is dry, cut or tear it into four equal pieces.. 

 4. Tap the pads of various colors of oxide ink onto the nonstick craft sheet. Mist with water and lay the 
    ¼  sheet of handmade paper onto the inks. Rub or pat the paper to pick up the inks. When you are happy 
    with the background, set the paper aside to dry. 

 5. Die cut the small feather from a scrap of black cardstock.

 6. Stamp the verbiage in the center of the handmade paper.

 7. Cut, score, and fold the back card.

 8.  Cut the coordinating paper a bit smaller than the card.

 9. Center and adhere it to the front of the card with ZipDry™ adhesive.

 10. Cut or tear the stamped handmade paper a bit smaller than the layered paper. Center it and adhere.  

 11. Place tiny pieces of double-sided foam tape to the back of the feather die cut and attach the feather
      to the right side of the card.
*This would make a nice piece to display on a small easel.







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TAGS: Arnold Grummer, Michele Emerson-Roberts, handmade, card, stamps, die cuts, Oxide Inks

Comments

  1. SandeeNCAugust 9, 2018 at 12:38 PM

    Beautiful card :)

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  2. Kim @ Arnold Grummer'sAugust 13, 2018 at 12:06 PM

    Such a great sentiment to create out of love and faith, such a positive turning from the harsh messages we hear too much of today. Your papers get more and more beautiful, Michele, thank you

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    1. Michele Emerson-RobertsAugust 13, 2018 at 6:57 PM

      Thank you for your kind words Kim. There is so much negativity these days.....so any time I can send (and be) a positive message.....I will be!

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  3. Michele Emerson-RobertsAugust 13, 2018 at 6:59 PM

    It is such fun to be back with my FAVORITE company. I get so much joy making paper and remembering the wonderful time spent with you and your Dad.

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  4. Heidi BlankenshipAugust 17, 2018 at 1:48 PM

    Beautiful project, Michele! Love the colors in the background. Wonderful sentiment too. TFS!

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  5. Michele Emerson-RobertsAugust 17, 2018 at 2:03 PM

    Thank you Heidi....delighted that you like the project.

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  6. CmheppnerAugust 17, 2018 at 2:30 PM

    That is stunning, Michele. Anyone would be honored to receive such a nice card. It's a work of art.

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  7. Michele Emerson-RobertsAugust 17, 2018 at 2:35 PM

    Thank you for your kind words. It really is stunning in person. I just completed 30 more similar cards, all with the same type of backgrounds...different but uplifting messages, different colors and of course the handmade paper picks up the colors as it wants to....one of the many things I love about making the paper....smile.

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  8. UnknownAugust 19, 2018 at 6:28 AM

    This artist does absolutely amazing work!

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  9. UnknownAugust 21, 2018 at 11:39 AM

    Lovely card, Michele. Beautiful colors and sentiment. I like how the feather seems to bring peace to the card.

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  10. Michele Emerson-RobertsAugust 21, 2018 at 6:29 PM

    Thanks so much. The feather is indeed a peaceful element.

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  11. DJSeptember 2, 2018 at 10:49 PM

    I love the many colors. Michele, this card is fabulous, same as all of your art work! DJ

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  12. Michele Emerson-RobertsSeptember 3, 2018 at 10:33 AM

    Thanks a bunch DJ......the handmade paper make it so easy to create wonderful backgrounds!

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  13. Lynda ShoupSeptember 23, 2018 at 11:15 AM

    Beautiful card, Michele. What a beautiful way to brighten someone's day.

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  14. Michele Emerson-RobertsSeptember 23, 2018 at 1:00 PM

    Thanks so much Lynda.....I love these kinds of cards.....both to create and send them and when I get one that is encouraging.....smile

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