Magic of the Sea

As children, my sisters and I spent many happy hours at the beach. We would build sandcastles, search for sea shells big enough to hold to our ears and listen to the sea and watch as tiny crabs scurried back into the water. We were passionate and fascinated by all the creatures in the ocean and truly thought they were from a magical place. The cards will be sent as to my sisters with the hope of invoking childhood memories.

Supplies:

       Any of the Arnold Grummer® paper making kits and aper press
• Blender, cello sponges and soft towels
• A sunny window
• Scraps of white and blue paper (think junk mail, etc.)
• White cardstock, envelopes
• Die: Unknown
• Stamps: Unknown
• Crafters’ EdgeTM Crossover II™ die cutting and embossing machine (LOVE this new machine)
• Westcott™ paper trimmer
• Scor-Pal™
• Beacon ZipDryTM adhesive
• ColorBox Dyestress  darker blue ink color to match color of handmade paper

Instructions:

1. Follow the instructions found in any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits to create
        medium blue slurry and create one or more sheets of medium weight and handmade paper
2. Place the papers into the paper press.
3. Allow the papers to dry.
4. When the papers are dry die cut the sea creatures, leaving space on the right edge large
        enough to stamp on.
5. Use the Dyestress  ink to stamp the words, shells and Starfish onto the right hand area.
6. Cut, score and fold the cards to create two 4 ¼ x 5 ½” cards.
7. Attach the die cut stamped pieces to the front of the cards.
8. Add a personal message inside the cards.
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TAGS: Arnold Grummer, Michele Emerson-Roberts, handmade paper,  Craters’ Edge Crossover II, ClearSnap, Beacon Adhesives, Sco