Hi everyone! Today I’m popping in with a card using new Just a Note dies and Noteworthy stamp set from Paper Smooches. I’m also sharing a couple of my favorite (“everyday”) tools.
I first die-cut the circular opening from bright white X-Press It Blending Card, then on another piece of Blending Card, I repeatedly stamped “You are appreciated.”
When I plan to stamp within a window, I often use a pencil to lightly trace around the outside edges of the die I plan to use so that I can see the exact area to be covered. This helps with ensuring all edges of the area are stamped.
While on the subject of pencils, I have a new favorite mechanical pencil, found HERE on the Copic webiste. The Aristo DK2 is ideal for everyday use, is fully retractable, includes a soft ergonomically shaped grip zone (which I love), metal clip and eraser. (Simply pull out the top piece, twist the bottom and the eraser lifts to the desired height.) This pencil just “feels good” in the hand. I love it. 🙂
If you prefer a lighter weight, more economically priced pencil, the Aristo Studio is also a great choice. It’s available in three vibrant colors as well as black (mine is light blue), includes a fully retractable tip and an eraser housed under the silver top. You can find info (and compare) the different Aristo mechanical pencils HERE.
For precise erasing, the Aristo Click-Eraser is quite handy. Simply click to advance the eraser. And it’s refillable!
Once the background was fully stamped, I centered and adhered it behind the opening. Using small, sharp scissors, I clipped the “just a note” stamp in between each word so that I could easily bend the stamp to fit the shape of the circle. I then used a 0.5 black Multiliner to draw the dashed border. I stamped and die-cut the typewriter then cut a slit in the top for insertion of the “scrolled” paper before adhering with 1/2″ X-Press It foam tape.
Thanks so much for visiting!
Supplies: Stamps: Just a Note and Noteworthy by Paper Smooches Dies: Just a Note by Paper Smooches and Circle STAX 2 by MFT Cardstock: Cookie Monster by Taylored Expressions and X-Press It Blending Card Ink: Oreo and Salt Water Taffy by Taylored Expressions Other: 1/2″ X-Press It foam tape, 0.05 black Copic Multiliner
