January 2024 Paper Pumpkin ALTERNATE CARDS: Triple Time Technique

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January 2024 Paper Pumpkin Alternate Cards
Triple Time Stamping Technique
Featuring Painted Lavender Stamp Set as Well

If you are a visual person like me it helps so much
to see the coordinating colors in the stamps from the kit

Today's card features an oldie but goodie stamping technique: triple time stamping! Both cards have the same measurements. 

CARD MEASUREMENTS

• CARD BASE: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" Score: 4-1/4" (Paper Pumpkin Card Base or Desired Shade of Cardstock)
• BASIC WHITE (Cardstock): 4 x 5-1/4"
• COLOR CARDSTOCK LAYER: 3-1/4 x 4-1/2"
• BASIC WHITE: 3 x 4-1/4"
• COLOR CARDSTOCK LAYER: 2-1/4 x 3-1/2"
• BASIC WHITE: 2 x 3-1/4"
• (Optional) Insert in Basic White - 4 x 5-1/4" (for inside of card only if you use your own color cardstock like Berry Burst or Gorgeous Grape) 

INSTRUCTIONS

Take the 3 Basic White pieces and adhere them together temporarily by placing a VERY SMALL amount of adhesive in the center of each layer. I recommend a single adhesive dot from your Paper Pumpkin kit for each layer. You can place on finger or tap a few times to remove some of the stickiness so it's easy to remove later.

Once you've stacked and temporarily adhered your Basic White layers it's time to stamp.

Stamp leafy sprig in all four corners with Bubble Bath ink for the Valentine... switch to Real Red ink (the same stamp) and fill in the areas between the pink. You can continue to layer until you are happy with your result.

(Highland Heather for the lavender version)

NOTE: With the triple time technique, try to get the stamp across two or even all three layers for a great payoff later when card is assembled.

The traditional Valentine version sticks to just two shades: Real Red, Bubble Bath

The Lavender version features: Highland Heather, Berry Burst, Garden Green and Gorgeous Grape

You can choose how many different stamp images or sentiments you'd like. The Valentine is the same image in two colors and then "With" "Love" and "Happy Valentine's Day" stamps center.

The Lavender version has flowers, butterflies, leaves and sentiments. Make it as easy or as layered as you would like! 

Once you are done stamping, separate the layers (give them a gentle twist to separate the temporary adhesive dot) and mount each layer to it's coordinating cardstock mat.

OPTIONAL: If you plan to add an insert to your card then stamp and glue it to the inside of the card. If you are using a Paper Pumpkin card base from this month's kit you won't need an insert. If you choose to make your own cardbases, consider adding the insert! 

I hope you enjoyed today's card tutorial!

Here is the product list for today's cards. 

Happy Crafting!

Melinda