Try cutting the “shadow” layer with a light colored cardstock—that way, you can color in individual parts, as Melyssa did with the bird’s beak on one of her tags.
“Create a Critter” CARTRIDGE
Tag is 2 1/2 x 4 1/4" CREATE A CRITTER
<Bird2>(Shadow), <Bird2>(Layer 1), and <Bird2>(Layer 2) at 2"
THINKING OF YOU. by Melyssa Connolly
Cardstock: Close To My Heart (black), Papertrey Ink (cream, kraft); Patterned paper: My Mind's Eye; Seam binding: May Arts; Lace trim, buttons: Fabric supply; String, baker’s twine: The Twinery; Stamps: PSA Essentials; Ink: Memento (black), Ranger (distress); Chalk: Pebbles; Punches: EK Success (scalloped border), Marvy Uchida (circle); Personal electronic cutting machine: Cricut Expression by Provo Craft
1. Cut the shapes listed at left from your desired cardstock and/or patterned paper.
2. Make a tag from kraft cardstock and cover with patterned paper.
3. Add a border, seam binding, and baker’s twine around the middle of the tag.
4. Assemble the <Bird2> cuts by inking the edges and adding chalk to the cheeks. Tie baker’s twine around the cuts and adhere the cut to the tag.
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5. Stamp a sentiment onto cream cardstock and punch out a circle around it. Ink the edges and adhere.
6. Punch a hole at the top of the tag and thread string through it. Tie a button to the top of the tag with baker’s twine.
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