Since I seem to be getting squirrelier lately, I thought this cute card was appropriate. 😁 Aren't those squirrels just the cutest thing? I like 'em because they aren't in my garden taking a bite out of my tomatoes and peppers. (Cute little boogers.) Supplies: · Stamp Set: Nuts About Squirrels (156575) · Cardstock: Cajun Craze (119684), Bumblebee (153077), Very Vanilla (101650) · Ink: Cajun Craze (147085), Pumpkin Pie (147086), Bumblebee (153116), Early Espresso (147114), Soft Suede (147115), Sahara Sand (147117) · Tools & Accessories: Layering Circles Dies (151770), Metallic Pearls (146282), Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon (153658) · DSP: Cork Specialty Paper (156393) Measurements: · Card Base: Cajun Craze 4-1/4” x 11, scored at 5-1/2” and folded in half · Cardstock #2: Bumblebee 4” x 5-1/4” · Cardstock #3: Very Vanilla 3-1/2” x 5” · DSP #1: Cork Specialty 1/2” x 5” · Scraps of Cajun Craze & Very Vanilla for stamping and die cutting Instructions: · On the Very Vanilla cardstock, stamp the following in Early Espresso ink: the outline of the squirrel with the acorn, the tree branch and the outline of the squirrel on the branch. · Stamp both of the squirrel’s fur with the coordinating stamps in Sahara Sand ink. · Stamp the top of the acorn with the coordinating stamp in Soft Suede ink and stamp the acorn in Soft Suede ink stamped-off once. · Stamp the leaves as shown in Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie and Bumblebee inks. · Adhere the Very Vanilla and Cork Specialty Paper to the Bumblebee cardstock, then adhere the Bumblebee cardstock layer to the Cajun Craze card base. · On a scrap of Very Vanilla cardstock stamp the sentiment in Early Espresso ink, then die cut using the 1-3/8” circle from the Layering Circles Dies. Die cut a 1-1/2” scalloped circle from a scrap of Cajun Craze cardstock and adhere the circles together. · Run some Stampin’ Seal along the back of the layered circles and adhere the Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon in a zig-zag pattern on the back of the circle. · Trim the ends of the ribbon at an angle and adhere the circles to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals. · Add one gold Metallic Pearl to the card front as shown. Product List Nuts About Squirrels Photopolymer Stamp Set Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Cork 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad Layering Circles Dies Metallic Pearls 1/4" Bumblebee Gingham Trim Add All to Cart