Hedgehugs Card Tutorial

The Hedgehugs Stamp Set is one of the few animal stamp sets that I like.  Maybe I don't make enough kids cards or baby shower cards to appreciate the animal stamp sets more, but they aren't the first thing I go to.  But I did find myself looking for just this stamp set for this particular paper pattern.  I love the cute mushrooms and thought the hedgehogs would be a perfect fit, and the sure are!  I do love this card, but I feel like something is missing.  What would you do to improve it if you had the chance?

Product of the Week: Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper

The Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper (DSP) is a great pack of paper for any occasion and any season.  It includes three sheets each in four designs.  Each paper has a bold floral design on one side, with a coordinating more subtle patterned design on the other side, giving you 8 patterns to make all sorts of crafty fun!  True to Stampin' Up! quality, this DSP has a good thickness to it, making it great to create 3D items as well.  But it's only available through the end of March.  It is a Sale-a-Bration item too, so you can get it FREE with any $50 order (or get the coordinating stamp set and DSP with a $100 order).  A little note: there are also coordinating framelits that go with the stamp set that you can purchase as well!

Hedgehugs Card Tutorial

Hedgehugs Stamp Set

Measurements:

Base: Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock, 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", score and fold at 4 1/4"
Layer 1: Early Espresso Cardstock,
4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
Layer 2: Painted Seasons DSP,  4" x 5 1/4"
Layer 3: Painted Seasons DSP, 1/4" x 4"
Layer 4: Early Espresso Cardstock, punch THREE leaves with the Leaf Punch
Layer 5: CUT 2: Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock,
Punch with Story Label Punch
Layer 6: Whisper White Cardstock, punch with Story Label Punch

Embellishments: Call Me Clover 1/8" Grosgrain Ribbon

Instructions:

1.  Stamp hedgehog and "Sending Hedgehugs..." sentiment onto Layer 6 using Soft Suede Ink.

2. Adhere Layer 5 to the back of Layer 6, with one framing the top and one framing the bottom.

3.  Adhere Layers 1 and 2 to Base using Snail.

4.  Adhere Layer 3 to the middle of Layer 2 using Snail.

5.  Adhere Layer 4 on the right just above Layer 3 and to the left just below Layer 3 using Snail.

6.  Adhere a folded length of Call Me Clover Ribbon on the diagonal across where Layers 3 and 4 are using Mini Glue Dots.

7.  Adhere Layers 5 and 6 over the middle where the other Layers meet using Dimensionals.

Supplies for Today's Tutorial:

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