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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
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when life gives you lemons card

This adorable spring-y lemon card is sure to make someone special smile. Made with a craft spring, the lemon will jiggle when the card is opened!
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Print Project

Step 1

Stamp a lemon onto white cardstock using black ink. Fill it in using alcohol markers, then cut it out. Set aside.

Step 2

Stamp the sentiment onto white cardstock using black ink, trim out and mat with the yellow scrapbook paper. Set aside.

Step 3

Double mat a piece of white cardstock cut to 4" x 2¾" [10.16 cm x 7 cm] using the two scrapbook papers, then adhere it to the front of the white card.

Step 4

Stamp leaves onto the white cardstock using green ink.

Step 5

Attach one side of the craft spring to the lemon and the other side to the card.
TIP: Use the image as your guide.

Step 6

Use foam squares to adhere the sentiment to the card.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Smooth Solid Cardstock Paper by Recollections™, 12" x 12"

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    $1.29
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    • Color: Solar White
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    • Color: Solar White
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    Archival Ink™ Jumbo Pad

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    $23.99
    • Color: Black
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    Dye Ink Pad by Craft Smart®

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    Sketch Markers by Artist's Loft™

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    Precision Scissors by Recollections™

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    Small White Cards & Envelopes by Recollections®, 4" x 5.5"

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Tools
Tools
 
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    Acrylic Block Set by Recollections™

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    So Berry Sweet Clear Stamp Set by Recollections™

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    Signature Paper Trimmer By Recollections™

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You’ll Also Need
  • 1 - Cardmaking Springs by Recollections™ (SKU 10659261)
Instructions
Step 1

Stamp a lemon onto white cardstock using black ink. Fill it in using alcohol markers, then cut it out. Set aside.

Step 2

Stamp the sentiment onto white cardstock using black ink, trim out and mat with the yellow scrapbook paper. Set aside.

Step 3

Double mat a piece of white cardstock cut to 4" x 2¾" [10.16 cm x 7 cm] using the two scrapbook papers, then adhere it to the front of the white card.

Step 4

Stamp leaves onto the white cardstock using green ink.

Step 5

Attach one side of the craft spring to the lemon and the other side to the card.
TIP: Use the image as your guide.

Step 6

Use foam squares to adhere the sentiment to the card.

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