Train by Ginny Maier

Train by Ginny Maier

 Creative Card Team member

Supplies:

Donated by Qwikart Art Stamps

9863 Old West One Train K-4

White Cardstock 5 1/2 X 11

Boy Stripe Paper by Chatterbox  5 1/2 X 5 1/2

Denim Blue Classic Laid Cardstock  4 1/4 X 5

Dark Outdoor Olive Cardstock by WorldWin Papers  1/2 X 4 1/4

Brown Fun Foam  3 X 3 (see note)

Orange StazOn Ink

4 Brass Brads

Sewing Machine with White Thread

Heat Tool

Directions:

 1.  Fold white cardstock in half.  Attach the boy stripe paper to the front of the card.  Set aside.

2.  Cut denim cardstock into a pocket shape by cutting the bottom corners off.  Stitch 1/4 inch from sides along all sides except top. 

3.  Ink train stamp.  Heat foam gently and press inked stamp into the foam.  Run the ink along all four sides of the foam square.

4.  Attach foam square to pocket with a brass brad in each corner.  Add olive strip at top of pocket.

5.  Attach pocket to front of card. 

Note - If you cannot find the color of fun foam you desire, Use an Adirondack ink pad and rub it all over the foam and let dry over night .  Wipe the excess off to get the desired color before heating and stamping.