A fun way to say Thanks!

Remember my Birch-tree thanks for IBATLT?  It used the wonderfully fun Hinged Thanks from E.H. by Julie E. to make a tree for my owl.  Well! I had several requests for a how-to - and one for a video - yeah, right, Darnell! 

Here is the simple step-by-step instruction:

Align the Hinged Thanks die onto an A2 panel

and send it through your die-cutting machine.

 

Mask using repositionable tape or Post It tape.

I also added a strip to the underside of the Hinged Thanks.

 

Next comes the coloring:

First, I softly swiped a mini ink block from each

side of the letters, then

I made a puddle of ink on an acrylic block, and splattered away!

I also added just a few flicks with my brush for added interest.

 

Ta da!

 

 

Now it's just a matter of adding a few branches -

one from Thistle was perfect for a perch.

Notice I did fold back the letter prior to stamping.

 

Next, I simply added a scrap of paper as a mask, and used

a different portion of the same stamp for other branches.

 

Now, onto the card ... using a tool that came with

my long-gone Cricut,I lifted my hinged letters

just enough to make an impact -

or as Anita pointed out: to peel the bark!

 

I used another of those darling Lil' Inkers Hootie Patootie Owls, trimmed the panel down by 1/8 inch on two sides...

 

 

... and mounted it onto a kraft card base.

Here's a little close-up of my finished card:

 

Of course, I couldn't stop there!!

Here is another card using this technique,

with the newest release from E.H. by Julie: S'Whale

My card hinges on a card Julie made here.

 

@jaebersole you are totally krillin' it!!  LOve your new sets!

 

I do hope I haven't worn out my welcome ... and that my steps are clear, and concise enough - I'm always open to answer questions if you have any ... and thanks to those of you who asked - xx

 

=]  Michele