Word Blocking Technique Picture Tutorial using CTMH Thank You

After making my Anniversary card yesterday I thought it might be good to post a quick picture tutorial on the Word Blocking Technique in case its something you haven't come across before.

Word Blocking Technique Picture Tutorial:

1. Select block that is large enough to hold several acrylix stamps.  I like a square block as its easy to rotate.

2. Place stamps (words and/or images) closely together varying the directions until the entire block is covered. Here I show a 4x4 block (I used that size because I wanted the big THANKS in the center)

3. Stamp image in the center of the card to start (you can also start in one corner).

4. Fill in the remaining areas by rotating the block 1/4 turn each time you stamp.

5. Remember to stamp off the page with partial images to completely fill the front of the card.

6.  You can either use the card as is for a very quick and simple card or you can use it as a base for further embellishment.

Materials Used:

Paper:  White Daisy, Dazzling Diecuts in Honey and Outdoor Denim (former promotion)

Inks:  Honey, Outdoor Denim

Other:  Liquid Glass

Word Blocking Anniversary Card using CTMH Feb Word Puzzle, Love Always and Dazzling Diecuts

This is the simple but sweet anniversary card I made for my husband this year to celebrate our many years together.  We met on his 21st birthday when he was already a good sheet to the wind.  After a night of celebrating with his college buddies I'm surprised he remembered me the next day.  True love was swift as we were engaged just a few months later and have now been together for half his life and a little over half of mine.  When my kids ask me what the most important thing is to find in a person I always answer a good sense of humor as that will get you farther as a couple than anything else!  Here's to 21 years of laughter and support through the tears.

Here is a close up showing the liquid glass detailing I did - I picked out I love and U as the only items on the front to get liquid glass.  The small hearts in I (heart) you have a bit of pink watercolor pencil in them for some shading.

Materials Used:

Paper:  Desert Sand, White Daisy

Stamps:  February Word Puzzle (retired), Love Always

Ink:  Desert Sand, Blush

Other:  Liquid Glass, Watercolor Pencils, Basic Brads, White Grosgrain Ribbon, Blush Dazzling Diecuts (former promotion)