June Garden Stake Bouquet with Iron-on-Ink

Hello all, Designer Lori here. I opted for a different take on this Month’s Blank of the Month Garden Stakes by creating a Lollipop Bouquet/ Take it a step further by adding a coordinating stamped Sublimation Ribbon (Blank of the Month December 2022). The Sublimation Garden Stake and Ribbon work together to create a unique gift that is sure to impress your work mates. Almost all ribbon is 100% polyester, which is perfect for sublimation. Check out the instructions and Mixed Media Quick Tips Video below for the step by steps. 

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What is Sublimation Iron-on-Ink? 
It is a new & fun craft ink that allows you to create a sublimation design on standard copy paper that can then be heat transferred sublimation-ready blanks. Once the project is transferred to the blank, it is lifetime permanent. Before Artesprix, you would need a fancy printer to experience this level of personalization, but not anymore! Between their markers, stamp pads, and paints, you will never run out of ideas, I haven't! 

Supplies:
Sublimation Stamp Pad –Blue, Green, Yellow 
Sublimation Marker - Black
Protective Project Mat
Garden Stake - Blank
Ribbon, Blank
Heat tape 
Protective paper 
Emerald Creek – Lori’s Cards and Creations, Sketchy Code 3 Piece Set
Garden Pot
Dum-Dums
Cricut and Cricut Software
FloraCraft - DryFom
Computer Paper 
Heat Press
Step-by-Step Tutorial: 
Step 1: Measure the garden stake design area to create your template. 

Pro Tip #1: You can also reference the website or packaging. 

Step 2: Using the Cricut Canvas program, create a phrase and flip to reverse the image. Load copy paper into machine.
Step 3: Using the draw feature on the Cricut using a 0.4 Black Tip Cricut Marker. 
Pro Tip #2: If you are using the Cricut Joy, you can insert Artesprix Basic Fine Tip Sublimation Markers and use the draw feature.
Step 4: Unload your copy paper & finished design. Trace the Garden Stake shape over the phrase with a pencil.

Step 5: Color in the words of the phrase with Artesprix Sublimation Markers.

Step 6: Stamp a dot pattern onto the paper with Sublimation Stamp ink.

Step 7: Place Garden Stake onto finished design and secure with heat tape.
Step 8: Make a "Sublimation Sandwich" by placing the Garden Stake between two pieces of protective paper.

Step 9: Heat set using appropriate settings for the blank/material. This metal garden stake calls for  90 seconds at 400℉.

Step 10: Carefully "take-a-peek" at the transfer to ensure transfer was successful (do not remove tape until transfer is confirmed). Re-heat if needed.

Step 11: Remove paper to reveal the transferred design.

Optional: 
Step 12: Repeat stamp process onto Sublimation Ribbon blank.
Step 13: Place DryFom into a garden pot and insert “Dum-Dums” to create a bouquet of lollipops.
Step 14: Insert Garden Stake into the bouquet and tie the ribbon around the garden pot.

This June's feature Garden Stake set offers a durable and decorative option for your gifts and your garden! Don't forget to visit the other Blank of the Month Blogs to see how the other Design Team Members personalized their Garden Stakes. These are only in the Artesprix Shop this month so grab a set before they are gone. 

Happy Day!
Lori Warren

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