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Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Stencilled Border Layer: 5.5 x 4.25
Several pieces of white cardstock scrap for focal images
Stencilled Border Layer
- I used an old piece from my “someday” pile for the base of this layer. I had created a marbled piece a long time ago, and put it aside to be used when inspiration struck; and finally (!) I used it up. I laid this on the grip mat, and then positioned the stencil on top. After applying orange ink across all exposed areas I had a fun, very dimensional piece.
- I put this into my stamp positioner and stamped the sentiment towards the lower right of the card, as shown. I used Versafine Onyx for this, sprinkling the wet ink with clear embossing powder and setting it with my heat gun.
Other:
- Taking the white card stock scrap pieces, I created four matching white squares with floral insets.
- I glued three of them in place as shown.
- I used a craft knife to cut the center out of the fourth piece, carefully leaving a smooth white outline.
- I cut two border pieces (5.5 x ⅛”) from white card stock.
Assembly
- I glued the border layer to the card base.
- I assembled the focal image shown in the picture by gluing the four squares together, placing the outline on the bottom right, around the sentiment.
- I glued tiny rhinestones into the center of the blossoms.
- I glued the border pieces to either side.
- I added Nuvo Drops to the bottom left and top right, as shown in the image.
Final Thoughts:
The busy background is somewhat muted by the plain white focal image created by the diecuts – I like that effect.
Initially I was going to use three squares and leave the sentiment to stand on it’s own, but decided that the card needed the fourth square for balance.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed which products I have used, and where they may be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Stencil: Bauhaus Circle Mask, A Colorful Life Designs
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp
Clear Embossing Powder, Wow, Simon Says Stamp
Stamp/Die: All Squared Away, Stampin’ Up! (retired)
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
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Bauhaus Circle Mask by A Colorful Life Designs
