Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencil I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use the discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)
Letās get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Black Border Layer: 5.25 x 4
Focal Layer: 5.25 x 1.75
White Border: 5.25 x 1 7/8
Focal Layer:
- I placed the cardstock on a piece of scrap paper, positioned the stencil, and secured both with Mint Tape.
- I applied Duo Gel to all exposed areas.
- I removed the stencil and put it into water immediately,Ā and put the card face aside to dry.Ā (Duo Gel is dry when it becomes transparent – dry time depends on the thickness of the application.)
- I donāt have running water close to my craft room, so when I work with Duo Gel or embossing paste, I have a dish of water nearby: putting the stencils in water immediately prevents the product from drying on, and makes cleanup a lot faster and easier.
- Once the gel had dried,Ā I placed a piece of transfer foil over top (pretty side UP) and ran the focal layer through the Big Shot.Ā The pressure caused the transfer foil to stick to the dried gel, so when I removed the foil, a beautiful, shiny image remained.
Other:
- I stamped the sentiment on a scrap of cardstock and used a die to create the shape.
Assembly
- I glued the focal layer to the white border layer.
- I glued the black border layer to the card base and added the focal layer on top towards the left, allowing a narrow border.
- I added dimensional foam to the back of the sentiment and placed it as shown in the image.
- I added white embellishments to finish this off: two above the sentiment, and one below.
Final Thoughts:
When I created this, it was a full panel (5.5 x 4.25), and while the shine of the foil was stunning, it was also overwhelming. I put it aside for quite a while and wondered how to use this. I finally decided to try this design, and Iām so happy with the result – the black mutes the overwhelm just enough, while still allowing the shine of the foil to be the star of the show.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed the products I have used and where to purchase them. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Stencil: Presents, A Colorful Life Designs
Duo Gel, Deco, R&R Scrapbooking
Transfer Foil: Mystic Rainbow, Deco Foil, R&R Scrapbooking
Ink: Stampinā Up!
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
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