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.)
Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Black Border Layer: 5.5 x 4.25
Card Face: 5 ⅜ x 4 1/8
Card Face:
- I positioned the die on the card face – centering carefully – and ran it through the Big Shot.
- I placed the center cut-out section on the grip mat and added the cats into the squares individually, using brown ink and varying pressure to create depth. This involved both moving the stencil and masking as necessary to prevent stray ink from ruining the design.
- Two of the cats were too large to fit into the squares – they were allowed to “spill over” as shown in the picture.
Assembly
- I glued the black border layer to the card base, and centered the outer section of the card face on top.
- I put dimensional foam on the back of the card face and placed it back in the center opening.
- I gave each cat a small butterfly embellishment to play with.
Final Thoughts:
This is such a fun design – I think the cats and the postage stamp die are a great combination. The tiny butterflies are hard to see in the picture, but they are a great finishing touch.
I will add a sentiment to this when I send it – it could be used for almost any occasion and I’m leaving the options open till then.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Stencil: Cats Playing, A Colorful Life Designs
Versamark Embossing Ink: R&R Scrapbooking
Dies: Postage Collage, Waffle Flower, Glitter & Ink
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp
Memento Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Alcohol Markers:
Stampin’ Blends: Stampin’ Up!
Copics: Wallacks
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
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Cats Playing
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