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Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Border Layer: 5.25 x 4
Card Face: 5 1/8 x 3 7/8
Card Face
- I stamped the images onto the card face with Memento ink: I was using my stamp positioner, which allowed me to stamp a couple of times to get a good, crisp image.
- I coloured the images with alcohol markers.
- I positioned the card face on the grip mat and placed the stencil over it.
- I pressed Versamark embossing ink through the stencil, avoiding the images.
- I sprinkled holographic embossing powder over the wet ink and set it with my heat gun.
- I rounded the corners of the card face with a punch.
Other:
- I stamped the sentiment with Versafine Onyx and added clear embossing powder, setting it with my heat gun.
- I rounded the corners of the black border layer with the same punch I had used on the card face.
Assembly
- I glued the border layer to the card base and added the card face on top of these, centring both layers appropriately.
- I added tiny (tiny!) rhinestones to each bead of the necklace, as well as to the earrings. Because – how can you celebrate sparkle without including it on the card?! They don’t show up in the photo, but they add a nice bit of “glitter,” which works nicely with the sentiment.
- I experimented with the placement of the sentiment, in the end deciding to place it vertically on the right-hand side of the card face as shown.
Final Thoughts:
I love the whimsy in this card, created by that fabulous Old Gal and the placement of the sentiment.
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: Ocean Stars, A Colorful Life Designs
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp
Hollographic Embossing Powder: Ranger,Simon Says Stamp
Clear Embossing Powder: Wow, Simon Says Stamp
Stamps:
You’ve Got Style, Stampin’ Up! (retired)
Glitter, A Colorful Life Designs (retired)
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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Ocean Stars by a Colorful Life Designs
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