Author: Chris

  • Make Stunning Cards with Basic Supplies

    Make Stunning Cards with Basic Supplies

    Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencils 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

    Border Layer: 5.25 x 4

    Card Face: 5 x 3.75

    Card Face:

    I laid the card face on the grip mat and positioned the Split Square stencil. I applied light blue ink across all exposed areas with a light hand.

    Leaving the first stencil in place,  I positioned the Dot Mat stencil on top and used the same blue ink again over the exposed areas.

    **This created a fun tone-on-tone effect, while maintaining the crisp lines created by the Split Square stencil.

    I spattered water lightly over the card face.

    I removed the first two stencils and positioned one of the dogs from the Dogs Playing stencil on the card face: I used black ink and a heavy hand to add the dog. 

    I used a gray alcohol marker to trace a line under the dog.

    **This created a shadow for the dog and added definition to the image.

    I used a deckled edge die to create an irregular edge around the card face.

    Other:

    I had a piece of gel print in a darker shade of blue – using a slightly larger deckled edge die this time,  I cut this down to the correct size for the border layer.

    I found the sentiment prepared and waiting in my sentiment binder –  all I needed to add was a bit of black ink to the edges to create definition.

    Assembly

    I glued the border layer to the card base, centering on all sides.

    I glued the card face to the card base on an angle,  bringing each corner right to the edge of the border layer.

    I added black card bling to the card face as shown.

    I added dimensional foam to the back of the sentiment and placed it toward the top right of the card.

    Final Thoughts:

    These three stencils worked beautifully together to create this card:  I’m happy with the result.

    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.

    Stencils: (see images below)

    Split Square, A Colorful Life Designs

    Dot Mat, A Colorful Life Designs

    Dogs Playing, A Colorful Life Designs

    Dies: Deckled Edge Dies, Stampin’ Up!  (retired)

    Card Bling:   A Colorful Life Designs

    Ink: Stampin’ Up!

    Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up! 

    Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

    Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

    Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon 

    Do you have any comments or thoughts on this design?  Drop me a line in the Comments Section below –  I’d love to hear from you!

    You can also use the Comments Section to be notified when I release new work.

    Split Square

    Dot Mat

    Dogs Playing

  • Make a Great Impression with a Whimsical Card

    Make a Great Impression with a Whimsical Card

    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

    Border Layer: 5.5 x 4.25

    Card Face:  5.5 x 4.25

    Card Face:

    • I laid the card face down on my grip mat and positioned the stencil.  I used light green ink across the exposed areas.
    • After wiping the surface of the stencil to remove stray ink, I shifted the stencil slightly down and to the right and applied light blue ink across all exposed areas.
    • I turned the paper 90 degrees and repeated the steps above, creating a delightfully wonky pattern that isn’t a plaid or a check –  but something fun and unique nonetheless.
    • I put the card face into my stamp positioner and added the fun border image using Versafine Onyx and stamping a couple of times to get a saturated image.
    • I added the sentiment directly to the card face, also using Versafine Onyx.
    • I used a punch on each corner to add fun detail.

    Assembly

    • I glued the black border layer directly to the card base,  and added the card face on top of these.

    Final Thoughts:

    I love the combination of the stencilled background and stamp:  they both possess the same sort of whimsy,  and have paired perfectly.

    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:Rungs,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Stamps: Deco Rose Burst,   Creative Expressions,  Ecstasy Crafts

    Ink: Stampin’ Up!

    Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up! 

    Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

    Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

    Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon 

    Do you have any comments or thoughts on this design?  Drop me a line in the Comments Section below –  I’d love to hear from you!

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    Rungs

  • Make Stunning Cards with Cats Playing Stencil

    Make Stunning Cards with Cats Playing Stencil

    Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencils 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

    Border Layer: 5.5 x 4.25

    Card Face:  5.25 x 4

    Card Face:

    • I laid the card face on my grip mat and positioned the Essential Heart stencil.  I added soft aqua ink using more pressure at the top and allowing the ink to fade as it approached the bottom.
    • After removing the first stencil I positioned one of the cats from the Cats Playing stencil and created the image with black onyx ink after carefully masking off surrounding areas.

    Other:

    • I die cut a tiny bow from a scrap of black cardstock.
    • I stamped 4You on a scrap of cream cardstock, and used a punch to create the shape.

    Assembly

    • I glued the black border layer to the card base, and centered the card face on top.
    • I glued the bow and the tag in place as shown, putting a tiny piece of dimensional foam under the bottom of the tag for dimension.
    • I drew in the black ribbon that the cat is playing with using a microliner, as well as the movement marks around the bow and tag.
    • I used a light grey alcohol marker to add shadows around the bow and the tag.
    • I added tiny silver balls to the tag and bow as finishing touches.

    Final Thoughts:

    After I had everything in place and glued down I decided that I didn’t like the placement of the bow –  but I had done a good job with the glue,  and it wasn’t budging.   So – if I were to recreate this card I would alter the placement of that.

    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.

    Stencils:

    Cats Playing,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Essential Heart ,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Ink: Stampin’ Up!

    Fineliners: Amazon

    Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up! 

    Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

    Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

    Card Base & Card Face:   Recollections 110 lb., Michaels

    Do you have any comments or thoughts on this design?  Drop me a line in the Comments Section below –  I’d love to hear from you!

    You can also use the Comments Section to be notified when I release new work.

    Cats Playing

    Essential Heart

  • Create an Adorable card for a Friend who Loves Dogs

    Create an Adorable card for a Friend who Loves Dogs

    Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencils 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

    Border Layer: 5.5 x 4.25

    Card Face:  5.5 x 3.25

    Card Face:

    • I put the card face on my grip mat and centered the 7 Rectangle Shadow stencil.  I added yellow ink to each rectangle, randomly varying depth of colour.
    • Leaving this stencil in place, I used one of the straight line stencils from the Accent Strips set to add darker yellow ink to each rectangle,  deliberately varying positioning and angle each time.
    • I removed the Accent Strips stencil but left the 7 Rectangle stencil in place.  I used a fineliner to trace the edges of each opening: this created definition.
    • After removing the 7 Rectangles stencil,  I positioned the Cute Little Doggie Faces stencil and created the two pup faces with Versafine Onyx.
    • I added details to the eyes and noses of the pups with a white gel pen.
    • Using a ruler and a black marker, I created a narrow black border around the card face.

    Other:

    • I stamped the sentiment on a scrap of white cardstock, and cut it down to size with a stitched rectangle die.
    • I placed the border layer cardstock in an embossing folder, and ran it through the Big Shot, creating depth and texture.

    Assembly

    • I glued the border layer to the card base.
    • I added dimensional foam tape to the back of the card face and centered this on the border layer.
    • I added the sentiment on an angle, as shown.
    • I scattered card bling randomly.

    Final Thoughts:

    These cute little pup faces can work for almost any occasion,  and I had a tough time narrowing down which sentiment I should use.

    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.

    Stencils:

    7 Rectangle Shadow,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Accent Strips Stencil Set,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Cute Little Doggie Faces,   A Colorful Life Designs

    White Gel Pens: Arteza,  Amazon

    Fineliners: Amazon

    Ink: Stampin’ Up!

    Card Bling:  A Colorful Life Designs

    Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up! 

    Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

    Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

    Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon 

    Do you have any comments or thoughts on this design?  Drop me a line in the Comments Section below –  I’d love to hear from you!

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    Cute Little Doggie Faces

    7 Rectangle Shadow

    Accent Strips (set of 6)

  • Create a Nostalgic Summer Scene with Stencils

    Create a Nostalgic Summer Scene with Stencils

    Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencils 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

    Border Layer:  5.5 x 4.25

    Card Face:  5.5 x 4

    Card Face:

    • After laying the card face down on my grip mat, I positioned the Screen Door stencil and brushed green ink onto the bottom to represent grass, allowing variation in the depth of colour and building colour up a bit at the bottom.  
    • I added blue to the top of the card face to represent sky, allowing gaps in colour to create clouds.
    • I grabbed the Dogs Playing stencil and carefully positioned the section I wanted over the first stencil. I created the dog using black ink.
    • Leaving the first stencil in place created the lines on the dog and the effect of the dog being on the other side of the screen door.
    • I put both stencils off to the side and placed the card face in my stamp positioner.  I added the trees and birds using the same black ink.

    Other:

    • I put the border cardstock into an embossing folder and ran it through the Big Shot, adding planked wall texture to the paper.  I brushed brown ink onto this piece, adding to the effect.
    • I cut three ¼” pieces of white cardstock, and three ⅛” pieces of white cardstock.
    • I put clear embossing powder on a scrap of cardstock and set it with my heat gun.  I used a ½” circular punch to create the doorknob.  (I used the embossing powder to create the look of an old porcelain knob.)
    • I looked through my sentiment binder and selected one to work with the image being created.
    • I often create sentiments in advance to save against future need:  this is a great time saver,  and also a good way to spend time when I’m not in the mood to create a design.

    Assembly

    • I glued the three ¼” strips around the outside of the screen door, cutting to length as I glued them in place.
    • I glued the three ⅛” strips across the width of the door, trimming as necessary.
    • I glued the doorknob in place.
    • I glued the brown woodgrain layer onto the card base.
    • I centered the completed card face on top of the wood grain layer.
    • I added the sentiment as shown.

    Final Thoughts:

    My goal was to create a scene where we are looking out at a tranquil summer day through a screen door:  I like the scene as created,  but if I were to recreate this, I’d add some water to the scene, not just grass and sky.  This would make it feel like a cottage.

    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.

    Stencils:

    Dogs Playing,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Screen Door, A Colorful Life Designs

    Versamark Embossing Ink: R&R Scrapbooking

    Clear Embossing Powder,  Wow,  R&R Scrapbooking

    Ink: Stampin’ Up!

    Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up! 

    Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

    Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

    Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon 

    Do you have any comments or thoughts on this design?  Drop me a line in the Comments Section below –  I’d love to hear from you!

    You can also use the Comments Section to be notified when I release new work.

    Dogs Playing

    Screen Door

  • Create a Stunning Butterfly Card with Stencils

    Create a Stunning Butterfly Card with Stencils

    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

    Card Face:  5.25 x 4

    This card began with a card face I had already created and then set aside because I just couldn’t decide how to finish it. I had stamped the butterflies (using triple-layer stamping to achieve the colours) with a set called Watercolour Wings; to intensify the soft edges in the faux watercolour, I spritzed the panel with water, allowing the colours to blend and bleed a little.

    Card Face:

    • I laid the card face on the grip mat and positioned the stencil. 
    • Avoiding the butterflies,  I applied light blue with a soft hand, allowing the depth of colour to vary during application.
    • After covering the butterflies with scraps of copy paper, I added purple spatter using metallic watercolour paint.
    • I put the card face into the stamp positioner and added the sentiment in black,  stamping 3x to get the saturation and visibility I wanted.
    • I ran the edges of the card face over my black ink pad, gently bending them here and there to let the ink move into the card face.

    Other:

    • I die-cut a white butterfly from scrap cardstock,   and coloured the body orange.
    •   I used a white gel pen to add detail to the orange.

    Assembly

    • I put dimensional foam on the back of the card face, and then centered it on the card base.
    • I glued the white butterfly towards the upper left of the card face.

    Final Thoughts:

    I normally use a very minimal palette with my cards  (2 colours max),  but I love this colourful card.  Although this isn’t a cloud stencil, the use of blue behind the butterflies createss the suggestion of a blue and white sky.

    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: Mid Century Minimalist,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Stamps:  Watercolor Wings,  Stampin’ Up!  (retired)

    Ink: Stampin’ Up!

    Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up! 

    Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

    Metallic Watercolour Paint:   Amazon

    Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

    Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon 

    Do you have any comments or thoughts on this design?  Drop me a line in the Comments Section below –  I’d love to hear from you!

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    Mid Century Minimalist

  • DIY a Pup-themed card for a Dog Loving Friend

    DIY a Pup-themed card for a Dog Loving Friend

    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

    Card Face:  5.25 x 4

    This set includes a stencil with six openings to create dogs, as well as the six cut-out shapes that act as masks.  I used three of the masks to create this card.

    Card Face:

    • I laid the card face on the grip mat and positioned the three masks, securing each with a loop of low-tack tape.
    • I applied light brown ink with a soft hand around each mask.
    • I added touches of the same brown ink to some edges on the card face.
    • I removed the masks,  put the card face in an embossing folder and ran it through the Big Shot.
    • I decided I wanted some spatter on the card face,  so I put the masks back in place and added gold spatter here and there with metallic watercolour.  I used the same puddle of gold metallic watercolour to run the edges of the card face through,  allowing an irregular edge.

    Other:

    • I stamped the sentiment on a scrap of cardstock,  and used a deckled-edge die to cut it out.
    • I used a scrap of gold cardstock to die cut the bones.

    Assembly

    • I glued the card face to the card base, centering on all sides.
    • I added dimensional foam to the back of the sentiment and put it in place on the upper left of the card face.  
    • I glued the bones in random spots,  as shown.
    • I added three clear embellishments to the sentiment as a finishing touch.

    Final Thoughts:

    I love the way this card came together: the negative images created by the masks,  the texture and dimension created by the embossing folder, the die-cut bones …. All of these work so well together.

    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: Dogs Playing,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Dies: KSCrafts,  Amazon

    Ink: Stampin’ Up!

    Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up! 

    Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

    Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

    Card Base & Card Face:  Recollections 110 lb., Michaels

    Do you have any comments or thoughts on this design?  Drop me a line in the Comments Section below –  I’d love to hear from you!

    You can also use the Comments Section to be notified when I release new work.

    Dogs Playing

  • Stencil + Cats + Butterflies = A One of a Kind Card

    Stencil + Cats + Butterflies = A One of a Kind Card

    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 

    Do you have any comments or thoughts on this design?  Drop me a line in the Comments Section below –  I’d love to hear from you!

    You can also use the Comments Section to be notified when I release new work.

    Cats Playing

  • DIY a  Simple Curlicue Cat Card with Paw Prints

    DIY a Simple Curlicue Cat Card with Paw Prints

    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: 5.25 x 10.5, scored and folded at 5.25

    Pink Border Layer:  5.25 x 5.25

     White Border Layer:5 ⅛ x 5 1/8

    Pink Card Face:  4 ⅞ x47/8

    Card Face:

    • I dusted the card face liberally with anti-static powder, then positioned the stencil and secured both with low-tack tape.
    • I pressed my Versamark embossing pad firmly through the openings in the stencil, repeating a couple of times to ensure good coverage.
    • After setting the stencil aside, I sprinkled white embossing powder over the wet ink,  and set it with my heat gun.
    • I used a corner punch to add additional detail to each corner.

    Other:

    • I used a scrap of white cardstock and a die that cuts tiny, adorable pawprints.
    • I looked through my Sentiments binder and selected the  “congratulations”.

    Assembly

    • I glued the pink border layer to the card base, and centered the white border on top of these.
    • I added the pink card face (centered carefully), then added the paw prints as shown.
    • I put dimensional foam on the back of the sentiment and positioned it in the upper right quadrant of the card face.

    Final Thoughts:

    I love the white-on-pink-on white- on pink effect achieved here.  Fun,  without distracting from the design.

    Although I pulled out the “congratulations”,  this card would work for many other occasions.

    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:  Cat Curlicue ,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Versamark Embossing Ink: R&R Scrapbooking

    White Embossing Powder,  Wow,  R&R Scrapbooking

    Dies:  KSCraft,  Amazon

    Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

    Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

    Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon 

    Do you have any comments or thoughts on this design?  Drop me a line in the Comments Section below –  I’d love to hear from you!

    You can also use the Comments Section to be notified when I release new work.

  • Experiment with Gold Embossing on Patterned Paper

    Experiment with Gold Embossing on Patterned Paper

    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

    Card Face: 5.25 x 4

    This card began as a gel pull that I wanted to use.  (I have quite a pile!  If you’ve played with a gel press,  I’m sure you understand.)

    Card Face:

    • I placed the card face on my grip mat and positioned the stencil.
    • I pressed my Versamark embossing pad firmly through the openings on the stencil.
    • Putting the stencil aside,  I sprinkled gold embossing powder over the sticky ink,  and then set it with a heat gun.
    • I positioned three of the dies along the right-hand side of the card face (varying the angles) and secured them with low-tack tape.
    • I ran the card face through my Big Shot.

    Other:

    • I die cut a scrap of cardstock with the banner die.
    • I positioned the stamp on the die cut and stamped it with Versamark embossing ink.
    • I sprinkled the wet ink with gold embossing powder and set it with the heat gun.

    Assembly

    • I glued the card face to the card base –  the negative die cuts allowed the white card base to show through the die cut openings.
    • I put dimensional foam on the back of the banner die cut and placed it as shown.
    • I put a small gold pearl on both ends of the die cut.

    Final Thoughts:

    I love negative die cuts –  for me, they add something unexpected to a card design.

    I love the way the stencilled gold pattern winds over the random gel print –  a luxe element on top of the rich colours.

    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: Lapping Waves,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Versamark Embossing Ink: R&R Scrapbooking

    Gold  Embossing Powder,  Wow, R&R Scrapbooking

    Dies:  Cut Out Leaves,  Sizzix, Amazon

    Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

    Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon 

    Do you have any comments or thoughts on this design?  Drop me a line in the Comments Section below –  I’d love to hear from you!

    You can also use the Comments Section to be notified when I release new work.

    Lapping Waves