Written In Ink

Category: Gal Pals

  • Create A Luxe Card for that Special Somone

    Create A Luxe Card for that Special Somone

    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

    Focal Layer:   scrap of cardstock approx 4.5 x 3

    Card Face: 5.25 x 4

    This stencil has three options for ribbon –  my first task was to decide which one to use on this card.

    Card Face:

    • I laid the card face on the grip mat and positioned the stencil.
    •  I pressed my Versamark embossing powder firmly through the openings, removed the stencil and sprinkled gold embossing powder over the wet ink.  I  set this with my heat gun.
    • I placed the card face in a texturizing embossing folder and ran it through the Big Shot.

    Other:

    • I put the scrap of cardstock into my stamp positioner and stamped the image with Versamark embossing ink.  
    • I sprinkled this with the same gold embossing powder and set it with my heat gun.
    • I used a stitched rectangle die to cut this down to size.

    Assembly

    • I centered the card face on the card base and then added the focal layer as shown in the picture.
    • I added a pearl to the center of the stencilled bow,  and a smaller pearl to the bottom of the loops on each side.
    • I added a pearl to the center of the flower on the focal layer.

    Final Thoughts:

    Cream and gold is such a luxe combination:  I love it.

    I also love the contrast between the textured card face and the oh-so-smooth focal layer.

    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: Bow,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp

    Gold Embossing Powder,  Wow,  R&R Scrapbooking

    Stamps:  Stampin’ Up!  (retired)

    Dies:  Stitched Rectangles,  Stampin’ Up!  (retired)

    Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

     Recollections 110 lb., Michaels

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    Bows stencil

  • Spotlight on Fun Card Design with Norm, the Old Guy

    Spotlight on Fun Card Design with Norm, the Old Guy

    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 10.5, folded and score dat 5.25

    Black Border Layer: 5.25 x 5.25

    Card Face:  5 x 5

    Card Face:

    • I laid the card face down on the grip mat and positioned the stencil.
    • I applied vibrant pink ink in the center of the stencil, and soft orange ink to the outer edges,  blending the two where they met.

    Other:

    • I looked through my Ready to Go Binder to find the fine fellow you see in the image: I had previously coloured and fussy-cut him and wanted to use him on this card.
    • I cut three circles using my infinity dies, but in each instance, instead of ensuring even spacing, I pushed the dies together on one side, creating uneven circles.

    Assembly

    • I glued the black border layer to the card base.
    • I glued the three circles onto the card face, making the spacing uneven to echo the wonky shapes.
    • I put the card face into my stamp positioner and created a curve with a photopolymer stamp that worked between the two outer circles.  I stamped the sentiment with Versafine Onyx.

    Photopolymer stamps can be manipulated into a  curve:  as soon as I was done stamping I removed it from the stamp positioner and allowed it to return to it’s original shape.

    • I glued the old guy to the card face as shown.
    • I glued the card face to the card base.

    Final Thoughts:

    I like this card, but looking at it now, I wish I had put a piece of vellum under the old guy to make him stand out against that background.

    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: Spotlight,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Stamps:  

    Norm,  Art Impressions, Amazon

    Sentiment:  Kraftigali  (no longer in business)

    Dies: Circular Infinity Dies,  Hero Arts

    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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    Spotlight stencil

  • Create “Gorgeous” Cards with the “Gorjuss” girls

    Create “Gorgeous” Cards with the “Gorjuss” girls

    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

    Purple Border Layer: 5.5 x 4.25

    Card Face:  5.25 x 4

    Card Face:

    • I placed the card face in my stamp positioner and stamped the girl using black Memento ink.
    • I coloured her using alcohol markers.
    • Next,  I placed the card face on the grip mat and positioned the stencil.  I applied a soft mauve ink across all exposed areas coming up to the stamped image, trying not to have the stencilled pattern overlap the girl.  

    I used a regular blending brush for most of the stencilling,  but switched to a mini brush for the tricky areas around her hair and legs to avoid getting ink onto the girl.

    • I positioned a die along the left-hand edge and ran this through my Big Shot:  the die created the heart-shaped cut-outs on the card face.

    Other:

    I looked through my sentiment binder and pulled out the die-cut “love,” cut previously and saved for just such a use.

    Assembly

    I glued the purple border layer to the card base,  and then centered the card face on top of these.

    I added the die-cut sentiment as shown in the picture.

    Final Thoughts:

    I love the Gorjuss girls,  and am delighted with the way this turned out.   

    I thought the heart-shaped openings cut by the die tied in nicely with the two heart shapes on the key.

    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:  Dotty Harlequin,   A Colorful Life Designs

    Stamps: Curiosity Wonderland, Studio Light,  Ecstasy Crafts

    Dies: Reverse Random Heart Border,  Frantic Stamper

    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!

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    Dotty Harlequin stencil

  • Share a Stunning Card Made with Two Leafy Stencils

    Share a Stunning Card Made with Two Leafy 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

    Card Face: 5.25 x 4

    This card began as a ghost print created during a gel printing session. The fine lines visible in the background were created there.

    Card Face:

    • I laid the card face on my grip mat and positioned the Leaf Lattice stencil.
    • I applied brown ink across the exposed areas, using more pressure in some areas to create more saturation and visual depth. With this particular stencil,  this process created the look of shadows under the leaves,  which was pretty fun.
    •  I removed that stencil and allowed the ink to dry completely.
    • I positioned the Leaf Sprigs stencil at the bottom-left of the card face and then pressed my Versamark embossing pad firmly through the openings.
    • I sprinkled gold embossing powder over the embossing ink and set it with my heat gun.
    • I positioned an edger die along the right-hand side of the card face and ran this through my Big Shot.  This split the card face in two,  while creating two different leafy patterns – one positive and one negative.
    • I trimmed off the rough edge left on the left-hand piece.

    Other:

    • I stamped the sentiment in Versafine Onyx and used a die to create the shape.

    Assembly

    • I glued both pieces of the card face to the card base, allowing a ⅛” border around the outside:  this left a white strip visible between the two pieces.
    • I put dimensional foam on the back of the sentiment and put it in place over that strip, as shown in the picture.
    • I added three metallic gems – two above the sentiment, and one below.

    Final Thoughts:

    These stencils are really pretty together,  and I really like this brown & gold combination.

    If I were to recreate this card,  I would add a border layer underneath the card face to create more contrast and show off the die-cut leaves a little more.

    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.

    Stencils:

    Leaf Lattice,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Leaf Sprigs,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Versamark Embossing Ink: The Scrapbook Cottage

    Gold Embossing Powder,  Wow,  R&R Scrapbooking

    Dies:  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 

    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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    Leaf Lattice stencil

    Leaf Sprigs stencil

  • Create a Beautiful Chick Card with Stencils

    Create a Beautiful Chick 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: 5.25 x 10.5, scored and folded at 5.25

    Black Border Layer: 5 x 5

    Card Face: 4 ⅞ x 4 7/8

    Card Face:

    • I placed the card face on my work surface, positioned the stencil and secured it with low-tack tape.  (I find that my grip mat doesn’t work well with these larger cards, as there isn’t enough margin to stick well.)   
    • I used light green ink over all exposed areas.
    • I stamped the circular image in the middle of the background and cut it out with a die that was just slightly larger.
    • I used my scissors to roughen up the edges of both the card face and the circular die cut.

    Other:

    • I die cut the pieces of the chick from white cardstock and pressed them into yellow or orange ink pads to create the colours.  (I used a fineliner to colour the oh-so-tiny eyes.)
    • I cut two of the signs and glued them together.  I added the stamped sentiment as shown.

    Assembly

    • I assembled the chick and put her aside to dry.
    • I glued the black border layer to the card base and placed the card face on top.
    • I glued the die-cut circle back into the center and then added the chick on top.
    • I trimmed the bottom of the sign into a curve,  and then glued it into place against the chick’s wing.
    • I added orange spatter to the card face.
    • I added orange card bling to the finished card, starting at the top-left corner and ending at the bottom-right corner.

    Final Thoughts:

    I wasn’t certain how I wanted to use this stencil ,  so I pondered a bit, and then played a bit.

    I’m super happy with how it turned out.

    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:  Lines and Dots,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Dies:

    Chicken:  Chicken Fiona,  Joy Crafts,  Frantic Stamper

    Sign:  Stampin’ Up!  (retired)

    Ink: Stampin’ Up!

    Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up! 

    Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

    Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

     Recollections 110 lb., Michaels

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    Lines and Dots

  • “Make a Wish” and send it to a friend

    “Make a Wish” and send it to a 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

    Black Border Layer: 5.25 x 5.25

    White Border Layer: 5 ⅛ x 5 ⅛

    Card Face:  5 x 5

    I love creating gel prints:  it’s an activity I share with my daughter (part of the reason I love it).  I have quite an accumulation,  and from time to time, I make a determined effort to use some of them up. This card was born during one of those times.

    Card Face:

    • I cut the gel print down to size and then placed it on the grip mat.  I positioned the stencil (it is a 6 x 9 stencil, so there are lots of options for how it’s placed on the page) and then pressed my Versamark ink pad firmly through the stencil onto the card face.
    • After removing the stencil, I sprinkled black embossing powder over the card face and set it with my heat gun.

    Other:

    • I used scraps of white cardstock to cut out the three cupcakes.  
    • I also cut three of the sentiments and glued them together, which created extra dimension and presence for the sentiment.

    Assembly

    • I glued the black border layer to the card base.
    • I centered the white border layer on top of these and then added the card face on top of both.
    • I glued the sentiment towards the bottom right as shown,  and then added the three cupcakes.
    • I added a pink embellishment to each cupcake.

    Final Thoughts:

    I love the addition of the stencilled embossing to the gel print: the die cuts finished it off perfectly.

    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:  Big Squiggles,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Dies:  Make a Wish, Creative Expressions

    Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

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

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    Big Squiggles

  • Elevate Your Card Designs By Foiling the Intricate Diamonds Stencil

    Elevate Your Card Designs By Foiling the Intricate Diamonds Stencil

    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

    Card Face:

    This card began with a gel print that I liked: just a mixture of red, blue, and gold (which appears brown in the image), but I liked the result and decided to create a card with it.

    • I laid the card face (gel print)  down on scrap paper and positioned the stencil.
    • After securing both with Mint Tape, I applied Duo Gel to some of the open areas in the stencil.  I didn’t want to cover the print entirely,  but rather to accent what was already there, so I was selective in where I added the gel.
    • I removed the stencil and placed it into water immediately (Duo Gel dries into a very sticky permanent adhesive –  keeping it wet until I can scrub it off saved my stencil.)
    • I put the card face aside to dry. 
    • Once the gel had dried, I laid a piece of red transfer foil over the area and ran it through my Big Shot.  The pressure from the rollers caused the foil to stick to the dried gel:  when I pulled the piece off of the card face, the foiled pattern stayed behind.

    Other:

    • I used a scrap of white cardstock and a die to cut two sets of the dragonflies, and then glued them together.
    • I looked through my sentiments binder and selected the one you see in the image:  I thought that this card could be for almost any occasion, and I liked the size and shape of the sentiment for this design.

    Assembly

    • I centered and glued the card face onto the card base.
    • I glued the dragonflies and sentiment on as shown.
    • I added a tiny red rhinestone to each dragonfly.

    Final Thoughts:

    I’m really happy with this card:  the red foil compliments the background nicely, without overwhelming the design.

    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: Intricate Diamonds,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com

    Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  (retired)

    Dies: Stampin’ Up! (retired)

    Duo Gel: Deco Foil,  R&R Scrapbooking

    Red Transfer Foil: Deco Foil,  R&R Scrapbooking

    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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    Intricate Diamonds

  • Love Card Design? Tips Using Versamark and Embossing

    Love Card Design? Tips Using Versamark and Embossing

    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 

    Focal Layer:  5.00 x 4 (before tearing)

    Card Face:

    • I laid the focal layer on my grip mat and positioned the stencil.
    • I pressed my Versamark ink pad firmly through the stencil,  covering all exposed areas a couple of times to be sure that I didn’t miss a spot.
    • After removing the stencil, I sprinkled embossing powder over the sticky ink and set it with my heat gun.
    • I placed the card face in my spray box and used green, yellow and red Lindy’s Magicals sprays, directly over the embossed area.   This added visual depth as well as interest. 
    • I allowed the paper to dry, and then tore the left-hand side,  tearing off just over half of the card face.
    • I placed the card face into the stamp positioner and stamped the sentiment on the left-hand side, using Versamark Onyx.
    • I also used a background stamp and green ink on the card face to add texture. (This stamp is very subtle, but makes a huge difference to the finished visual.)

    Assembly

    • I glued the torn focal layer to the right-hand side of the card face, centering vertically.
    • I put dimensional foam on the back of the card face and centered it on the card base.
    • I scattered gems randomly on the card face.

    Final Thoughts:

    This embossing powder provides a real “wow” factor,  and is wonderful paired with this stencil.

    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: Three Feathers,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com

    Versamark Embossing Ink: The Scrapbook Cottage

    Fairy Dust Powder,  Wow, Amazon

    Stamps:

    Sentiment: Ponderings,  Stampers Anonymous, Amazon

    Rustic Linen,  Altenew

    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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    Three Feathers

  • 🎵Create a “note” of appreciation 🎵

    🎵Create a “note” of appreciation 🎵

    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

    Card Face:

    • I laid the card face down on the grip mat.
    • I positioned the stencil to begin about ¼ of the way down on the left-hand side and move towards the bottom right.  I applied a mixture of blue, pink and yellow ink across the exposed areas.
    • I moved the stencil, changing the angle dramatically: this time it began slightly lower on the left and moved to the upper left of the card face. I repeated the same three colours in the exposed areas.
    • I placed the card face in my stamp positioner and used Versafine Onyx to add the musical staff, the treble clef and the birds.
    • I created a textured surface by placing the card face in an embossing folder and running it through the Big Shot.
    • I ran the edges of the card face over the yellow ink pad to create an irregular border,  and then lightly touched it to the textured surface in several places to bring more colour to the background.

    Other:

    • I stamped the sentiment using Versafine Onyx,  and then cut it down to size with a stitched rectangle die.

    Assembly

    • I glued the card face to the card base.
    • I added the sentiment, nestled in beside the treble clef as shown.
    • I added tiny, iridescent butterflies as a finishing touch

    Final Thoughts:

    This is a stamp set that I don’t often get to play with,  so I was delighted to get it out and pair it with this musical stencil.

    If I were to recreate this card,  I would stamp the sentiment directly onto the card face before embossing it:  I don’t think it’s necessary to have it on a separate piece of cardstock, as it is in this example.

    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: Music,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com

    Stamps:  Stampin’ Up!  (retired)

    Dies:  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 

    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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    Music stencil

  • Fun Ways to Use Music in Card Making

    Fun Ways to Use Music in Card Making

    Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencisl I used fromA 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.)

    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 (after die-cutting)

    Card Face:

    • I placed the card face on the grip mat and positioned the Music Elements stencil so that the left-hand side of the stencil was centered on the card face.  I used a soft yellow ink across the exposed areas. 
    • I used blue and green inks to add additional detail with the large notes on the right of the stencil, randomly changing colours and which note was used.
    • I replaced it with the Smiley Faces stencil.  I used dark yellow across all exposed areas.
    • I put the card face into the stamp positioner and used Versafine Onyx to add the large sentiment.
    • I sprinkled the sentiment with clear embossing powder, and set it with my heat gun.

    Other:

    • I had previously stamped/coloured/fussy cut the bird –  I pulled him out of my Ready To Go binder.
    • I used a Deckled Edge die to cut the card face down to size, and then ran the edges of this piece over the blue ink pad,  creating definition.

    Assembly

    • I glued the card face onto the card base,  and added the bird below the sentiment as shown.
    • I used a fineliner to add legs and feet to the bird,  and added shadow under the bird with a gray alcohol marker.

    Final Thoughts:

    I love the fun vibe brought by this card.  

    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:

    Music Elements:  A Colorful Life Designs

    Smiley Faces:  A Colorful life Designs

    Clear Embossing Powder,  Wow,  R&R Scrapbooking

    Stamps:  

    Sentiment: Stampin’ Up!  (retired)

    Bird:  Stampers Anonymous Crazy Birds and Things,  Amazon

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

    Fineliners, Amazon

    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.