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

White Anchor Layer: 5.5 x 2

Lighthouse Layer:   5.5 x 2

Border for Lighthouse Layer:  5.5 x 2.25

Card Face:

• I laid the cardstock for the lighthouse layer onto the grip mat and positioned the stencil.   I used two different blue inks to go over all exposed areas-  one dark and one medium blue.   I used the dark blue on the very bottom and the medium blue on the top 2/3 of the panel,  blending carefully where they met.  I added additional medium blue ink around the top edges and around the curved lines on the stencil, which added a lot of depth to the image.
• I removed the stencil and added 3 birds toward the top left of the panel.
• Putting the stencil back in place, I spattered water over the inked image, blotting it with a paper towel to soak up excess moisture.   I set this panel aside.
• I placed the cardstock for the other half of the card face in the stamp positioner and stamped the anchor both top and bottom, stamping a couple of times to get an intense image.

Other:

• I stamped the sentiment on a scrap of white cardstock,  and then used a die to create the shape.
• I used the same die to cut a second shape, using black cardstock this time.
• I cut the black shape in half horizontally and then glued the halves behind the white shape in a way that allowed the black to show both top and bottom.

This is a great way to get extra use from a die,  while creating a perfectly matching border for the sentiment.

Assembly

• I glued the larger black border layer to the card base.
• I centered the lighthouse on the smaller black border piece,  and then glued this to the right hand edge of the card base layers.
• I glued the white card face layer to the card base, positioning it snugly against the lighthouse and leaving a narrow border on the left hand side.
• I put dimensional foam on the back of the sentiment and positioned it as shown between the two anchors.

Final Thoughts:

The addition of the spatter worked well on this piece, mimicking spray coming up as water crashed into the lighthouse.

I didn’t get the anchor stamp perfectly spaced top and bottom –  this bothers my eye!

Other than that,  I’m happy with this design.

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: Two Sea Panels, A Colorful Life Designs

Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp

Clear Embossing Powder,  Wow,  Simon Says Stamp

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 

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Two Sea Panels