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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 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: 5.5 x 4.25
First Steps:
- I planned to work with Shimmer Sprays for this project, so before starting, I sprayed the back of the stencil generously with Pixie Spray so that I would get a crisp result.
- I waited about 30 seconds and then positioned the stencil in the center of a full piece of paper (8.5 x 11). I used a brayer to ensure good contact between the stencil and the paper.
- I sprayed Lindy’s Shimmer Sprays generously over the stencil, covering the entire sheet of paper. While still wet, I added several colours of Lindy’s Magicals powders to the mix.
- I left this to dry for a while before removing the stencil.
- I cut the paper into four pieces, 5 x 4.25.
Card Face:
- I selected one of the pieces, placed it in my stamp positioner and stamped the giraffes with Versafine Onyx.
- I removed the card face from the positioner and sprinkled clear embossing powder over the stamping: I set this with my heat gun.
- I repeated this step with the sentiment, making the decision to run it vertically rather than horizontally.
Assembly
- I glued the card face to the card base.
- I added three small black embellishments to the upper left.
Final Thoughts:
Although I didn’t get the perfectly crisp result I was hoping for (probably too much spray), I felt that it worked with this pattern. The irregular lines really don’t bother me here.
I love this end result.
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: Mid Century Mask, A Colorful Life Designs
Stamps: Altenew (retired)
Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp
Lindy’s Shimmer Spray: Starburst, Glitter & Ink
Lindy’s Magicals: Under the Sea: Glitter and Ink
Clear Embossing Powder: Wow, Simon Says Stamp
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
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Mid Century Mask by A Colorful Life Designs
