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: 5.5 x 4.25
Card Face:
- I laid the card face on the grip mat and positioned the stencil (taking care to keep the lines straight on this one!).
- I applied yellow ink across all exposed areas, allowing a variation in tone to create depth.
- After removing the stencil, I placed the card face in my stamp positioner and added the two flowers with bright pink ink. I stamped several times to get the intensity I wanted.
- I removed the floral stamps and replaced them with the sentiment, stamping this in Verafine Onyx.
- I smooshed the pink ink pad on an acrylic block and then used a water pen to add large pink splotches to the card face.
- I used a fine liner to freehand a whimsical black frame around the card face. (I was able to use the pattern to keep the border evenly distanced from the edges on all sides.)
- I added fine black and pink spatter to the card face.
Assembly
- I glued the card face to the card base.
- I added pink card bling to complete the card.
Final Thoughts:
The contrast between the very structured stencilled pattern and the whimsical frame makes me happy.
I almost had an absolutely flat, one-layer card, but in the end, I just couldn’t resist adding the card bling.
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: Three Xs, A Colorful Life Designs
Stamps: Stampin’ Up! (retired):
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp
Fineliners: Amazon
Card Bling: A Colorful Life Designs
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
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Three Xs
