Life is short
make the most of it!
TUTORIALSTENCIL
3/21/20242 min read
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 2.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Card Face: 5 ⅛ x 3 7/8
Card Face:
I inked up a background stamp which has irregular vertical lines with a light green ink. I turned it on an angle and stamped diagonally on the card face.
I inked it up again, turned it in the opposite direction, and stamped again. This resulted in a fun diamond background.
I dusted the entire card face liberally with anti-static powder.
Laying one of the stencils in place, I pressed Versamark embossing ink through all openings. I removed the stencil and added gold embossing powder, setting it with my heat gun.
I laid down another stencil and again pressed Versamark embossing ink through the stencil. I added silver embossing powder, setting it with my heat gun.
I laid down the third and final stencil and added a bright blue ink across the surface.
Other:
I created the sentiment on my computer, using various fonts and sizes and printing multiple selections on a piece of copy paper.
I chose the one I liked the best and printed it on 80lb cardstock. (this is the heaviest that my printer will accept.)
I added dimensional foam to the back of the card face.
Assembly:
I glued the card face to the card base, centering carefully.
I glued the long, narrow sentiment across the center of the card face, between the two words as shown.
I added small silver pearls between the words on the sentiment, as well as before and after.
Final Thoughts:
The use of the blue/green combo gives this card a very masculine feeling, and the use of the embossing powder is a bit of fun. This card is so different from the other one I made with this stencil - changing up the colour scheme is very effective!
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: Layered Eat Cake, A Colorful Life Designs
Stamp: Brush Strokes, Stampin’ Up! (retired)
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Versamark embossing ink: Simon Says Stamp
Gold and Silver embossing powder: Stampin’ Up!
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
Sentiment Strip: Accent 80 lb., Amazon
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