Let’s get Started:
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Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Cranberry Border Layer: 5.5 x 4.25
Copper Border Layer: 3.25 x 4.25
Alternatively, to save material- just cut two ⅛ x 4.25 strips from the copper cardstock and glue them directly along the top and bottom of the card face.
Card Face: 3 x 4.25
Card Face:
- I placed the card face on my grip mat and then positioned the first part of the stencil (the handles).
- Using cranberry ink and a moderate hand, I applied ink across the exposed areas. I went back with a shading brush (smaller) and applied addition in specific areas to create depth in the handles.
- I removed the first stencil and brought in the second layer (the “business end” of each tool).
- I used copper metallic ink across all exposed areas.
This is a very dense pigment ink, and I wasn’t able to create further depth with additional layers.
Other:
- I stamped the sentiment with Versafine Onyx, and cut it down to the finished size with a die.
- I used an embossing folder on the cranberry border layer to create an industrial feel.
- I used the same copper foil cardstock and dies to cut out the nuts used as an accent.
If a piece of foiled cardstock was used for the copper border (rather than strips) these nuts could be cut from the center of that piece – no one would know!
Assembly
- I glued the cranberry border layer to the card base, and added the copper border layer and card face on top centering appropriately.
- I put dimensional foam on the back of the sentiment and put it in place in the center of the card.
- I added the small copper nuts as shown.
Final Thoughts:
Such a fun card: I love the colours and textures. And I love that sentiment, combined with the wee embellishments.
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 Tools, A Colorful Life Designs
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Stamp and Die: Taylored Expressions (retired)
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Metallic Ink: Copper Pot: Lisa Horton, Glitter & Ink
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Shading Brushes: Waffle Flower, Amazon
Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Copper Foil Cardstock: Reflections, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
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Layered Tools from A Colorful Life Designs
