Seeing Double
everything is twice as fun when you're TWO
TUTORIALSTENCIL
5/6/20242 min read
This card was created for a challenge over at 613 Avenue Create. The challenge this month is For the Kids, but Anything Goes is also always an option there. The amazing sponsor for May is Mirtillamente: their digital stamps are fabulous. Hop on over and check out the awesome entries - and while you’re there, feel free to share a card and grow the creativity!
Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 4.25 x 11, scored and folded at 2.75 and 8.25
Blue Border: 4.25 x 2.75 x 2
Card Face: 4 x 2.5 x 2
Card Face:
I pulled the digital image into Canva and changed it to the size I wanted: then I created a copy and flipped it - now I had two identical dinos facing each other. I left some space between them on the sheet.
I downloaded the file and printed it on 80 lb cardstock (the heaviest that my printer will accept).
I coloured the images with alcohol markers.
I added an unexpected detail by using a copper metallic gel pen to fill in the polka dots.
I used a stamp and dark blue ink to add the detail in the background.
Other:
I die-cut the number 2 out of copper foil cardstock. I also cut a second one out of scrap cardstock and glued them together to strengthen the foil.
I die-cut the background shape from scrap cardstock. I used the same stamp and ink to add interest and ran the edges across the dark blue ink pad.
I cut each dino down to 4 x 2.5.
Assembly:
I glued the dark blue border pieces to the folds of the cardstock.
I added both dino pieces on top of these, centering carefully.
I glued the 2 to the background shape.
I glued the left-hand side of this piece to the card face. If I had glued both sides down the card would be glued shut.
Final Thoughts:
This little dino is absolutely adorable: I had such fun creating this card.
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.
Digital Stamps: Almost Cute Dino, Mirtillamente
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Metallic Gel Pen, Gelly Roll, Amazon
Memento Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Alcohol Markers:
Stampin’ Blends: Stampin’ Up!
Copics: Wallacks
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
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