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Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Card Face: 5.25 x 4
Card Face:
- I placed my card face on the Grip Mat and positioned the Dotted Trellis stencil. I applied a mixture of yellow and pink ink randomly across the exposed areas.
- I switched out the stencils, putting the Circles Galore stencil in place, and added turquoise ink over the first layer of stencilling.
- I placed the card face in the stamp positioner and added the pink ribbon to the top-left corner of the card face.
- I stamped the sentiment directly onto the card face, as shown, using Versafine Onyx. I sprinkled this with clear embossing powder and set it with my heat gun.
- I ran the edges of the card face across the pink ink pad.
Other:
- I looked through my Ready To Go binder and decided to use the wee chick, which was pre-coloured with alcohol markers and fussy cut.
Assembly
- I glued the card face to the card base, centering on all sides.
- I glued the wee chick onto the card face and drew legs and feet so she is standing on the bottom of the ribbon.
- I added card bling randomly to the card face.
Final Thoughts:
I really like the shapes and colours in the two layers of stencilling: with that in place turning this into a baby card seemed natural. (I almost always decide what direction a card will go in once the first steps are complete …. And often not until the card is finished.)
The large stamped ribbon is a nice contrast to the wee chick.
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.
Stencils:
Dotted Trellis, A Colorful Life Designs
Circles Galore, A Colorful Life Designs
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp
Clear Embossing Powder, Wow, Simon Says Stamp
Stamps:
Ribbon: Technique Junkies (no longer in business)
Chick: I am Chickie, Nellies Choice, Ecstasy Crafts
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp
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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Dotted Trellis by A Colorful Life Designs
Circles Galore by A Colorful Life Designs
