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: 5.25 x 10.5, scored and folded at 5.25
Kraft Border Layer: 4 1/8 x 4 1/8
White Border Layer: 4 x 4
Card Face: 4 x 4 (before cutting)
I have quite a supply of gel prints in my stash, each just waiting for a chance to shine. I pulled one out for this card.
Card Face:
- I laid the card face (gel print) on a piece of scrap paper and positioned the stencil. I applied embossing paste to all open areas on the stencil.
- I carefully removed the stencil and placed it in water immediately, as cleanup is much easier when the paste is moist.
- I put the card face aside to dry.
- Once dry, I trimmed the card face down to 3 x 3, and then cut it into three pieces, each 3 x 1” wide.
- I tore the top and bottom of each piece, deliberately making the tears uneven.
- I applied dimensional foam to the back of each piece.
Assembly
- I glued the kraft border layer to the card base, and the white border layer on top of that, centering both carefully.
- I removed the backing from the foam tape and put each piece in place taking care to leave space between each piece and on the edges as well.
- I also made sure that the image lined up correctly to “work” visually as I was putting the pieces in place.
Final Thoughts:
I had such a time with this gel print: I loved the combination of the Sand Paste with that print, but then (as is often the case) I couldn’t decide how to use it. After putting it aside, looking at it again, putting it aside …. for a couple of weeks (!) I finally decided on the design you see here, and I’m so happy with it. This is one of my absolute favourite creations in a long time.
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: Chrysanthemum Set, A Colorful Life Designs
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Cosmic Shimmer Antique Sand Paste, Ecstasy Crafts
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon or Recollections 110 lb., Michaels
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Chrysanthemum Set by A Colorful Life Designs
