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: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Border Layer: 5.5 x 4.25
Card Face: 5.5 x 4
Card Face:
- I stamped the tree with Memento Black ink and used alcohol markers to colour it.
- I outlined the elements on the tree with gray ink to make them stand out from the background.
- I placed the stencil over the image and pressed my Versamark embossing ink pad firmly over all exposed areas, going over each area more than once to ensure good coverage.
- I sprinkled white glitter embossing powder over the surface and set it with my heat gun.
Other:
- I looked through my sentiments binder and chose one that fit the mood of the piece and was the correct size.
Assembly
- I glued the holographic border layer to the card base, and then glued the card face on top, centering vertically.
- I added the sentiment as shown, and then added a small silver pearl to both ends of the sentiment.
Final Thoughts:
This is a fun image with a contemporary feel: after I had coloured it I had a hard time deciding how to finish it off. In the end, a bit of sparkly snow was the perfect finishing touch.
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: Falling Snow, A Colorful Life Designs
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp
White Glitter Embossing Powder, Stampin’ Up!
Stamps: Christmas Town Tree, Colorado Craft Co.
Memento Ink: Stampin’ Up! (retired)
Alcohol Markers:
Stampin’ Blends: Stampin’ Up!
Copics: Wallacks
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Holographic Cardstock: Reflections, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon or Recollections 110 lb., Michaels
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Falling Snow by a Colorful Life Designs
