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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
Cardstock for die-cut: 5.25 x 4 before cutting
Scraps of cardstock for the sentiment pieces.
I used a gel print to get started on this card face: the texture in the pieces was a fun addition.
Card Face:
- I laid the card face on a piece of scrap paper and positioned the stencil.
- I pressed Versamark embossing ink firmly through the stencil, repeating in areas until I was satisfied with the coverage.
- After removing the stencil, I sprinkled embossing powder over the ink and set it with my heat gun.
Other:
- I secured the coverplate die to the large piece of cardstock and ran it through the Big Shot.
- I die-cut “celebrate” from white cardstock three times and glued them together.
- I stamped “let’s” and “you” with Versafine Onyx on small scraps, and cut them down to their finished sizes.
Assembly
- I glued the large die-cut to the card face, then glued the new layer to the card base, centering it on all sides.
- I glued “celebrate” in the center of the card face, on an angle.
- I added “let’s” and “you” as shown.
Final Thoughts:
I like the bold colours in this card (thanks to the gel print), as well as all the various layers and geometric shapes.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Stencil: Diamond Fade, A Colorful Life Designs
Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp
Vintage Peacock Embossing Powder, Wow, Amazon
Dies:
Circles and Crosses Coverplate, the Frantic Stamper, Ecstasy Crafts
Sentiment Stamps/Die, Stampin’ Up! (retired)
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
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Diamond Fade by A Colorful Life Designs
