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 4.25 (before cutting)
Card Face:
- I used a background stamp and black ink to provide additional texture on this layer.
My standard practice with background stamps is to lay the stamp on my work surface, ink it, and then carefully lay the cardstock on top. I cover this with a piece of scrap paper and rub the surface gently with my fingers to transfer the ink, always holding the paper absolutely still with my other hand. (The scrap paper serves to keep any excess ink off of my hands, and it is sure to transfer to the card face!)
- I placed the card face down on the Grip Mat and positioned the stencil. I applied a variety of embossing pastes through this, mixing the colours randomly.
- I removed the stencil and immediately put it in water, and put the card face aside to dry.
- Once the paste had dried completely, I trimmed it into three equal pieces measuring 1” x 4.75” each.
- I put dimensional foam on the back of each of these strips.
Other:
- I put the border layer into an embossing folder and ran it through the Big Shot.
- I stamped the sentiment with Versamark embossing ink, added gold embossing powder and set it with the heat gun. I used a die to create the final size and shape.
- Then I ran each side of this die cut lightly over the Versamark pad, added gold embossing powder and set it with my heat gun. This added a very fine gold edging to the die cut.
Assembly
- I glued the border layer to the card base,
- I removed the backing from each strip and put them in place as shown.
- I glued the die-cut sentiment into the middle of the card.
Final Thoughts:
The border layer for this actually started with a stamped image that I wasn’t happy with: it was a new stamp, and the image hadn’t transferred as well as hoped. Rather than waste this, I made use of that paper and ink to create a background for this card.
The card is so beautiful in real life – that embossing paste dries with a lovely sheen which is gorgeous with all that mixed colour.
The use of the embossing folder on this card makes a subtle but massive difference to the end result – the additional depth and texture really elevated the 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.
Stencil: Blowing Leaves, A Colorful Life Designs
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp
Gold Embossing Powder, Wow, R&R Scrapbooking
Stamps: Impression Obsession (no longer in business)
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
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Blowing Leaves by A Colorful Life Designs
