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 the 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
Red Border Layer: 5.5 x 4.25
Card Face: 5 ⅜ x 4 1/8
Card Face:
- I placed the card face in the stamp positioner. I added the stamped image with Memento black ink, then coloured the Santas with alcohol markers.
- I used a blending brush dedicated to light blue ink on the bottom of the panel, using residual ink on the brush. It’s hard to see in the picture, but I used torn paper to add a bit of detail/shading to the ground.
- I laid the card face on the grip mat and positioned the stencil.
- I applied grey-green ink over all exposed areas with a light hand, carefully avoiding any overlap on the ground or on the Santas.
- I used a shading brush to add blue-green ink to the bottom of each tree.
- I used a punch to shape each corner.
- I used a silver gel pen to add dots of snow randomly over the card face.
Other:
- I looked through my sentiment binder and selected one that worked for the image.
Assembly
- I glued the red border layer to the card base.
- I centered the card face on top of the bottom layers, and then added the sentiment where shown.
Final Thoughts:
This card is super cute. I love the combination of this stencil with the Santas.
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: (see images below)
Homespun Christmas Trees, A Colorful Life Designs
Stamps: Baby It’s Cold Outside, Picket Fence Studios (retired)
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Shading Brushes, Waffle Flower, Stamp & Scrap Canada
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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Homespun Christmas Trees
