Tag: mixedmedia

  • Contemporary DIY Card Design: Stencil Techniques You Need

    Contemporary DIY Card Design: Stencil Techniques You Need

    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

    Card Face:  5.5 x 4

    Scrap cardstock for die cut:  4 x 3  (before die cutting)

    Card Face:

    • I sprayed the stencil with Pixie spray and, after about 30 seconds, laid it on the card face.  I rolled over the stencil with a brayer to ensure good contact.
    • I placed the card face-up and stencil in my spray box and sprayed it with Lindy’s Stardust Spray in several colours.

    Other:

    • I used Mint Tape to secure the die to the piece of scrap cardstock and ran it through the Big Shot.
    • I reviewed my sentiment binder and selected one from those I had prepared in advance.

    (This is such a great time saver!)

    Assembly

    • I glued the card face onto the card base,  centering vertically.
    • I affixed the die-cut heart to the card face on the left.
    • I put dimensional foam tape on the back of the sentiment and positioned it as shown.

    Final Thoughts:

    I love the pretty colours and the organic feel of this 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: Wavy Ladders, A Colorful Life Designs

    Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com

    Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp

    Clear Embossing Powder,  Wow,  Simon Says Stamp

    Lindy’s Stardust  Sprays,  Glitter & Ink

    Dies:

    Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

    Card Base & Card Face: Recollections 110 lb., Michaels

    Do you have comments or thoughts to share on this design?  Drop me a line in the Comments Section below –  I’d love to hear from you!

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    Wavy Ladders from A Colorful Life Designs