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Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.25 x 10.5, scored and folded at 5.25
Card Face: 5 x 5
Focal Image: 2.25 x 2.25
Card Face:
- I placed the card face onto the Grip Mat and centered the Square Cut Out stencil.
- I brushed medium blue ink into the open areas, starting at the lower inside corner of each quadrant and moving outward on a diagonal with the ink.
- I removed the first stencil and masked off the dividing lines for the top right square.
- I used the Music Elements stencil and a brighter blue ink to add musical notes to this area. I rotated the stencil and inked more notes into this space, allowing them to overlap.
- I repeated this in each of the other three quadrants.
Focal Image:
- I placed this piece in my stamp positioner and stamped the image with brown ink.
- I placed this into an embossing folder and ran it through the Big Shot to create subtle texture.
- I added ink to the edges of this piece by running them lightly over the brown ink pad, allowing the ink to extend into the piece as shown.
- I roughened the edges of the piece with my scissors, creating a slightly distressed look.
- I also ran the edges of the card face over this ink pad, but taking care to create crisp, clean lines in this instance.
Assembly
- I glued the card face onto the card base, centering carefully.
- I glued the focal piece on top of these, again centering carefully.
Final Thoughts:
When I was creating the upper left quadrant the stencil slipped and blurred the image. Rather than give up on the design, I moved the stencil and deliberately created a layered set of musical notes in each quadrant. I like the end result – today’s lesson is don’t be afraid to play!
I like the contrast between crisp outline on the card face and the slightly distressed look of the focal image. I also like the way the two stencils work together, and the blue and brown combination. I am happy with this card!
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.
Stencils:
Music Elements, A Colorful Life Designs
Square Cut Out, A Colorful Life Designs
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Versamark Embossing Ink: The Scrapbook Cottage
Clear Embossing Powder, Wow, R&R Scrapbooking
Stamps: Getting Cozy, Unity Stamps
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Recollections 110 lb., Michaels
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Music Elements
Square Cut Out
