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
Border Layer: 5.5 x 4.25
Card Face: 5.25 x 3
Card Face:
- I stamped the image using Memento black ink, and coloured the girl with alcohol markers.
- I looked through my (many) sentiments and found one that fit the opening so perfectly that it seemed made for it – but it was actually an old, long retired stamp from a different company. I added this using Versafine Onyx.
- I added a light blue “halo” around the girl with an alcohol marker, softening the edges with a blender to prevent a harsh line. This added visual interest without being a distraction.
- I put the card face onto the grip mat and positioned the stencil. I used grey ink and a soft hand to add the pattern around the girl, allowing the pattern to extend into the blue halo.
- I used a corner rounder to remove the eges of the card face, and then ran this rounded rectangle over a black ink pad.
Other:
- I put the border layer down on the grip mat and positioned the same stencil: using light blue ink and a soft hand I added colour over the entire piece.
Assembly
- I glued the border layer to the card base.
- I added dimensional foam tape to the back of the card face, and centered this on the border layer.
Final Thoughts:
I like the use of the same stencil in two different colours in this design: the difference is subtle, but fun.
I still can’t believe how well the sentiment fits the opening – pure serendipity!
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: Patterned Noise, A Colorful Life Designs
Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp
Clear Embossing Powder, Wow, Simon Says Stamp
Stamps: Remi Girl, Unity Stamps
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp
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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Patterned Noise
