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  • Craft a Card that will Melt a Heart

    Craft a Card that will Melt a Heart

    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

    Stenciled Border Layer: 1 x 4 strips,  4 ea

    Focal Image: 3 x 2

    Small Black Border:  3 ⅛ x 2 1/8

    Border Layer Strips

    • I laid the first strip on the grip mat and positioned the stencil so that the square section was in aligned.  I applied blue ink with a soft hand.
    • I repositioned the stencil so that the circular sections were contained within the squares and applied the same blue ink with a heavier hand.
    • I  repeated these steps with pink, yellow and green inks.

    Other:

    • I stamped the bunny image onto the small piece of white cardstock using Memento ink: I coloured the image with alcohol markers.

    Assembly

    • I glued the strips onto the card base, spacing evenly.
    • I spattered the strips lightly with white acrylic.
    • I put the card base into the stamp positioner and added the sentiment with Versafine Onyx: I sprinkled this with clear embossing powder immediately, and set the powder with my heat gun.
    • I glued the coloured bunny image onto the black border layer, and then glued these into the upper left section of the card.

    Final Thoughts:

    I love how this fun, summery card turned out.

    I had initially coloured the bunny grey,  but that felt dark and heavy, so I redid that in white, and the end result was worth the time.

    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: Bauhaus Poster, 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

    Stamps:

        Bunny: Sundae Funday,  Colorado Craft Company

        Sentiment:   Stampin’ Up!  (retired)

    Ink: Stampin’ Up!

    White Acrylic Spatter: Dr Ph Martin’s bleedproof White, Taylored Expressions

    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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    Bauhaus Poster by A Colorful Life Designs

  • Translate fond thoughts into a great card – and share!

    Translate fond thoughts into a great card – and share!

    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: 5.25 X 10.5, scored and folded at 5.25

    Green Border Layer: 4.75 x 4.75

    White Embossed Border Layer:  4.5 x 4.5

    Small Green Border Layer:  3 x 3

    Card Face: 2.75 x 2.75

    This is a 6 x 6 stencil:  the pattern created on this card is a small portion of the whole.

    Card Face:

    • I laid the card face onto the grip mat, positioned the stencil and used light green ink over all exposed areas.
    • Leaving the stencil in place,  I used a green gel pen to trace around each opening, and then to add wavy lines in various directions.

    Other:

    • I put the white border layer into an embossing folder and ran it through the Big Shot.
    • I looked through my sentiment binder and found one that worked for the card.

    Assembly

    • I glued the card face to the smaller of the two green borders.
    • I glued the larger green border layer to the card base, and then glued the embossed white layer on top of these.
    • I added the layered-up card face on top, centering carefully.
    • I glued the sentiment in place as shown.

    Final Thoughts:

    • This card could be for any occasion,  and could easily become very masculine by changing the colour.
    • I really like the added interest created with the gel pen.
    • The ink and the cardstock are the same colour:  although I most often like strong contrast in my pieces,  I really like the homogenous look created here.

    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: Bauhaus Poster, A Colorful Life Designs

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

    Ink: Stampin’ Up!

    Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up! 

    Gel Pen: Sakura,   Amazon

    Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

    Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

    Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon

    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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  • Craft a cute retro card to say “I appreciate you”

    Craft a cute retro card to say “I appreciate you”

    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

    Patterned Paper: 5.5 x 4.25

    Card Face:  5.25 x 4

    Card Face:

    • I laid the card face onto the Grip Mat,  positioned the stencil and applied turquoise ink to all exposed areas.  As usual,  I allowed a variation in the intensity of the ink to provide visual interest.
    • I spattered the card face with blue and purple metallic watercolour.

    Other:

    • I cut the TV out twice: once with patterned paper and once with white cardstock.  I glued the patterned paper on top of the cardstock for most pieces.  In a few of the areas I decided to colour the white cardstock with a black marker,  to provide contrast and interest.
    • I stamped the sentiment into the center of the TV,  and added colour where shown.

    Assembly

    • I glued the patterned paper onto the card base,  and centered the card face on top of these.
    • I glued the TV in place on the center of the card face.
    • I added several colours of card bling randomly to the card face.

    Final Thoughts:

    This is such a fun card with a very retro feel:  that stenciled pattern  created the perfect complimentary backdrop.

    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: Mid Century Atomic Strands, A Colorful Life Designs

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

    Metallic Watercolour: Amazon

    Stamps:

    Dies:  Retro TV,  The Frantic Stamper

    Ink: Stampin’ Up!

    Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up! 

    Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

    Card Bling: A Colorful Life Designs

    Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

    Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon

    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!

    You can also use the Comments Section  to be notified when I release new work

  • Send Big Love with a Handmade Card

    Send Big Love with a Handmade Card

    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

    Card Face:

    • I put the card face into the stamp positioner and stamped the bunny a couple of times with black Memento ink, centering the image.
    • I coloured her in with alcohol markers  (Memento ink doesn’t react to alcohol, making it perfect for this purpose).
    • I put the card face onto the grip mat and positioned the stencil:  I used pink ink to create the pattern around the bunny –  using more ink/ more pressure around the edges and allowing the ink to fade as I neared the center.
    • I added a rectangular stitched die to the card face, centering carefully.  This die creates a pattern in the paper; \it is not a cutting die.
    • I returned the card face to the stamping platform and added the sentiment with Versafine Onyx.  This is actually one stamp: to create the separation, I had to mask off the appropriate section, and stamp the other.
    • I used a punch on all four corners to create the peek-a-boo pattern.

    Assembly

    • I glued the black border layer to the card base, and then added the card face on top of that.
    • I thought this card needed one final detail,  so I added a clear heart shaped gem to the card face to finish it off.

    Final Thoughts:

    • This bunny is absolutely adorable,  and that sentiment suits perfectly.
    • If I were to re-do this card,  I would position the “sending” a little further to the right –  but by the time I saw the problem on this card it was too late to fix!

    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: Droplet Grid,  A Colorful Life Designs

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

    Stamps:

         Cuddly Girl, Nellie’s Choice, Ecstasy Crafts  (out of stock)

          Sentiment:  Technique Junkies  (out of business)

    Dies: Stitched with Whimsy, Stampin’ Up!  (retired)

    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

    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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    Droplet Grid by A Colorful Life Designs

  • Make a card full of summertime fun

    Make a card full of summertime fun

    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: 5.25 x 4

    Card Face:  5 ⅛ x 3 ⅞

    Scraps of black and white cardstock for the letters, and the two children

    Card Face:

    • I laid the card face on the Grip Mat,  and then positioned the stencil over top.  
    • I went over the exposed areas with light pink ink.
    • Leaving the stencil in place,  I added platinum coloured embossing paste here and there.
    • I carefully removed the stencil,  putting it immediately into water. 
    • I set the card face aside to dry, and then used a corner chomper on each of the four corners.

    Other:

    • I stamped the two kiddies with black memento ink, and coloured them with alcohol markers
    • I used a corresponding die to cut them out.
    • I stamped “summer”  with Versafine onyx, I immediately coated the wet ink with clear embossing powder, setting this with my heat gun.  I used my snips to fussy cut around this word, creating an irregular border.
    • I die cut F, U and N  from heavy white card stock, twice.  I used translucent green and blue embossing powder  on one set of these letters ( they are very pale pastel colours,  but pretty with card in hand).  I glued the two sets of letters together.
    • I cut a third set of the letters from black cardstock and glued them under the white ones, offsetting them down and to the right just slightly

    Assembly

    • I glued the black border layer to the card base and then added the card face on top of these, centering both layers.
    • I glued the F,U and N in place as shown,  and then nestled the “summer” into the spot created by the natural shape of the word.
    • I glued the two children in the lower right-hand section.

    Final Thoughts:

    The embossing paste has a beautiful sheen: although it isn’t visible in the image it adds a very pretty detail to the card.  This sheen is echoed in the embossing powder used on “FUN”.

    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: Maelstrom,  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

    Stamps & Dies:  Mini Boy,  Hampton Arts,  Amazon

    Ink: Stampin’ Up!

    Embossing Paste:  DIY

    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

    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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    Maelstrom by A Colorful Life Designs

  • Make a card that includes good vibes and sunshine

    Make a card that includes good vibes and sunshine

    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

    Card Face: 5.5 x 4.25

    Card Face:

    • I placed the card face into my stamp positioner and stamped the image with Memento ink. 
    • I coloured the image with alcohol markers.
    • I moved the card face onto my Grip Mat and positioned the stencil.
    • I applied yellow ink across all exposed areas, coming close to the coloured image, but not overlapping .(I varied intensity in the ink to create visual interest.)
    • I put the card face back into the stamp positioner and added the cheery sentiment with Versafine Onyx.  I sprinkled this with clear embossing powder and set it with my heat gun.
    • I positioned a scalloped rectangular die around the focal image and ran the card face through the Big Shot.
    • I darkened the edges of the card face with brownish-yellow ink.
    • I added red and white spatter with metallic watercolour paint.

    Assembly

    • I glued the card face to the card base.
    • I added dimensional foam to the back of the die cut rectangle and put it back in place in the card face.

    Final Thoughts:

    The darkened edges on the card face bring a lot of dimension.

    I love the varied pattern in this stencil: it adds so much interest.

    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: Zentangle Dots, A Colorful Life Designs

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

    Clear Embossing Powder,  Wow,  Simon Says Stamp

    Stamps:

        Flowers:  Your Next Stamp  (no longer in business)

        Sentiment: Photoplay, Positive vibes Only  (retired)

    Ink: Stampin’ Up!

    Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up! 

    Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

    Memento Ink: Stampin’ Up!

    Alcohol Markers:

         Stampin’ Blends: Stampin’ Up!

         Copics:  Wallacks

    Metallic Watercolour: Amazon

    Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

    Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon

    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!

    You can also use the Comments Section  to be notified when I release new work

  • Create a card just to share a smile

    Create a card just to share a smile

    xxxx

    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

    Card Face:  5.5 x 4.25

    First Steps:

    • I planned to work with Shimmer Sprays for this project,  so before starting, I sprayed the back of the stencil generously with Pixie Spray so that I would get a crisp result.
    • I waited about 30 seconds and then positioned the stencil in the center of a full piece of paper  (8.5 x 11).  I used a brayer to ensure good contact between the stencil and the paper.
    • I sprayed  Lindy’s Shimmer Sprays generously over the stencil,  covering the entire sheet of paper.  While still wet,  I added several colours of Lindy’s Magicals powders to the mix.
    • I left this to dry for a while before removing the stencil.
    • I cut the paper into four pieces,  5 x 4.25.

    Card Face:

    • I selected one of the pieces, placed it in my stamp positioner and stamped the giraffes with Versafine Onyx.  
    • I removed the card face from the positioner and sprinkled clear embossing powder over the stamping:  I set this with my heat gun.
    • I repeated this step with the sentiment, making the decision to run it vertically rather than horizontally.

    Assembly

    • I glued the card face to the card base.
    • I added three small black embellishments to the upper left.

    Final Thoughts:

    Although I didn’t get the perfectly crisp result I was hoping for (probably too much spray),  I felt that it worked with this pattern.  The irregular lines really don’t bother me here.

       I love this end result.

    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: Mid Century Mask,  A Colorful Life Designs

    Stamps: Altenew  (retired)

    Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

    Lindy’s Shimmer Spray:  Starburst,  Glitter & Ink

    Lindy’s Magicals:  Under the Sea:  Glitter and Ink

    Clear Embossing Powder:  Wow, Simon Says Stamp

    Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

    Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon

    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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    Mid Century Mask by A Colorful Life Designs

  • Create a cute,cheeky birthday hug – and share a giggle!

    Create a cute,cheeky birthday hug – and share a giggle!

    you’re old

    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

    5.5 x 4.25

    Card Face:

    • I laid the card face down on the Grip Mat and then positioned the stencil with the lines running vertically.  
    • I  used a soft yellow ink and a light hand to create the pattern.
    • I removed the stencil and rotated it so that the lines were running horizontally,  and again applied soft yellow ink with a light hand.
    • Voila –  a fun plaid had been created!
    • After removing the stencil, I put the card face into my stamp positioner and stamped the girl using black Memento ink.   I coloured her using alcohol markers.
    • I placed the three lines of sentiment as shown in the picture:  they were placed very deliberately, even though they have a random appearance.
    • (The sentiments are all on one stamp,  and I had to mask carefully to scatter them on the card face.)
    • I spattered a bit of green ink across the card face.

    Assembly

    • I glued the card face to the card base.
    • I glued small gems here and there on the card face. 

    Final Thoughts:

    I love this cute wee girl –   she can take on so many moods,  depending on what kind of card you want to create.  The plaid created with the stencil is a great background for her.

    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:  Drizzled Lines, a Colorful Life Designs

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

    Stamps: 

        Joyful Echoes, Unity Stamps

        Sentiment: Technique Junkies  (no longer in business)

    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

    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!

    You can also use the Comments Section  to be notified when I release new work

  • Make and send sea of thanks

    Make and send sea of thanks

    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

    Card Face: gel print,  5 1/8 x 4 1/8

    Card Face:

    • I placed the card face on the Grip Mat and positioned the stencil.
    • I pressed my Versamark embossing ink pad through the stencil firmly,  making sure that there was good ink transfer across the exposed surface.
    • After removing the stencil I sprinkled the card face with sparkly mint green embossing powder,  and then used my heat gun to set it.

    Other:

    • I looked through my Ready to Go binder,  and grabbed three wee fish which had already been coloured with alcohol markers and then cut out.
    • I stamped the sentiment using Versafine Onyx, sprinkled on some clear embossing powder and set it with the heat gun.  I used snips to fussy cut the sentiment.

         Versafine Onyx is a pigment ink and takes longer to dry:  this allows time for heat embossing which intensifies the stamping.

    Assembly

    I glued the card face to the card base, centering on all sides.  

    I glued each of the fish down individually, and then put dimensional foam on the back of the sentiment before putting it in place.

    I used clear acrylic dots to represent bubbles coming from the fish,  creating a stream coming from two of the three fish  (visible in the close up image, but not in the full shot).

    Final Thoughts:

    The embossing powder stands out nicely against the dark gel print background,  and the pattern in the gel print provides a lot of depth and additional interest.

    The end result created a cute watery environment for the fish.

    Supplies: (and links where possible)

       I have listed which products I have used, and (if possible) 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:  Droplet Grid,  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

    Green Embossing Powder:  Michaels  (retired)

    Stamps: Bite Me, A Colorful Life Designs (retired)

    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: Accent 100 lb., Amazon

    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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    Droplet Grid from A Colorful Life Designs

  • A handmade card that celebrates the sparkle in your life

    A handmade card that celebrates the sparkle in your life

    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: 5.25 x 4

    Card Face:  5 1/8 x 3 7/8

    Card Face

    • I stamped the images onto the card face with Memento ink:  I was using my stamp positioner,  which allowed me to stamp a couple of times to get a good, crisp image.
    • I coloured the images with alcohol markers.
    • I positioned the card face on the grip mat and placed the stencil over it.
    • I pressed Versamark embossing ink through the stencil,  avoiding the images.
    • I sprinkled holographic embossing powder over the wet ink and set it with my heat gun.
    • I rounded the corners of the card face with a punch.

    Other:

    • I stamped the sentiment with Versafine Onyx and added clear embossing powder, setting it with my heat gun.
    • I rounded the corners of the black border layer with the same punch I had used on the card face.

    Assembly

    • I glued the border layer to the card base and added the card face on top of these, centring both layers appropriately.
    • I added tiny (tiny!) rhinestones to each bead of the necklace,  as well as to the earrings. Because – how can you celebrate sparkle without including it on the card?! They don’t show up in the photo,  but they add a nice bit of “glitter,”  which works nicely with the sentiment.
    • I experimented with the placement of the sentiment, in the end deciding to place it vertically on the right-hand side of the card face as shown.

    Final Thoughts:

    I love the whimsy in this card,  created by that fabulous Old Gal  and the placement of the sentiment.

    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:  Ocean Stars,  A Colorful Life Designs

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

    Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp

    Hollographic Embossing Powder: Ranger,Simon Says Stamp

    Clear Embossing Powder: Wow,  Simon Says Stamp

    Stamps:

       You’ve Got Style,  Stampin’ Up!   (retired)

       Glitter,  A Colorful Life Designs  (retired)

    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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