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Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Black Border Layer: 5.5 x 4.25
White Anchor Layer: 5.5 x 2
Lighthouse Layer: 5.5 x 2
Border for Lighthouse Layer: 5.5 x 2.25
Card Face:
- I laid the cardstock for the lighthouse layer onto the grip mat and positioned the stencil. I used two different blue inks to go over all exposed areas- one dark and one medium blue. I used the dark blue on the very bottom and the medium blue on the top 2/3 of the panel, blending carefully where they met. I added additional medium blue ink around the top edges and around the curved lines on the stencil, which added a lot of depth to the image.
- I removed the stencil and added 3 birds toward the top left of the panel.
- Putting the stencil back in place, I spattered water over the inked image, blotting it with a paper towel to soak up excess moisture. I set this panel aside.
- I placed the cardstock for the other half of the card face in the stamp positioner and stamped the anchor both top and bottom, stamping a couple of times to get an intense image.
Other:
- I stamped the sentiment on a scrap of white cardstock, and then used a die to create the shape.
- I used the same die to cut a second shape, using black cardstock this time.
- I cut the black shape in half horizontally and then glued the halves behind the white shape in a way that allowed the black to show both top and bottom.
This is a great way to get extra use from a die, while creating a perfectly matching border for the sentiment.
Assembly
- I glued the larger black border layer to the card base.
- I centered the lighthouse on the smaller black border piece, and then glued this to the right hand edge of the card base layers.
- I glued the white card face layer to the card base, positioning it snugly against the lighthouse and leaving a narrow border on the left hand side.
- I put dimensional foam on the back of the sentiment and positioned it as shown between the two anchors.
Final Thoughts:
The addition of the spatter worked well on this piece, mimicking spray coming up as water crashed into the lighthouse.
I didn’t get the anchor stamp perfectly spaced top and bottom – this bothers my eye!
Other than that, I’m happy with this design.
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: Two Sea Panels, A Colorful Life Designs
Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp
Clear Embossing Powder, Wow, Simon Says Stamp
Stamps: Stampin’ Up! (retired)
Dies: Stampin’ Up! (retired)
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
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Two Sea Panels
