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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
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