Written In Ink

Tag: stripes

  • Make a card for that strong, amazing woman in your life

    Make a card for that strong, amazing woman 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: 5.5 x 4.25

    Card Face:  5.5 x 4

    Card Face:

    • I got started by putting the card face onto my Grip Mat and then positioning the stencil on top.
    • Next,  I applied soft pink ink to one edge,  and yellow ink to the other; where they met they turned orange and I went over this junction with both pink and yellow until I had a smooth blend.
      • Although there is a lot to be said for a smooth, homogenous finish I usually allow variations in tone when I blend as I have on this card. I feel that this provides a subtle visual interest and keeps the eye moving on the card face.
    • After setting the stencil aside, I put the card face into my stamp positioner and stamped the fabulous image with Versafine Onyx.

    Other:

    • I created a frame by taping two dies together (taped to ensure even spacing) and then running them through the Big Shot with holographic cardstock.

    Assembly

    • I started putting the card together,  beginning by gluing the black border layer to the card base.
    • Next came the card face:  glued on top of the other two and centered vertically.
    • I found that I needed to experiment a bit before gluing down the frame: did I want it straight? Or angled?  In the end, I put it at an angle which was a fun, unexpected detail.
    • I finished by adding bling in both black and silver, scattered randomly around the card face.

    Final Thoughts:

    I love this stamp,  and it works SO well with the stencil.   

    One of the reasons that I like the angled frame is that it works so well with the lines created by the stencil.

    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: Op Art Bench,  A Colorful Life Designs

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

    Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp

    Stamps: Be A Legend,  Technique Junkies (no longer available)

    Dies: Everlasting Squares,  Spellbinders

    Ink: Stampin’ Up!

    Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up! 

    Versafine Onyx Ink, Simon Says Stamp

    Holographic Cardstock, Recollections,  Michaels

    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!

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