A LOVE-LY BLOSSOM
from ME to YOU
12/29/20232 min read
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Let’s get started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Pink Border: 5.5 x 4.25
Card Face: 5.5 x 4.25
Gold Foil: 5.5 x 1/8
Card Face:
I put the card face into an embossing folder and ran it through my Big Shot.
I secured the stencil to the card face with Mint Tape, allowing the blossom to hang off of the left-hand side.
I applied orange ink to the center with a light hand allowing intensity to build gradually.
I applied pink ink to the outer edges, again with a light hand and allowing intensity to build gradually.
I went back and forth over the spot where the two inks met with both colours, using a very light hand until the result was a smooth blend.
I used a curved border die to create the arc on the right-hand side of the card.
I trimmed down the left-hand side of the card to allow space for both the gold strip on the left and for the pink to show on the right-hand side.
Other:
I already had the small gold foil “love” ready and waiting in my binder - a quick visit there and it was on the desk, ready to go.
Assembly:
I glued the pink layer to the card base.
I glued the gold strip in place, lined up to the left-hand edge of the card. (I selected a narrow gold strip from my “someday” pile which had already been run through an embossing folder. This added another bit of texture and visual interest.)
I glued the card face in place beside this, butting it up snugly against the gold strip.
I glued the sentiment in place.
I added a large champagne gem to the center of the blossom.
Final Thoughts:
This was my first attempt at this technique: adding texture to the card face via embossing folder before stencilling creates interesting variations in the intensity of ink. However, this embossed pattern was too small to create a noticeable difference, so while I like the look, it’s better to use a larger embossed pattern with this technique.
Overall, however, I’m happy with the card.
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: Loopy Flower, A Colorful Life Designs
Die: Basic Borders, Stampin’ Up!
Embossing Folder: Scripty, Stampin’ Up! (retired)
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Mint Tape:Scrapbook.com
Pink Cardstock: Stampin’ Up!
Gold Cardstock: Stampin’ Up!
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon