At the Center of it All
is simplicity
STRETCH YOUR PENNIESCHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY SEASONSTENCILTUTORIAL
10/8/20242 min read
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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
Silver Cardstock: scraps
Card Face:
I sprayed the mask with Pixie spray before beginning; this mask has some narrow strands which could move on the paper if not secured.
After laying the card face on my grip mat, I positioned the mask on the paper.
I used light blue ink and a soft hand to go over the mask, fading as I neared the center.
I added stars towards the center with versamark embossing ink, added silver embossing powder and set this with my heat gun.
Other:
I die cut the litte tree and deer from the silver foil.
I taped two circular dies together and ran them through the Big Shot with the silver foil, creating the circular border. (the circle that was cut as a result of this was put in my binder for future use).
I used a punch on each corner of the card face.
After applying a strip of Mint tape to protect the back of the card base I pressed my versamark embossing pad on each of the corners, sprinkled it with silver embossing powder and set it with my heat gun. (this saved a piece of silver cardstock, but gave the same look as the silver peeks through the punched design).
Assembly
I glued the card face to the card base.
I glued the circular border, tree and deer in the center of the snowflake.
Final Thoughts:
I was really happy with this card - the tiny scene in the center of the big snowflake is very effective.
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: Filigree Snowflake, A Colorful Life Designs
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp
Stamps/Dies: Carols of Christmas, Stampin’ Up! (retired)
Dies: Nesting Circle Dies, Hero Arts
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Silver Embossing Powder: Wow, Simon Says Stamp
Silver Cardstock: Stampin’ Up!
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
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