Just a simple Thank You
can mean so much
TECHNIQUETUTORIALSTENCIL
5/15/20243 min read
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You'll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencils 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
Card Face: 5.5 x 4.25
Card Face:
I laid.the card face on the Grip Mat, and brushed yellow ink over most of it, adding purple on the bottom. I went over the section where the two colours met a couple of times, to ensure a good blend.
I laid the first stencil on top and used a light hand to apply the same purple ink across the exposed surfaces.
I removed that stencil and added the second, positioning as shown. This is a two-part stencil, and I added the vase first, using the purple ink again, but with a heavier hand this time.
I removed that portion of the stencil and allowed time for all the ink to dry thoroughly: I dusted the card face liberally with anti-static powder.
I brought in the floral section of the stencil: I pressed Versamark Embossing ink through the stencil, removed the stencil and added white pearl embossing powder. I set this with my heat gun.
I cleaned all the stencils carefully before I moved on.
I positioned the first stencil on the card face, carefully lining up the pattern again. Then I brought the vase stencil back and positioned it over the other, lining it up with the inked image.
I pressed Versamark embossing ink through the swirly stencil - the vase stencil ensured this was contained inside the desired area. ( I decided that I didn’t want the pattern on the neck of the vase, so I used a piece of Mint Tape to mask that section off.)
I sprinkled on gold embossing powder and set it with my heat gun.
Other:
I looked through my Ready to Go Binder * and found the gold “Thanks”, pre-cut and stored for just such an occasion.
See Ready To Go Binder under Techniques in the header to learn how I use this tool to save time and money.
Assembly
I glued the card face to the card base and then added the sentiment as shown.
Final Thoughts:
I love the colours in this card so much: I’m not usually a ‘purple person’, but I’m loving it here.
I love the look of the White Pearl embossing powder, but it gets a bit lost on this colourful card, only showing clearly if the card is tilted in the light.
It was harder than I thought to line up the pattern inside the vase, matching the first inking. I finally found the match, and I like the subtle detail of the pattern flowing seamlessly between the background and the vase.
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.
Stencils:
#1 Airy Swirls: A Colorful Life Designs
` #2 Layered Vase With Sprig: A Colorful Life Designs
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
White Pearl Embossing Powder: Wow, Amazon
Gold Embossing Powder: Stampin’ Up!
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
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