man in the moon

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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

A scrap of cardstock for the sentiment

Several small scraps of cardstock for the stars.

This stencil includes 3 faces of the Man in the Moon, in small, medium and large. Such fun!

Card Face:

• After laying the cardface on the grip mat I positioned the smallest face on the stencil in the lower right-hand corner and applied a medium blue ink with a soft hand.

• Removing the stencil I positioned the swirly star die and ran the card face through the Big Shot.

• I used a previously cut circle from my binder as a mask and used a loop of Mint Tape to secure it over the moon.

• Using medium-dark blue ink I began creating the sky, allowing both lighter and darker areas

• I went around the entire border with dark blue ink, bringing it in slightly on the card face.

• I repeated this with black ink, staying very close to the edges.

• I diluted white acrylic with water and spattered it on to represent stars, and then removed the mask.

Other:

• I stamped the sentiment and used a die to create the banner shape.

• I used the other scraps to die-cut the stars.

Assembly

• I glued the card face to the card base.

• I added foam tape to the back of the sentiment and put it in place.

• I glued on the stars, allowing a couple to extend beyond the edge for visual interest.

• I cut off the points that were sticking out beyond the card base.

Final Thoughts:

The Man in the Moon is so cute, and I really enjoyed making this 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: Moon Man, A Colorful Life Designs

Dies:

Swirling Stars, Sizzix/Tim Holtz, Simon Says Stamp

Sentiment Die: Sailing Home, Stampin’ Up (retired)

White Acrylic for Spatter: Dr Ph Martin’ Bleedproof White, Taylored Expressions

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

Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!

Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon

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