Picture credit - https://www.digsdigs.com/crazy-pastel.../pictures/161647/
I got a definite shabby chic/romantic vibe when I saw these colours and the picture. With this in mind, I've paired the single flowers and foliage images from Framed Florets with the bird cage die from Birdhouse Dies. To create a subtle texture on my background, Sahara Sand ink was lightly applied through a stencil I made using a piece of Window Sheet that was die cut with the Dots & Spots Die.
This card was created for a very special friend that I've met through Zoom - she has a milestone birthday coming up. I've decided not to add a sentiment on the front so that my friend has the option of framing it for prosperity if she wishes. It has lots of layers and dimension and I love the end result.
Supplies:
- Bundle: Framed Florets Bundle
- Dies: Birdhouse Dies, Dots & Spots Dies
- Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Shimmery White, Window Sheet
- Papers: Distressed Gold 12 x 12 Specialty Paper
- Inks: Blushing Bride, Mint Macaron, Garden Green, Sahara Sand, Versamark
- Colouring Accessories: Metallics Embossing Powder (gold)
- Embellishments: Iridescent Pastel Gems (gold)
- Tools: Paper Trimmer Cut & Emboss Machine, Heat Tool, Water Painters, Clear Block (to use as a palette), Blending Brushes, Snips
- Adhesives: Tombow Liquid Glue, Mini Dimensionals, Dimensionals
- On a piece of scrap Shimmery White cardstock, stamp the images in Versamark and heat emboss in gold.
- Using the smallest Water Painter, colour the embossed images with ink smooshed onto a Clear Block.
- Die cut the coloured images using the co-ordinating dies from Framed Florets Dies
- Trim a piece of Distressed Gold Specialty Paper to measure 3/4" (2cm) less on two sides that the card front. Die cut the cage from the middle.
- Trim a piece of Shimmery White to measure 7/8" (2.3cm) less on two sides than the card front. Distress the edges by running the blade of your Paper Snips along all four sides.
- Trim a piece of Window Sheet to measure 5" x 6" (13cm x 15.5 cm) and run it through the Cut & Emboss Machine to create a stencil. TIP: Place the die cutting side up with the Window Sheet on top to make cutting easier.
- Using this stencil, very gently apply Sahara Sand ink to the piece of Shimmery White diagonally using a Blending Brush. Also apply Sahara Sand ink to the edges of this same piece. Glue this to the piece of Distressed Gold paper.
- Glue the cage to the card and arrange the flowers and foliage and glue these down with Tombow Liquid Glue. Place Mini Dimensionals under the petals and leaves to create dimension.
- Create a card base with Sahara Sand cardstock and attach this to the card front using Dimensionals. TIP: Add a little liquid glue to each Dimensionals to allow perfect placement.
- To finish off the card front, add some of the gold Iridescent Pastel Gems for a little bit of sparkle.
- Trim a second piece of Shimmery White cardstock to measure 1/4" (0.5cm) less on two side that the card front and gently blend Sahara Sand ink into the top left and bottom right corners using the stencil. Add a flower and leaf die cut in the bottom right corner and glue the whole piece to the inside of the card.
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Until next time, take care, stay safe and have a great day!
Monica xx
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ReplyDeleteSo pretty ... you have nailed the shabby chic look Monica! xx