Today I am combining some Stampendous stamps, a technique from Fran's Embossing Powder Techniques from A to Z Book, with an Arch from Tando Creative to create a great summery card.
Supplies:
Stampendous:
CRS5088 Cling Pearl Mermaid Set
SSC1246 Ocean Wisdom Perfectly Clear Set
EPBK16 Embossing Powder Techniques From A- Z Book
EK22 Beach Embossing Kit
FREG004 Deep Impressions Chunky Embossing Enamel
MWP811 Mixed Media White Paper
SSC1246 Ocean Wisdom Perfectly Clear Set
EPBK16 Embossing Powder Techniques From A- Z Book
EK22 Beach Embossing Kit
FREG004 Deep Impressions Chunky Embossing Enamel
MWP811 Mixed Media White Paper
Acrylic Handle
MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink by Tsukineko®
Plus:
My Color Cardstock - Sandy Beach, Sky, Winter LakeTando Creative Straight Edge Arches small
Copic Marker 100, 0
Electric Griddle
Foam Tape
Instructions:
Step 1: Fold a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" piece of Sandy Beach cardstock in half to form an A2 card
Step 2: Cut a 2" x 5 1/2" pieces of Sky, Winter Lake and white cardstock, tear along one long edge of each to create different layers, adhere behind each other to create the "ocean", adhere to the card front
Step 3: Stamp the saying on a small piece of white cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, cut a piece of Winter Lake a little larger, tear the edges, adhere the saying to the blue mat
Step 4: I used Technique Y, from Fran's book to create the seahorse arch panel, see the version on pages 82-83
Step 5: To adhere the Seahorse arch, I used ZipDry along the bottom and foam tape at the top
Step 3: Stamp the saying on a small piece of white cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, cut a piece of Winter Lake a little larger, tear the edges, adhere the saying to the blue mat
Step 4: I used Technique Y, from Fran's book to create the seahorse arch panel, see the version on pages 82-83
Step 5: To adhere the Seahorse arch, I used ZipDry along the bottom and foam tape at the top
Step 6: Use foam tape to attach the saying
Here's a close up of the embossed arch:
The best part of this technique is you really can't make a mistake! That little swirl along the bottom is a happy accident! To darken up the Seahorse image, I used a black Copic to outline the whole image, but I didn't like how dark it was so I went back over the whole think with the Colorless Blender (0) to remove some of the black ink. When you do this, you have to keep cleaning off the tip of the colorless marker. But now, I love it!
Here's a close up of the embossed arch:
The best part of this technique is you really can't make a mistake! That little swirl along the bottom is a happy accident! To darken up the Seahorse image, I used a black Copic to outline the whole image, but I didn't like how dark it was so I went back over the whole think with the Colorless Blender (0) to remove some of the black ink. When you do this, you have to keep cleaning off the tip of the colorless marker. But now, I love it!
The Tando Creative product is their Straight Edge Arches Small and looks like this:
You get three full sets of arches to use together or separately like I have done.
For a full list of today's Hop participants and information about our prizes, go to the Stampendous Blog!
Happy Creating,
Louise
This is adorable, thank you. Zoe (Grimsby UK)
ReplyDeleteI really love anything ocean related, this is so beautiful. Christine from Arizona
ReplyDeleteVery cool!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. That you for sharing from the book. I've been wondering what some of the techniques were and if it would be worth the cost of the book. I can see now that it is. Beautiful project. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIsn't Fran's book awe inspiring? I absolutely love referring to it when I am creating! Sometimes when I am in a funk I will open the book blindly and whatever page I open it to is the technique that I use to create something! It works every time and I am able to get back on track!
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful seahorse and the card is so pretty! TFS!
Barb in VT
I love the seahorse!
ReplyDeleteLoving your embossed seahorse he fits perfectly on that arch.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! I think this would make a cute pin.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. I love all things beachy or of the ocean. Love the colors on your card.
ReplyDeleteLove your project.
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ReplyDeletethis looks like something you would find along
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Fantastic piece.
thanks for sharing.
Illinois
I really must start playing with my embossing powders more, this is just wonderful Louise !!
ReplyDeletehugs Diane xx ( UK )
This turned out great. NY
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Love that seahorse.
ReplyDeleteBecca from FL
Awesome work here.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so cool.
Carla from Utah
Oh, that is a totally awesome seahorse!!! LOVE!!
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Great project. From Alabama
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Love how you did this!
ReplyDeleteFabulous altered arch and a great idea to use it as an embellishment on your card .
ReplyDeletex
Beautiful seahorse arch! Love the colors and the finish on it! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. I really like the seahorse panel.
ReplyDeleteSue in Ohio
The stamping into embossing powder is so cool!
ReplyDeleteThe stamping into embossing powder is so cool!
ReplyDeleteThat embossing technique on your seahorse arch is stunning! Such a fabulous sea effect and definitely must give this a go. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFliss in the UK xx
Great card!! I love how the seahorse almost looks like a fossil! -- North Carolina
ReplyDeleteGreat summer projects. NY.
ReplyDeleteThat seahorse looks awesome!
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