Spring Birthday Card
This card was inspired by a topper that my friend made using the same stencil. I decided to make a square card using the same method but with different stamps.
I started by cutting a piece of Sheena's stamping card to 13.8cm x 13.8cm. I then attached the Framework Squares stencil by Claritystamp over it at an angle.
Using Clarity stencil brushes I added Ocean Reef Artistry ink, Twisted Citron Distress ink, Abandoned Coral Distress ink and Lush Lilac Artistry ink through the stencil then removed it.
Working free hand, I added a 'wobbly' outline around each square with a Sakura black micron pen.
The birthday wishes stamp from the Woodware Salutations set (FRCL154) was stamped using Jet Black Archival ink.
Initially, I was planning to replace the stencil, then stamp flowers and leaves into each section. However, I ended up using four post it notes to mask off a section at a time, as they were thinner than the stencil and made it easier to get a crisp edge when stamping. I used the Butterfly Blooms Tapestry Stamp set and the Dragonfly Garden stamps by Card-io, together with a wide range of Archival inks in purple, oranges, reds, pinks and greens.
Second section.
Moving up the topper.
I started ensuring that I kept the edges of the areas uneven as it produced a more pleasing effect.
I also tried to balance out the colours.
I left the tiny areas blank.
Once complete, I matted the topper onto a piece of black card (14.3cm x 14.3cm) then added the whole piece to a 14.8cm x 14.8cm white pre-made card blank. Thanks Eva for the inspiration.
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| The original inspiration |
I started by cutting a piece of Sheena's stamping card to 13.8cm x 13.8cm. I then attached the Framework Squares stencil by Claritystamp over it at an angle.
Using Clarity stencil brushes I added Ocean Reef Artistry ink, Twisted Citron Distress ink, Abandoned Coral Distress ink and Lush Lilac Artistry ink through the stencil then removed it.
The birthday wishes stamp from the Woodware Salutations set (FRCL154) was stamped using Jet Black Archival ink.
Initially, I was planning to replace the stencil, then stamp flowers and leaves into each section. However, I ended up using four post it notes to mask off a section at a time, as they were thinner than the stencil and made it easier to get a crisp edge when stamping. I used the Butterfly Blooms Tapestry Stamp set and the Dragonfly Garden stamps by Card-io, together with a wide range of Archival inks in purple, oranges, reds, pinks and greens.
Second section.
Moving up the topper.
I started ensuring that I kept the edges of the areas uneven as it produced a more pleasing effect.
I also tried to balance out the colours.
I left the tiny areas blank.
Once complete, I matted the topper onto a piece of black card (14.3cm x 14.3cm) then added the whole piece to a 14.8cm x 14.8cm white pre-made card blank. Thanks Eva for the inspiration.
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