This project today is extra exciting because not only did I make 2 different cards today, but this project is also a collaboration with a fellow crafty YouTuber. Jess Crafts and I each used the same stamp set and the same color combination to make some very different cards. If you are interested in seeing the video from Jess Crafts, click here.
To see the video tutorial for my project, you can click here:
I started my project by pulling out some bristol smooth white cardstock trimmed down to 4.25×5.5 inch panels. I then used some blending foams to apply a mix of salvaged patina, peacock feathers and chipped sapphire distress oxide inks. I then layered on top one of the gorgeous Lawn Fawn background stencils. This stencil set is fun because it gives you the option of layering snowflakes, or you can just use one of the stencils like I did. I then used some Catherine Pooler blender brushes to apply the same distress inks through the snowflake background stencil.
My sentiment was made using the Giant Let it Snow die also from Lawn Fawn. I cut this out 3 times from heavy weight cardstock and stacked them up using some Tombow Mono Multi Liquid glue.
Now for the star of my card, I stamped and die cut the cute unicorn from the Lawn Fawn winter unicorn stamp set. I absolutely love these mini stamp sets from Lawn Fawn. I like that they are pretty inexpensive and usually come with an image and a sentiment. I stamped my unicorn using some black ink from My Favorite Things. After letting my ink dry, I colored my unicorn with a combination of copic markers. If you would like to know what markers I used, please check the video.
Honestly, I consider myself a beginner when it comes to coloring. I tend to get overwhelmed with large images or shading large areas. Most of the coloring I do is very basic, and as you will see in the video, often I don’t shade at all. I also like to stick to smaller images so if I am unhappy with how they turn out, I can easily start over.
Once I had all of the parts prepped for my card, I began the assembly phase. Both cards are size A2 (4.25×5.5 inches) and have side folding card bases. For the first card, I trimmed down my background using a stitched A2 layers die and adhered it the card base using some foam tape. I then adhered my sentiment and popped up my unicorn with some foam squares.
For my second card, the infinity shaker, I tucked my card inside of an inexpensive cellophane bag. These are actually the same baggies that I use to store my finished cards in. I used some scrapbook.com double sided adhesive to create a snug pocked for my background panel. I then scooped in a mix of glitter and sequins before sealing up the plastic pouch. Next up, I adhered the panel to an A2 card base using some more scrapbook.com double sided adhesive. I added on the sentiment to the front of the card using some very thin 1/8″ scrapbook.com adhesive. The unicorn was popped up with some foam tape.
Both cards were finished with the a glitter brush marker on the unicorn hair, horn, scarf and sentiment. I just love adding sparkle to cards especially holiday ones!
Thanks so much for taking a look at my card today.
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