Create and Inspire Edition 82

BOLD BACKGROUNDS

BY LAURIE WILLISON

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” card base from Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock.

2. On a panel, place the Daisies Stencil Set. Choose Sunray and Chamomile Inks to add color to the stencil layers.

3. Add shading or details, if desired, using alcohol markers.

4. Decide whether to keep the daisies as a one-layer card or add dimension with the coordinating 3D embossing folder.

5. Trim the card front by 1/2” for a smaller panel.

6. Score a 1/2” frame inside the card front for texture.

7. Attach the card panel to the card base using foam tape.

SUPPLIES

Stencil and 3D Embossing Folder Set

Daisies Stencil Set & Embossing

Folder

Dies

Tall Alpha Lowercase Die Set

Cardstock

Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock

8. Die cut the sentiment from white cardstock using the Tall Alpha Lowercase Die Set.

9. Die cut another sentiment copy from fun foam.

10. Adhere both sentiment layers together using the 2-in-1 Precision Glue Pen.

Ink

Crisp Dye Ink: Sunray, Chamomile

Other 2-in-1 Precision Glue Pen

WITH IMPRESSIONIST ART STYLE

BY JENNY COLACICCO

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” card base from Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock.

2. Begin by selecting the largest bloom on the Impressionist Bouquet Layering Stencil Set.

3. To ensure proper alignment during the inking process, create a half panel of Solar White Cardstock and cut out the shape of the bloom.

4. Place the die-cut shape back into the negative space of the cardstock and secure it on your Crafter’s Mat using Glue Tape on the back. This will prevent any movement during stenciling.

5. Overlay each layer of the stencil in sequence, following both the guide on the back of the stencil set packaging and the outlines etched into the stencil itself.

6. For the floral layers, use Crisp Dye Inks in the following colors: Baby Pink, Fuchsia, Magenta for the petals; Teal Cave and Aqualicious for the leaves; Honey Drizzle and Hazelnut for the floral centers.

SUPPLIES

Stencil Set

Impressionist Bouquet Layering Stencil Set (3 in 1)

Fine Tulle Stencil

Stamp and Die Set

One-Go Birthday Stamp & Die Set

Inks

Crisp Dye Ink: Baby Pink, Fuchsia, Magenta, Teal Cave, Aqualicious Honey Drizzle, Hazelnut

Cardstock

Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock

Other

Instant Dimension Foam Tape

Jet Black Ink Spray

Rose Gold Crisp Embossing Powder

Crafter’s Essential Stamping Mat

Glue Tape

7. On the card base, use the Fine Tulle Stencil as the card’s background. Apply Aqualicious ink through the stencil, creating a swirling pattern that fades out towards the edges.

8. Once the background is stenciled, overlay the Impressionist Bouquet diecuts on the background.

9. Stamp and heat emboss a sentiment using the One-Go Birthday Stamp & Die Set.

10. Heat emboss the sentiment using Rose Gold Crisp Embossing Powder

11. Attach the bouquet with Instant Dimension Foam Tape to add depth and dimension.

12. Use a paintbrush and Jet Black Ink Spray to add a few splatters.

13. For a final touch, embellish with a few clear drops strategically placed for a subtle yet charming effect.

HOW TO USE ALCOHOL MARKERS ON COLORED CARDSTOCK

BY ERUM TASNEEM

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Emboss a red cardstock panel using the Poinsettia Cluster 3D Embossing Folder.

2. Color the poinsettias using the shades Grapevine, Vineyard Berry, Velvet, Ruby Red, Heart Beat, and Coral Bliss.

3. If any of the dimensions were lost during coloring, place the cut piece back in the embossing folder and emboss it again to restore the texture and depth.

4. Use scissors to carefully cut around the embossed flowers.

5. Adhere the embossed and colored piece onto a Kraft cardstock base measuring 4 ¼” x 5 ½” and trim off the excess overhang.

SUPPLIES

Embossing Folder

Poinsettia Cluster 3D Embossing Folder

Stamp and Die Set

Winter Typography Stamp & Die Set

6. Apply white splatters onto the card using Pure White Ink Spray.

7. Die cut the word “Winter” from the Winter Typography Die Set out of Dazzling Diamond Glitter Cardstock.

Ink

Obsidian Pigment Ink

Coloring Medium

Artist Alcohol Markers Red Sunset Set

Artist Alcohol Markers Red Cosmos Set

Island Garden Artist Alcohol Markers Set

Cardstock

Glitter Cardstock Set- Dazzling Diamond

Kraft Cardstock

Other

Pure White Ink Spray

Gems

8. Mask and stamp the word “wishes” in Obsidian Pigment Ink from the Winter Typography Stamp Set.

9. Adhere gems to flower centers.

HOW TO DO THE ECLIPSE TECHNIQUE FOR YOUR CARDS

BY TERRI KOSZLER

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” card base from Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock.

2. Begin by stenciling the pattern from Blooming Flower Bed Stencil Set on a panel, similar to the process used for the first card.

3. Use Raw Amber, Green Opal, Red Jasper, and Rhodolite Crisp Dye Ink colors.

4. Cut the stenciled panel to measure 2.75″ by 5.5″.

5. Use the Caps Bold Alphabet Dies to spell out the word “Hugs” on the stenciled panel.

6. Run the panel through a die cutting machine, capturing all the letter pieces as they are cut out.

SUPPLIES

Stencil Set

Blooming Flower Bed Stencil Set (3 in 1)

Die Set

Sweet Sentiments Die Set

Caps Bold Alphabet Die Set Inks

Crisp Dye Ink: Raw Amber, Green Opal, Red Jasper, Rhodolite Cardstock

Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock

Gold Foil & Gold Mirror Paper Bundle

Other

Instant Dimension Foam Tape

7. Cut the letters “Hugs” two more times from white cardstock.

8. Layer and adhere the multiple white cardstock letters together to create thick faux veneer-style letters.

9. Raise and place the assembled letters back onto the stenciled panel, completing the eclipse technique.

10. Attach the stenciled background to a piece of Forest Glades Cardstock, and secure it to an A2 notecard.

11. Position the letters on the card using foam tape.

12. For the sub-sentiment, use the Sweet Sentiments Die Set.

HOW TO COLOR GLITTER CARDSTOCK WITH ALCOHOL INKS

BY LYDIA EVANS

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” card base from Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock.

2. Begin with a piece of Dazzling Diamond Glitter Cardstock.

3. Use Wisteria, Dew Drops, and Pink Diamond Alcohol Inks to alter the color of the cardstock. Feel free to choose your preferred colors.

4. Allow the cardstock to dry partially before proceeding to cut out solid butterfly layers using the Mix & Match Mariposa Die Set.

5. Use Brushed Gold Glitter Cardstock for the detailed butterfly layers. Assemble the layers together with strong adhesive.

SUPPLIES

Dies and Hot Foil Plates

Mix & Match Mariposa Die Set

Sweet Sentiments Hot Foil Plate & Die Set

Alcohol Inks

Alcohol Inks: Wisteria, Dew Drops, Pink

Diamond

Cardstock and Paper

Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock

Glitter Cardstock Set - Dazzling Diamond

Glitter Cardstock Set - Gilded

Vellum Translucent Paper (25 sheets/set)

Other

Instant Dimension Foam Tape

Ultra Sticky Double Sided Tape (¼ x 50m)

Brass Hot Foil Roll

6. Create the background using the Chevron Background Hot Foil Plate, and apply Brass Hot Foil for foiling.

7. Use the “Celebrate” sentiment from the Sweet Sentiments Hot Foil Plate and foil it using the Brass Hot Foil.

8. Add a piece of vellum over the foiled background to slightly soften it before attaching the butterfly elements and sentiment.

9. To introduce more interest and color, use enamel dots as finishing touches.

WINTER CARD WITH HOLIDAY TYPOGRAPHY

BY TENIA NELSON

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” card base from Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock.

2. Emboss a card panel using Dotted Lines Debossing Cover Die.

3. On the image panel, stamp “& bright” sentiment from the Winter Typography Complete Bundle.

4. Attach Delicate Polka Dots Washi Tape, Lapis Lazuli Slim Washi Tape, and add staples.

5. Stamp the “Merry” sentiment using Deep Iris, Arctic Mountain, and Teal Cave Inks.

6. Die cut the “Merry” sentiment and adhere to the image panel using foam tape.

7. Adhere the image panel onto the card base.

SUPPLIES

Stamps and Dies

Winter Typography Complete Bundle

Dotted Lines Debossing Cover Die Inks

Crisp Dye Ink: Deep Iris, Arctic Mountain, Teal Cave

Cardstock

Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock

Other

Delicate Polka Dots Washi Tape

Lapis Lazuli Slim Washi Tape

Instant Dimension Foam Tape

BY THERESE CALVIRD

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” card base from Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock.

2. Use the Magic Burst Hot Foil Plate to either serve as a focal point or an exquisite background for your card.

3. Foil it into the background, and blend gradient ink colors over the top. Use Chamomile, Sunray, and Blush Crisp Dye Inks.

4. On another card panel, stamp the images from Dazzling Dahlias Stamp Set with embossing ink. Then, use Antique Gold Embossing Powder and heat set.

5. Color the flowers, butterfly, and leaves with alcohol markers. Cut with the coordinating die.

SUPPLIES

Stamps, Dies, & Hot Foil Plates

Dazzling Dahlias Stamp & Die Set

Sweet Sentiments Hot Foil Plate & Die Set

Magic Burst Hot Foil Plate

Inks

Crisp Dye Ink: Chamomile, Sunray, Blush

Embossing Ink

Coloring Medium

Artist Alcohol Markers Bundle (84 Colors)

Cardstock and Paper

Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock

Other

Ink Blending Brush - Large

Instant Dimension Foam Tape

Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder

Glue Tape & 3 Refills Set

6. Foil the sentiment, “Celebrate” from the Sweet Sentiments Hot Foil Plate & Die.

7. Adhere all the die-cut elements on the ink-blended panel with foam tape and glue tape.

8. Attach your panel to the card base with glue tape.

DAZZLING DAHLIAS

FEATURED PRODUCTS

ONE-GO BIRTHDAY

WINTER TYPOGRAPHY

CAPS BOLD ALPHABET

DOTTED LINES DEBOSSING COVER

MIX & MATCH MARIPOSA

SWEET SENTIMENTS

TALL ALPHA LOWERCASE

MAGIC BURST

POINSETTIA CLUSTER

BLOOMING FLOWER BED

DAISIES STENCIL

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