Hello! Welcome back to my blog. I don't think I have shared the news here but I passed my AECP Level 2 Final Challenge and headed on to AECP Level 3. I finished my classes but kind of slacked with creating something related to the classes I took. After some hibernation, I am back to complete what I have started. Thankfully, it is a self-paced course so I can still catch up where I left off.
One of the courses that I chose is All About Layering 5-Build a Flower Edition. When I watched all the classes on this course, I kind of cringe since layering stamps is not my cup of tea. But got to do my homework for this course, and rise up to the challenge. I am using the Altenew Vintage Roses stamp set,. I am kind of proud of myself with the progress I made using this stamp set.
The technique that I did for this card that I think worked for me in embracing layering stamps is instead of inking the stamp, I used a blending brush to apply ink to the stamp. I used the Misti Stamping Tool so I can re-ink and re-stamp the image. I was amazed on how subtle the color is. It somehow has the same effect as using a stencil.
On the last layer of the image, I did heat embossing instead of ink. The result is unbelievable. I wish I could find the crafter who inspired me to try this technique with this stamp set. Sadly, I could not find her and thank her for inspiring me and making me not give up on this stamp set.
I die cut the images using the coordinating dies. I die cut extras on scraps and adhered this to the back of the matching die cut image for some dimension.
I added a scalloped frame to a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" acetate using the Altenew Scalloped Circles Hot Foil Plate. This is my first time to foil on acetate using the Spellbinders Glimmer machine. And my first try was a fail! I warped my acetate and I think I know why. I should have pulled the Glimmer Hot Plate as soon as the blinking green light stopped. On my second try, I was successful proving my theory to be true.
I cut a light weight white cardstock at 4 1/2" x 5 1/2". I scored one end at 1/2" which will serve as the tab to adhere the acetate.The scallop foil plate has a matching die set which I used to emboss an impression to this panel. I made sure that the die cut is aligned to the foiled scalloped circle on the acetate before embossing. I flicked some mica watercolor paints on this panel using the same colors I used on the flowers.
I die cut a purplish-pink cardstock with the same die. Aside from cutting a scalloped circle, this die adds details to both negative and positive die cuts. I also die cut a white cardstock using the next smallest scallop. I adhered the scalloped circles to the dry embossed scalloped circle making sure the scallops are aligned with each other.
I adhered the flowers to the scalloped circle.
I applied a strong double adhesive tape on the tab. I adhered the acetate to this making sure the scalloped circles are aligned.
I die cut the sentiment using the Altenew Hello and Hugs die set on vellum and the same colored purplish-pink carstock I used on the stitched scallop circle. I applied shimmer to the vellum sentiment using Spectrum Noir shimmer pen. I applied adhesive to the back of the vellum sentiment die cut using the Xyron Sticker Maker. I adhered this to the front of the acetate.
For the colored die cut sentiment, I applied dots of glue to the front right side of the die cut. I adhered this to the back of the acetate, slightly offsetting it from the vellum sentiment to create a shadow effect. For any glue residue, I gently cleaned this off with a cotton bud lightly spritz with rubbing alcohol.
To cover the fold tab, I adhered a rose gold washi tape on the front side of the acetate. I trimmed a 1/4" white cardstock and adhered this to the back bottom edge of the acetate panel using double adhesive tape. I covered this on the front of the acetate using the same washi tape that I used on the top edge of the acetate.
I adhered a side folding A2 note card to the back of the white panel. A top folding card note card can also be an option.
I hope you like today's card. Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!
Maria Giselle B.
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That is amazing, Maria!!
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