Sun and Surf

Hello and Welcome

A new stencil from A Colorful Life Designs means fun.

I am loving this one... Sun and Surf Circle, such a great feel for summer.

So here's what I did to create this simple card.

• I began by cutting a piece of white cardstock and placed the Sun and Surf stencil over it securing with some low tack tape.  I masked off the sun at the top from the bottom using the same tape.
• Using some Distress Oxide inks, I began by inking up the sun at the top.  (Mustard Seed, Dried Marigold and Barn Door)  When I was happy with the inking, I removed the tape and replaced it to mask off the water.
• Using some more Distress Oxide inks (Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean) I inked up the water.  I splashed some water over the water to lift some of the ink and give it a more watery look.
• I removed the stencil, dried the ink then using a circle die, I cut it out.
• I placed the circle into my Misti and stamped the small sun you can see at the bottom of the rays.
• I rubbed the piece with my anti-static bag, then stamped the sentiment from Technique Tuesday then clear heat embossed it.
• I pop dot mounted it onto a square card (4 1/4 x 4 1/4) and added 3 black gems.

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Adding my card to these challenges:

Simon Says Wed.- ANYTHING GOES

Addicted to CAS- SKY

A Bit More Time to Craft- ANYTHING GOES

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Supplies

Stamps- Bring on the Sun (TT)

Inks- Versafine Clair; Distress Oxides

Paper- heavy white (Scribes Nook- Waterloo, Ontario)

Accessories and Tools- Sun and Surf Circle (ACLD); TE inking brush; Circle Die (Hero Arts);

Misti (My Sweet Petunia); black gems; Wow clear eb powder; pop dots; low tack tape