Hello friends. I’m thinking ahead to the autumn months and all the fall colors ahead of us. This card shares the golden hues and earthy blues for a fall-flavored greeting. I’m using the following Alex Syberia Designs products:
Abstract Background Press Plate
Abstract Background Stencil Collection
Essential Sentiments Press Plate and Die Set
This 5″ X 7″ card uses Neenah 80lb Solar White cardstock for the card base.
This card features the beautiful Abstract Background Press Plate. I used Lisa Horton Metallic silver ink for the press plate design then stenciled in the color. I used Distress Oxide Inks with the Abstract Background Stencil set. For the blues, I used Unchartered Mariner and Mermaid Lagoon, allowing the inks to lighten in the middle of each section. This provides a highlight to the ribbon of color, making it appear rippled / protruding in the middle. For the golds, I used Wild Honey and Scattered Straw using the same blending technique. I use blending brushes to blend the colors. I set the background aside to dry.
I used black ink and the Essential Sentiments Press Plate and Die Set to create the sentiment.
For the clovers, I used some of the same background colors, but also added Rusty Hinge Distress Oxide Ink to the golden flowers. I backed the flowers with a Honey Gold cardstock. The blue clovers got a earthy teal blue colored cardstock that works well with the Mermaid Lagoon color. I used my white Gelly Roll Pen to add white highlights to the petals. The clover stems were done in brown cardstock and inks.
To assemble the card, I splattered brown ink over the front of the white 5″ X 7″ card base, attached the abstract design and then layered on the clovers. I popped some of the clover flowers up using foam tabs for more dimension. I attached the sentiment in the lower right corner. A few teal blue pearl gem stickers were added to accent the flowers for a finished look. This 5″ X 7″ card is ready to send!
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