Penguin Love with the Gorgeous Abstract Background BetterPress Plate

Hey friends!  I have another card using the new BetterPress plates that Alex Syberia Designs just launched!  I just can’t stop playing with them!  And this one is even MORE fun because it has a coordinating stencil!

I started by heating up my Glimmer Hot Foil System and trimming a piece of gold foil to A2 size (4.25″x5.5″).  Then, I hot foiled the Abstract Background Plate onto a piece of 110lb cardstock.  I also hot foiled the Classic Sentiments Plate and used the coordinating dies to cut them out.

Then, I used the coordinating stencil to ink blend Catherine Pooler’s Apricot, Clay Mask, Terracotta, Hot Tub, and Skylight inks.

Once I was finished ink blending, I used the smaller of the Nested Stitched Circle Dies to cut out the center of the panel.

I stamped the cute little couple from the Penguin Love Stamps.  The umbrella is from the Sweet Friend Stamps.  I colored the images with Copic Markers and then die cut them out with the coordinating dies.

Next, I glued the inner circle directly to an A2 card base.  Then, I put 3D foam strips behind the outer panel and adhered it to the card base.  I put foam squares on the back of the images and sentiment and then adhered them to the card.  I added a few sequins using my favorite glue.

I love that background so much!  Stay tuned because I have another amazing card using the Charming Flora Background Plate next Thursday!

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Xx, Amanda

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