Happy Tuesday, Friends! On today’s blog, I’d like to share with you a set of ink blended cards with a “Sunset and Starry Night” sky theme made using DEC-2020 “Day Dreaming” Small Die of the Month by Spellbinders. So, without further ado let’s jump right into the step by step on how I made them ↓
To begin with, I started by selecting one of the patterned papers from the paper pad included in DEC-2020 Card Kit of the Month which I was going to use for the plant vasels. Next, I went ahead to line up the vasel dies included in the set and I run them through my Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine to die-cut a few of them. Once, I had that done, I went ahead to continue with the die-cutting for the little plants which, I’ve die-cut them out of Green cardstock and the kitties which, I’ve die-cut them out of Black cardstock.
Therefore, after I’ve finished die-cutting the small pieces, I went ahead to start the die-cutting for the window frames which, I’ve gotten die-cut out of White cardstock as well as the ink blending for the sky. Thus, for the first example I created a Sunset sky so to do that, I’ve inked blend a card panel using the following distress inks; Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Wild Honey, Festive Berries, Picked Raspberry, Seedless Preserves and Faded Jeans. That said, after I’ve gotten finished the ink blending, I went ahead to start the assembling for the card.
Moving on, to assemble the card, I went ahead to get glue down with liquid glue over a small white card panel the dimensional white window frame which I’ve had previously die-cut out of white cardstock. Next, I went ahead to inlay the die-cutting pieces for the sky and the clouds as well as the tree which I’ve gotten die-cut out of Black cardstock. Then, I went ahead to assemble the little plants using the die-cutting pieces as well as the kittens. Lastly, I went ahead to use one of the dies included in the club kit to die-cut a sentiment out of White cardstock as well as a strip of Gold cardstock which I’ve die-cut using the label die included in the kit. Last but not least, I went ahead to stack the sentiment along with the Gold strip of cardstock and I’ve gotten it foam mounted as shown in the image above creating a mantle or base to mount the kittens and plants. Thus, to finish the card off, I mounted the small card panel to an A2 textured white card bases and then, I went ahead to glue down here and there some crystal sequins to add a touch of shine as well as white highlights to the kitten bodies.
The second example is basically assembled in the same way as the previous example however, for this example, I decided to go for a starry night sky. Therefore, for the sky I’ve used the following distress oxide inks; Wild Honey, Seedless Preserves, Picked Raspberry, Faded Jeans and Black Soot.
Other than that, I’ve used the dies which die-cut the stars and the moon and more clouds than the previous example. Also, I’ve used a second die to get the sentiment die-cut out of White cardstock.
That said, the assembling was in the same order with the difference of the inlay pieces. Then, as you can see instead of having 2 kittens, I’ve only mounted one and one set of small plants. But I’ve embellished the card with the same crystal sequins and white highlights.
With that being said friends, I hope you’ve enjoyed reading the step-by-step on how I’ve created this set of ink blended cards with a “Sunset and Starry Night” sky theme made using DEC-2020 “Day Dreaming” Small Die of the Month by Spellbinders.. As always, I appreciate the time that takes you to read my blog posts. Below, you’ll find the supply list for the products used on today’s blog post. If you get inspired by today’s projects, be sure to tag me on Instagram ➝@cardsandcraftsbyyaz I’d love to see what you’re creating.
Thank you and happy crafting.
Stay Awesome & Beautiful
— Today & Always —
Love,
Yasmin
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