Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully. This ink-blended card is proof that summer cards are the best!
Today our creative designer, Marla, is bringing this tropical dream to our craft table! Her bright colors and amazing ink-blended sunset are what summer card making is all about. We adore the layers she created here, starting with an intricate base layer using our Tiered Rectangle Die. Marla said, “The warm summer season brings with it amazing sunsets and bold blooms. This card is a great way to send a quick reminder to stop and enjoy the beauty of the season.” We couldn’t agree more. Let’s slow down, and take a look to see how Marla created this stunning card.
- Cut two panels using our 5827-01D Tiered Rectangle Die and kraft cardstock.
- Attach both pieces to a 4.25″ x 5.5″ panel and trim down to 4″ x 5.25″.
- Adhere the finished layer to a white 4.25 x 5.5″ card panel.
- Cut out a large arch using our 5715D Stacked Arches Die.
- Use Distress Inks in Seedless Preserves, Fired Brick, Spiced Marmalade and Fossilized Amber to blend a beautiful sunset.
- Add the sun to the panel using Carved Pumpkin Distress Ink and our 4203 Bats and Tree Stencil.
- Splatter with water.
- Stamp the sentiment using black ink and our 37025 Day at the Beach Stamp.
- Add dimensional foam tape to the back and adhere to the front of the card base panel.
- die cut the toucan, leaves and fronds using 5817-01D Tropical Birds and Leaves Die using white and black cardstock.
- Color the images and assemble.
- Stamp and color our 38005 Birthday Wishes & Blooms Stamp using Copic markers.
- Use the coordinating die to cut out the image.
- Arrange the remaining die cut pieces to the front of the card panel.
5817-01D Tropical Birds and Leaves Dies
38005 Birthday Wishes & Blooms Stamp
38005D Birthday Wishes & Blooms Die
37025 Day at the Beach Stamp
5837-01D Tiered Rectangle Half Panel Die
5715D Stacked Arches Die
4203 Bats and Tree Stencil