Celebrations
Celebrate is the keyword for the Random Act of Cardness events that was to be yesterday. But, life happens and internet happens, so we have “Celebrate” today.
I kept with the current month’s theme “For the Boys” for my card, again using the “Mechanics” embossing folder by Tim Holtz. This time I used alcohol inks and Ranger Archival inks to do my card. The details in this embossing folder make these techniques so easy for anyone to accomplish.
To start I am using glossy cardstock, along with Neenah cardstock for the inside and Gina K. Design for my cardbase. As the paper is glossy card I spritzed the back of the card before running it through my Gemini Jr. to ensure a good impression. And, I ran it through three (3) times.
I used three alcohol pearl inks, being Sublime and Tranquil, along with the Silver Mixative. Using my ink blending tool with felt I applied the ink to the felt, then transferred to the cardstock until I was happy with the appearance.
Once dry I added Ranger Archival ink in Cobalt and Black Soot to highlight details of the folder.
When dry I attached the panel to my card base using foam tape, which I find works best with these kind of embossing folders. If not using foam tape I would suggest using Scorpal tape.
I then die cut the “celebrate” from the blue mirror card and two (2) cut with Neenah card, gluing them together to stack. The white pieces I coloured with Copic markers so I would not have any “white”.
I also cut a piece from vellum for the shadow, which I glued to the card front using vellum tape, then attached the word “celebrate” using Nuvo adhesive.
For the inside I inked the embossing folder with distress ink, then spritzed and put down a piece of cardstock, rubbing the card to ensure a good transfer. It makes for an nice finish to the card.
Thank you for joining me today. Following are Affiliate links for the products I have used for this technique, at no extra expense to you.