Hello Friends! We made it to February! That’s amazing right? I’m finally letting the cat out of the bag and letting you know that I am super excited to be joining the Maker Forte team! I have been such a fan for so long, and honestly I think I learned how to make a cards watching Alexandra’s videos. What an honor to be on this team surrounded by such talented folks! Also what’s new to me is, I started a Youtube channel, which took a lot of courage. I hope you will follow me over there and cheer me on. Lord knows, I could use all the encouragement possible.
Just to start off with a little laugh, I had to create this card twice because my camera cut off and I lost half of the footage. So of course when I was putting the card together the second time the background was upside down, but I think it’s A okay for my second ever video! Any who, I started my project by die cutting the Deer To Me die with black card stock which in my opinion cut like a dream! I appreciate it when I don’t have to spend long periods of time weeding dies from the paper. I did use the Crafters Magic Wand to assist in process!
Next I created the background to show case Deer to Me, using Distress Oxide inks in the colors, Ripe Persimmon, Antique Linen, Evergreen Bough, Chipped Sapphire and Black Soot. I love how this night sky came out, but isn’t curious why the orange and green didn’t make brown. Well that’s because I broke it up with Antique Linen which has a yellow undertone making that blend possible. I added a few splatters of white paint to create the sky. While the background was drying, I stamped a sentiment on the inside of the Slimline Perfect Fold card base using the Color Hive Eclipse ink. After that I adhered the Deer To Me die cut piece onto the background and then applied Sugar Sparkle- Moon Dust glitter with Crystal Clear Maker’s Magic Glue to add a little shimmer and shine to my project! You know I love me some dimension, so I had to pop up the panel with foam tape before applying it to the card base. But that pretty much wraps up my card for today!
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Just a small disclaimer! All items used in all of my projects are (or have been) purchased with my own funds, but this does not include design team items that I have received or otherwise stated.
Until next time… keep crafting!!!
