Today's card was created for the current Let's Squash It challenge. The prompt this time around is to use both an animal and an embossing folder on a card.
After rifling through my embossing folders I decided on a 3D woodgrain which I then paired with a cute little beaver image.
I added white pigment ink to one side of my embossing folder prior to running it through my die cutting machine with kraft cardstock. This simple technique adds just a bit more texture and dimension to the background. I colored my critter with alcohol inks and fussy cut him out along the edges. I used some ink blended scraps to die cut my trees and then cut a few clouds from vellum. I adhered the trees and clouds onto the background with liquid glue (I'm a bit peeved that my adhesive shows through the vellum but oh well. I'll call it rain and move on.) I put the panel in my MISTI to stamp the sentiment knowing that I'd need multiple tries with the texture. Finally I popped my critter up with some foam squares and adhered the panel to some rustic cream cardstock.
I left the inside blank for now but I plan to use this as a belated birthday card. Maybe I'll just forget a birthday on purpose so I can use him. LOL!!!
Supplies:
Neat and Tangled - Beaver, Eh! stamp set
Sizzix - Lumber 3D embossing folder
Right at Home - Holidays are on the Way stamp set
It's a New Year! Continue to stay safe and healthy my friends.
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Happy Crafting!
Jules
He's the cutest excuse I've ever seen! So fun, Julie!
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The main drawback to using vellum, sigh... but rain works. ;) Great woodgrain background... and that beaver!!! <3
ReplyDeletesuper cute, I like it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous realistic wood background. Very cool beaver. Thanks for joining the fun at Let's Squash It! Hugz
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