Simon Hurley create. Patriotic Card

Jess Francisco shows you how to create a dreamy blended background using Simon Hurley create. Dye Ink Pads through a stencil. Then learn how to add some extra interest with Tim Holtz and Dina Wakley Sprays to create this beautiful patriotic card.

Instructions

 

Simon Hurley create. Patriotic Card Step 1

Step 1: Cut a piece of cardstock to 8.5” x 5.5”. Lay the 'Frostbite' Stencil on top of the trimmed cardstock. Blend blue and red ink through the stencil to make a patriotic background. 

 

 

Simon Hurley create. Patriotic Card Step 2

Step 2: Remove the stencil and trim the cardstock in half so each piece measures 4.25” x 5.5”. 

 

 

Simon Hurley create. Patriotic Card Step 3

Step 3: Take the sprayer out of the Chipped Sapphire Distress Oxide and hold it over the blended backgrounds. Tap your finger on the sprayer to cause droplets to fall on to your backgrounds. Repeat this process with the White Acrylic Gloss Spray. 

 

 

Simon Hurley create. Patriotic Card Step 4

Step 4: Add sentiment stickers to the card or heat emboss your favorite sentiment to change things up. 

 

 

Simon Hurley create. Patriotic Card Finished

Step 5: Assemble the card. Attach the card panel to a white A2 sized card base. You're done! 

 

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