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My project is a gatefold card.
Inside of card:
The background paper is done with Alcohol Inks and Silver Mixative on Tim Holtz Glassine Stash Paper. The glassine paper is an interesting product. The waxy surface means the alcohol inks don't dry quickly, giving you more time to work. I found that the first layer ended up showing predominately the silver mixative. Once I had good coverage I waved my hand back and forth to dry it. Then I worked with just the alcohol inks (Stream and Wild Plum) and the Blending Solution for another two layers until I was happy with the look. Once I had the look I wanted I heat set it for just a few seconds. No two pieces will be the same. Here's a portion of a spare sheet I made:
Then it's simply a matter of stamping and embossing, then cutting out the elements using Spellbinders Labels Four and Standard Circles Large. The scans don't show it but the white elements are made from a decorative paper that is pearlescent with a swirl pattern. Once the white elements are stamped and cut, put the die back over each element and use a small stipple brush to lightly swirl on some of the purple ink.
Cut a piece of purple Core'dinations cardstock to 5 1/2 x 10". Use a Scor-It board to score in 2 1/2" on either long end. Fold card then cut top and bottom with Spellbinders Classic Petal Edgeabilities. Assemble using Be Creative double-sided tape.
Enabler's List:
Butterfly Circles, May the Wings, set of 5 stamps
Tim Holtz Glassine Stash Paper Pad
Alcohol Ink Products (Applicator; Felt Pads; Alcohol Inks, Stream and Wild Plum; Silver Mixative; Blending Solution)
Core'dinations Super Assortment, ROY G. BIV, (lavender and purple)
Spellbinders Nestabilities, Labels 4
Spellbinders Nestabilities, Standard Circles Large
Spellbinders Edgeabilities, Classic Petal
Brilliance Dew Drop Inkpads (Graphite Black and Pearlescent Purple)
Scor-it Board (Scor-it-All), with Stop Guide and Scoring Tool
Be Creative Tape, Double sided, 5mm, 3/16" wide roll
Thanks for looking.
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55 comments:
As a cardmaker and also one who likes to make books or journals I'm always interested in seeing other peoples' art. I liked your idea. I often forget about multiple fold cards and I like them.
Love the purple and the alcohol ink background you have created!! It is nice that the rubber stamps work with the Nestibilities!!
Therese
www.tmalakart.blogspot.com
Love the gatefold card - thanks for sharing all the details too.
I love the simple and elegant look of this card.
thanks for sharing the background technique. Must investigate that paper!
Love the purple, and my list of supplies to go buy grows yet again! I'm also hesitant to go beyond the basic card so this is very inspiring to try and different fold as well as try out that glassine paper. Beautiful Monica!
Wow! This is a gorgeous card. I love the colours and especially the alcohol inked background paper. How inventive to shape the top and bottom of the card. You have inspired me! Thank you for sharing.
this card is fabulous. love the blues.
Love the gatefold look. The color is gorgeous. Fabulous card.
Beautiful card Monica! Thanks for the idea to use alcohol inks on the glassine paper -- gives me another reason to purchase these papers!
A very pretty card, Monica!!!!
beautiful Monica. Hadn't realized you used the glassine paper. It is an interesting paper to work with.
Love the colors Monica. Great card!
Beautiful card and so you! Thanks for the instructions!
Trying again to leave a comment on how lovely your card is Robyn. I hope Google fixes this Blogger problem soon.
ty ...luv when u tell me how! gorgy!
What a gorgeous card! I love the lavender and purple.
Stunning! What a lovely format to showcase the beautiful calligraphy. I love it!
Your card is lovely, and so are the stamps.
I love the background paper - really pretty. The card really lets it shine. Lovely.
It is a beautiful card and great use of the stamp and spellbinders.
Cheers,
Jane
Lovely colours and an interesting fold.
This is a really elegant card and everything works together. I love the alcohol ink on glassine-I'll have to try that as it looks brilliant.
Think the color scheme and design works very well together. Originally, I thought the purple-pointed background was attached to black cardstock, but upon looking at the card ingredients, I didn't see black cs mentioned, so I consider this card's design even more stunning. I love this gate fold card and I love your explanation of making the background, particularly your mention of adding colors in several layers. That was a new thought for me about this popular background technique--so I really appreciate that detail being included. I am curious how similar Tim's stash paper is to glossy white card stock which I have used for this technique.Your black cat in the sidebar kept me as fascinated with her/him as she/he appeared to be with my mouse's movements. Cute addition for the catlovers among us.
I love the color of course but also how it reminds me of lacy handkerchiefs. Inspiring.
what is not to love here? bravo!
Stunningly creative! I love it.
Absolutely Gorgeous Monica. Love, love the colours AND the colors, so delicous. It rocks!
Anne Atkinson
p.s. thankU for the instructions.
A very beautiful card, it has it all in it's color and design!
The colour choice and gateway fold card is beautiful. The spellbinder Edgebilities just finish of the card. They may be easier to use than punches. Carmen G.
Beautiful card, Monica, and what a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
I love your gate fold card! Also blue is one of my favorite colors, so it is especially appealing to me. I really like the shaped edges of the card- can't wait to try it myself.
wow, finally was able to get to the comment form. yeah! your gatefold card is gorgeous. thatns for the tut with glassine paper. i have sooo much more to learn and experiment with. i love how the outside transitions to the inside. just a beautoiful card. i love the color, too.
Your gatefold card is wonderful. I love the colors and the feelings it elicits.
The gatefold is wonderful! I am quite intrigued with your glassine paper background and contemplating all of the envelopes I get postage stamps in now. Thanks so much for telling us how, too.
Hi - very pretty card -like all the details you list - its a huge help to get started and try out new ideas. Thanks!
I really like the colours of your gatefold card.
Thanks for your help on leaving a comment Monica!!!! Finally, success! I really like your color combo on your gatefold card project!
Paper Hugs,
Jan Castle
Love these butterflies!!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful project. I will need to use multi- folds more in my card making. Thanks again.
really wonderful!!! Love it.
Love the colours! Great job!
Beautiful colors! I love seeing everyone's twist on Suzanne's stamps.
I really like gatefold cards and this one is elegant.
Over the top, Monica! You did a great job on this card and I absolutely love it! Nelda
I love the look of gate-fold cards and your use of the edgeabilities. I also love mixing alcohol inks to create differnt pattened papers. Thanks for listing the colors you used as well as the detailed instructions!
Love, love, my alcohol inks! Thanks for sharing a new way to use them. Beautiful!! cindy b
Love, love, my alcohol inks! Thanks for sharing a new way to use them. Beautiful!! cindy b
The alcohol ink background is amazing! I really like what you did with this card and want to try it soon.
Beautiful card. I love alcohol inks and you have used them so perfectly. I am being inspired. Thanks for sharing the details.
The creativity is over the top.
Monica, I tried to post a comment earlier and don't see that it went through. My apologies if you get a duplicate! I loved the colors you achieved with the alcohol inks. This is one of my favorite techniques, but your combinations are quite stunning! Thanks for the details.
Love the construction of the card. Very unusual.
Oh WOW. . .what a beautiful card!! I love the colors you picked, it just makes it elegant.
What a great use of the stamps.
My favourite, I think. I love alcohol inks and I love the glassine paper - hadn't thought of combining the two, so THANK YOU for the inspiration!
The gatefold is wonderful! I am quite intrigued with your glassine paper background and contemplating all of the envelopes I get postage stamps in now. Thanks so much for telling us how, too.
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