Howdy, crafty friends. I’m thrilled to be part of THIS Blog Hop celebrating THIS new release.
Today’s card share features an acrylic block background technique…
VIDEO
You can watch the video on this technique HERE or click on the video below…
To create this card, I started by creating the background. I applied Distress Ink to THIS extra large acrylic block (that came with the Bubble Background Stamp), spritzed with water, and laid it down on a slimline panel. I put something heavy on it for a few minutes to let it dry a bit. This helps keep the color saturation. When I removed the acrylic block, I was left with a watercolor look background. If you don’t have a large acrylic block, you can also use a piece of acetate for a similar look.
I repeated the process along the bottom of the card to resemble sand with brown distress inks. Next, I applied white ink through THIS stencil towards the top of the card to resemble sun rays. It’s hard to see in the photograph but gives a cool look in real life. Here’s a closer look…
I stamped the sentiment from the stamp set on a banner cut with THIS die. I finished off the card by adhering down images from THIS stamp set that I colored with Copic Markers. I used THESE coordinating dies to cut them out. I applied one of THESE action wobblers to the middle mermaids image to make them wiggle and resemble swimming in the water.
I also applied ink through THIS stencil on the front, left hand side of the envelope to tie everything together…
I hope this inspires you to give this acrylic block technique a try.
BLOG HOP
Here’s the complete Blog Hop List…
You can see the entire release HERE. I’ve linked to it below as well as supplies used on today’s cards.
Looking for even more inspiration using THIS release? I shared another project HERE…
GIVEAWAY
Simon is so generous and giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop so be sure to leave comments along the way for your chance to win. Simon Says Stamp will announce winners on their blog on Wednesday. Good luck!
Wait, there’s more…
Use the code ART4U to receive a FREE Handcrafted With Love 3×4 stamp set with any purchase. Valid while supplies last or until 2/19 at 11:59 EST.
Thank you so much for stopping by. I’ve linked to the entire new release below as well as products used on today’s card.
LINKS TO ENTIRE BE CREATIVE RELEASE:
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LINKS TO SUPPLIES USED ON TODAY’S CARD:
February 18, 2023
Gorgeous card. Great coloring and very nice background technique.
February 18, 2023
Fabulous card, your coloring is amazing!
February 18, 2023
Such fun, colorful cards — love them both!
February 18, 2023
These are Adorable!!!! I love these mermaids!!!
February 18, 2023
I adore this card. I’m not into mermaids so much, but now I want to make that card!
February 18, 2023
Very colorful and like use of multiple mermaids. Great card. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
February 18, 2023
Oh how freaking adorable your card is! Love the cute underwater scene you created.
February 18, 2023
What an adorable slimline card! Also, I can’t thank you enough for the quick how-to video for the background technique. I’m a visual learner, so I really appreciated the video. (I clicked on the YouTube link and gave it a THUMBS UP too.) I’m definitely going to try the acrylic block backgrounds. I tried them before but didn’t get good results because I didn’t leave them on the paper like you showed us to do. Thank you for the great tips!!
February 18, 2023
Awesome! Love how you made the background! Have not tried that before! So unique! Love the Vitamin Sea stamp set!
February 18, 2023
Thank you for sharing the technique; the mermaid card is so cute!
February 18, 2023
These Merkids are having so much fun! This is just so cute, I would love to make something like it for my Little Mermaid loving granddaughter!
February 18, 2023
Thanks for the video of your process! Using the blocks to make those very colorful backgrounds is so easy, I must try that soon. The mermaids are adorable….with a great card for someone to enjoy. TFS, Heather!
February 18, 2023
What an amazing card! Love the scene you created. And beautiful coloring!
February 18, 2023
Such a gorgeous and colorful card! Cool background technique!
February 18, 2023
I adore these mermaids!!! Great coloring and scene!