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
What a cute card and I can’t wait to try the technique to make backgrounds
February 18, 2023
oh this is just darling – thanks for sharing it
February 18, 2023
lovely scenic card along with beautiful coloring
February 18, 2023
Cute and colorful card!
Thanks for sharing.
February 18, 2023
Great card! My niece would love it, she is into mermaids
February 18, 2023
I love your ink smashing background technique, so pretty. Those mermaids are just to die for. Thank you.
February 18, 2023
Your card is so adorable. Love your background!
February 18, 2023
That’s a beautiful card, a mermaid fan’s delight! This is my mermaid go to inspiration card!
February 18, 2023
The mermaid card is so stinking cute!
February 18, 2023
Cute design you have there and nicely colored.
February 18, 2023
There’s so much more. Wow, what a lovely card with the mermaids and mermen.
February 18, 2023
Adorable card!
February 18, 2023
So lovely! The watercolour background is beautiful!
February 18, 2023
Awesome underwater scene! Love the colors and details! The stamp set is adorable!
February 18, 2023
Such a sweet card! This stamp set is adorable.