Month: April 2022

Scrappy Boy Stamps: Here’s To Your Health

A2 Card featuring April 2022 Release, Everyone’s Favorite Red Head
Copic Markers Used to Color All Images

I started with a piece of white cardstock cut 5 1/4 x 4 and used the Hearts and Dots stencil, which is one of two coordinating stencils released this month. Because I wanted a card to reflect the nostalgia of black and white TV, I used a combination of black and gray to create dimension. I also shifted the stencil slightly and used the dirty blending brush (I didn’t add additional ink) and ink blended over the entire stencil. This created a slight gray shadow.

I then cut the stenciled piece in half in half (the long way), leaving one piece for another project. I then cut the remaining piece in half, long-wise and then one strip in half, leaving one fatter vertical piece and two thinner strips. I ink blended the edges lightly to give dimension.

I cut a piece of black cardstock 5 1/4 in x 4 in. I cut a piece of black and white polkadot 2 in x 4 in. from the coordinating paper pack. I glued the stenciled pieces to the black cardstock. I then glued the polkadot piece 1/2 in. from the bottom of the black cardstock. All the colored elements were popped up with foam tape. A flag was cut for the sentiment.

Let’s Make Some Magic

Scrappy Boy Stamps A2 Card featuring Arabian Nights Stamp Set & Coordinating Supplies

Items used to make this card include:

  • SBS 6×6 Double Sided Paper Pack – 24 sheets
  • SBS Stencil – Arabian Nights
  • SBS 6×8 Stamp Set – Arabian Nights
  • SBS Coordinating Outline Dies – Arabian Nights
  • Distress Inks – Broken China, Scattered Straw and Dusty Concord
  • COPIC Markers (see specific colors below)
  • Card stock – Gold, Dark Teal, Gold Glitter and Card Base
  • Baker’s Twine in mustard and orange
  • White Embossing Powder and Embossing Ink
  • White Gel Pen

Stenciled Background

Placed the stencil on a piece of white card stock measuring 5 x 3 3/4 x 3. Ink blend with whatever colors you have in your stash. I used Broken China, Scattered Straw and Dusty Concord.

Coloring the Princess

COPIC COMBOS

Skin – E55, E43, E53, E50 and cheeks R20

Hair – V12, V15, V17, T7 and T9

Clothing (Jumpsuit) – BG02, BG45 and BG49

Clothing (Veil and Train) – BG13, BG02 and BG000 and O, the colorless blender & white gel pen for accents.

Gem and Setting: Gold – YR24 and Y00; Blue- BG13, BG02

When I add gel pen accents, I draw a plus sign with the vertical line a little longer and then several white dots around to create the impression the image is sparkling.

A Boy & His Tiger

To color these images, I used the following combinations:

Skin – E59, E57,E15, E33, E31 and R22 / R32 for cheeks

Hat, Shirt & Shoes – R22, R24, R29 and R39

Crossbody Bag and Patch on pants – YR27, YR23 and Y00

Shirt – V01, V12, V15, V17, FB2

Tiger – YR00, YR12, YR16 and YR18

Tiger Stripes – W7, W4 and W1, 0

Sentiment is Embossed with White Embossing Powder

To complete the card, I used some glitter card stripe from my scraps to give a little more visual interest, as well as tying some bakers twine from my stash. Use what you have in coordinating colors.

I am always happy to let you know how I came up with the design and answer any specific questions you may have. Happy Crafting!!!