There are some times when we need encouragement or support in trying or difficult times. I created this card as a thinking of you and support card for those times. I was inspired by the beautiful trees and the bright sunny days that we have been having lately and how much joy a warm sunny day brings me.
Looking up at the sky, seeing the trees circled around me and the sun above seemed like kind friends. The inside of the card is stamped with a tree in the lower left corner, leaving room for a comforting message.
The looking up at the tree and sun scene is created by first stamping the tree leaves and tree trunk images around the edges of the 2nd Mat. I knew where I wanted to place the sun, so I was careful to leave plenty of room for the sun.
Next I created a mask and a reverse mask for the sun. I used a piece of Basic White cardstock and die cut the 2nd smallest stitched circle from it. I kept both the circle die cut and the piece of cardstock. The piece of cardstock with the circle cut out of it will become the mask. I used a blending brush to sponge So Saffron ink through the mask to make a sun shape.
Then I removed the mask and replaced it with the reverse mask - the circle die cut. I added the tiniest bit of Stampin' Seal adhesive to the back of the circle die cut to temporarily attach the circle die cut to the 2nd Mat. The circle die cut will keep the ink from covering the sun area while I sponged the sky.
I lightly added Tahitian Tide ink to a blending brush and applied it to the 2nd Mat in a swirling motion. I left some areas with patches of the white cardstock showing through to give the idea of sunlight shining through a whisper of clouds.
The greeting with stamped on a piece of Basic White cardstock and added to the lower right corner of the 2nd Mat. The 2nd Mat was adhered to the center of the 1st Mat and then to the card front.
You can use sticky note paper or computer paper in place of the Basic White cardstock for the mask and reverse mask. I had cut an extra circle for another project that I ended up not using, so it was right next to me on my desk.
Below are the measurements and supply list for this stamped and sponged Beauty of Friendship card.
Measurements
- Card Base: 4-1/4" x 11"; scored at 5-1/2" (Thick Basic White Cardstock)
- 1st Mat: 4" x 5-1/4" (Early Espresso Cardstock)
- 2nd Mat: 3-5/8" x 4-7/8" (Basic White Cardstock)
- Greeting: 1/2" x 1-3/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
- Circle Mask/Reverse Mask: 2" x 3" (Basic White Cardstock, sticky note paper, or computer paper) - use the 2nd smallest stitched circle die
Supplies
- #154983 Beauty of Friendship Stamp Set
- #159229 Thick Basic White Cardstock
- #119686 Early Espresso Cardstock
- #159276 Basic White Cardstock
- #147089 Garden Green Ink Pad
- #159210 Tahitian Tide Ink Pad
- #147109 So Saffron Ink Pad
- #147114 Early Espresso Ink Pad
- #110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
- #152813 Stampin' Seal Adhesive
- #118485 Clear Block D
- #118490 Clear Block H
- #118489 Clear Block G
- #102300 Bone Folder
- #103579 Paper Snips
- #130148 Grid Paper
- #152392 Paper Trimmer
- #149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
- #159183 Stylish Shapes Dies
- #153611 Blending Brushes
- Optional: sticky note paper or computer paper
I hope you enjoyed today's card! I hope you give this stamped and sponged Beauty of Friendship card a try! If you need supplies to make this card, please shop my online store HERE.
Thanks for stopping by!
Beth
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