Hello Crafty friends! I have been quite a busy little crafter these days. I have for you today a clean and simple card using the Etched Frond Die (again!) but in a more classy, letterpress sort of feel way. This product is from the Handmade Holiday Release.
Here is a list of supplies I used on this card…
- Simon Says Stamp – Etched Frond Die
- Simon Says Stamp – Blending Brushes
- Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink Set #2
- Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink – Field
- Simon Says Stamp – Tiny Words Sentiment
- Simon Says Stamp – Big Momma foam Tape
- Tsukineko GOLDEN GLITZ Delicata Ink Pad
- Gina K Connect Glue
- Neenah Solar White 80 lb Card stock
- Neenah Classic Crest 110 lb card stock – card base
I started by taking a panel of Neenah Classic Crest 110 lb card stock and cutting it down to a A2 sized panel. I then started at the upper right hand corner and began slowly tearing the panel towards my self, to create that really beautiful edge. I did the same on the other side. I set the panel aside.
I grabbed a panel of Neenah Solar White 80 lb Card stock and my Etched Frond Die and cut the frond out using my die cutting machine. Once I had the frond cut, I used a sponge dauber and my Delicata Ink Pad to apply ink to the center of the frond. Once I had the desired amount, I then grabbed Field and a blending brush and gentle added the green onto the edges.
Once I was all blended, I grabbed Gina K Connect Glue and glued the frond down to the panel I tore. Once I had it placed I grabbed the “You are so Kind” sentiment from the Tiny Words set and stamped it in the bottom corner.
It was here that I realized I glued and stamped on the wrong side of the panel. I really wanted to see that more live edge of the paper tearing, but sadly, it was too late. I went with it and added my foam tape onto the back and then aligned it up to the card base. I am so happy with how simple this card is, yet so beautiful! It could easily be re made over and over, changing up the colors and the sentiments to meet all your needs.
This is gorgeous ❤️