Hello, fellow card makers! Rick here, bringing you another whimsical project for The Rabbit Hole Designs Blog. Today, I’m excited to share a fun and unique card design that combines the charming Tenting with Tailette and Glamping with Tailette Stamp Sets. This project is perfect for those who love a bit of adventure and whimsy in their card making. The process involves some delightful masking techniques to make our focal images pop, and I have a few pro tips to help you along the way!
The Inspiration Behind the Card
I’ve always enjoyed the idea of combining different stamp sets to create a cohesive scene. The Tailette character is irresistibly cute, especially when she's roasting an acorn by the campfire or peeking from behind a stack of logs. This card design was inspired by a recent camping trip, where we spent our evenings around the fire, sharing stories and roasting marshmallows. I wanted to capture that cozy, adventurous spirit in a card that could be perfect for any occasion.
Stamping and Coloring:
I began by stamping the adorable Tailette characters and the campfire on alcohol marker friendly cardstock using alcohol marker friendly ink from my stash. Coloring these images with my favorite alcohol brush markers was such a relaxing experience!
Pro Tip: Always stamp your images first and then color them. It’s easier to correct any stamping mistakes on a blank piece of cardstock rather than one you’ve already spent time coloring.
Building the Background:
For the background, I used the a set of nesting arches dies from my stash to create a mask with masking paper. This allowed me to do some ink blending within a specific area of the cardstock, giving it a defined and clean look. Using two different muted blue inks from my stash created a soft, dreamy sky.
Next, I added some texture and depth with the Falling Leaves Stencil. Blending a lighter and darker green ink over the stencil gave a lovely leafy pattern that complemented the outdoor theme perfectly. I then took the Falling Leaves 6 x 6 Stamp and stamped over the ink blended background to add a details to the leaves.
Pro Tip: When ink blending, start with lighter colors and gradually build up to the darker shades. This helps in creating a smooth transition and avoids harsh lines.
Creating the Card Base:
I dry embossed a piece of ivory cardstock using a leaf embossing folder from my stash. To add a bit of definition, I brushed the edges with one of the green inks I used for the ink blending. This panel was then adhered to a top-folding A2 card base.
Pro Tip: Dry embossing adds a beautiful texture to your cards without much effort. If you don’t have an embossing folder, you can achieve a similar effect with stencils and an embossing pad.
Layering the Elements:
Once my ink-blended panel was dry, I attached it to a piece of green cardstock for a nice contrast. The fun part was arranging the focal images. The campfire went in the background with liquid glue, while the Tailette images were popped up with Foam Adhesive for a bit of dimension.
Finishing Touches:
The sentiment “I’d be lost without you” was heat embossed on a scrap of the same green cardstock. Adding a subtle shimmer to certain parts of the stamped images so that they would catch the light beautifully.
Creating this card was such a joy, and I hope it inspires you to combine different stamp sets and techniques in your own projects. Masking and layering can seem a bit daunting at first, but with a bit of practice, it opens up so many creative possibilities.
Don’t forget to share your creations and tag us at The Rabbit Hole Designs—we love seeing what you come up with! Until next time, happy crafting and enjoy every creative moment.
Warmly,
Rick
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