Retro Dots Stencilled Background Card with Gaming Sentiment

A project from our live show Create and Craft Show 2nd MAR 23 - Join Simon from AVAGO-INK - show 1 · 02/03/2023 · watch it from 24:45

A vibrant card featuring a retro dots stencilled background in red and pink tones, combined with embossed circular patterns and layered paper strips for texture. The design incorporates a gaming sentiment and mixed media elements for a contemporary, eye-catching finish.

You will need

100575 - HTCN - Avago-ink Designs - Stencil - Retro Dots - 100522BSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Prepare a card blank and position the retro dots stencil on the front. ▶ watch 24:45
2. Use a detail brush and red ink to apply colour around the edges of the stencil, starting with a pale application. ▶ watch 25:00
3. Go back over the smaller areas with darker red ink to add depth and break up the design. ▶ watch 25:15
4. Remove the stencil carefully to reveal the stencilled background pattern. ▶ watch 25:45
5. Run a piece of blue card through the retro dots embossing folder to create an embossed circular pattern. ▶ watch 34:45
6. Stamp part of the 'eat, sleep, game, repeat' sentiment in the corner of the embossed blue card. ▶ watch 35:00
7. Apply black ink to the bottom corner of the embossed card to create a grungy, distressed effect. ▶ watch 49:45
8. Use a sanding block on the corner to create a gradient effect from dark to light. ▶ watch 50:00
9. Mount the embossed panel onto the stencilled background card base. ▶ watch 50:30
10. Stamp around the edges of a card blank and position it behind the embossed panel to create lift and dimension. ▶ watch 51:15

Tips from the show

• Start with pale ink application and build up darker tones in smaller areas for better control.
• Emboss the card before stamping to avoid squashing the embossed pattern.
• Use sanding to create a gradient effect that helps balance the design from dark to light.

More from this show

• Love Hearts Embossed Card with Glitter and Sentiment
• Colourful Paper Strip Accent Card

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