Moonlit Skies Sunset and Moon Card

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her brand new launch - Broadcast 27th June 2025 · 27/06/2025 · watch it from 30:45

Create a stunning moonlit scene card featuring three silhouetted birds perched on a branch against a glowing golden moon. The background showcases a beautiful watercolour-style sunset in soft blues, peaches and pinks, achieved through ink blending techniques. This dimensional card combines die-cut elements with hand-painted details to create an atmospheric twilight scene.

You will need

Stamps By Me - Moonlit Skies Die Set - 210125CSEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Cut a moon shape from white card using the circular moon die from the Moonlit Skies die set.

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2. 

   Take a white card blank and position it on your craft mat as the base for your background panel.

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3. 

   Apply yellow ink pad to the centre of your card in a circular motion to create the sun's core.

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4. 

   Blend orange ink around the yellow area to build the sunset gradient. Use a blending tool to work the orange ink outwards from the yellow centre, creating a smooth transition.

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5. 

   Using the pink ink pad, add pink ink to the middle tones of your sunset blend, working it into the transition between the yellow and orange areas.

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6. 

   Apply blue and teal inks around the edges and lower portion of the card to create the sky and water effect. Use a blending tool or sponge to blend the colours smoothly into the existing sunset background.

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7. 

   Spray water onto your fingers and gently dab and blend the inked colours on the background panel. Use a tissue to further distort and blend the colours together, creating a soft, blended effect.

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8. 

   Use a heat gun to dry the inked background completely before continuing with the project.

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9. 

   Add yellow and orange ink directly to the white moon die-cut to create dimension and enhance the moon's appearance.

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10. 

    Cut a silhouetted bird from black card using the Moonlit Skies die set. Position the bird die-cut on your card design as desired.

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11. 

    Layer the die-cut moon, birds, and tree elements onto your inked background card, arranging them to create your moonlit scene. Blend the colours together where needed to create a cohesive design.

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12. 

    Add shimmer pen details to the water area below the birds for sparkle. Finish the card by adding a sentiment of your choice to complete the design.

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Tips from the show

• You can use pattern papers from the Woodland Wildlife collection as backgrounds instead of creating your own inked scene.
• The detailed outline die from the Set the Scene collection can frame your artwork to create a finished piece of art.
• The tree die cuts proud, so you can layer it on top of your scene for added dimension.

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