Ink, Stamps, Dies and Stencil:
You Hold My Heart in Your Paw Stamps
Thanks Stacked Word Die
Fetch Layering Stencil Set - Pint-sized pouncer used for selective stenciling
Life is Better with a Furry Friend Stamp Set - Inside Card
Cardstock and Base:
White Slimline card panel
Black slimline card panel
White Slimline card base (Finished 8.5 x 4 inches)
Coloring Supplies:
Gamsol mineral spirits - for blending (optional)
Finishing Details:
Black Sharpie pen
Clay white heart embellishment
Start by stamping the puppy image from You Hold My Heart in Your Paw Stamps using the Picket Fence Studio Black Hybrid Ink Pad onto the top of a slimline card panel.
Use Prismacolor pencils to bring the stamped image to life. Blend various shades to give depth and dimension to the puppy's fur and features. Normally, I would have used some Gamsol to blend out the pencil strokes, but I couldn’t find it in my stash.
Add highlights to the puppy’s face using the Gold 1.0 Karin DecoGel Pen. This adds a touch of shimmer and accentuates key areas.
This puppy reminds me of our dog, so I made it look like her, what a cutie!
Use the Thanks Stacked Word Die to cut out the "Thanks" sentiment from the lower part of the card panel. Save the cut-out pieces for later.
To create a shadow effect, die-cut the same sentiment twice more from black cardstock. Stack these layers together, adhering them with glue, before placing the original die cut "Thanks" layer on top.
- Adhere the completed card panel onto a black slimline card panel for a bold border.
- Finally, glue everything onto a slimline card base measuring 8.5 x 4 inches.
- Complete the design by adhering a tiny clay white heart to the card front. This small detail adds a bit of sweetness and ties the entire design together.
Apply Glossy Accents to the puppy’s eyes and nose. Allow it to dry completely to create a glossy, dimensional effect.
Use a black Sharpie pen to add some faux splatter around the card for a playful, artistic touch.
With the Fetch Layering Stencil Set, add a small paw print to the corner of the card for extra charm. I used the black Pint-sized pouncer for selective stenciling and the PFS Black Hybrid Ink.
- On the inside of the card, use the same Fetch Layering Stencil Set to add paw prints around the sentiment. The sentiment, "You're pawsome," comes from the new Life is Better with a Furry Friend Stamp Set.
