The Gentleman Crafters are hopping again, obviously,
that’s most likely why you are here after all but just in case you didn’t know
here you go. I love it when the guys all get together and hop. After my recent
interview regarding being a guy within the card making industry it really made
it obviously how we guys need show ourselves off a little more.
that’s most likely why you are here after all but just in case you didn’t know
here you go. I love it when the guys all get together and hop. After my recent
interview regarding being a guy within the card making industry it really made
it obviously how we guys need show ourselves off a little more.
As you can see I’m breaking away from the Whisper White
Card base that you’ve seen me use every month so far since the TGCDT was
created. This project is something a little different and something that has
coursed a little controversy amongst some demonstrators due to the use of Basic
Grey and has unofficially been named the Marmite card. I was clearly going
through a grey day as I made around 5 grey Christmas card at the same time of
this one – I clearly like it or you wouldn’t be seeing.
Card base that you’ve seen me use every month so far since the TGCDT was
created. This project is something a little different and something that has
coursed a little controversy amongst some demonstrators due to the use of Basic
Grey and has unofficially been named the Marmite card. I was clearly going
through a grey day as I made around 5 grey Christmas card at the same time of
this one – I clearly like it or you wouldn’t be seeing.
The subtleness of the silver against the grey just worked
so well however I felt that it didn’t really stand out. Due to this I added
some Ink Blending over the embossing to around the edges of the die cut
embossing and this made it pop. Ink blending is one thing that I actually
struggle with – yes I struggle with things too which is why I’m pushing myself
to do it more. You’ve most likely already noticed this and more projects will
be coming soon using more of this technique.
so well however I felt that it didn’t really stand out. Due to this I added
some Ink Blending over the embossing to around the edges of the die cut
embossing and this made it pop. Ink blending is one thing that I actually
struggle with – yes I struggle with things too which is why I’m pushing myself
to do it more. You’ve most likely already noticed this and more projects will
be coming soon using more of this technique.
I did ‘urm’ & ‘ahh’ over rather or not to do the
sentiment on back card stock or what colour to bring in for the sentiment to sit
on. So many concerns with heat embossing silver onto black, white onto black
etc. The way I worked around is was to give everything a go and mess around
with the design and composition.
sentiment on back card stock or what colour to bring in for the sentiment to sit
on. So many concerns with heat embossing silver onto black, white onto black
etc. The way I worked around is was to give everything a go and mess around
with the design and composition.
You’ll be heading over to the amazing and talented Design
Team members below. Make sure you check out their posts as I personally cannot
wait to see what they have created.
Team members below. Make sure you check out their posts as I personally cannot
wait to see what they have created.
I honestly don’t know what is next for me. I’ve been in
stuck a creative rut that I need to hurry up and get out of it, I know we all
get like this from time to time and that is okay. I’m going to start by just
cleaning up and hopefully inspiration will hit.
stuck a creative rut that I need to hurry up and get out of it, I know we all
get like this from time to time and that is okay. I’m going to start by just
cleaning up and hopefully inspiration will hit.
Supply list
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![Beary Christmas Memories & More Card Pack [162027]
From the moment I wrote this challenge I knew I wanted to do something with a postage stamp shape. Typically, there isn’t a die available yet… So I made one myself and cut it out. I then used the Beary Christmas Memories & More Card Pack [162027] to create this pile of presents.
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Hi Martin, Great Project again this month. I love your use of silver against the black and grey.
Lovely card. just love the non traditional colours.
Hello from the US! Lovely card and I subscribed! Please forgive my ignorance, but is there a reason you heat emboss from underneath and not directly on the powder and ink? Thanks.
It’s more personal preference. It helps with visibility which helps prevent against burning and yellow tones. I also feel be melts better and smoother onto the card stock. I’d recommend doing it both ways to see what works best for you.