Good day, fellow crafters. It's Tamara once again, with a new post where I will be showcasing my latest card created using I Brake for Stamps !
Sugar skulls, or calaveras, are a vibrant and meaningful symbol of Día de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday celebrating the memory of loved ones who have passed. These intricately decorated skulls, often adorned with bright colors, flowers, and patterns, represent the blending of life and death, honoring the beauty of remembering those who came before us. The sentiment "Remember When" echoes this tradition, encouraging us to reflect on cherished moments and memories that keep our loved ones alive in our hearts. Just as sugar skulls preserve the essence of those we miss, "Remember When" invites us to treasure the joy and love shared with them.
To create this project, you will need the following:
I Brake for Stamps Skellies Set
| Embossing folder: Geometric Pattern
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2 piece of White cardstock
and 1 piece of Red Cardstock
| Colored Paste (Colors optional)
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Dual-Tip Alcohol Markers
| Blending Pads
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1 Slimline White Card Base
| Scissors
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Black ink
| Liquid Glue
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Liquid Shimmer
| Stamping Platform
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Fine Tip Brush
| Foam Tape
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Hot Foil Plate and Foil
| Slimline die
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Focal Image and Sentiment
- Place and secure white cardstock into the stamping platform
- Align, ink, and stamp the focal images and sentiment using black ink
- Use Dual-Tip alcohol markers to color the focal images
- KEY TIP: Using lighter pressure when applying color and then building up the layers will result in a better-finished result
- Allow to dry.
- Cut the focal image out with scissors.
- Cut the sentiment out with scissors or a label die if available
Center Focal Image
*Optional Method: A heart-shaped hot foil plate, red cardstock, and red foil were used to create the center. This can be substituted using a heart-shaped stencil and ink or red cardstock and a heart-shaped die.
Background Panel
Begin by trimming white cardstock to slimline dimensions using slimline dies and a die-cutting machine. Alternatively, use a paper trimmer or scissors to cut the white cardstock to 3.5" x 8.5".
- Use white cardstock, colored paste (the color choices are optional), and a blending pad, apply the paste to the card until the desired hue is reached.
- Once the desired hue is reached allow the background panel to dry completely. This will prevent the paste from being smeared or removed accidentally in subsequent steps.
- Place the panel into the embossing folder
- Run the embossing folder through your die-cutting machine based on the manufacturer's recommendations
- Repeat if the impression does not transfer cleanly, however, do not remove the panel from the folder before you are satisfied so everything remains aligned
- KEY TIP: The panel MUST be dry before this step or it can stick to the embossing folder and rip when removing
Assembly
- Use liquid glue to adhere the background panel to the card base.
- Position all elements onto the background panel to confirm the final position.
- Use liquid glue to adhere the background panel to the card base.
- Apply foam tape or pop dots to the back of the sentiment to add dimensions
- Remove the backing from the foam tape
- KEY TIP: Add some liquid glue onto the foam tape or before adhering into place. The liquid glue will allow a small opportunity for repositioning before the foam tape adheres to the background panel
- Once all elements are in place and adhered, use Liquid Shimmer and a fine-tip brush to add sparkle to the card.
The stamps I used can be found by following the links in the materials list or you can find them with a quick search on www.blankpagemuse.com. Visit our social media sites for more stamping fun!
