Teri Wilson - TerisMailbox
Summer Fun Interactive Gate Card
Hello friends! Happy Summer! It's Teri with TerisMailbox posting a summer fun card for The Funkie Junkie Boutique. When I think of summer, I think of glorious floral gardens. See how I put this bright and fun card together!
I have a video HERE.
Card Base
The base of the card is Smooshed Distress Paints attached to an A2 white card base. I was so happy to get my hand on the colors released from the vault! I see Wilted Violet, Prize Ribbon, Mustard Seed and Ripe Persimmon all wicking on Distress Watercolor Cardstock. I created several backgrounds at once and will be posting another video on my channel showing that process soon.
Create the Gate
Cut 1/4 inch strips from the Grey Two Tone Woodgrain Cardstock. You will need 1 thicker strip about 1/2 inch to attach to the card base. Trim two pieces at 3.25 inches. Save two longer strips for the horizontal slats. Using a mat with grids, tape two longer strips of the woodgrain cardstock 1.5 inches apart onto to the mat.
Trim the 1/4 inch pieces to the following lengths:
2 at 3.25 inches
4 at 3.0 inches
4 at 2.75 inches
4 at 2.5 inches.
Organize the slats in descending order.
Glue the 1/2 inch slats on the left and right, leaving at least 1/4 inch overhang. Glue the second 3.25 slats about 1/16 inch away from the first slat. Continue gluing the slats in descending order until all are attached. Glue another 1/4 inch woodgrain strip horizontally over the first two. Set aside to dry.
Once dry, trim the extra horizontal slats off. Use a score board to score the 1/2 inch slats in half. Trim the horiontal slats so a 1/4 inch gap remains at the ends. Use a strong glue to attach half of the right slat
to the back and inside of the card base so the gate overlaps.
Add the Flowers
If you follow me, you know I have a large stash of backgrounds. I used a variety of ink smooshed backgrounds to create the Mini Brushstroke Flowers. I made plenty of extras so I have plenty on hand for the next project!
Select a variety of colorful blooms and arrange them on the gate. I found it easier to open the gate and lay the entire base on my mat, backside of the card facing up. Once you are happy with the arrangement, use a piece of press and seal to hold the flowers in place. Note: some may not hold well due to the multiple layers.
Flip the flowers over and add glue to the back of the blooms. Add glue in corresponding areas to the gate as well. Flip the flowers over and add glue as needed to keep the blooms in place.
Stamp the Sentiment
Use your stamp positioner to add a sentiment inside the gate. I used a sentiment from Nature's Wonder, stamped with Archival Hickory Smoke Ink.
Be sure to check out The Funkie Junkie Boutique! They have an amazing selection of products! Also check out the fun Blog showcasing projects from my fellow Designers!
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