blending and masking with after the storm

When I first looked through this new annual catalog, After the Storm stamp set caught my eye. I loved the sentiments and the possibilities with the set! Here is a card I made for my recent Facebook LIVE – which I will repost as a video at the end of this blog post!

Measurements:
Bumblebee Cardstock
5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White Cardstock
5 1/2′ x 4 1/4″
5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
scrap for the circle die cut
scrap at least 5 1/2″ long for the masking

Fold the Bumble Bee cardstock at the score line. Using the scrap for masking place the mask on the 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ Basic White cardstock piece about 1/3 of the way up from the bottom. Stamp the sun’s rays stamp multiple times above the masking line in a semi circle pattern. I used Daffodil Delight ink here.

Flip the mask above the line previously used and using Blending Brushes and blue ink (Balmy Blue ink used here) blend to a rich blue color for the water.

Stamp with the outline rays in a darker color – I used Mango Melody ink.

Die cut a circle from the Layering Circles Die set – I used the second smallest circle die for the sun. With the mask in place covering the water I used the Blending Brushes to blend color into the sky portion. I blended Daffodil Delight ink around the edges of the rectangle where the rays were stamped. I then came in with Calypso Coral slightly above the horizon line. Blend color onto the circle die for the sun.

Place the mask at the horizon line and cover the top portion of the card. With an old toothbrush I lightly splattered water onto the blue portion of the card so that the water would lift some of the color and create depth and dimension to the “sea” portion of the card.

Stamp the Sentiment in Memento ink. Cut the cardstock down to 5 1/4″ x 4″. Add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the sun and cover the convergence points of the stamps with the die. Layer the stamped and colored Basic White cardstock onto the Basic White cardstock and then onto the base card. Then embellish with the Artistry Blooms sequins and Wink of Stella. I used the Wink of Stella directly below the sun to create a reflection for the sun!