December 11, 2022

Arctic Friends

Hello everyone.  I’m back today to share another inspiration from Whimsy Stamps (WS) last release of the year.  I used the new Arctic Friends stamp set to create a dimensional shadow box card. 


Stamped the arctic critters with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on alcohol marker friendly cardstock, coloured them with Copic Sketch markers, then fussy cut them out.

Seal - W00, W1, W3, 0 
Narwhal - V000, V01, V04, V17 
Whale - BV000, BV02, BV13, BV04, BV17, C00, C1
Fish - Y02, YR02, YR09



Used mixed media paper to construct the box base and inside strips following these directions.  The opening and the opening frame were die cut with the Pierced and Stitched Circles die set.  The inside strips were die cut with the Stitched Border Die Trio die set.
 

Blender brushes were used to ink blend Salvaged Patina and Uncharted Mariner distress inks (DI) on the inside box walls and strips.  Splattered with water and blot with a paper towel for texture.  Coloured the circle frame with Uncharted Mariner DI.   Heat embossed the sentiment on black cardstock with white embossing powder.  


Adhered the critters to the strips to complete the scene.  Completed size when assembled and popped up is 5” wide x 5”high x 1.5” deep.  It folds flat to 5”x6.5” and fits easily into a 5”x7” envelope.


To check out the new December release products, click HERE.  Thank you for dropping by.




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Challenges:
Tic Tac Toe - #191 Featured Designer Jeanne   (middle column: layers-arctic animal-coloring)

11 comments:

Lisa Elton said...

It's like a little aquarium, so cute!

Christine Alexander said...

so pretty Trina, the perfect scene for a shadow box card ♥

Brenda in IN said...

I love this and how dimensional it is. The coloring is awesome and the water even looks warm. Just went back and visited what I missed and they are great cards.

baileyrosy.com said...

Trina once again you have created a masterpiece love the shadow box and of course your colouring is terrific with those cute images.

Marie

BożenA said...

A wonderful construction. I love your pop art card. I tried to do something similar once, but it was a huge failure. I just have to admire your work
xx

Bonnie said...

Wow! You even inked the inside and did so brilliantly! What a special, fun card, Trina!

Loll said...

This is such a cool design Trina! LOVE your bold colours and the amazing way you've constructed this shadow box card. xx

ElizStewart said...

Trina... wow! what a beautiful executed and fun card! I so love interactive cards and never find the time to do them... the results are so worth the effort. Love it! Thanks so much for joining and sharing at Tic Tac Toe this week. Happy Holidays!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Oh my, Trina - what a darling shadow box card!! Love the water critters "swimming" around the porthole!!

Stef Perry said...

Trina, this is fabulous shadow box! Love all the delightful layers and of course your amazing coloring of the sea creatures! Thanks so much for joining us at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge this week!

Papercraft Boutique said...

What a beautiful shadow box card with cute arctic critters, Trina! Love the gorgeous colors of the blended background and the inside strips! Wonderful showcase of the WS December release!
Hideko xx