Hello everyone! Today I'm sharing this adorable
pirate-themed wiper card. A fun card to put
together! I'll be using products from
A Pirate's Life Digital Stamp Set
This is a fun interactive card that is sure to
please the recipient! Let me show you how
I made my card!
I started with the base. First, let my say that you really need
to die cut this using a heavier white card stock. Probably
around 100lb. I used my Xpress-it card stock, as that is
usually what I use, but it proved to be a bit too thin. Where
the card was scored, it started to break down. The back of
this card has the seams taped to hold it together!!! lol. I
did, obviously use a die set. Many companies offer some sort
of version of a wiper card die set. I did extend the height of
one piece (the back) so it would be taller. I did this by partially
die cutting one end only and then moving the die to the desired
height and cutting again. I die cut the front panel with
wave die.
I stenciled these 2 pieces using a wave stencil for the shorter front
piece and a cloud stencil for the background. I also folded the
scored lines. The front is folded the opposite way of the back.
I printed out my elements that I wanted to use onto white card stock.
I started my coloring with Copic markers. I realized there was not
a lot of colorful elements so I varied the browns that I used.
The elements were done and I fussy cut the image and went around it
with a black marker. I adhered some confetti to the port holes on
the ship. I added Stickles to the chest of gold.
I adhered the left side and then adhered my wiper mechanism. I cut
most of the top off and replaced it with clear acetate. Then I glued my
ship to the mechanism. I had to cut off the top layer of flags (😟)
so this would fit when closed.
Next I adhered the right side. The bottom does not get any
adhesive on it at all. Instead of cutting the sentiment I ripped
the paper and colored it with the same colors of the sand and adhered
it to the front left side on the bottom.
This card was a bit complicated and I should have die cut one in
just plain white first, so I could see how things worked. But I
love how it came out!
This is a great card to give to your little pirate. I would love to hear
if you struggle with interactive cards…like I do sometimes. Lessons
learned along the way help us grow as card makers! Tag us on
social media with your makes…we love to see what you create!
Supplies:
A Pirate’s Life Digital Stamp Set
Wiper die set
Wave die
Distress Oxide Ink: Speckled Egg,
Uncharted Mariner, Iced Spruce
Wave stencil and cloud stencil
Blending brushes
Black Marker
Stickles
Small piece of acetate
Confetti sequins
Copic markers used:
E31, E57, E55, E23, E29,
E71, E77, E23, E74, E84, E87,
Y32, E30, BG11, R14, B91, B66,
Y21,YG06, B69, R24, C0, C1,
C2, C3, C5, C7, 100, Y00,
Y04, Y38, YR24, YR27, Blender
Til next time…
Betsy
Find me on Instagram: @betsybirgeart
In my capacity as a design team member for Kate Hadfield Designs, I do receive the products I use from them.
All opinions and creative decisions remain my own, and I only work with companies/use products that I love.
