From the outside the card is sorta fun. I used a border die from Simon Says Stamp, the DOT SCALLOP BORDER Wafer Die, to make my scalloped background layer. All of the stamps I used here are included in this month's kit. I colored the cups with my copic markers and die cut them using the coordinating dies in the kit. Then, I coated them with VersaMark embossing ink and used a clear embossing powder to give them a glossy finish.
The MAGIC happens when you open the card to the inside tunnel. I followed the tutorial from Jennifer but made my card but made a few modifications to create this version. I typically make my cards A6 size. This size uses a base of 6"X 9" as opposed to your the commonly used A2 size base of 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". You will still cut two base cards and cut off 1/2" from the edge of one of the 6"X 9" base cards and the score line will be at 4 1/2". The second base card will be scored at 1/2", 4 1/2",and 5". The inside tunnel panel is cut to 4 1/2" by 6", you will need to cut a sliver off the 4 1/2" edge. then score it at 1/4" on both sides. I used the fancy frame die to cut the first layer of my tunnel. I cut the frame die a second time from a piece to scrap so that I could use just the table and chairs parts for my cafe scene. To make an opening for the inside tunnel layer, I used a Die-namics Inside & Out Stitched Rounded Rectangle an lined it up like a window to my cafe.
I added just a touch of coloring to the inside of the tunnel using Distress Oxide Inks, TUMBLED GLASS and ICED SPRUCE. I added the extra tables to the back side of my inner layer and stamped the sentiment from the kit using the Iced Spruce Distress Oxide ink.
Sounds complicated but it was such fun and worth the effort. I know this because I am ready to do it again soon.
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