Stunning Wanderlust Texture for Travel-Themed Cards

Are you ready to set on an amazing adventure? Today, it's time to play around with travel-themed supplies like die-cut planes, compasses, and more from Altenew's latest release!

Hello from Scotland! This is Bibi Cameron, and today I’m sharing a video featuring the stunning Wanderlust Embossing Folder, along with creative die-cutting ideas using the Mini Delight: Enjoy the Flight and dies from the Floral Odyssey Project Kit.

PAPER

• Watercolor Paper - For the background

• Crafty Necessities: Grass Field Cardstock  - For the die-cut leaves.

• Crafty Necessities: Misty Morning Cardstock - For the die-cut plane parts.

• Crafty Necessities: Nimbus Cardstock- For the die-cut plane parts.

• Crafty Necessities: Cloudy Sky Cardstock. - For the die-cut plane parts.

DIES, STAMPS, EMBOSSING:

• Wanderlust 3D Embossing Folder - Background.

• Mini Delight: Enjoy the Flight Stamp & Die Set- the plane and sentiment. 

• Craft Your Life Project Kit: Floral Odyssey - Die-cut Compass.

• World in Bloom Layering Die Set - Word Map die cut, florals, and leaves.
  
  

INKS

• Firebrick Fresh Dye Ink - Background and florals.

• Buttercream Fresh Dye Ink - For the florals.

• Hunter Green Fresh Dye Ink - To add accents to the leaves.

• Obsidian Pigment Ink - Embossing Background technique.

• Shimmer Relief Paste – Mayan Gold - To add accents to the compass.

EMBELLISHMENTS

• Stellar Sequins - Dazzling Diamond

I started by trimming a piece of watercolor paper to 5-1/4" x 4". Then I applied  Firebrick Ink by swiping the ink pad directly over the paper, covering it almost completely.

Next, I lightly misted the surface with water and, while it was still damp, added Gold and Silver Sparkle Bases. 

These watercolor paints are perfect for this purpose, but you can use any sparkling paint or spray you have on hand. 

I dried the panel with a heat tool and then moved on to embossing. I grabbed the  Wanderlust 3D Embossing Folder and I applied Obsidian Pigment Ink generously over the raised area of the folder. 

I placed my colored panel inside and ran it through my die-cutting and embossing machine twice. 

Background done!

For the toppers, I used flower dies from the World in Bloom Layering Die Set and the compass from the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Floral Odyssey. 

I die-cut the flowers from white cardstock and, using a micro blending brush, applied Firebrick Ink to the center of each piece. Then I added Buttercream Fresh Dye Ink around the edges before assembling them.

The compass was die-cut from black cardstock, assembled, and sprayed with Picked Fence Distress Spray.

Then, using a dry brush, I applied a touch of  Mayan Gold Shimmer Relief Paste  and with a brush, I also added a little bit of  Copper Sparkle Base to create a weathered metallic look. For contrast, the airplane was die-cut from Cloudy Sky, Misty Morning, and Nimbus Cardstock .

I added an extra white solid die-cut behind the assembled plane to create a drop shadow and make it pop. And finally, I stamped the sentiment from the same Mini Delight set directly onto the plane.

To finish, I layered all the elements together as shown in the photo. I use dimensional foam pads,  foam tape, and glue to adhere the pieces in place.

Let's dive into a world of creativity with the Wanderlust Embossed Texture, a unique element that can elevate your papercraft projects. 

This groundbreaking texture brings depth and dimension, transforming flat surfaces into captivating pieces.

Thanks for stopping by and hanging out with me today!  I hope you were inspired.  And until next time, I hope you have a fabulous day!  

Happy Crafting
Bibi

If you enjoyed reading through this blog, be sure to check out the August Inspiration Guide eBook! It's filled with tons of ideas and cardmaking inspiration featuring the supplies Bibi used in her tutorial. Happy crafting! 

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