Hi. Lisa here. I hope you are enjoying your holiday weekend. Here's another tutorial for you. There's been some requests for this technique. We have something special for you....below you can download the cloud templates for this project and technique FREE.
CLOUD TEMPLATE (Click to download)
This tutorial will show you how to make this project using the sponged cloud technique and above templates.
Click on Cloud Template link above. Right click and select SAVE AS....choose where you want to save it. Print it out onto copy paper.
Cut out both pieces. The top cloud is for your card template... to make a cloud shaped card. The bottom clouds is your border for making the sponged cloud background. Set aside.
Cut a piece of COTTONBALL WHITE CARDSTOCK to 8 1/2 x 5 1/2. Score at 4 1/4 along the long side using your SCOR-PAL.
Using post-it notes mask off the other half of the card by placing the notes along the fold line. That leaves the card front clear for us to sponge our cloud background on.
On the back of the cloud sheet, place removeable tape all along the edge of the clouds. That way when you are sponging the clouds the template stays in place.
Place your template at an angle just about a third of the way down your card from the top. Using TROPICAL MIST PALETTE INK PAD and a Tim Holtz Blending Tool ink your tool pad. Next rub in a circular motion on your template a few times then rub onto the card front keeping in a circular motion. By doing this you get the heavy ink off and rub on the template edge of the card with minimal ink. This way you don't get harsh marks on your card. You just layer to get the color you want. This may take a little practice to get used to it and achieve the look you want...it did me. I recommend practicing on a scrap sheet firt til you get the hang of it.
Now move your template up above where you just finished at an angle the opposite way this time.
See how it's shaping up!
Now we are ready to fold our card and use our cloud template to make our cloud shape.
Line up your cloud template on your card front and trace lightly with pencil.
Now cut out your shape going through both front and back of your card to make a cloud shape card.
Voila!
Now to add a finished look sponge the edges.
Now stamp two balloons using HOT AIR BALLOON and MEMENTO TUXEDO BLACK INK PAD.
Next stamp a hot air balloon using CHERRY GO ROUND PALETTE INK PAD on a separate piece of COTTONBALL WHITE CARDSTOCK. Cut out and sponge the edges.
Place dimensional tape on the back.
Place the red balloon on the card front.
Stamp the sentiment LET YOUR FAITH SOAR.
Here's our finished project!
HERE ARE SOME MORE IDEAS USING THESE TEMPLATES.
If you use the templates I'd love it if you'd leave a comment and link to your creations! I'd love to see what YOU create. Thank you.
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Posted by: KintyMig | February 15, 2012 at 02:59 AM
Thank you so much for the template! Great ideas too for its use!
Posted by: Lynn S. | December 30, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Lovely temlpe. thank you!!!
Posted by: Judith Liron | December 29, 2011 at 09:01 AM
Fabulous ideas using your cloud templates. I have one I made myself, but I'll definitely add yours to my stash for variety. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Jo4Him | December 06, 2011 at 03:55 PM
Lisa -- all your cards are fantastic. Thanks for sharing the cloud template and also for showing us how to create beautiful clouds.
Posted by: Candy | November 28, 2011 at 04:50 AM
Such wonderful, inspiring cards...and a great tutorial too. You know how to rock clouds, Lisa!
Posted by: Kecia | November 27, 2011 at 09:39 PM
Oh Wow what a fun tutorial! Thanks so much for the free download! Great job like always!! =)
Hugs, Sarah
Posted by: Sarah T | November 27, 2011 at 09:30 PM
I LOVE your clouds Lisa! So sweet of you to share your secret and template! :)
Hugs,
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Posted by: True :D | November 27, 2011 at 04:56 PM
These are all amazing designs!!!
Thank you for sharing the tutorial and pattern.
Great inspiration
Posted by: Dawnll | November 27, 2011 at 03:53 PM