AECP - All About Layering #2

For my second All About Layering card for the Altenew Education Certification Program, I decided to use the Big World stamp and die set.  Like the Vintage Roses, this stamp set does not include outline stamps, so it can only be used by layering.  

Layering the Focal Point

To create this card's focal point, I started out by stamping the ocean layers in Dusk crisp dye ink.  I then layered the first land layer and stamped that in Grass Field crisp dye ink.  I considered stamping the second layer, but decided that the colors were already dark enough.  Instead, I lightly inked up the outer edges of the first land layer with Shadow Creek crisp dye ink and feathered the ink with a blending brush before stamping a second time.  Then I stamped the same stamp a third time.  This time I used VersaMark ink and embossed the land with pearlescent embossing powder to add some sparkle and dimension.

I then die cut both hemispheres (although I only used one) with the coordinating dies.  While I was die cutting, I also die cut the included stand and "World" dies in glitter brown because it was closest to the bronze color of the Globe I have in my living room.

Pencil-on-Scoring Background

I recently learned the pencil-on-scoring technique from Sandy Allnock and wanted to give it a try. The idea is that you lightly pencil over scored lines which then highlights the scored pattern.  I debated using an embossing folder to create the score lines, but in the end, I just used a score board.  As you can tell from the close-up, my scoring wasn't perfect, but I think that just added some rustic charm to the background. I used a couple of brown pencils for the table and blues and grays for the wall.

Final Touches

It was time to add a sentiment, but I did not want to introduce any new colors at this stage.  While I do not have this color ink, a little experimenting showed that if I double stamped the sentiment in rustic shore and citrus burst, the shade matched the color of the table pretty closely. 

I also added some sequins from on old mix that I had in my stash.  The colors matched remarkably well.  I love it when things work out that way!

I matted the card on the same brown glitter cardstock I used for the Stand and World die cuts.  I had initially planned on making the globe spin, but I was happy with the way the card looked and didn't want to mess it up at this point.  Below is the completed card.