Today I'm sharing a card made using the Sizzix Die #664730 Arthur. Arthur is a colorize die meaning there are layers to cut from different colors to give the project more dimension. This die has a lot of pieces, but the outcome is worth it.
First I would suggest you watch the Sizzix video here: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Sizzix+Arthur+die+video&docid=608041646859880493&mid=530CF20DDE1EBA5967D9530CF20DDE1EBA5967D9&view=detail&FORM=VIRE
The video really shows you all of the pieces , where they go and how they layer. It is very helpful and short- so you can get right to work on your version of Arthur.
For this project I used purples from my scrap bin. I save my scraps and then cut them into sizes, 2X2, 3X3, 3X4, 3X5, 4X4, 4X5 and 6x6. I keep them by size so when I have small pieces to cut I can go right to that size of paper and see if I have something I can use. I will say if I end up with a larger piece of more expensive paper like glitter, foil or vellum, I just trim those neatly and keep them in a page protector separately. I'm also a huge fan of the 4X5 pads you can get of solids so you don't have to cut an 8.5X11 or 12X12 piece of paper for something like Arthurs beak.
I first layered a piece of patterened paper from Abandoned. This was a Tim Holtz release last year, but it is still available. Although this was I think originally marketed for Halloween, it really can be use for a lot of projects. Next, I cut a piece of Worn Wallpaper -Halloween and distressed the edges. I inked the edges with carved pumpkin distress ink. Next I used a Tim Holtz embossing folder with Tim Holtz black cardstock and then I sanded it lightly. I also distressed the edges and tore a corner.
Once all of the layers were on the card, I used Candy Apple Red distress paint and the Tim Holtz splatter brush to give some color and spookiness to my background. Now I'm ready to add Arthur. I did ink the edges of the branches with Black Soot and Gathered Twigs distress ink I placed that and Arthur on the front of the card. Next I punched some bats out of the left over from my abandon paper and popped those in the corner. I added a sticker from the Curiosities sticker pack.
Halloween is one of my favorite events to make cards for and now Arthur is ready to fly off and wish someone a fun day. I hope you have time to get some ink on your fingers today.
Until next time,
Pamela
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