Betsy’s Pirate wiper card

Hello everyone!  Betsy here today sharing this adorable pirate-themed wiper card using the A Pirate’s Life digital stamp set.  Let me show you how I made my project!

I started with the base.  First, let me say that you really need to die cut this using a heavier white card stock.  Probably around 100lb.  I used my Xpress-it card stock, as that is usually what I use, but it proved to be a bit too thin.  Where the card was scored, it started to break down.  The back of this card has the seams taped to hold it together!!! lol.  I did, obviously use a die set.  Many companies offer some sort of version of a wiper card die set.  I did extend the height of one piece (the back) so it would be taller.  I did this by partially die cutting one end only and then moving the die to the desired height and cutting again.

I stenciled these 2 pieces using a wave stencil for the shorter front piece and a cloud stencil for the background.  I also folded the scored lines.  The front is folded the opposite way of the back.

I printed out my elements that I wanted to use onto white card stock.

I started my coloring with Copic markers.  I realized there was not a lot of colorful elements so I varied the browns that I used.

The elements were done and I fussy cut the image and went around it with a black marker.  I adhered some confetti to the port holes on the ship.  I added Stickles to the chest of gold.

I adhered the left side and then adhered my wiper mechanism.  I cut most of the top off and replaced it with clear acetate.  Then I glued my ship to the mechanism.  I had to cut off the top layer of flags so this would fit when closed. 

Next I adhered the right side.  The bottom does not get any adhesive on it at all.  Instead of cutting the sentiment I ripped the paper and colored it with the same colors of the sand and adhered it to the front left side on the bottom.

This card was a bit complicated and I should have die cut one in just plain white first, so I could see how things worked.  But I love how it came out!

This is a great card to give to your little pirate.  I would love to hear if you struggle with interactive cards…like I do sometimes.  Lessons learned along the way help us grow as card makers!  Tag us on social media with your makes…we love to see what you create!

Til next time…

Betsy

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