Birthday Treasure Map

I love playing along with craft roulette. It challenges me to work outside my comfort zone and try new (and/or messy) things. I love how this turned out.

I started by embossing the background on some midnight navy cardstock and then used my finger to rub some Paper Glaze from Picket Fence Studios over the raised areas. Then I set it aside to dry.

I stamped the Antique Hero Map on to a piece of cream, 65 lb. cardstock and tore around the edges before crumpling it into a loose ball. I wanted texture, but not too much.

I added ink to create a tea dyed/aged look. This is a combination of Vintage Photo and Pumice Stone. I used lots of water which helped the ink to separate into a larger variety of colors. It's worth noting I used the Pumice Stone reinker here. My pad was pretty dry and the reinker meant it was more concentrated.

Card Supplies:

• Embossing Folder: Retired Stampin' Up

• Picket Fence Studios: Santa's Favorite Colors (Gold) [SBC]

• Lawn Fawn Scripty Birthday Die [ACT]

• Hero Arts Antique Hero Map [SBC]

• Vintage Photo Distress Ink [SBC]

• Pumice Stone Distress Ink [SBC]

• Glossy Accents [SBC]

• metallic rocks...I think these are resin filler. I'm not sure where I got them, but they sure are pretty!

Everyday Tools:

I've been making cards for over ten years and there are a few things that get used on a daily basis. They make cardmaking more joyful for me. I hope this list is helpful for you. Some items are listed with an affiliate link which offers me a small commission at no cost to you (items noted with an asterisk), while others are linked here just because I think these products are the best!

• Ergonomic Bone Folder, Dress My Craft [SCB]*

• Scor-Pal, 1/8” Scor Board [SCB]*

• Misti Stamping Tool [SCB]*

• Craft Pick and Embellishment Wand--Trinity Stamps Pickup Stick [SCB]*

• Cottontail Embossing Powder Tool [RHD]*

• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Manual Cutting Machine [SCB or SPL]*

• Tim Holtz 8.5” Mini Guillotine Trimmer [SCB]*

• Gemini Jr. Electronic Die Cutting Machine [SCB]*

• The Absorber Shammy Towel (Stamp Cleaner) [AMZ]

• Big Momma Foam Tape Roll [SSS] (1mm thick, which is about half the width of most foam tape)

• Accent Opaque 120 lb. Cardstock [AMZ]

Thanks for coming! I hope you enjoyed today's project!

-Sara Lihz