Pirate-Themed You’re a Treasure Card
by Jyoti Adhikari

In my latest cardmaking adventure, I had the pleasure of working with the Whittle Pirate Monkey Kit. This kit contains the dies and a mini stamp set with sentiments to go with the theme.

Die Cutting

I began by die-cutting all the elements using both white and gold cardstock. Gold was reserved for the metal parts to give a touch of elegance. For the ship and treasure chest, I used Copic markers E15 and E18. The adorable monkey came to life with E31 and E37, and a hint of R20 added a rosy touch to the cheeks. The hats and eyepatch were colored with a black Copic marker, while the flag received a vibrant touch with R46. For the ship’s sail, I used N1 and N0, blending with a colorless marker for a seamless finish.

Creating Background

For the background, I used a piece of watercolor paper with Distress Oxide inks in Salty Ocean and Antique Linen. I applied the ink by smooshing it onto my glass mat, spraying it with water, and picking it up with packaging plastic to add texture to the watercolor paper. Although I loved the initial look, it seemed too busy when I added the elements, so I muted it by adding a vellum layer on top. I die-cut the vellum using a large rectangle from the Double Scalloped Stitched Frames die, along with blue cardstock using the same die. I then cut the blue rectangle into three pieces, using the inside and outside pieces from the bottom and the middle frame to create a unique border.

Arranging the Elements

To ensure a seamless assembly, I temporarily taped the vellum pieces together from the back. I then carefully arranged the colored elements on the blue-framed vellum piece. Some elements were adhered with liquid glue, while others were popped up with foam tape for dimension. I crated a scene where the pirate monkeys are sailing the ship. I then took the temporary tape off and added glue behind all the elements to adhere the whole thing to my watercolored background. 

Adding the Sentiment

For the sentiment, I used the “You’re a Treasure” stamp from the kit. I stamped it with Versamark Ink on black cardstock and heat embossed it with white embossing powder. After trimming it into a small strip, I added it to the bottom right of my card.

Final Touches

To complete the card, I added a few highlights on the hat and stripes on the red flag using a white gel pen. This added a playful and polished look to my creation.

This whimsical card was a joy to create with the Whittle Pirate Monkey Kit, and I hope it inspires you to embark on your own cardmaking adventures. Stay tuned for more creative projects and tutorials!

Hugs,

Jyoti

Supplies

          KT002 Whittle Pirate Monkey Kit

2474 Double Scalloped Stitched Frames