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Reach for the Stars Reflection Landscape Card - the finished project — The finished project

Create a stunning landscape card featuring a circular moon scene with reflected pine trees and a watercolour sky. This design uses the Reach for the Stars stamp set with layered inking in purple, teal and grey tones to create a dreamy, atmospheric effect. The reflection stamping technique adds depth and symmetry to this elegant winter landscape.

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Using a stamping platform, stamp the landscape image across the white card panel with dark grey ink. Ensure the stamp covers the entire width of the panel, creating a mountain silhouette design.
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Stamp the same forest reflection image again, this time only stamping the top portion of the image. Press harder to create a darker, more concentrated impression at the top.
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Turn the stamped piece 180 degrees so the darker stamped area appears at the top. This creates a natural reflection effect with the trees appearing above and their mirror image below.
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Layer a dirty piece of card or stencil over the top of your stamped circular image to create a shadow effect. Position it carefully to add depth to the landscape scene.
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Apply dark blue ink around the outside edges of the circular stencil to create a shadow effect around the landscape reflection. Blend the ink outwards to create depth and dimension.
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Apply lighter blue ink to the inside area of the circle to create the moon effect, leaving some areas lighter than others for variation.
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Add purple ink to the moon area to create additional depth and dimension. Blend the purple ink around the edges of the moon, working it into the existing colours for a seamless gradient effect.
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Use a stamping platform for large stamps to ensure even coverage and the ability to reposition if needed.
The reflection technique works best when you stamp the solid line version at the top and use the detailed version as your reflection.
You can use reactive inks with water to create additional effects by spritzing water onto the inked areas.

Reach for the Stars Reflection Landscape Card

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