Phenom Ralph Tyndall collaborated with Hero Arts for a fun new Fall Release. I created two iconic cards that are part of Hero Arts Instagram Hop that you can participate in HERE.
You can find Ralph Tyndall’s Fall Collection HERE.
Retro GameBoy-Themed Card 🎮
As a 90s kid at heart, I couldn’t pass up the chance to create a card inspired by the iconic GameBoy! The nostalgic colors, the pixelated graphics, and that satisfying ‘click’ of the buttons—this card was such a blast to make.
Key Ralph Tyndall Supplies:
Directions for Creating the Retro Game Card:
- Tip 1: I snipped the star, heart, pull tab and game cartridge from the die set and then die cut the rest of the elements as one piece. This ensured that I had perfect placement for the buttons and screen. If you don’t snip the above mentioned components, they will die cut the back of the card.
- I used Mustard Cardstock for the body, Charcoal Cardstock for the rim of the screen and Vellum for the screen
- I die cut the screen frame and buttons 3 times each and glue the pieces together for a realistic 3D look.
- The die set has a great coordinating Retro Game Stamp Set that really makes the game come alive. I chose Winner for my Screen plus A & B, Select and Start Buttons. There are LOTS of Game related words included in the stamp set.
- I added an Antique Ivory liner to inside of my card.
This GameBoy inspired card was one of my favorites to create, and I have to say Tetris was my favorite back in the day! It’s the perfect card for any gamer or someone who loves a throwback to the good ol’ days of handheld gaming.
Urban Heroscape Card
For my second card, I went in a completely different direction with a graphic linear urban Heroscape design. Ralph designed this set too and it is called Street View Heroscape. I’ve always been fascinated by cityscapes, especially the way modern architecture plays with lines and geometric shapes. So, I wanted to create a card that captured the energy of an urban environment using simple, clean lines.
I chose not to use the base stamp because I wanted to emphasize the linear grapic look of this stamp set. The set also comes with coordinating dies that you can find HERE.
TIP: Prior to stamping the Pool Party color building, I masked the Indigo and Purple Galaxy buildings with post it notes for clean stamping.
Supplies Used:
- Street View HeroScape Stamps by Ralph Tyndall
- Street View HeroScape Stamp and Die Bundle by Ralph Tyndall
- Indigo Ink
- Purple Galaxy Ink
- Pool Party Ink
- Creamsicle Ink
- Lemon Drop Ink
- Deluxe Smooth Cardstock
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