I was inspired to create this pop up card by a reel on Instagram from Pink Fresh Studio with instructions on how to make the card. The finished card looks amazing but it was incredibly easy to make and the instructions were very easy to follow. It took longer to die cut all the washi tape flowers and decorate the card! And I love how I have used the sentiments to create a little story for the recipient! This would make a fabulous birthday, wedding or any very special occasion card for someone very special.
My theme this week is Back in Black and today I have a card to share with you that features a black textured background with vibrant yellow tulips and a pretty blue die. I have not done a lot of cards with black so it was really good to challenge myself. I had a play with colour combinations and decided on black, blue, yellow and gold. Black and blue are an unusual combination but this worked for me as blue and yellow are primary colours and blue and yellow combine to make a secondary colour – green. By keeping the colours simple all the colours harmonised well I think. This combination also allows the tulips to really ‘pop’ on the card. And I have kept the gold accents to a minimum to allow the focus to be on the tulips.
I have an exclusive step by step photo tutorial on how I have created the tulips coming up on the 21st July (CST) for members of the Amazing Paper Grace – Creative Encouragement Group. Ask to join this wonderful community to view this tutorial and many other tutorials to inspire your creativity. (And don’t forget to answer the questions to get accepted. I look forward to seeing you there!).
Today’s projects were used with dies provided by Amazing Paper Grace.
I have combined three different green coloured cardstocks to create more dimension and interest in the leaves.
I didn’t need to add any bling to this card as the tulips are the hero of the card and embellishments would detract from them.
The black decorative die on plain back cardstock makes a gorgeous texture.
I have die cut two sentiments – one gold and one black. The gold sentiment has been adhered to the black sentiment slightly offsetting it to create a shadow.
These Amazing Paper Grace Dies are available from Spellbinders right now. Click here: Amazing Paper Grace.
Welcome back and today I have three blog posts for you and I am starting off with a ‘flat’ card featuring the gorgeous new Dazzling Dahlia collection from Heartfelt Creations. The paper collection is just stunning and combined with gorgeous decorative dies create a fabulous background for the watercoloured dahlias.
For more tips on creating with the Window Scene cards & dies, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/LnM95GR92ao.
For more ideas on creating with the Decorative Royale Square & Circle Dies, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/tqmtn_TiVVw.
Instructions:
Cut a piece of Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper 10” x 7”, score at 5” along the long side and fold to create a base card 5” x 7”. Cut a piece of gold cardstock 5” x 7” and adhere to the front of the card. Cut a piece of patterned paper 4 7/8” x 6 7/8” and adhere to the front of the card.
Die cut the decorative die from the HCD1-7283 Courtyard Elegance die using the No.5 die and the lattice die from the HCD1-7271 Rounded Window Frame Die set out of gold cardstock. Cut in half and adhere to the front of the card with the right side slightly higher than the left as shown. Die cut the eyelet strip using the eyelet rectangle die from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tag Die Set out of gold cardstock, trim the long ends and adhere over the gold circles. Die cut the rectangle strip from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tag Die Set out of patterned paper and adhere to the front of the eyelet strip.
Stamp the dahlia images from the HCPC-3929 Dahlia & Leaves Cling Stamp Set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour the images with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating dies. Shape the leaves and flowers and then adhere to the front of the card with foam squares.
Stamp the sentiment from the HCPC-3846 Thank You Sentiment Cling Stamp set in Jet Black ink on light patterned paper. Die cut using the small rectangle die from the HCD1-7203 Ornamental Tags Die set. Adhere to gold cardstock and trim the gold cardstock to make a small mat and then adhere to the front with foam tape as shown.
Stamp the dahlia images from the with the butterflies from the HCPC-3928 Dazzling Dahlia Cling Stamp Set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Adhere to the front of the card as shown.
Welcome back to my second instalment for the exciting release of new dies from Heartfelt Creations and this time I am sharing a card made from the gorgeous frame die.
Cut a piece of white cardstock 8 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ and score at 4 1/4″ and fold. Die cut the card base using the outer edge of the outer die of HCD1-7248 Regal Frame & Accents Die set slightly over the folded edge. Die cut another outer edge and adhere to the front of the card. Die cut the outer decorative edge out of white cardstock and add Frosting Powder to the outer decorative edge before adhering to the card front. Die cut the inner decorative die out of white cardstock and add Frosting Powder to the lattice with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Adhere to the card front. Stamp the ‘thank you’ sentiment from the HCPC-3846 Thank You Sentiments set onto a piece of white cardstock in Magenta Hue ink and die cut using the plain label die. Die cut two of the inner decorative dies out of white cardstock and adhere together. Add Frosting Powder using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge to the die cut and then adhere the decorative die to frame the sentiment.
Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC-3842 Oakberry Lane Blossoms Stamp set in Forest Green ink on flower shaping cardstock. Colour with Leaf Green and Olive inks before die cutting with the coordinating dies. Shape using the coordinating mold and finish shaping with the golf tools. Add around the sentiment and frame as shown.
Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3842 Oakberry Lane Blossoms Stamp set in Magenta Hue ink on the flower shaping paper. Colour the centres with Buttercup ink and the petals with Pink Peony ink. Die cut with the coordinating die and sponge the edges of the petals with Vibrant Fuchsia ink. Colour the back of the flowers with Pink Peony ink and spray with water and shape using the Golf Tools. Leave to dry and add Crystal Clear glitter to the petals with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and Heart of Gold Prills to the centres. Add the flowers to the leaves as shown.
