Posted by Dana Joy
on June 11, 2024
Hey everyone. It's Dana Joy here with you today. Ever need a really pretty background with a bold look? However you want it to be super easy? I have you covered today.
This card was so easy to make and it looks even better in real life. By just using a few products this card has a striking result. Let's see how it all came together.
To begin I spritzed a piece of Pitch Black cardstock measuring 5" x 8" with the beautiful Blue + Shimmer Tone-on-Tone Metallic Spray. While the spray was still wet, I used a fan brush and a little bit of White Liquid Watercolor to move the color around and also splatter some all over the background. Instead of heat setting the paper, I left it to dry on its own.
While the panel was drying, I die cut the celebrate die from the Birthday Stamp & Cut XL with Dove White cardstock. I die cut it several times and adhered them together with Precision Glue. By doing this, I was able to achieve a thicker die cut.
Once the colorful panel was dry, it was time to add the graphic element. I stamped the new Power Lines Bold Prints with Embossing & Watermark Ink. For my embossing powder color, I went with Gold. It's one of my favorites.
Next I trimmed down areas of the background with Nesting Rectangle Infinity Dies. For my main focal area, I chose to mat it with more Pitch Black cardstock. For the longer strip, I adhered it to a piece of Dove White cardstock along the left edge. To give my card some height, I popped up the main area with foam tape. Now this entire panel was adhered to a black card base.
All that was left was to add the "celebrate" sentiment. I have to say, this might be one of my favorite cards. I loved that I didn't use the Bold Prints stamp as it was intended. However instead I stretched it to a new design element.
I hope I have inspired you to use the gorgeous Power Lines Bold Prints on your next card. Have a great day everyone.
