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Today, I am thrilled to share two "Good Luck" cards I created as part of the Perfect Match Release Instagram Hop for Honey Bee Stamps! These cards use the same basic techniques but differ slightly in their finishing details, making them unique and fun in their own ways. Don’t forget to head over to my 👉Instagram to enter the giveaway for a chance to win amazing prizes! TWO $50 Gift Cards (one each) will be given to the to the lucky winners!
CARD RECIPE
BEE Playful Lowercase Alphabet Honey Cuts
Bold Background: Vines of Love - Honey Cuts
White Glitter Cardstock
Black Glitter Cardstock
Low-Tack Tape
Shared Techniques:
- Embossed Backgrounds: Both cards feature backgrounds created using the Aces - 3D Embossing Folder. A TIP to prevent tears in the paper is to lightly mist the cardstock with water before running it through your die-cut machine.
- Die-Cut Letters: The "good luck" sentiment was created using the BEE Playful Lowercase Alphabet Honey Cuts. TIP - For perfect letter alignment, use a straight edge or gridlines to align them, pick up the letters with low-tack tape, and adhere them by flipping the tape like a hinge to secure the letters in place.
- Vellum Layers: Both cards include vellum frames to soften the backgrounds and create dimension. I used two different frame die sets for added variety.
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Card 1: Pink Ombre Letters
- Background: The embossed areas were enhanced by swiping a black ink pad across the raised portions for added depth.
- Sentiment: I die-cut the letters from white glitter cardstock and ink-blended a soft pink ombre effect onto them.
- Frame: The vellum background was die-cut using the Lovely Layers: Party Frame.
- Embellishments: The central heart was bedazzled with red gems from the Real Rainbow Gem Stickers pack, and a few extra gems were added around the card for sparkle.
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Card 2: Black Glitter Letters
- Background: The embossed areas were highlighted by swiping a pink ink pad across the raised portions, giving the card a bold and dramatic look.
- Sentiment: The letters were cut from black glitter cardstock for a striking effect.
- Frame: The vellum layer was created using the Lovely Layers: Posted Frame.
- Embellishments: Red die-cut hearts from the Bold Background: Vines of Love Honey Cuts were added, with a few gems for a touch of shine.
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Tips and Tricks
- Prevent Tearing: Always mist your cardstock lightly before embossing with a 3D folder.
- Perfect Letter Alignment: Use gridlines or a straight edge to align your letters, then use low-tack tape to lift and position them easily.
- Blending Gitter Cardstock: Ink blend on glitter cardstock to create custom colors to match, or create an ombre look.
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Hope you're feeling lucky now... Head over to my Instagram now to join the hop and enter the giveaway!
Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!
Ilda 🂡🂱🃑🃑
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