One of my favorite techniques is to create drama and dimension by bending elements; it's so unexpected, so when people see it, it catches their eye. Hi there, I'm
Becca Feeken with
Amazing Paper Grace and today I'm going to show you how to assemble a quick 'shaped' card that will send you around the bend.
This card is going to be a shaped card. Shaped cards are quick because of the limited layers but they are eye catching because you can see through them depending on the complexity. We do that by cutting two of the shaped elements
except one of the elements is cut on the fold. Come along, I'll show you.
1. Cut/Emboss two
Spellbinders S4-733 Braided Grace Squares from gold poster board except the second one should have a 3/4" flap at the top and the fold like placed just inside the cut line.
2. Poke out all holes on flap and apply Glossy Accents as glue. Place single piece on top of piece with folded flap with wrong sides together. Embellish center with die cut from interior piece in cream. Adhere with double stacked foam tape.
3. Cut/Emboss large motif from
Spellbinders SDS-054 Giving Occasions Die and Stamp Set
4. Bend and curl piece from left to right; place double stacked foam tape on left and right edge. Adhere bent piece to center of card taking care to preserve the bend.5. Cut/Emboss sentiment rectangle from
Spellbinders SDS-054 Giving Occasions Die and Stamp Set
6. Stamp rectangle with Just Because sentiment and adhere to front of card.
7. Embellish with ribbon and pearls.
You can send lots of elements around the bend it they are able to be secured with foam tape on the sides. Of course this type of card is sent in a CD mailer with about 1/4" head room to preserve the bend. The dimension adds such appeal to your cards. I hope you'll give it a try, and "see you around the bend!!"
Sending hugs!
Becca Feeken – www.amazingpapergrace.com
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Other Products Used:
Neenah Classic Crest Natural White 80lb Smooth Card Stock, May Arts Silk Ribbon, 3M Foam Tape, The Paper Studio Pearls, Ranger Glossy Accents
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Start by printing out your free 4th of July printable (download here) on white cardstock.
Next cut S5-282 Shapeabilities Mini Tag Book with blue cardstock.
Next, line your printable up to cut with the S5-282 Shapeabilities Mini Tag Book as well.
Using the big and little stars from S4-784 Shapeabilities Rise 'n Shine Etched Dies, cut various stars. I used four big stars and two little stars on each tag.
Using square adhesives, attach the printable to the blue tag. I like using the square adhesives to give it some extra dimension. I also offset the tags so you can see the blue peeking through.
Once you have the tags attached, you can glue the stars in place. I used a tiny square adhesive to make the gold stars pop. And finally, using the twine, attach the tag to the bottle and add your straws!
Although I used these tags to dress up the drinks, they'd also be perfect for party favors! For more ideas and inspiration, visit: Partyography By Alli.
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