Hi friends! Making a color blocked card is kinda like making a quilt. You can piece together different colors and patterns to make a really interesting composition. (I must say that this is probably one of my favorite scrapbooking technique too so try this on a larger scale if you scrap!)
I have templates to do this for 12″x12″ scrapbook layouts and I think you used to be able to buy card sized ones too but I never did. Luckily you can make up your own as I did. You could also sketch it out on grid paper and it would be easier and less wasteful. Hindsight is 20/20. Feel free to use my layout if you like it!
I love to make my own backgrounds (odd since I have so much store-bought pattern paper, huh?) So in today’s video I will show you some Distress Oxide background techniques. If you don’t have DO inks try regular distress ink for a similar result. Or use whatever ink you have then flick on some white ink (or white watered down watercolor, gouache or acrylic) you really can’t go wrong. I also use mica powder and if you don’t have that grab some pearly eyeshadow! Never fret if you don’t have what I am using, grab the closest thing in your stash and give it a try! You will learn something new about your supplies and if it goes wrong it’s only a piece of paper!
Video!
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Supplies:
- Watercolor Garden Peg Stamp Set
- Petite Poppies Peg Stamp Set
- Summer on the Farm Unmounted Stamp Set
- Distress Oxide Inks
- Archival Black Ink
- Metallic ink (gold)
- White cardstock
- Mica Powder
- Gold brads
- Heat tool
- Double sided tape
- Waterbrush
- Pattern Paper
(for envelopes)
- Spray bottles of water and ink (spray ink
is optional)
- Envelope punch board
for making envelopes if desired.
Directions (for batch of 4 cards):
1. Cut a sheet of cardstock into 4ths and ink each section with a different color scheme using distress inks.
2. Make 4 card based and envelopes and set aside.
3.Stamp mason jar bouquet onto panels of watercolor paper or cardstock measuring 1.5″x2.75″ Accent with ink using a waterbrush if desired.
4. Once the inked panels are dry you can cut them into these sizes (cut 4 of each size, 1 for each card-see template above.)
2.25″x2″, 1.25″x.25″ (I did these from blue/purple color)
3.5″x1.25″, 1.5″x.75″ (I did these from green/aqua color)
1″x1.5″ (orange)
1.125″x1.5″ (pinky/red)
*Use whatever colors you want using my measurements or make up your own design!
5. Adhere all the blocks to your card-bases!
I love that you get four cards for the effort of one using this method and you have little waste afterwards. Since I have a shop in town where I sell my cards the extras always come in handy. Let me know if you have any questions and til next time happy crafting!
PS I just wanted to thank everyone who left me kind words of encouragement yesterday. Your support means the word to me and I am feeling much less stressed out after taking a “catch-up” day. Have a great weekend!
Thank you so much, you inspire me 💗
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Love the cards and the measurements. Another fun way to use my Peg Stamps. Glad you are feeling less stressed.
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love this card. question did you make those foam dabbers
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These cards are lovely! The color combinations are so pretty and lively looking! Thanks for the template and also for the time that you put into all of your video’s. I really appreciate it.
Take Care,
Linda
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Love these cards! And anything with mason jars. wonderful tutorial, thanks Lindsay
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Thanks so much love the design and ideas. You are the best!
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