Pop-Up Cardmaking is the perfect way to welcome spring with color, creativity, and a touch of fun! In this Technique Tasters episode, Cathie Allan walks you through a simple, stylish pop-up card project featured in the Spring 2025 issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine. This cheerful interactive card is designed to brighten someoneโs dayโand itโs easier than it looks. With bold stamped florals, whimsical bikes, and vibrant coloring, Cathie shows how to build beautiful dimension using: Dare 2B Artzy Bike Bouquet Stamp & Die Set Serenity Fair Vintage Victorian Roses Washi Tape WOW! Embossing Powder Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock Scor Board and more! ๐ก Cathieโs tip? Use those tiny stamps to create custom backgrounds, and let your die-cut pieces shine as the focal point. With a clever pop-up fold and floral details, this card is guaranteed to deliver smiles. ๐ผ Ready to embrace the season and your creativity? ๐ Watch the…
Create a showstopping holographic background with this gorgeous birthday card designed by Cathie Allan. Using stamps, pigment inks, embossing powders, and magical shimmer powders, this tutorial walks you through each step to craft your own layered, luminous floral design. This project features the Unity Stamp Co. Birthday Blooms stamp set and highlights the brilliance of Lindyโs Gang Magical Shakers combined with copper ink and vellum. Follow Cathieโs expert technique to layer color and shine, resulting in a unique holographic background that takes your paper crafting to the next level. ๐ Watch the full video tutorial of Cathie Allan putting this project together RIGHT HERE. Supplies Used: Unity Stamp Co. Birthday Blooms VersColor Pigment Ink (white) Black Embossing Powder Lindyโs Gang Magical Shakers Brilliance Archival Pigment Ink (Cosmic Copper) Peragamo Vellum Unknown Ribbon 3D Adhesive Instructions Step 1:Stamp the Unity Stamp floral image onto kraft cardstock using pigment ink and heat…
Layers, details, and textureโoh my! Altenew Garden Whispers Kit is the ultimate tool for crafting dimensional floral cards with ease. This stunning project by Erica Anderson showcases the power of layering inks, adding shimmer with stencils, and creating bold sentiments for eye-catching results. How to Create This Stunning Altenew Card ๐ฟ Ombrรฉ Ink Blended BackgroundUsing the Whispering Woodlands Fresh Dye Ink Bundle, Erica blended an ombrรฉ background on a 4.25″ x 5.5″ panel, giving the card a smooth and vibrant base. โจ Shimmery Stencil MagicThe Foil Leaf Background Stencil, paired with Shimmer Relief Paste in Burnished Platinum, adds metallic texture and elegant shimmer to the background. ๐ธ Floral Focus with Altenew Garden Whispers KitThe Garden Whispers Kit makes floral layering a breeze! The coordinating stencils and stamps bring these stunning flowers to life, inked in shades from the Bubblegum Dreams Fresh Dye Ink Bundle. ๐ Dimensional Die-CuttingUsing the Altenew Garden…
Therm O Web Deco Foil Birthday Card designs are perfect for adding a touch of shimmer and sophistication to any occasion. This monthโs spotlight features a stunning birthday card by Heather Fischer, combining Therm O Webโs Deco Foil with vibrant colors and intricate details. Heather utilized some creative techniques to achieve this cardโs layered and luxurious look. Hereโs how she brought each element together: Foiling for Floral Impact Using Therm O Webโs Deco Foil Adhesive Transfers with the โBlooming Friendshipโ design, Heather created a beautifully foiled floral centerpiece that draws the eye and adds elegance to the card. The gold foilโs sheen enhances the design, giving it a radiant look against the white cardstock. Layered Die-Cut Circles The Prism Studio Stitched Circle Dies provide layers that frame the foiled centerpiece, adding dimension and subtle texture. The stitched edges bring an intricate detail that enhances the elegance of the design. Soft…
