This "Thanks" card is created with the Font One - Uppercase set of dies and it is very easy to do. The pictures will take you through the steps you can follow to get this look for your self.
Spellbinders Supplies:
Other Supplies:
- Brusho Crystal Colours
- Ribbon from my "stash"
- Acrylic Flower Wild Orchid Crafts
- Altenew Halftone Thanks stamp
Instructions:
Fold an A4 piece of white card in half to create your base and keep the fold at the top.
Use a brightly coloured background and trim it slightly smaller than the base.
Cut another white layer slightly smaller than the coloured layer and this is the one we will work with
Select the letters that spell out "Thanks" and lay them on the edge of the ruler so that they are level.
I have the cutting edge facing downwards and I add tape to the back to keep them all together.
This also makes it easier to pick up all the letters at the same time
I have the cutting edge facing downwards and I add tape to the back to keep them all together.
This also makes it easier to pick up all the letters at the same time
Place all the taped letter onto the last white layer that you cut... but don't press them down
Make a very feint pencil line where you would like your word to sit on the card front.
Make a very feint pencil line where you would like your word to sit on the card front.
Remove the taped dies and place the rest of the sentiment under the line ... where you would like it to sit on your card.
Once you have it stamped in black and clear heat embossed, add the letters back again to the card and this time press them down and run through your die cutter
Keep the die cut letters for another project but remember to save the little triangle from the die that sits in the letter "A"
I have then erased the pencil line and dry embossed my card with a folder from my "Stash"
Flip the card over and place the foam pads on the back so that they support the outer edge and also the letters. That will stop them collapsing on the card.
Then add it to the brightly coloured background leaving that little border around the edge.
Replace the little triangle to form the letter "A" correctly
Replace the little triangle to form the letter "A" correctly
Add in some ribbon and a bow and place some enamel dots or gemstones around the card front to finish the look.
Try this idea with other words ... maybe someones name and as long as the word fits on the card front it will look really good.
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
Morning Christina, a fabulous card and great idea using the ruler to get letters straight
ReplyDeleteNever thought to do that that's we all love to check the blogs for these inspirations thanks.
Nancyd xx
Thanks for that one it looks fantastic. if only i had those letters!!!
ReplyDeletecheers Kaye
Great idea for a card Christina! I love your Brusho crystal coloured card showing through, the vibrant orange looks wonderful. Debra x
ReplyDeleteGreat card & the colour could be changed to suit the recipient.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Thanks for that tutorial Christina it looks great and I'll certainly try it with names, thanks Ann
ReplyDeleteMorning Christine,
ReplyDeleteA great card.
Lydia
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Very eye catching - bright and cheerful xx
ReplyDeleteGood Morning, Christina,
ReplyDeleteI really like this card and what a great tip for keeping the letters all in the right place...if only the alphabet die set I've got on order would arrive (been waiting since August) I could give this a try lol.
Bx
Such a pretty card l just love everything you have done and added it's truly lovely x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Christina.
ReplyDeleteA great card Christina, thank you for the tutorial, definitely one to remember....luv Ursula xx
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ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card....thanks for the tutorial
I like the color that you used...tfs
Well done Christina
Thanks for this great idea Christina. Is great especially for male birthdays.
ReplyDeleteGreat shows on C+C.
Love Val in Spain x
Morning Christina, pretty card I like crystal background and really like the letters, your cards are always so pretty :))
ReplyDeleteHi Christina beautiful card, lovely tutorial. Thank you. Watched your shows they were really good.
ReplyDeleteKind regards
Anne Owens
I really like the simplicity of this card yet it has a dramatic look because the bright orange is set against the white. Love the narrow ribbon and embossing. Another awesome card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a clever idea and so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLovely simple design Christina and it looks absolutely fabulous. Pat x
ReplyDeleteHi Christina, lovely bright cheerful card, thanks for the tutorial and the great ideas. Enjoyed the shows today, well done lovely demo's.
ReplyDeleteRegards Liz.
Hi Christina, I love this bright and fresh looking card. I think the colours make this a very sunny and happy card which would be perfect for your chosen sentiment. Janelle x
ReplyDeleteFabulous Christina x
ReplyDeleteHi Christina, really pretty lovely an bright. Take Care Melody xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Christina and love the background.
ReplyDeleteA lovely idea for a think you card Christine, simple but effective. Lovely
ReplyDeleteHibChristina
ReplyDeleteA great idea for a thanks card.