Happy Monday, Friends! On today’s blog, I’m excited to share with you this trio of “Interactive Rainbow” inspiration cards made with the latest Shine Bright Kit by Erin Lee Creative. So, without further ado let’s jump right into the step-by-step for how I made them ↓
To begin with, I started by creating an interactive slimline card so therefore, to do that, I went ahead to create a white slimline card base thus, I’ve got trimmed down 2 card panels out of white cardstock to H 8-1/2’’ x W 3-5/8’’ inches. Next, I went ahead to place down one of the card panels over my scoring board tool to get a scoring line marked at 1/2 of an inch point. So, as soon as I’ve had finished marking the scoring line, I’ve gone ahead to set it off aside to continue the scoring line for the second panel.
Therefore, for the second white card panel, I went ahead to create the first scoring line at 4-1/4’’ inches mark. Next, I created a second scoring line at 4-7/8’’ inches mark. Then, I created a third scoring line at 6-1/2’’ inches mark and last but not least, I created the last scoring line at 8-1/4’’ inches mark. Right after that I’ve had finished marking all scoring lines, I’ve gone ahead to create a valley fold for the first scoring line. Next, a mountain fold for the second scoring line. Then, another mountain fold for the third scoring line and last but not least a valley fold for the smaller scoring line mark.
So, after having all folds for the card base, I’ve gone ahead to add the sun rays on the upper side of the card panel by using one of the stencils including in the kit along with an ink blending brush and Lemon Whip Ink. Next, I trimmed down 2 small gold cardstock pieces and I’ve got them adhered down over with double-sided tape over the folds (as shown in the image above) Therefore, after having those steps done, I’ve gone ahead to add a narrow piece of double-sided tape to the scoring line in the other card panel and then, I’ve gotten both adhered creating that way a top folding slimline card base.
Having that said, after my interactive slimline white card base was completed, I’ve gone ahead to set it off aside so, I could move on for the die-cutting process. Therefore, because this is an interactive card and the rainbow is basically standing up out of the card base I needed to start by creating a base for it so, to do that, I went ahead to line up the rainbow die including in the card kit over a large piece of white cardstock and then, I went ahead to get it dry emboss by following the instructions from my Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine. Then, as soon as I’ve had finished that step, I’ve gone ahead to use a small pair of scissors to fussy cut it out of the white card panel.
So, for the rainbow itself, I went ahead to line up the die over the following color cardstock combination Sea Glass, Melon Orange, Peach and Bubble Gum by The Stamp Market plus, Barely Peach by Spellbinders. And once, I’ve had finished die-cutting them all out each color cardstock, I moved on to create a few rainbows in the same way using the same color combination but in different orders. Thus, as soon as I had them completed, I’ve gone ahead to mount one of them over the card base (as shown in the image above) and then, I finished it off by mounting some layered white and gold clouds which I’ve had previously created with the same die just to add them a pop of gold.
Lastly, I finished the assembling for the card by mounting a cute little sun which I’ve had previously created and ink up using one of the dies and one of the stencil set including in the kit to add the face to it. Then, to finish the card off, I went ahead to stamp and gold heat emboss a sentiment over a strip of white cardstock which I adhered down in a very dimensional way to create the easel base for the rainbow. Last but certainly not least, I’ve also gotten stamped and gold heat emboss inside the card the larger sentiment from the kit, so my recipient can read the large surprise sentiment once the card is fully open.
Even though, I’d consider the second example an interactive card, is not as much as the previous card so therefore, to create this example, I went ahead to ink up a subtle cloudy sky over a white card base using, Cloud Builder Stencil along with an ink blending brush and Sea Glass color ink. Thus, as soon as I’ve had completed that step, I’ve continued to trim off the edges from it a bit smaller that the card base, and then I’ve gone ahead to get the the backing of it mounted over an A2 top folding white card base using a piece of fun foam and double-sided tape to add a bit of dimension.
Up next, I created a dimensional No Bad Day die-cutting word using the dies including in the kit and a few pieces of white cardstock as well as gold cardstock. Thus, after I’ve finished creating the layered word, I went ahead to start the assembling for the interactive step.
So, to do that, I went ahead to glue down over the card base one of the rainbow which I’ve had previously created earlier. Next, I trimmed down a white strip of white cardstock to W 3.0’’ x H 1/3’’ inches. Then, I created 3 scoring lines leaving 3/4 of inch space and once I had that step done, I’ve gone ahead to fold them over in an accordion way and then, I glued down one of the ends from it to the back of the die-cutting word and the other end to the smaller cloud from the die-cutting rainbow to create the easel effect just for the die-cutting word.
Lastly, to finish the card off, I went ahead to mount with square foam adhesives a second white cloud on which I’ve had previously added a face using one of the stencils from the kit.
Although the last example has not interaction or whatsoever, its yet still very dimensional as I added a few layers to it. So therefore, I started by creating the sun rays over a white card panel using both stencil including in the kit along with an ink blending brush and Lemon Whip Ink plus Marigold Ink to add bit of contrast to it.
Having that said, after I’ve had finished the sun rays, I’ve gone ahead to get the edges from the card panel trim off and then, I proceeded to mount with fun foam and double-sided tape the backing of it to an A2 top folding white card base to add a bit of dimension. Next, I’ve got glue down some die-cutting clouds which I’ve had previously die-cut out of white cardstock using the dies from Silver Lining Die. Then, to continue with the layering, I went ahead to mount one of rainbow which I’ve had previously created and to add even more dimension, I also went ahead to mount with craft foam tape 2 more clouds to it.
Lastly, I went ahead to get stamped and heat embossing over a strip of white cardstock a sentiment from Be The Light Stamp Set which by the way isn’t part of the kit but is an add-on stamp. And, once I had that step done, I finished the card off by mounting the sentiment (as shown in the image above.)
I hope you can appreciate in the image above how dimensional and the amount of interaction this fun trio of card has.
With that being said friends, I hope that you’ve enjoyed reading the step-by-step for how I’ve made this trio of “Interactive Rainbow” inspiration cards.
As always, I appreciate the time that takes you to read my blog posts. Below, you’ll find the supply list for the products used on today’s blog post. And… If, you get inspired by today’s projects be sure to tag me on Instagram ➝@cardsandcraftsbyyaz, I’d love to see what you’re creating.
Thank you and happy crafting.
Stay Awesome & Beautiful
— Today & Always —
Love,
Yasmin
Supply List
Shine Bright Kit
Be The Light Stamp Set
Silver Lining Die
Cloud Builder Stencil
PFS- Inks
Lemon Whip Ink
Marigold Ink
TSM Inks
TSM Color Cardstock
Crystal Confetti
Blending Brushes 3 Pk
MISTI Stamping Tool
Tool ‘n One
Bearly Art Mini 2 fl oz Precision Craft Glue + Tip Kit
Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
Cougar 110# Heavy Weight Card Stock
Crafter's Essential Cutting and Alignment Mat
Your imagination is Your limit.
All photography provided by Yasmin Diaz
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