Sending Prayers & Hugs┃Inspiration Cards
Happy Wednesday, I hope you’re finding time to craft Friends! Because, today I’ll be sharing with you these 2 simple and very soft, yet sparkly “Sending Prayers & Hugs” cards that, I’ve created with stamps and a set by Pinkfresh Studio. So, without further ado let’s jump to the step by step on how to make them ↓
To begin with, I started by placing facing up inside my stamping tool the; Floral Shadow Background Stamp. Next, I placed over the background a white card panel and, I added a bit of temporarily adhesive to the backing of the card panel so it could stay in place during the stamping process then, and I picked the card panel up with my stamping tool. Right after that, to make it easy, I used the Brayer Tip from my Tool ‘n One to evenly add Pumice Stone Distress Oxide to the background stamp. Therefore, after adding the ink to the stamp, I closed the stamping tool door and I transferred the ink from the stamp to the card panel, I repeated this step 2X to achieve a better result.
So, after I had the stamping done, I set the card panel aside to let the ink dry. Meanwhile, I ran through my Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine both dies from the Frame Builder: Botanical Rectangle Die Set to die-cut them 2X (each) out of watercolor cardstock, and 6X (each) out of white cardstock.
Once, I had all die-cutting pieces done, I poked out of the white cardstock the positive pieces from them with the piercing tip from my Tool ‘n One. However, I left the watercolor die-cutting positive pieces in place because, I was going to do a quick water-coloring to add a pop of color. So, after I had the water-coloring done, I stacked each side of the botanical frame, and I glued them down with liquid glue (as shown in the image above) to the stampeded card panel to create the frame. Lastly, I inlaid the water-colored pieces that I’ve water-colored in Pink and Mint hues to add the pop of color.
NOTE: Because, one of the die from the set is designed with leaves on the edges, I wasn’t able to use my paper trimmer so, instead I decided to fussy cut the edges with sharp scissor to keep the leaves design.
Finally, after finishing the fussy cutting, I mounted the frame with craft foam and double-sided tape to an A2 side folding white card base, and I glued down with liquid glue the dimensional die-cutting words that I’d previously die-cut out from white and gold cardstock so, right afterwards, I called done that way the first card.
As for the second example, I honestly… wasn’t planning to make a second card but, what else could I have done with the leftover ink on the background stamp? Waste it!?? I didn’t think so! So instead, I sprayed some water with my Distress Sprayer Bottle, and I pressed a white card panel over it to see what I could have create with.
As you can see the result was phenomenal if… you’re a crafter that, likes subtle or why not Vintage paper pattern look if you will. Therefore, to add a pop of color, I added to the center of some not all the flowers from the pattern a slightly touch of pink so, do that I used the finest watercolor brush, and the lightest wash of Pink hue.
Moving on, after I added that touch of Pink to the flowers, I also added a Mint hue to the leaves to, keep a cohesive color vibe from one card to the other.
Lastly to keep it simple, I followed the same step as the previous example so, stacked the delicate leaves frames and I glued them down with liquid glue to the card panel but, this time I did used my paper trimmer to trim the edges down to create the frame. Finally, to finish the card off, I mounted the card panel with craft foam and double-side tape to an A2 side folding white card base and glued down with liquid glue the dimensional die-cutting words, to create the second sentiment.
By the way, the word dies are form the Phrase Builder: Sending Die Set and I used Glitter Gold and white cardstock for the die-cutting.
As a finishing touch, I covered the inlaid flowers and leaves with Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Pen and I glued down with liquid glue here and there some of the Heaven Sent Sequin Mix to add an extra touch of shine. With that being said, I hope that you’ve enjoyed learning about how, I’ve created these 2 simples and soft, yet sparkly “Sending Prayers & Hugs” 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. If, you get inspired by today’s projects and you give it a try, be sure to tag me on Instagram➝@cardsandcraftsbyyaz I’d love to see your creations.
Thank you and happy crafting, your time is valuable.
Don't forget to keep spreading kindness
Today and Always.
Love,
Yasmin
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Disclosure
I am creating this blog post with the purpose of sharing how I design my cards, the information provided here is base in my own opinion and creativity. I am not an expert by any means, and I only share the way that I design my cards. Most of the products used for my blog posts are personally purchased by me. However, I did receive the products mentioned above from Pinkfresh Studio. Please, keep in mind that, all referral links are added for you to know from where either, I purchase or receive the items from as, all products shared and mentioned in each of my blog posts are simply because I use, and truly love them.