Happy Tuesday, Friends! Today, I’d like to share a set of textured “Hi” inspiration cards that I’ve made for “OCT-2020 “Sparkles & Shine” challenge theme over WOW! Embossing Powders Facebook Page using WOW! It Changers - Lightening Effects Kit and WOW! Glass Slipper Sparkles Glitter. With that being said, I also would like to invite you to come and play along with us for a chance to win a $15.00 or ₤15.00 gift card to WOW! US or WOW! UK online stores. So, without further ado, let’s jump right into the step-by-step on how I made them ↓
To begin with, I started by creating the textured card panel so therefore to do that, I’ve added lot of Wallboard Joint Compound over a Strathmore Watercolor Paper (panel). Thus, after I’ve had finished adding the paste over the card panel, I’ve gone ahead to create lines and texture using a Palette Knife. Once, I’ve had created the texture, I’ve gone ahead to sprinkle lot of WOW! Glass Slipper Sparkles Glitter and WOW! Texture Powder from WOW! It Changers - Lightening Effects Kit to add not only texture but also lot of shine.
Next, after I’ve finished adding the texture and shine to the card panel, I’ve gone ahead to set it aside to dry. Meanwhile, I’ve gone ahead to line up the Hi Die over one of the patterned papers from the Color Crush Patterns Pad and once I’ve had them line up, I’ve gone ahead to run them through my Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine. Therefore, after I’ve finished die-cutting the hi out of the patterned paper, I’ve gone ahead to create a second cut but, this time out of gold cardstock.
Lastly, after I’ve finished the gold die-cutting, I’ve gone ahead to remove the outlined die-cutting and I’ve started the assembling for the card. Thus, I’ve gone ahead to trim off the edges from the textured card panel to 4-1/4’’ X 4-1/4’’ inches and then, I’ve gone ahead to get the backing of it adhere with double-sided tape to a same size square white card base. Next, I’ve removed the positive letters from the patterned die-cutting and I’ve gone ahead to adhere a piece of acetate to it. Last but not least, I’ve glued down the outline gold die-cutting with liquid glue over the acetate and I’ve added pieces of craft foam tape to the back of the card panel to raise the level of the card panel creating that way a bit of dimension. Finally, I’ve added Crystal Confetti to the card panel and then, I’ve finished the card by mounting the card panel creating that way a shaker Hi card.
I’ve created a second example using leftover pieces from the first example on today’s blog post along with previous projects. Therefore, I’ve created a second textured card panel in the same way as I did for the previous example but this time on a full A2 size.
Moving on, after I’ve had created the textured card panel and it was completely dry, I’ve gone ahead to trim the edges off from it and I’ve adhered the backing of it with double-sided tape to an A2 side folding white card base.
Next, I’ve assembled the shaker card panel over the card base using a card panel that I’ve had previously created from a previous project using Leaflet Die and once again Crystal Confetti to fill the shaker window.
Last but not least, I’ve stacked the die-cutting letters from the previous card a bit offset leaving a little gold shadow and then, I’ve gone ahead to mount them to the card using craft foam tape (as shown in the image above.)
Finally, to finish both cards off, I’ve gone ahead to glue down with liquid glue to each card in the same way a small leaf cluster along with a dimensional flower which I’ve had created using the small dies from Leaflet Die. Then, as a finishing touch, I’ve gone ahead to glue down a jewel in the center of each flower to add a touch of sparkle. With that being said friends, I hope you’ve enjoyed reading the step-by-step on how I’ve made this a set of textured “Hi” 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 the information needed in case you want to play with this month’s challenge. 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 what you’re creating.
Thank you and happy crafting.
Stay Awesome & Beautiful
— Today & Always —
Love,
Yasmin
Challenge Information
In order to participate all you need to do is ➝ follow the WOW! Embossing Powder Monthly Challenge theme as an inspiration to create one of the followings for your submissions:
— Card
— Scrapbook Layout
— Tag
Or any type of paper crafting project/mixed media of your preference that features any WOW! Embossing Powder product of your choice. Submissions must be entering by October 31st at 9PM PST. (Please do not enter more than 3 entries per person)
Supply List
WOW! Glass Slipper Sparkles Glitter
WOW! It Changers - Lightening Effects Kit
WOW! Embossing Pad
WOW! Heat Embossing Gun Tool
Embossing Powder Tool
Hi Die
Leaflet Die
Crystal Confetti
Color Crush Patterns
Wallboard Joint Compound
Tool ‘n One
Strathmore Watercolor Paper
Cougar 110# Heavy Weight Card Stock
Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
Your imagination is Your limit.
All photography provided by Yasmin Diaz
Creativity is contagious, pass it on.
–Albert Einstein
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 by WOW! Embossing Powder. 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.