Faux Chipboard Card Elements | Jody Morrow

When it comes to elegant cardmaking, success often lies in the details. This Lush Elegance design brings together precise ink blending, layered dimension, and subtle metallic shine for a refined finish. The floral image was hot foiled in matte silver, adding a modern metallic accent without overpowering the color. Each floral die cut was stacked with two additional white layers to create the look and feel of custom chipboard, then raised with thick foam tape for maximum depth. The background features a moody teal-to-green gradient that gently frames the flowers and sentiment, giving the design an air of quiet mystery and polished sophistication.

*Disclaimer: All products used are linked below as clickable images. If a product isn’t listed, it’s been discontinued.

How to recreate this card: 

1. Create an A2 top-folding card base. 
2. Ink blend on an A2 white cardstock panel using Ocrean Breeze all over, Sky Blue around the perimeter, and Sage along the very outer edge. Adhere to the card base. 
3. Hot foil the images and sentiment with matte silver. 
4. Add color with the coordinating stencils.
   1. Stencil 1: Fresh Pear, Olive
   2. Stencil 2: Peach Fuzz, Apricot, Permissom
   3. Stencil 3: Persimmon
   4. Stencil 4: Cherry Blossom, Begonia
   5. Stencil 5: Olive
5. Die cut the images and sentiment, and stack each piece with two blanks. This will create the illusion of it being decorative chipboard rather than just cardstock. 
6. Adhere the floral die cuts with thick foam squares in a frame formation. I followed the layout on the packaging. 
7. Adhere the sentiment with a double layer of thick foam squares.
8. Embellish with Matte Silver Pearls.

I hope this project inspires you to slow down and enjoy the detail-oriented side of cardmaking! I’d love to see your interpretation—tag us on Instagram or leave a comment below sharing your favorite element or question about the process.

For a variation, try gold or champagne foil for a warmer tone, or experiment with cool violets and periwinkles instead of teal for a soft, dreamy vibe. Simplify the look by using fewer layers for subtle dimension, or go bold with additional stacking for extra drama.