Step Into Style: Ink-Blended Heels with Extra Sparkle | Rachel Alvarado

Hello friends! It's Rachel here with a vivid card that showcases the gorgeous new Step Into Style product suite.

My color combo was inspired by a pair of red stilettos that I used to own back in the day when I could easily wear heels without chasing after little ones or spending hours at sports practices.  For a while, they were my favorite pair of shoes, so when I first saw this set, it sweetly reminded me of them.

*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.  Trim a piece of red card stock to 4.25" x 11" and score it at 5.5" along the 11" side to create a top-folding, vertical card base.

2. Layer this card base with a 3.75" x 5" piece of white card stock.

3.  Die cut another piece of white card stock with the Trellis Die and adhere the textured trellis piece on top of the entire card base with liquid adhesive.

4.  Set the card base aside and stamp the Step Into Style image onto a piece of white card stock (I used Neenah Solar White 110lb) with Detail Black Ink.

5.  Use the coordinating Step Into Style Stencils and Pinkfresh Inks to add color to the image.

• Stencil 1: Misty Coast
• Stencil 2: Passion Fruit, Berrylicious, Espresso
• Stencil 3: Rocky Slope
• Stencil 4: Licorice
• Stencil 5: Berrylicious, Candy Apple, Espresso
• Stencil 6: Misty Coast

7. Use the coordinating Step Into Style Die Set to die cut the ink-blended image.   

8.  Adhere the image onto the card front with 3D foam adhesive tape for a pop of dimension. (This allows the image to pop off the card base without looking too flat.)

9.  Heat emboss the sentiment with Fine Detail White Embossing Powder onto a piece of black card stock and cut it out with the coordinating die.

10. Add the sentiment to the front of the card with liquid adhesive. 

11.  If desired, add a little bit of bling to the toe strap and ankle strap of the shoe.  I used the smallest of the Iridescent Clear Drops with more liquid adhesive for a firm hold.

I hope you enjoyed my card today!  I would love to see what you create!  Make sure to tag us on Instagram with your personal creations using these products!

Please feel free to leave a comment below as well as any questions you may have.

- Rachel