Using Dark Backgrounds Two Ways | Isha Gupta
Hello everyone! I am on the blog with two cards featuring the Vines and Roses product suite. I normally create pastel, vibrant cards but the dark backgrounds have their own elegance, so I decided to share two card designs.
I used various colors of stripes to add pops of color to this design.
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I started by using the Dotted Petals press plate, inked it with Regal Kiss ink and took the impression using the Betterpress Letterpress system. Next, I die-cut this piece using the Notched Corner Frames dies. Adhere the stripes diagonally.
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Stamp the images using Vines and Roses stamp onto vellum using versamark ink, sprinkle white embossing powder and heat set. Die-cut using Vines and Roses die.
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Add color to some of the leaves and flower using copic markers and create a cluster. Stamp the sentiment using Detail Black ink, die-cut.
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Stack three more die-cut for some dimension. To finish, add some Enchanted Forest Glitter Drops.
For the next card I used the Vines and Roses washi tape. I love the rainbow color effect. Adhere the washi to a white card, die-cut using the coordinating dies.
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Take a purple card, add texture using the Dotted Petals press plate as we did above. Adhere the die-cut images using 3d foam to the panel.
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Die-cut a vellum label using the Basic Label Frames die set. Adhere the stamped sentiment to it using 3d foam and now adhere the vellum to the panel.
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Add this panel to a cardbase.
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This is such an easy card to make but the gold foiling on washi and the details make it look so elegant.
Thank you for dropping by and have a nice day.
3 Comments
Amazing how the bold colors work. I’ll have to try to think more out of the box. Thank you.
I really like the colours you choice on your dark background. Expecially the one with the washi tape. oh, so pretty!