Making cards with black and white papers can be lots of fun, especially when you add a pop of color to them. In this video, I show you ways to extend that idea with a few easy coloring techniques you can apply to any of your black and white papers for a totally new look.

In the following demonstration, I used the Botanical Textures Designer Series filled with nothing but black and white designs. Granny Apple Green is the color I added to each of my cards, and the sentiments on the cards and envelopes come from the Sharing Loving Crafting Stamp Set.

Please note, if you sell your cards made with Stampin’ Up! products, you need to follow the Angel Policy. The Sharing Loving Crafting Stamp Set helps you fulfill that requirement with copyright stamps in 2 sizes.

Card made by adding Granny Apple Green color to black and white Botanical Textures papers with ink pad and Blending Brush. Sentiment on card reads "Just to Brighten your day" and sentiment on envelope reads "happiness inside". Both sentiments come from the Loving Sharing Crafting Stamp Set. — Color added with Ink Pad and Blending Brush

Dimensions for Botanical Textures card above:

Card base = 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ on long side, fold in half.
Basic White inside = 5 1/4″ x 4″
DSP = 4 1/4″ x 3″
Card stock layer = 4 1/2″ x 3 1/4″
Card stock banner = 3 3/4″ x 3/4″
Circles = 1 3/4″ and 2″

Card made by adding Granny Apple Green color to black and white Botanical Textures papers with Stampin' Blends. Sentiment on card reads "Just to Brighten your day" and sentiment on envelope reads "happiness inside". Both sentiments come from the Loving Sharing Crafting Stamp Set. — Color added with Stampin’ Blends

Dimensions for Botanical Textures card above:

Card base = 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ on long side, fold in half.
Basic White inside = 5 1/4″ x 4″
DSP = 5″ x 3 3/4″
Card stock layer = 5 1/4″ x 4″
Circles = 1 3/4″ and 2″

Card made by adding Granny Apple Green color to black and white Botanical Textures papers with Watercolor Pencils and Blender Pen. Sentiment on card reads "Just to Brighten your day" and sentiment on envelope reads "happiness inside". Both sentiments come from the Loving Sharing Crafting Stamp Set. — Color added with Watercolor Pencil and Blender Pen

Dimensions for Botanical Textures card above:

Card base = 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ on long side, fold in half.
Basic White inside = 5 1/4″ x 4″
DSP = 4 3/4″ x 3 1/2″
Card stock layer = 5″ x 3 3/4″
Circles = 1 3/4″ and 2″

Click to view and/or purchase Stampin’ Up! products used in the Botanical Textures cards above.

I hope this post has helped you discover new ways to look at your black and white papers and has inspired you to customize them to create your own beautiful handmade cards.

Wishing you peace, joy, and happy stamping.

Mary Knabe

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