In my last blog post, I shared a video demonstration of easy ways to “step up” your cards for more interest. I took a simple yet beautiful card to sensational in a few easy steps. If you missed that demonstration, click below to watch it now. Be sure to pay attention to the second set of stepped up cards I show in the video.
This post is a follow-up to yesterday’s post sharing cutting dimensions and products I used to make another set of 3 cards with floral sprays die cut from a different sheet of Traditions of Christmas Designer Series Paper and various techniques to “step up” cards. I love being able to take a simple yet beautiful card and adding a few additional elements to create 2 more sensational cards. I think all 3 are perfect in their own ways. I’ll definitely be sending out some of these this holiday season.
Dimensions for simple Traditions of Christmas card:
- Card base = 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ on long side, fold in half.
- Basic White layer = 4 1/4″ x 3″
- Pretty In Pink layer = 4 1/2″ x 3 1/4″
Dimensions for Stepped Up Traditions of Christmas card:
- Card base = 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ on long side, fold in half.
- Basic White layer = 4 1/4″ x 3″
- Pretty In Pink layer = 5 1/4″ x 4″
***I “stepped up” my very simple card to make this 2nd card by adding a larger Pretty In Pink card stock layer and Real Red Ribbon behind the floral spray.
Dimensions for Sensational Traditions of Christmas card:
- Card base = 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ on long side, fold in half.
- Basic White layer = 4 1/4″ x 3″
- Pretty In Pink embossed layer = 5 1/4″ x 4″
***I “stepped up” my 2nd card to make this 3rd card by embossing the Pretty In Pink card stock layer, using a Blending Brush and Pretty In Pink Ink Pad to add a very soft layer of ink to the white card stock layer, and finishing off the card with Traditional Sparkling Dots.
Now that you’ve seen 2 blog posts inspiring you to explore various ways to “step up” your cards, I hope you’ll give it a try now. In addition to the ways I’ve shown you, there are many, many more. As you continue to create, I have no doubt that you will find new ways to step up your cards to add dimension, texture, and interest to your handmade cards.
As always, I wish you peace, joy, and happy stamping.
Mary Knabe