ADDING DIMENSION TO CARDS WITHOUT USING DIMENSIONALS

 Hi Stampers,

Today I want to talk about ways to add depth and dimension to handmade cards. If you are like me, my go to method is using Stampin’ Dimensionals (AKA dimensionals, pop dots, double side foam tape, adhesive backed foam, etc). I use dimensionals on most of my cards, but there are other ways to add that depth and dimension we all love. One of those other ways is layering - layering focal panels, focal images and layering greetings. Another method is using word die cuts in two different colors and off setting the layers to create a shadow-like look. Finally, adding a few sequins or gems to a card adds a nice touch of depth and dimension. Today’s card features a layered focal image, layered focal panel, a layered and staggered die cut greeting, and some star sequins. Here is a look at the card:

I used the SEASONS OF FUN stamp set, which can be purchased with Stampin’ Reward. The stamp set and more information can be found on page 78 of the Stampin’ Up!®️ July - December 2021 Mini Catalog.

SEASONS OF FUN

I also used the WORD WISHES DIES (Annual Catalog) to create the greeting.

WORD WISHES DIES

SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Card base - Pumpkin Pie cut at 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”, and a scrap about 2 2/4” square to mat focal image, plus scraps for the greeting

* Basic White cut at 5” x 3 3/4” for inside card, and a piece about 3” square for focal image.

* Granny Apple Green cut at 5 1/8” x 3 7/8” for mat, plus a scrap that is about 3 1/4” square for focal image mat, and scraps for greeting.

* DSP cut at 5” x 3 3/4” - Cute Halloween 6”x6” DSP- multicolored striped pattern.

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin’ Blends - Pumpkin Pie (light and dark), Granny Apple Green (light), Fresh Freesia (light), So Saffron (dark), Daffodil Delight (dark), Flirty Flamingo (light), Balmy Blue (light), Ivory, Color Lifter.

* Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins - 5 Pumpkin Pie.

* Layering Circles Dies - Circle 2 3/8” diameter, Scalloped Circle 2 1/2” diameter, Scalloped Circle 2 3/4” diameter.

* Liquid adhesive.

HOW I USED LAYERS TO ADD DIMENSION TO THE CARD

- I used a mat under the focal panel to add a bit of dimension to the entire card front.

- To add dimension to the die cut focal image I added two die cut pieces as mats.

- The die cut greeting was created by adhering several die cut words together. In this case I decided to use 5 layers - 3 layers in Pumpkin Pie and 2 layers in Granny Apple Green. (You can use as many layers as you like.) I offset the Granny Apple Green layers just a tad to create even more dimension.

- I die cut 3 Happy and 3 Halloween in Pumpkin Pie and 2 of each in Granny Apple Green.

- I used the liquid glue and adhered the 3 Pumpkin Pie “Happy” and “Halloween” together, and did the same with the Granny Apple Green.

This card has lots of depth and dimension, and I did not use any dimensionals! Not to worry, I am not tossing my dimensionals in the trash, but it is fun challenging myself to find different ways to add dimension to my cards. What ways have you come up with to add dimension to your cards?

That’s all for today. Thank you for stopping by. Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

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