ADDING DIMENSION WITH THIS BIRTHDAY PIGGY

 Hi Stampers!

Today I thought we would take a look at some easy ways to add depth and dimension to cards. For today’s cards I used the THIS BIRTHDAY PIGGY stamp set found in the STAMPIN’ UP!®️ 2022-2023 ANNUAL CATALOG. Here is a look at the cards:

THIS BIRTHDAY PIGGY CARDS

THIS BIRTHDAY PIGGY STAMP SET

VIDEO

EASY WAYS TO ADD DIMENSION TO YOUR CARDS FEATURING THIS BIRTHDAY PIGGY STAMP SET

The easiest way to add a bit of depth and dimension to a card is to use layers. Each of today’s cards features layers of cardstock and patterned paper (DSP) coupled with another method for adding dimension.

JUST ADD DIMENSIONALS CARD

This card is very simple to create. I stamped and colored the focal image, die cut it, and added dimensionals to the back side of the piece and adhered it to the card front. The greeting is also attached to the card with dimensionals.

SUPPLIES

* Parakeet Party card base 4 1/4” x 11” scored and folded at 5 1/2”

* Basic White cardstock - cut two at 4” x 5 1/4” - one for the inside, and one for a mat - use the mat piece to stamp and die cut the focal image and greeting. Yes, it will have a circle and rectangle cut from it, but no one will know!

* 2022-2024 In Color 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper - Parakeet Party - 3 3/4” x 5”

* Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Parakeet Party;  Stampin’ Blends - Crumb Cake (light & dark), Natural Tones - Light #900, Petal Pink (dark), Parakeet Party (light), Fresh Freesia (light), Daffodil Delight (dark & light), Flirty Flamingo (dark)

* Stylish Shapes Dies - largest circle; Stitched Rectangles Dies - one that fits sentiment best

* Adhesive & dimensionals

ADD A FUSSY CUT IMAGE ON DIMENSIONALS CARD

This technique for adding dimension is super easy. Stamp the focal image, color the image,  then stamp the image again on another piece of cardstock.  Color the element of the image you want to put on dimensionals, fussy cut the element, place dimensionals on the back of this piece, and adhere it over the corresponding element on the focal piece. On this card I chose the pig image to pop up on dimensionals. The cake could be used as well.

Note - For the focal image I used the Stylish Shapes Dies - 2nd largest square, and the Partial Die Cutting Technique. For technique how- to, click HERE

The focal image and greeting for this card were cut using the same die. For the sentiment I die cut it making sure the sentiment was near the top of the die, the ran it through the die cut machine. Next I moved the die up so the side still lined up, but the bottom of ythe die was near the bottom line of the sentiment, then I ran it through the machine again.

SUPPLIES

* Sweet Sorbet card blew 4 1/4” x 11” scored and folded at 5 1/2”

* Basic White card stock 3 3/4” x 5” - stamp and die cut the focal image from the center of this piece

* Basic White cardstock cut at 4” x 5 1/4” for inside card

* Larger scraps of Basic White cardstock for greeting and second image

* 2922-2024 In Color 6” x 6” DSP - Sweet Sorbet 3 1/2” x 4 3/4”

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Sweet Sorbet; Stampin’ Blends - Sweet Sorbet (dark & light), Flirty Flamingo (dark & light), Crumb Cake (dark & light), Ivory, Balmy Blue (light), Daffodil Delight (light), and Soft Sea Foam (light), Bronze

* Paper Snips / scissors

* Adhesive and dimensionals

Note - stamp the focal image, color, and do the partial die cut technique. Stamp the image again, color the pig, fussy cut the pig image, add dimensionals to the back, adhere it over the pig on the focal image. Adhere the focal image and greeting to the card with dimensionals.

 

WOBBLY SPRING CARD

This focal image on this card is created just like the previous card, except the main focal image is attached to the card with an easy to make wobbly spring. In the video above I show you how I made the wobbly spring. I also demonstrate how to make the spring with photos, written instructions, in another blog post and a video HERE

SUPPLIES

* Tahitian Tide card base  - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

* Basic White cardstock cut  2 at 4” x 5 1/4” - emboss one with embossing folder of choice- I used the 

Time worn Type 4-D embossing folder, he other piece of cardstock is for the inside of the card

* 2022-2024 In Color 6” x 6” DSP - Tahitian Tide / dots  cut at 4 3/4” x 3 1/3”

* Basic White cardstock for focal panel, die cut with Stitched Rectangles Die to measure 4” x 2 5/8” 

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Tahitian Tide; Stampin’ Blends - Flirty Flamingo (dark & light), Tahitian Tide (dark & light), Crumb Cake (dark & light), Pool Party (light), plus colors of choice for confetti

* Stitched Rectangles Dies

* Paper Snips

* Adhesive

SUPPLIES FOR THE WOBBLY SPRING

* Two pieces of cardstock (any color is fine) cut at 1 1/2” x 3/4” each, scored at 3/4” (you can adjust the size to fit your image, these cutting dimensions will result in wobbly spring device that measures about 3/4” square)

* Beading wire -2mm -about 3 1/2”

* Something to wrap wire around to form spring - I use a plastic size G crochet hook. I have also used a round chop stick, the handle of a watercolor paint brush, and a small screwdriver.

* Piercing Tool

* Tear & Tape (or other two sided tape)

CARDS ASSEMBLED IN VIDEO

The measurements and most supplies for these cards are the same as for their matching cards above. Below each of these cards I have listed the cardstock colors, the DSP used, and any changes in ink.

JUST ADD DIMENSIONALS VERSION 2

CARD BASE -  - Crushed Curry; DSP - Tea Boutique

ADD A FUSSY CUT IMAGE ON DIMENSIONAL 2

 

CARD BASE - Crushed Curry;  DSP - Butterfly Kisses; Ink - Crushed Curry

WOBBLY SPRING CARD 2

CARD BASE - Sweet Sorbet; DSP - 2022-2024 In Color 6” x6” DSP - Sweet Sorbet; Ink - Sweet Sorbet

There you have it, a few easy ways to add a bit of dimension to your cards! I am so happy you stopped by today. Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

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