Hi Stampers!
As I explained last week, this year I am going to use a different card layout each week. The purpose of using the layout is to put less focus on the card design and pay more attention to colors, patterns, textures, and other elements of the card. The result should be a more interesting, more polished card! Focusing on colors, patterns, and textures will also serves as a gentle nudge out of the card making comfort zone!
Today’s focal element is texture. The card layout is perfect for adding small areas of texture to the card. The layout itself is quick and easy to create. Adding the texture is super simple with embossing folders. No embossing folders, no problem! You can use a stencil with embossing paste to create the texture. Or how about using a stylus and scoreboard to create a bit of texture - you can do the same with a trimmer and a scoring blade. Another idea - cut the cardstock for the textured pieces. Now, wad up the cardstock pieces, flatten the pieces out and adhere to the card. Finally, look through your patterned papers for faux textured designs. Those will work just fine. Let’s take a look at today’s card samples:
TODAY’S LAYOUT (2602)
CREATING THE CARDS
As I stated earlier this layout allows for adding small areas of texture. The texture really accents the focal piece. If you have scrap cardstock, this layout will help you use some of those pieces!
Cardstock - For the sample cards I used 2 colors of cardstock for one, and 3 colors for the other. I think selecting 2-3 colors works well for this particular layout.
Patterned Paper - The only patterned paper I used on the cards was a 5 1/4”x 4” piece for the mat. As I mentioned earlier the textured cardstock can be replaced with patterned paper with textured looks - wood grain, fabric patterns, twigs, bricks, stones, etc.
Mats and Panels - The size of the accent panels, focal mat, and focal panel can be altered your liking. You can substitute circles or other shapes for the squares.
Embossing Folders - I used 3 different embossing folders on one card, and 2 different embossing folders on the other. I used patterns that are similar either in shape of the design or size of the design.
Orientation - The card can be created in portrait or landscape orientation.
WHAT YOU NEED
* Cardstock - for card base (8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/2”); texture panels, focal mat and focal panel (see measurement on diagram above); and white or light colored cardstock for inside card, cut at 5 1/4” x 4” (optional)
* Patterned paper - for main mat
* Embossing Folders - or items needed for alternate texture creation
* Stamps, ink, embellishments, adhesive, and other items needed to complete your card
WHAT TO DO
* Cut, score and fold the card base, go over fold with bone folder to get a nice crisp crease.
* Cut other pieces of cardstock needed for texture panels, focal panel, inside panel, etc.
* Emboss or otherwise texturize the cardstock panels.
* Create focal image and / or greeting, and stamp sentiment on inside panel.
* Assemble card. Adhere the 5 1/4” x 4” patterned paper to the card base, and adhere inside panel. Place the top texture panel about 5/8” - 3/4”down from the top and the same from the left side of the card. Do the same for the bottom piece. Place it 5/8” - 3/4” from the bottom of the card and the same from the left side of the card.
* Adhere the focal piece to its mat, and adhere to the card centered top to bottom between the two texture panels and slightly more to the right. Add greeting if it is separate from focal panel
* Add embellishments if you like to complete your card.
VIDEO
THE CARDS UP CLOSE
WITH LOVE CARD
I used two different embossing folders for the swatches (texture panels). I selected embossing folders with designs that are similar and about the same size. I chose a monochromatic color theme.
(Supplies for this card: Embellishments - Simple Stories; all other supplies are from Stampin’ Up!)
HEY VALENTINE CARD
I chose the cardstock for this card by using two colors from the patterned paper. I substituted the heart die cut for the focal panel and added the greeting to the die cut, Each “swatch” was embossed with a different embossing folders. I chose patterns that were similar in size and design.
(Supplies -all are from Stampin’ Up!)
SWATCHES OF TEXTURE CARDS
VIDEO CARDS
FLOWERY BIRTHDAY CARD
(Supplies - Stampin’ Up!)
SAILING STRIPES CARD
This is the landscape version of the layout.
(Supplies: Patterned Paper - 49 and Main, all others from Stampin’ Up!)
TODAY’S CARDS
Today I focused on using texture with my card layout. It made me feel good to get out my embossing folders and select the ones I wanted for today’s cards. I do not use my embossing folders as often as I should. To me this layout is perfect for those little swatches of texture, and that was my goal for today - adding texture. This is a fun layout whether you make it in portrait or landscape version, or add the texture or not!
Thank you for checking in today. Until next time . . .
Kim
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