Post by azcrafty on Oct 12, 2021 5:10:27 GMT
Hello crafters , I hope you are ready to play with cardstock and embossing powder again.
Today we will play with layers, just die cutting a nested shape from multiple cardstocks and then popping every layer up can really add a dramatic look to our card. I used 4 shades of green cardstock and a circle nested die set. You can use any shapes, just make sure that they nest and that you have enough space between the layers.
First decide how your colors will stack, I went from darker to lighter.
Take the top cardstock and die cut your biggest shape, then layer your next cardstock beneath it and die cut your middle sized shape and repeat with your last die.
CARDtober 2021 by Azcrafty, on Flickr
Now comes the fun twist. I just learned not long ago that you can heat emboss with water. Its a fun and messy play
the result is very artsy. I used a paint brush to add water around the edge of the circle ( I used quite a bit of water) and then I added the embossing powder. Next, heat this up from the bottom so the powder doesn't fly everywhere. Do this with all the layers. When you done, take the top layer and splatter some water on it and then add the embossing powder and again heat set it starting from the bottom.
Add the layers together using a thin foam tape. You want dimension between the layers but be careful that your card doesn't get to bulky.
20211011_214308 by Azcrafty, on Flickr
Alternative ideas:
*If you don't have nested dies, but you have different sized punches of the same shape or electric cutting machine, just punch/cut them out in different shades of the same color so you can layer them together.
*If you don't heat emboss you can always use a metallic paint, metallic water color or metallic wax rub . I used metallic water color to create my sample card.
20211011_214411 by Azcrafty, on Flickr
I hope you will enjoy trying these techniques and share your creations. Can't wait to see them!
Happy crafting!
Today we will play with layers, just die cutting a nested shape from multiple cardstocks and then popping every layer up can really add a dramatic look to our card. I used 4 shades of green cardstock and a circle nested die set. You can use any shapes, just make sure that they nest and that you have enough space between the layers.
First decide how your colors will stack, I went from darker to lighter.
Take the top cardstock and die cut your biggest shape, then layer your next cardstock beneath it and die cut your middle sized shape and repeat with your last die.
CARDtober 2021 by Azcrafty, on FlickrNow comes the fun twist. I just learned not long ago that you can heat emboss with water. Its a fun and messy play
the result is very artsy. I used a paint brush to add water around the edge of the circle ( I used quite a bit of water) and then I added the embossing powder. Next, heat this up from the bottom so the powder doesn't fly everywhere. Do this with all the layers. When you done, take the top layer and splatter some water on it and then add the embossing powder and again heat set it starting from the bottom.Add the layers together using a thin foam tape. You want dimension between the layers but be careful that your card doesn't get to bulky.
20211011_214308 by Azcrafty, on FlickrAlternative ideas:
*If you don't have nested dies, but you have different sized punches of the same shape or electric cutting machine, just punch/cut them out in different shades of the same color so you can layer them together.
*If you don't heat emboss you can always use a metallic paint, metallic water color or metallic wax rub . I used metallic water color to create my sample card.
20211011_214411 by Azcrafty, on FlickrI hope you will enjoy trying these techniques and share your creations. Can't wait to see them!
Happy crafting!
