Hello! I had lots of inky fun making today’s card, for this week’s Creative Colour Challenge! I used 2 of the colours to create this watercolour style background and then made this inlaid die cut card with the third colour…
THE CHALLENGE
So you can join in, these are the colours for this week’s challenge over at www.creativecolourchallenges.blogspot.com
Please CLICK HERE to find out more about this challenge and to join in the fun with this week’s 3 colours.
about my CARD
I really like the way the Tahitian Tide and Orchid Oasis inks look on the background.
I’ve made a video to show you how I made the background and then inlaid the die cut…
youtube tutorial
I’d love you to click on the image above or if you prefer you can click here to pop over to YouTube and see me create this Inlaid Die Cut card. If you enjoy watching my video, I’d love you to give it a thumbs up and leave me a comment too. If you haven’t already subscribed to my channel, make sure you do so when you’re there; so you don’t miss out on future videos.
Here’s a close up to show you the die cut inlaid into the background a bit more clearly…
I hope you like these card making techniques and will give them a try too.
MEASUREMENTS
To make the project I made in today’s video you’ll need the following supplies:
- Basic White Thick card for the base measuring 21 x 14.5 cm, scored & folded on the long side at 10.5 cm
- 1 piece of Tahitian Tide card measuring 10 x 14 cm
- 1 piece of Basic White card measuring 9 x 13 cm for the background
- Old Olive card for the die cut
- a scrap of Basic White card for the sentiment
- embellishments
SHOP THE PRODUCTS
I’ve listed the products I used for today’s project below. You can click on any of the links in the Product List to visit that item in my online Stampin’ Up! store.
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION
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Happy crafting,
Heather x
Product List
Deborah Wheeler says
this is fab – I do love an inky background!
HeatherForgan says
Thank you Deborah ❤️ it was fun to do x
Vickie Littlewood says
Fabulous Card Heather. I love both of the techniques you have used to create this card – a simple design with such a stunning finish. Thank you for joining in with Creative Colour Challenges this week.
HeatherForgan says
Thank you so much Vickie ❤️