Hello there, everyone! Lydia here. Today I'll be sharing a card that adds amazing dimension to your handmade cards without adding bulk for postage.To start I took a piece of watercolor cardstock, and I stamped images from Tea Time Stamp Set onto it using Obsidian Pigment Ink. When I was happy with the amount of images I had, I then went ahead and colored them using Watercolor Essential 12 Pan Set. Once they were colored and dry, I then added a little more shadow using colored pencils. Then, after this was done, I cut the images using the coordinating dies.
To create the dimension, I cut a white cardstock panel to 3 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. I scored this at 1/2″, 1″, 4 1/2″ and 5″. This will create the little pop-up and the front of the card. I also cut a panel that was 3 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ to attach the pop up to. Then I stamped my sentiment. You want to do this before the pieces are attached as it makes it much easier. When the sentiment was stamped I then went ahead and adhered my die-cut images into place. You can then go ahead and add the pieces together to create the pop-up.
Before adding this onto my card base, I added a little strip of patterned paper from Essential Rock Collection 6×6 Paper Pack.
I just love how this turned out! It has so much dimension, but the pop-up can be laid flat to fit in a standard envelope.
To see how this card came together please check out the video below. Or over on YouTube:
Thanks so much for stopping by!
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12 comments
Very clever and cute card. I’m definitely going to try this idea to create dimension!
Very cute and clever …could even put a tea bag in that pocket.
Really nice card! I enjoyed the video.
Super cute card!!!
Interesting card design. Will have to try making one like that. Thanks for the tips.
Love this idea. I like adding dimension and pop-up elements. Thanks for the video tutorial. Your card looks fantastic.
Love it, Love it! Always looking for more dimension without added bulk. Darling card. Thanks for the wonderful tips.
So cool! Thank you!
Wonderful ideas … both the dimensional box, and cutting a slit in the cups to stack them. Love it. Hope to try one myself.
You are just always sooooooo amazing I love this stamp set so will give it some love
Thank you for inspiring us
Great video on creating the card layers. I like the little cup stack.
how do you share a designed card?