The card size is A2 (4.25in x5.5in.) The front panel is cut to 3.25in x 4.75in. This is my favorite size card to create. I have tried so many others but this size is the one that keeps my heart happy. My card bases are typically made using a neutral gray cardstock. These two details about my cards rarely change.
I started by stamping some of the images from both the Time for Tea Designs Fruitiful Friends Stamp Set and the Squeeze the Day Stamp Set onto the white background panel. I focused on stamping the images toward the bottom third of the panel because I knew that I was going to be layering additional panels on top of it. They images are stamped with black pigment ink. If you wanted to add a bit more shine to your card, you could also heat emboss them with clear embossing powder. I DID NOT take that extra step. I was happy with the black and white contrast.
The pink layer is simply a hot pink cardstock ripped to give it an imperfect textured element to the card, with a pop of color. I popped this layer up using foam tape.
The top layer is heavyweight white card stock cut long enough to show enough of the pink panel and also give a nice place for my sentiment to live. I was NOT measuring much on any of these layers. I was winging it. This panel is also popped up with foam tape.
The sentiment on this card is cut from the T4TD Hey, Hi, Hello Die Set. The shadow layer is black cardstock and the "hey" is cut from heavyweight white cardstock and layered four times using liquid adhesive. I then used the same liquid adhesive to stick it to the top panel.
I hope that I've inspired you to create something today. Check out the Hey, Hi, Hello Die Set as well as the Fruitiful Friends and Squeeze the Day Stamp Sets over in the T4TD shop.
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