Craft Knife Magic! Create cards with Julie

Craft Knife Magic! Create cards with Julie

Julie Heyer Julie Heyer

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Perform a bit of craft knife magic to create the illusion of dimension on these super simple cards.

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Craft Knife Magic Cards

Stamp the Aviary leaves and birdhouse images onto a 3.75x5" In Bloom Pink panel.

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Color the birdhouse with white gesso and a paint brush. Allow the paint to dry completely before moving on to the next step.

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Enhance the outline and details of the birdhouse with a black marker.

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Cut slits along the roof and base of the birdhouse image with a craft knife and cutting mat.

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Apply color to the Aviary long stem stamp with Peridot ink.

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Kiss the wet stamp with the Aviary leaves stamp to add texture to the image.

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Add the images to a 1x5" In Bloom Yellow strip.

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Slide the yellow strip under the birdhouse and adhere to the pink panel. Embellish with an In Bloom sequin and flower gems.

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Stamp a greeting with Permanent Jet Black ink onto the front of the card and layer onto a 4x5.25" yellow panel on a white folded card base.

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Let's take a closer look at the finished card.

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Duplicate the technique with a texture paste stamped panel featuring the Paradise collection.

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Stamp the greeting onto the Paradise Blue strip prior to sliding it behind the pineapple.

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I hope you are inspired to create a bit of magic on your next card! The same technique can be used on our 12x12 prints when making scrapbook pages!

Julie

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