Loads of cardmaking hacks are featured with my Simply Sparkling cherry soda card. From heat embossing with colored ink, to a faux metallic look with Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers to shiny cherries, this card has it all. Let’s get started!
This card features the Online Exclusive bundle Simply Sparkling stamp and die sets. The card base measures 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ of Basic White, scored down the middle on the long side at 4-1/4″. The glorious Petunia Pop mat cut to 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ provides a jubilant backdrop.
hack #1 card stock saver
Diecut the open bubbles from a piece of Blackberry Bliss cardstock 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ before using it to frame the sides of a piece of patterned paper 2-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ from the gorgeous Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper.
Diecut another set of open bubbles from a scrap of Blackberry Bliss cardstock and lay the bubbles horizontally across the angled papers.
cardmaking hack #2 Heat emboss in any color ink
Stamp the can in Versamark Ink first, then in Blackberry Bliss Classic Ink. Heat set with clear embossing powder for a shiny outline.
hack #3 create faux shine with alcohol markers
Use Light and Dark Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends to create a faux shine on the can body by leaving an open white ‘strip’ uncolored where the light might hit the can side.
Hack #4 get more than one color from ink pad
Ink and stamp off the swoosh image in Blackberry Bliss before stamping on the can front.
Pop the can up on Dimensionals and adhere to card front. Stamp the sentiment in Blackberry Bliss ink and adhere with Dimensionals.
hack #5 create a similar hue of cardstock
Swirl Blackberry Bliss ink with a Blending Brush onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock. Diecut the cherry image. Diecut the stem piece from a scrap of Granny Apple Green cardstock.
hack #6 make super shiny embellishments
Lay the cherries on a Silicone Craft Mat and cover with the clear glue from the Fine Tip Glue Pen; let dry. Adhere the stem on top of the cherries with liquid glue. Then adhere the assembled cherries to the front of the can.
Find all of the products I used for these cardmaking hacks here in my online store. And I made a 44 second short over on my YouTube channel if you need a visual of any of the steps.
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