Hello! Today I’m sharing a card originally posted on the CutCardStock blog. This month all gold and silver cardstock is on sale. I created this simple scene with the new Looking Glass Dies from Hero Arts to use both silver and gold on one card.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1. Cut a piece of Basis White 110lb Cardstock to 4 1/4” x 5 1/2”. Then, cut the following into 3” squares: CCS Silver Glitter Cardstock, Curious Metallic Gold Leaf Cardstock, Curious Metallic Black Night Cardstock, Basis Black Cardstock, Pop-Tone SnoCone Card Stock. Ink blend navy ink onto Pop-Tone SnoCone Card Stock to make a night sky. You will also need a piece of CCS Silver glitter Cardstock to cut the frame.
2. Use the Alignment Tool A2 & A6 Stencil to place Square Infinity Die where the scene will go on the Basis White 110lb Cardstock and die cut.
3. Die cut frame from Silver glitter Cardstock using two Square Infinity dies.
4. Die cut Looking Glass Paris Dies from Curious Metallic Gold Leaf Cardstock for Eiffel Tower, Curious Metallic Black Night Cardstock for street lamps and Basis Black Cardstock for bushes. Die cut Looking Glass Day and night night sky from Pop-Tone SnoCone Card Stock blended with navy ink and back with CCS Silver glitter Cardstock.
5. Next, adhere pieces together with liquid glue.
6. Add frame only to panel and stamp the sentiment from Message Strips Stamp and Cut XL in navy ink.
7. Adhere scene to panel behind opening.
8. Cut panel to 4” x 5 1/4” and place on an Premium Classic Crest A2 Folded Discount Cardstock with foam tape.
I love using the different textures in this miniature die-cut scene and making both the silver and gold stand out, but they don’t compete with each other. I attempted to use a solid color cardstock for the night sky, but it made the scene look dull. Adding the ink made things come alive. Head over to CutCardStock to check out their monthly special.
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