Silver Congrats Card – Part One

Do you ever make cards and not finish them? I’m notorious for doing that. Many times I leave them unfinished intentionally.  I like having lots of cards available to finish later so I can personalize them for the recipient and the occasion.  Later I’ll go back, add an insert inside of the card, as well as a sentiment and any other decorations to personalize it.

To make this card, I used several intricate dies from Birch Press Designs. I found that using the Sizzix Precision Base Plate helps get a clean cut. Especially with more expensive card stock that is thicker or has a plastic coating to it. The glitter paper I used for this card has a plastic backing. It’s a great feature because the paper holds up really well. But, I’ve had problems getting a clean cut with dies like these. What I mean is a cut that goes all the way through on every detail. Using the Precision Base Plate has helped with that issue. 

For this card, I used Curious Metallic Ice Silver for the card base and the background die. For the inner circle, I used POW Silver Glitter Paper . For the sentiment, I used Stardream Metallic Silver for the background and Stardream Metallic Ruby for the word Congrats. 

I love all the shimmer and shine of this card. The Curious Metallic Ice Silver is a great solid card stock for the base. The weight of the card stock ensures that the card stands up well. I also gravitate toward this card stock because it adds a subtle touch of elegance. A little something extra beyond the traditional white card stock I typically use. 

Gold and silver card stock is on special until the end of the month. So you have a few days to stock up on these if you need them. This is part one of a two part post. In part two, I’ll explain the card below on the right. Come back on July 30 to see that card up-close and personal.