Holiday Cards with Different Cardstock Bases

Hello friends. It is Teri with TerisMailbox posting for CutCardStock. Today I am sharing three cards, same image, same inks but different cardstocks. It is so interesting the way the cards took on different colors despite using the same inks.

Create the Different Card Bases

Start by cutting A2 panels using Cougar 80 lb. White Cardstock, Royal Sundance Kraft, and Metallic Gold Stardream Cardstock.

This card uses Cougar 80 lb. White Cardstock.

Use another piece of A2 size Cougar cardstock and cut a rounded corner frame in the center to be your template for the ink blended base. Line the template up with the bases and ink blend with the color of your choice. I used Distress Peeled Paint ink. This inked area provides a great focal point for the cards.

Emboss the Images

Emboss all three panels using the Lush Berry Branch Embossing folder from Altenew. Use the Coordinating Stencil and add the color using Festive Berry and Peeled Paint Distress Inks. If you have multiple layers such as the leaves on this set, use the lighter color first and then proceed to the darker color for contrast. The newer stencil sets such as this one are so easy to line up and create a colorful card.

This is the Stardream Metallic Gold Cardstock. Look at that fabulous glow.

Add a Coordinating Sentiment

Choose a sentiment, stamp it using the Festive Berries Ink using a stamp platform to allow restamping. Once dry, add a second stamping using Versamark, add clear embossing powder and heat set.

This is the Royal Sundance Kraft Cardstock. It has a natural look.

Assemble the Cards

After stenciling and stamping, the last step is to attach to an A2 card base. I use Cougar 110 lb. White Cardstock that I order cut to the appropriate size.

Thanks for stopping by. Have you tried using the same image and colors on different cardstocks? Which is you favorite? I am leaning towards the card using the Kraft Cardstock.

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Be well. Be creative. Happy crafting my friends!