During a card-making session a few weeks ago, I decided to use some die-cut rainbow pieces that were sitting on my desk (left over from some of the calendars I made as Christmas gifts). Here is the finished card:
I wanted a layer of patterned paper for the background, but I didn't have anything that matched the same colors I used for the rainbow. So I made my own! In my stash I found a paper that was just white with black circles. I cut a piece of that paper and then used coordinating markers to color in some of the circles. (And since the circles look hand-drawn, I wasn't careful when I colored and went for a scribbly look.) I often forget about adding ink to patterned paper, but it's a great way to get exactly the color(s) you want.
I rounded two opposite corners of the patterned paper -- to mimic the curve of the rainbow -- and adhered it to a black card base. Using little strips of foam tape I attached the rainbow pieces and a black sentiment strip to the card. I finished it off with a few small clear droplets glued over some of the un-colored circles on the paper.
I've been busy making birthday cards lately to replenish my stash, so I'll be sharing those in my next several posts. Thanks for stopping by!
My first thought when I saw this card, was, how did she get the background paper to math the colours of the rainbow?! Then as I read your post, I understood!
ReplyDeleteThat's a really good idea, and I hope I remember that next time I need it!
And it's a simple and quick idea too.
Pretty card Andrea, and a great tip!
Sunshine.
Thank you, Sunshine! I hope I remember to use this idea more often, too! :)
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