Have you tried the Floating Element technique? It makes it look like parts of your card are floating above the card base. It is really quite easy to do and very cool! Let’s get started.
Supplies Needed
Window sheet
Strips of designer series pattern paper
Cardstock for the base of your card
Adhesive
Foam Adhesive Strips
Circle punch or die (or any other geometric shaped die or punch)
Steps to make the Floating Element
- First cut strips of designer series paper (dsp) into 1/2 inch wide strips of any length longer than the die or punch
- Then cut a piece of window sheet a little larger than your die or punch
- Next, use adhesive or tear and tape to adhere the strips of dsp across your window sheet leaving an equal amount of space between each strip.
4. Use your die and die cutting machine or paper punch to cut through the dsp attached to the window sheet.
5. Then, apply foam adhesive strips on the back of each row of dsp.
6. Finally, attach the floating element to your card base and decorate as desired.
Didn’t I tell you it was easy?? Here is another example of a floating element card I made using an octagon shaped die from the Countryside Corners Dies.
Give it a try and share your creation over on my Facebook page. I’d love to see it!
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I have lots of other tutorials here on my website you might like to try. How about the explosion card technique? You should also check out the Pinwheel Card technique which also has a link to a video on my YouTube channel. Sometimes it’s easier to watch how it is done than to read about it.
If you need any supplies, you can order them from my online store. I would love to be your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and earn your business. Let me know if there is anything I can help with or questions I can answer about this tutorial.
Thanks for your time. Have a crafty day and God Bless!
Tammy
