Making a Card from Trash

Learn how to create texture while using packing paper. #cardmaking #crafttutorial

card

There are many materials around you that can be used for crafting. I recently bought a glass item that came wrapped in brown packing paper. Before throwing it away, I thought I could use it for crafting. I used a stamp pad to enhance the wrinkles for a textural background.

parts

After inking the paper, I coordinated cardstock, a colored envelope, and a sentiment I had in my stash that was made with washi tape.

If you would like to learn how to make the washi tape words, that tutorial can be found here: [washi words]

Video Tutorial:

closeup

Here is a close-up of the finished card. The little gold embellishments are diamond dotz.

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Artist Trading Card and Giveaway

Making an artist trading card turned greeting card with products from Dress My Craft – and giveaway! #dressmycraft #giveaway #crafttutorial

with Dress My Craft

trading card

I am making an Artist Trading card, turned into a greeting card with products from Dress My Craft. DMC provided me with various products to try as well as for a giveaway.

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giveaway items

The products in the giveaway are transfer sheets, tweezers, a small tray, a die cut, an embossing folder, and a few different shaker bits.

inked card

I am using an artist trading card I cut with an SVG file [trading cards SVG] on a Cricut Maker and then used an ink-smooching technique. You can see details of the process in the video tutorial below.

stamped

I inked an embossing folder, stamped it onto the card to create a subtle texture, and then I applied an image transfer.

final trading card

I added a 3D sticker from Dollar Tree that I inked and a few clear embellishments from Dress My Craft. The trading card is finished but I decided to turn it into a greeting card.

Video Tutorial:

Giveaway

DMC logo
a Rafflecopter giveaway
close up image
close-up of trading card

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Gina K foam tape
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Glue Bottles
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Intense Black Ink Pad
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