Hi there! I’m so happy to share a card project that combines whimsical charm with vibrant color. If you love crafting as much as I do, you’ll want to stick around for all the dreamy details.
The Star of the Show: A Floral Rainbow
To me, Hero Arts Floral Rainbow and Clouds stamp and die bundle feels like a burst of happiness! I perched my rainbow and clouds on a custom background made of handmade glitter cardstock. By combining blue and green metallic shimmer sprays on watercolor paper, I created a sparkling, ethereal look that mimics a sunny sky. Now, let’s dive into the details of this colorful creation!
Key Products Used:
- Floral Rainbow Clouds stamp and die bundle
- Floral Rainbow Clouds stamp set
- Blue + Shimmer Tone on Tone Metallic Spray
- Green + Shimmer Tone on Tone Metallic Spray
At the heart of this design is a vibrant rainbow that I stamped and brought to life with Copic markers. The colors are rich yet soft, evoking a dreamy vibe that’s both uplifting and playful. After coloring, I used coordinating dies to cut out the floral arc, ensuring clean lines and perfect dimension. It’s not just a rainbow; it’s a celebration of color and joy!
Copic Colors Used: RV02, RV04, RV10, YR02, YR07, Y06, Y08, YG01, YG03, G43, BG11, BG45, B0000, B41, V01, V15
How To Make Your Own Custom Glitter Cardstock
Creating your own glitter cardstock is easier than you think and adds a personalized touch to your projects. Here is how I created my background:
- I taped a panel of watercolor paper to a hard board and brushed water over the surface with a flat brush. I didn’t saturate the paper, but I did add a light coating of water.
- Next, I mixed Blue + Shimmer Tone on Tone Metallic Spray with just a hint of Green + Shimmer Tone on Tone Metallic Spray in a paint palette and then painted the mixture on the wet watercolor paper with a damp flat brush. These sprays are very pigmented, so start with a little and add additional spray if you want more intense color, or more water if you want a more muted shade. I applied two layers but I didn’t bother to let it dry in between.
- I let my shimmer panels dry overnight, but you could speed up the drying with your heat tool.
Experiment with different color combinations to make your custom glitter cardstock truly one-of-a-kind!
To finish my focal point, I heat embossed the beautiful scripty “hello” sentiment that is included in the bundle.
Glitter can be tricky to capture on camera, but I hope you can see shimmer and sparkle in this close-up photo.
Who wouldn’t love a little rainbow magic in their mailbox? Let’s keep spreading those handmade vibes, one card at a time! 🌈✨
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