Nobody panic - it's not time to go back to school. Yet. But with a cutie patootie clear stamp set like this, you might just be ready to start making a back-to-school card for next year's teacher. Or perhaps you have a stash of school photos to scrapbook? THIS is the perfect stamp set for both scrapbooking and cardmaking.
This post is part of the Impression Obsession's latest stamp and die release party, happening all this week! We have an awesome release of fall and winter stamps that you are going to LOVE. (And hey - it's really not too early to start thinking about Christmas cards either!)
Today I thought I'd share a few simple cardmaking tips that you can use on your next handmade card. Let's use today's card as an example:
1. Follow the rule of THREE
You'll notice on this card I used three black enamel dots. The placement of these dots tends to be my go-to move: two on one side, and one at the opposite side of my focal point. This also plays into the idea of visual triangles. (You know, a shape with THREE sides?) If you drew invisible lines to connect my enamel dots they would make a long skinny triangle. The rule of THREE keeps the eye moving around and around the card.
2. Another THREE - In Small, Medium, Large
You might also notice that I have THREE stamped and colored images. That goes back to tip number one - but I also want to point out the size of those images. One image is clearly the largest, one medium, and one small. I positioned those images in that visual triangle. (There's those threes again. And that triangle shape!) But the size of each element helps to balance out the card, so the images don't compete for each other.
3. Lines Help Define
Take a look at the lines on this card. There are two strips of washi tape that run horizontally across the card. And that black and white striped paper runs perpendicular to the washi - and they intersect right at the focal point of the card. (That colorful grid patterned paper accentuates the lines of the card even more!) These visual lines silently tell your eyes "Hey!! LOOK HERE!"
How can you add the rule of three, small/medium/large, and lines that define into your next card?
I hope these cardmaking tips inspire you when you create your projects! And now, don't miss a single stop on the Impression Obsession blog hop - you'll find a list of participants each day on the Impression Obsession Blog at 6am.
Impression Obsession Card Supplies: Teachers Favorites clear stamp set (Find all the new stamps in the release: here in the IO Shop!)
Other supplies: Good Vibes Prints paper | FSJ cardstock | Color Burst Pure Color Pencils | (washi tape is from Hazel & Ruby and CTMH)Let's connect again soon! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest where I'm sharing crafty goodness every day of the week! Don't want to miss a blog post? Click subscribe up in the sidebar!
SEE YOU TOMORROW!
29 comments:
What a great teacher card! Someone will love to receive that!
Cute card! Love your crafting tidbits! Sometimes we'know' these things but don't know how to put it into words.
Wow.. such a cute card.. thanks for the detailed tutorial and tips..
Love the tips!! Love the layout...proving that your tips work!!
What a wonderful card for welcoming back the teacher to the classroom. I love it.
Love all the fun layering. Great card!
Nicely layered and colorful!
Fabulous card - any teacher would be thrilled to receive it!
Your color schemes are wonderful. So bright.
Cuteness! Fun card! Thanks for sharing!
Fun back to school card!
I WISH I had received homemade cards when I was teaching! THIS IS BEAUTIFUL, Laura!!! LOVE that you are teaching as you post this too! It is PERFECT!!! ;)<3
Fantastic card! Thanks for sharing your rules of 3 tips. Haven't thought of the small, medium and large one before.
Thank you for the lesson! And my sis is a teacher and would love this set!
Wonderful card!! Great stamps for teacher's cards!!!
Shame there wasn't such great sets when my son was still in school. Great card!
Super school themed card and great tips.
Super cute card, and thank you for the tutorial! 😁😁😁
Wonderful, fun layers.
So cute!
Like your card. Thanks for the tips.
Great card! I love the tips, I knew the first one, but the other 2 were new to me, thanks for the information.
Fabulous card Laura! Great tips...thank you for sharing!
Omgoodnes, this is delightful in color and design! My daughter is a teacher so this just made my heart smile! :) TFS!
Thanks for the great tips and how to create a beautifully designed card. Being a former teacher, I love this card and these designs!
Very cute card! Thanks for the cardmaking tips!
WOW, your colors are FABULOUS!
Love how this card looks.
so fun
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