Classic stripes can really set off the focal point of your card, but what if you don’t have striped paper? I’ll show you how to make your own in a flash that perfectly coordinates with the rest of your card!
Measurements
Basic White
- Card Base (THICK): 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” (scored at 4 1/4” & folded)
- Layers: (2) 5 1/4″ x 4”
- Die Cuts: Scraps for stamped images
Balmy Blue
- Die Cuts: Scraps for leaves
Basic Black
- Greeting Layer: scrap (stamp and cut down to size)
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Easily Customizable
Choose a Stampin’ Blends marker that coordinates with the colors of your card to create a matching background.
You can create thick stripes, two-tone stripes or a combination of thick & thin! You could even make them diagonal! Have fun with this and don’t stress about them being straight.
Nature's Prints Variation
Use this background method for any stamp set! Here’s what it looks like to use the Nature’s Prints stamp and die set.
Color Combinations
Left to Right:
- Balmy Blue stripes, Balmy Blue die cut foliage, Calypso Coral & Daffodil Delight flowers.
- Soft Seafoam stripes, Soft Seafoam die cut foliage, Berry Burst & Daffodil Delight flowers.
- Fresh Freesia stripes, Soft Seafoam die cut foliage, Daffodil Delight & Berry Burst flowers.
March Specials
Add 3 card making templates to your collection from this month’s Creativity Made Simple Volume 6 Class! Use the templates for quick & easy card making.
- Creativity Made Simple Volume 6 tutorial FREE with your $50 order this month with me!
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I’m happy to help and would love to answer any of your questions. Please reach out to me through e-mail. If you would like to place a Stampin’ Up! order, I would be thrilled if you selected me to be your demonstrator.
