Add Texture and Dimension with Cardstock

 Hello crafty friends! Today I am posting for CutCardstock. Check out the texture and dimension I achieved using a variety of cardstock!

I have a short YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/rYMBlXQ5IzE

Create the Base Layer

Trim White Cougar 80 lb. Cardstock in half to 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Use an ink brayer and Distress Oxide Inks to create the base layer. Use green and blue inks to mimic a grassy scene.

This is one of my favorite techniques for subtle backgrounds with swaths of color! Trim the panels to A2 size.

Die Cut and Assemble the Elements

Use Cougar Natural 80. lb. Cardstock for the Mushroom bases plus Leesebo Cherry Cardstock for the mushroom tops. Lessebo Moss and another shade of green cardstock are perfect for the cute ferns. I used Bayleaf Cardstock (no longer available).

Use Vintage Photo Distress Ink with a small blending tool to add color under the mushroom tops. Fired Brick and Rustic Wilderness Distress inks add dimension when applied to the edges of the mushroom tops and ferns.

Use a small brush and white acrylic paint to add the spots on the mushroom caps. Glue the caps to the bases and allow to dry. Add Candies Apple Distress Ink to the small mushroom caps.

Create the Textured Frames

White Cougar Cardstock 100 lb. is a perfect weight for the frames. Trim the cardstock to A2 size. Die cut an arch in the center of the panel. Use Altenew's Wicker Texture 3D Embossing Folder to add texture and dimension.

Assemble the Cards

Use white glue on the embossed frame. Do not glue the bottom of the frame to allow insertion of the die cut pieces under the arch base.

Start by adding the green ferns, inserting the stem under the arched frame. Arrange the large mushroom and a small one over the ferns. Add small foam dots to the back of the medium size mushroom and place slightly over the large mushroom.

Add a sentiment of your choice. I used Taylored Expressions Sentiment Strips, die cut on Pop Tone Black Licorice Cardstock.

Attach to an A2 100 lb. Cougar White Cardstock card base. I make my own bases by trimming and scoring the sheets.

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