G’Day Friends,
Our Across the Waves theme for July is all about Dots & Stripes and I couldn’t resist diving into my stash to create something soft, simple and serene with the beautiful, band new Indigo Bloom Card Collection by Uniquely Creative.
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A Fresh Take on Dots & Stripes
For this card, I paired the classic contrast of the Simple Dots 3D Embossing Folder with a few “stripes” created with a Scoring Tool or Paper Trimmer. It was finished off with a delicate pastel palette from the matching Indigo Bloom Creative Cuts. The result is a gentle, feminine card that’s perfect for a variety of occasions – birthdays, thank yous or just because.
Key Design Elements –
- Colour Palette – I chose the soft colours from the collection to create my card – soft pastel pinks & blues to set the tone.
- Textures & Layers – The Simple Dots 3D Embossing Folder along with the “stripes” adds a subtle tactile layer.
- The Star of the Show – Creative Cuts from the Indigo Bloom Collection gave me just the right mix of florals, soft tones and elegant patterns.
- Finishing Touches – A simple sentiment square shape and gorgeous Champagne Rhinestones add just the right amount of polish without overwhelming the soft design.
Supplies Used –
- Indigo Bloom Card Collection
- Simple Dots 3D Embossing Folder
- Indigo Bloom Creative Cuts
- White & Navy Cardstock
- Foam Tape, Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Scoring Tool
- Embellishments – Champagne Rhinestones
Why This Card Works –
- Beginner-friendly – no complicated techniques
- Quick to make – under 20 minutes start to finish
- Versatile – change the sentiment to suit the occasion
- Challenge-ready – fits perfectly with this month’s Dots & Stripes theme
Click the graphic below to watch the full tutorial on YouTube!
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Until next time – stay inspired and keep creating!
Vicky