How to create a colorful optical illusion on your cards

For today's card and video I am going to show you the Split Circle technique and show you how this technique creates a fun optical illusion. 

There are so many ways to create colorful cards using the Split Circle technique and for my card I chose to make a fun Christmas card - I have the perfect person in mind to get my card this year!

I could have stamped a phrase on the front of my card but I chose, instead, to use my Playful Alphabet dies:

I also used the Dainty Diamonds embossing folder to give texture and visual interest to my card.

You can use your favorite embossing folder when you give this technique a try. I recommend that you pick a folder that give a subtle look so that the technique is the star of your card. 

What you do need for the Split Circle technique is the Layering Circles dies - a pack of dies with different sizes of circles. These circles are the main event for this technique. 

Ready to give this idea a try? I have listed everything you need below and then watch my video to see, step-by-step how to create this technique. 

Split Circle Christmas card

Here's a side view:

Stamp set: none

Ink: none

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Real Red: 5 1/4" x 4"; 1" x 2 1/4"; 2 1/4" square, 3 1/4" sure, 1 3/4" square
        Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2; 5" x 1" 
        Garden Green: 1" x 2 1/4"; 2 1/4" square, 3 1/4" sure, 1 3/4" square

Other: Playful Alphabet dies (152706); Dainty Diamonds embossing folder (152702); Layering Circles dies (151770); Multipurpose Glue, Stampin' Seal, Paper Trimmer, Woven Threads Sequins (149498)

Here's my video - have fun giving this idea a try!

 

Comments

[Terri]

Thanks Joanne. It is so easy to make too - even better, right! And thanks for the pin.

[Terr]

Thanks Marielle! Please do share this technique with your daughter. I have seen so many cool ideas that are not Christmas related, which makes this technique even more fun. Have a great week back!

[joanne]

Oh that is so neat! What a fun optical illusion. Thanks for sharing with us at Encouraging Hearts and Home. Pinned.

[Marielle]

What a cool idea! My daughter especially makes a lot of cards. I'll have to show her this technique. Thanks for sharing! I'm visiting today from the Wonderful Wednesday link up. Have a great week Terri!