Want to learn an amazing optical illusion technique for your cards?

Hi fellow crafters! Today I am going to show you a fun technique that creates an illusion on your cards.  I will be using the beautiful Color & Contour bundle and introducing a brand new product from Stampin' Up!s next mini catalog!

 

One of the perks of joining Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator is the opportunity to earn free products and the Color & Contour bundle was one of my new catalog free choices. 

 

 

The open-line floral art and abstract filler stamps allows for a range of coloring techniques. This bundle also includes a number of scalloped border dies that range in size, allowing you to decorate a card front or create scalloped labels for your sentiments.

 

I created a video tutorial showing you, step-by-step, how to create the Floating Strips optical illusion. One of the products I highly recommend is the Foam Adhesive Strips.

 

 

These are perfect for shaker cards to add depth and dimension - you will want the depth for this technique. 

 

Here's my card: 

 

 

 

Here's what you need to try this technique at home.

 

Stamp Sets:  Color & Contour bundle (158356)

 

Ink: Misty Moonlight; Bumblebee

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:       

    Basic White:  8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3 3/4" x 2"; 3 3/4" x 5"     

    Bumblebee: (5) 3 1/4" x 1/4"; 4" x 5 1/4"

    Misty Moonlight: (5) 3 1/4" x 1/4"

    Window Sheet: 3" square

 

Misc: Foam Adhesive Strips (152815); Multi-purpose Liquid Glue, Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon (153658); Bone Folder; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Mini Glue Dots; Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder (156505); Window Sheets (142314)

 

 

Be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design suggestions AND to see a second idea using the same technique. And don't miss that new catalog product, coming soon! 

Comments

[Terri]

Thanks Michele, I had fun learning it myself!

[Terri Walker]

Thanks Joanne! So many shapes and possibilities, right!

[Joanne]

That is such a beautiful card. What a great technique. Pinned.

[Michele]

What a fun technique!