Here’s a quick and easy way to add more texture to your cards

November 17, 2022

Here’s a quick and easy way to add more texture to your cards

Here’s a quick and easy way to add more texture to your cards using a household staple – packing tape!

I will show you how to use the Sweet Candy Canes Bundle and the Sweetest Christmas designer series paper (DSP) to create a visually interesting card idea.

Did you know the Sweetest Christmas DSP has candy canes that can be cut out with the Candy Canes Dies? You can use one of those candy canes for today's project, although this technique works just as well with stamped images. You will also need regular clear packing tape from the office supply store. Tip: choose an image that is smaller than your packing tape.

Pull out enough packing tape to cover your image: it should be sticky side up. You can use a large paper clip to keep the roll in place.

Place your image face down on the packing tape and rub well to get out any air bubbles.

Trim off any excess packing tape around the cardstock or DSP. Use your die to cut out the image. The image will be slick, so use plenty of washi tape to keep the die in place.

How easy is that?! And now you have a nice shiny candy cane. Just think of the possibilities! Ornaments, drink glasses, windows, snow globes, fish bowls……. I’m sure you’ll think of many more ideas.