Quick Tips for mass producing cards that are still unique.
I feel like there are 2 types of card makers out there: those that make one of a kind cards and those that like to mass produce. Usually for me, I don’t make more than a handful of cards of the same design, but this layering stamp set inspired me to challenge myself to make different and unique cards with the same card designs and color combos.
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The easiest way to mass produce cards is to keep your card design simple and your color design the same. Then, add special details.
I began all of my card panels by trimming down some white cardstock to 4.25″ x 5.5″. I then began stamping up the floral images from the floral print silhouette stamp set from Concord and 9th. I kept the color scheme the same by using Coral Reef, Jellybean and Soft Navy ink from Simon Says Stamp and all card bases were made from SSS’s soft navy cardstock. I wanted to use a less feminine color palette so that I could use my cards for either men or women. I used my MISTI to very quickly line up and stamp out my multiple floral panels on white cardstock.
Using a stamp positioning tool such as a MISTI will save you time if you are stamping multiples of the same image.
Completing similar tasks at once will save time. For example, completing all stamping at once.
To continue on with mass producing portion of the project, I then cut out a ton of the hello sentiments from the Hero Arts Hello stamp and cut from white cardstock. I then stacked the sentiments 3-4 layers high using some Tombow Mono Multi Liquid glue.
For the sentiment strips, I loaded a variety of the sentiment stamps from Hero Arts Hello stamp & cut set into my misti and stamped a bunch at once using the soft navy ink on the white cardstock. I also heat embossed some in Gold embossing powder from Hero Arts and Alabaster embossing powder from Brutus Monroe on soft navy cardstock. I trimmed out the sentiments using my paper trimmer and set them aside.
I prepared A2 card bases by trimming my SSS soft navy cardstock in half at 5.5″ along the long edge and then scoring my panels in half at 4.25″. I now completed the mass producing portion of the project and began assembling.
Ways to change up your card design
- Use specialty papers as the top layer of the die cut sentiment to give your project some wow. I used both a gold foil paper and some Tonic Holo Waves paper to give my projects some beautiful shine.
- Cut out and pop up elements of your card for extra dimension. I used a circle die to cut out the stamped floral image and popped that up on my card panel using some foam tape to add some extra dimension.
- Try a cover plate die to give your panel some interest. I used the stitches A2 die from Pinkfresh Studio to add some beautiful stitched details.
- Use an embossing folder to add texture. Embossing folders are an inexpensive way to add many different textures to your cards. In my project today I used a Geometric Chevrons 3D embossing folder from Sizzix.
- Vary the sizes of card panels used. I used a few different A2 Layers Dies from Waffle Flower when I cut down my card panels to give different looks.
- Change the shape of your card. I trimmed down one of my card panels to 4.25 x 4.24″ and made a square card.
- Embellishments! This one really had endless possibilities. I used a clear glitter brush marker to add some shine to the coral floral stamps and the hello sentiment in one. These brush markers really add the wow factor to any card. I also added a small coral puffy heart sticker to one of my cards. Adding drops, gems, stickers, sequins, pearls, thread/twine, glossy accents, etc. would include even more ways to amp up the cards and make them your style.
Comment below your favorite way to add unique details to your cards!
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