I used to layer everything. My cards weighed 5 lbs. But no more! So this was a challenge for me. I thunk and I thunk and then I remembered the technique where you make a background, then cut out rectangles and layer them back over themselves.
Confused? Lookie:
But I cheated. I used a panel from my UFO pile. I laid two rectangles from the Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangles stack over the panel and cut them out. I ended up with two "frames" and the inner rectangle.
I cut red/poppy card stock just larger than each of the three pieces, and stacked them up on a white card base. I'm back to 5 lbs.
For the sentiment, I opened and used my MFT Tag Talk set. I cut it out of white and layered it on a remnant of the poppy paper, then stuck it to the card with foam tape. Done.
So, are you a layerer? Were you one in the past? Get out those papers and layer it on for us, then come link up at SOS!
Thanks for stopping by!
Stuff I used, UFO, SU Poppy Parade card stock, UFO (I forget how I made it), and the following:
It looks layered, but without the bulk - fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI thought about this technique but was going to stamp mine and of course no perfect stamp at the lake. This looks awesome and perfect layers card.
ReplyDeletei LOVE that you've made a CAS card with a record-setting level of layers on it! best of both worlds!!!!!! <3
ReplyDeleteYou made that background?! I thought it was designer paper! Love all the layers on this card, and the poppy CS was a perfect choice to showcase that gorgeous paper!
ReplyDeleteI am not now, nor have I ever been a layerer. :D But so very brilliant of you to make an almost CAS-looking, layered card! And a beauty one at that!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to get layers, and it won't cost you 2 dollars to mail it. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI don't think your card is doing my headache any good. Despite it, I understood how you made your layers. I used to go crazy with layers too, so much so that I would then have to put a bunch of layers on the inside just so the card felt more balanced.
ReplyDeleteLove this bright colorful layered card.
ReplyDeleteI can't really determine whether you used a DP or made your own background. If it's the latter I'm very curious as to have you managed to make it so colorful... But either way, it's a great technique you've used to make layers, simple yet decorative.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card..and so creative too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card..and so creative too!
ReplyDeleteI love the varied color scheme with this great layered card! Those chevrons are a fun way to express thanks on this card!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty! Love that multicolored stamped background - it's so vibrant! I haven't tried this technique yet but it's on my to-do list!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic layer card...I envy your layering skills...mine are sorely very sucky!
ReplyDeleteGreat colours in the card and way to use up some UFO schtuff!!