Things You'll Need:
- Blank card
- Patterned paper
- Cardstock
- Scissors or paper trimmer
- Rubber stamp
- Stamping ink
- Embellishments
- Adhesives
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Step 1
Buy a blank card to save time. Choose one in the recipient's favorite color or that coordinates with the other accents you've chosen to adorn the card (see Resources).
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Step 2
Cut a piece of patterned paper slightly smaller than the card base to leave a narrow border of the original color. Metallic paper or sheets with pre-embossed designs, flocking or glitter can add a beautiful touch without additional work (see Resources).
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Step 3
Trim a small square of coordinating cardstock to sit in the center of the card. A color that matches the card base would also be nice.
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Step 4
Adorn the square with a rubber stamped image to suit the occasion (a cake for a birthday, hearts for a wedding or a rattle for a new baby, for example). You can also try a sticker, small photo, die cut, chipboard shape or a pretty cluster of paper flowers.
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Step 5
Adhere the decorated piece to the patterned paper. Use a glue stick, double-stick tape or foam tape for added dimension. If desired, stamp or write a sentiment below the accent or along the bottom of the card.
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Step 6
Affix the patterned paper (now decorated with the embellished cardstock square) to the card base.
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Step 7
Use pens or rubber stamps to add a message inside the card. Try an inspirational quote, song lyric related to the occasion or favorite lines from a movie.
