Color Blocking On Handmade Cards: Creative Ways To Use Color

Color Blocking Card Techniques

You’ll want to check out the video so you get all the visuals on how to use color blocking techniques in different ways. Have fun exploring the different options.

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To get started on your color blocking you’ll want to grab some large Post-it notes or Stampin’ Up! Masking paper and ‘block’ off sections on some white cardstock cut at 4” x 5-1/4”. Next, using a blending brush, apply an ink color to one section. Then, repeat the process for each blocked off section blending different colors of ink in each section. When you are done blending your ink apply your embossing (anti-static powder) over the entire layer, stamp an image(s) with clear Versamark ink, pour white embossing powder over the ink and heat set. 

You’ll want to trim your layer down to 3-3/4” x 5” and then cut apart the panel in different sections, add the sections to a layer of black cardstock cut at 4” x 5-1/4”.

To switch it up a bit for the interior of the card I used a black marker and colored only the words I wanted to stamp from the ‘Irresistible Blooms’ set.

Color Blocking Technique Card 2:

This color-blocking technique fun happened by moving strips of Stampin’ Up! Masking tape, adding color to that section with the Blending Brush and either Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo, or Daffodil Delight ink then repeating until the layer was covered.

Once the color is applied you can use your embossing buddy (anti-static powder) over the layer, stamp your image(s) in Versamark and pour white embossing powder over the images and heat set. Add your sentiment and this easy card is done!

Color Blocking Technique Card 3

Let’s get simple for this last card that uses a color blocking technique. Just add color with your blending brushes and then cut the layer apart as you wish. When you add the pieces to a white piece of cardstock that measures 4” x 5-1/4” you can leave space between the layers as you wish to stamp your sentiments.

 

Color Blocking Technique Card 4

What happens if I use different colored cardstock to create my color blocking effect? Doing this allows me to cut at an angle and then mix and match the pieces like a puzzle. I also switched my embossing powder to silver for a totally different look. 

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