A Little Hello Card Tutorial

2. Make Your Own Background Patterned Paper with the Stamp

Create a unique background that adds a personal touch to your card:

1. Choose a stamp design that complements your theme.  I’m using stamp from the A Little Hello stamp and die set.  The stamp is actually intended to stamp thirteen separate sentiments that go with Hello but I thought that they would make a nice “wallpaper” effect for my background.  Attach the stamp to an acrylic block
2. We’re using white pigment ink on and dark blue, Spellbinders Indigo, cardstock.  Ink your stamp and press it firmly onto a piece of cardstock, repeating as needed to cover the entire sheet.  Each time you stamp, it’s called a “generation”.  Therefore the first time you stamp is the first generation.  The next time is the second generation and so on.  For my card I use four generations without reinking my stamp.  And, you can turn the stamp different directions each time you stamp for more interest.
3. Once dry, trim or die-cut the stamped panel to 4″ x 5 1/4″.

3. Die-Cutting For The A Little Hello Card

Die-cutting adds dimension and professionalism to your card:

Die-Cut the Stitched Circle Background

1. Place the stitched circle die onto a piece of snowdrift cardstock.
2. Run it through your die-cutting machine to create a background element.

Die-Cut the Sentiment and Its Shadows

1. Position the sentiment die along with its shadow dies on matching cardstock pieces.
2. Die-cut these elements to create a layered effect for your sentiment.

Die-Cut the Layered Anemone Flower

1. Use various colors of cardstock for the different layers of the anemone flower.  I use Spellbinders barely peach and each sorbet for the petals.  And raindrop and partly cloudy for the centers with sage stems and leaves.
2. Die-cut each layer and set aside for assembly.

4. Assemble the Background, Flower, and Sentiment with Liquid Glue

Start bringing your card together by assembling key elements:

1. Adhere the stitched circle background to the stamped cardstock using liquid glue.
2. Layer the die-cut anemone flower pieces, gluing them together from largest to smallest.
3. Assemble the sentiment by gluing the shadow pieces behind the main sentiment, creating a dimensional look.

5. Assemble the A Little Hello Card

Finally, it’s time to put all the pieces together:

1. Attach the assembled background to the card base with a tape runner.
2. Position the layered anemone flower on the front of the card, securing it with liquid glue and foam squares.
3. Pop up the sentiment with foam squares and place it in a prominent spot, ensuring it’s centered and well-placed.

The A Little Hello card celebrates the release of Spellbinders Spotlight Frames and Florals Collection by Lisa Horton.  For more cards made with this collection, check out “3 Must-have tools For Your Crafting Stash“.  And, you can see the whole collection at Spellbinders.

And there you have it—a beautifully crafted “A Little Hello” card ready to delight its recipient! With these easy-to-follow steps, making this card becomes an enjoyable and satisfying project for any craft lover. Happy crafting!