Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! If you haven’t already created your cards, I’ve got some ideas to share. I wanted to add techniques and ideas you can use all year long. Starting with three basic supplies, a modern color palette that steps away from the traditional, and a solid design principle means we have the recipe for many lovely cards.
Products
I started with a sentiment stamp set that can be created for a Gal-entine’s sentiment or for more typical Valentine’s. I have a nested set of heart dies. Having different sizes allows for more design options. Finally a simple geometric 2D embossing, in this case polka dots, will add some texture to the designs.
Design Element
My favoite part about these cards is this fresh modern color palette. It is also a great one for masculine cards or for cards that step away from mushy sentimentality. All my colors come from Concord and 9th.
The heart die set is going to give us various ways to play with negative space. Often we will cut shapes and then use that shape. But if we use the hole left behind from cutting, we get different design options.
The Cards
The most common way to use a negative space is to create a shaker card. And that is where I started my creations. I’ve leaned int more of the pinks for this Gal-entine’s card. But I have kept it more modern by including yellow and aqua.
Card two plays with negative space in a very different way.
After creating a striped panel, I cut out the heart but let it overhand the edges to get just a partial negative space left behind. The I filled in the space with the sentiment. I adore this one!
Card three looks simple at first glance. The hearts are cut to reveal some other elements. However, when the card is open, there is a pretty surprise.
I also have an interesting technique happening with the gold splatters. If you want to know more about that, check out my tutorial video.
Before you go I have a bonus card. When using negative space, there will always be positive shapes leftover. I just can’t let those go to waste. So here is a heart filled card to used up those bits.
Hope you have happy Valentine’s Day crafting! Until next time, have an artful day.
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