Celebrate Star Wars Day with a fun light saber card
Fun creating this card to celebrate Star Wars Day! Quick and easy….
Found the sentiment online and printed it onto regular paper, then fussy cut it. I used my sponge daubers to add a layer of Whisper White Craft ink onto the Starry Sky Cardstock background and then added a bit of Tahitian Tide ink on top to create a blue hue glow. I also daubed Tahitian Tide ink to a piece of vellum before adhering it in place. I used Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere the vellum in place, and I actually don’t mind the bit of “show through” – I think it makes the light saber look more dimensional.
To make it look more sky like, I used my water painter with a bit of White Craft Ink and splattered it onto the cardstock. I did share another fun galaxy sky technique in my Just Add Ink Online Class, so you can check that out if you want to learn more! Good for your Star Wars Day card or any other day!
I really wanted this to be a fast card, so I didn’t fuss too much with it….I don’t think that every card we make needs to be over the top – sometimes it’s more important to get it done and shared!!
Sharing the TikTok video I made – because it’s faster than the version on Instagram (I couldn’t figure out how to speed up the video on Instagram….).
Happy Star Wars Day! Still time to make a quick card to share with your family and friends who love Star Wars! (Or just love a good pun).
Have you checked out the new Stampin’ Up! Canada Annual Catalogue? You can see the online version here, or fill out this form if you would like a hard copy! Online shopping is 24/7 at YamStamps.com/shop or you can message me if you would like assistance placing an order, or want to pay by etransfer.
It’s time to shop from the new catalogue! You can shop 24/7 in the YamStamps Stampin’ Up! Canada store at yamstamps.com/shop or message me if you need assistance placing an order or would like to pay by etransfer.
Stampin’ Up! had a fantastic April – between the Last Chance Sale, Free Shipping Day and Demonstrator Pre-Orders for selected new catalogue products….so they are still playing a bit of catch up in the shipping department!! You may find that your order takes a little longer to be shipped to you, so try to exercise some patience – I promise it will be worth it! (I am also talking to myself, here, in case you were wondering).
I will leave you now to check out all the products…
Stampin’ Up! has a number of larger dies that can be used to create backgrounds or main elements for your paper crafting projects. I used the large die from the Two Tone Flora Dies to create this shimmery die cut card. The dies include the large die, as well as smaller dies that coordinate with the large die and with the Two Tone Flora stamp set. Right now, they’re available in a discounted bundle, but that option will disappear after 1 May 2023. The individual products will still be available for purchase, though!
For this quick and elegant shimmery die cut card, I used the large die with the Fine Shimmer Paper Pack (also retiring – available until 1 May 2023/while supplies last). I love the shimmer paper for adding some bling but not being over the top (and also not leaving glitter/shimmer everywhere). To make this even easier, I applied strips of the adhesive sheet to the back of the Fine Shimmer Paper before die cutting.
Tips for die cutting thicker layers/detailed dies: I make the “sandwich” according to the instructions on the cutting plate, and run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine a couple of times. I also have found that if I have the die/paper on a slight angle (rather than lining it up straight on the cutting plates), it tends to cut more efficiently (plus it’s easier to feed through the machine). I definitely use both of these approaches if I have adhesive sheet on the back. I usually find that it may not cut all the way through the liner, but when I pull the adhesive liner off my die cuts, the little bits also tend to pull away at the same time.
I added a Stylish Shape die cut label and stamped “Celebrate” in Crumb Cake ink, which I thought complemented the tone of the Shimmer Paper. The sentiment is from the retiring Framed Florets stamp set (see previous disclaimer about retiring product…).
You could make a whole bunch of these shimmery die cut cards ahead of time, but just add whatever label was appropriate for the occasion!!
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I’ve had to change the date of my retired product garage sale – it will now be Saturday 13 May from 9am until noon (NOT the 6th), in Burlington ON. If you haven’t already, please RSVP for directions and to reserve a copy of the new Annual Catalogue!
If you’re within driving distance to Burlington ON, come out and check all the deals! Hope to see you then!
Looking for something sure to SURPRISE them? Take the Pop Up Box Online Class and Learn How!
I probably say this about most of my classes, but I LOVE this project! The Pop Up Box Online Class is in Pre-Launch and you can get Early Bird Pricing before 4 May 2023 (when the class opens). Check out my class protoype project below! (Video is the best way to see this).
In the Pop Up Box Online Class, I’ll show you how to create a version that fits inside a regular, medium Stampin’ Up! envelope, but I’ll also teach you how to scale the size up or down, depending on your needs! Plus I’ll show you some fun variations on the theme.
No fancy tools required for construction of these items – just your basic paper crafting tools, plus some household items you probably have in your junk drawer!
Sign up before 4 May and pay just $20CAD for lifetime access. You’ll be first in line to access the class when it officially launches 4 May! If you miss the early bird price, I will keep registrations open for a while longer at full price after that date. Online Classes are open to paper crafters from across the world!
Message me if you have any questions about the class, otherwise, go here to register and be ready to SURPRISE your friends and family with your Pop Up Box creations!!
