Rainbow Cards

 

I've seen a few cards made with this gorgeous technique lately & had to make one.  Then I had to try another combo after that. 

First up is this bright & happy combo. 

Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait, Tangerine Tango & Poppy Parade. 

How do you make one?  First I cut out strips of card stock measuring 3 3/8" high X 1 1/4" wide.  Then you stamp them with solid type stamps using the same color of ink as the card stock.  For example use Daffodil ink & stamp directly onto the Daffodil card stock.

You may be wondering why I didn't just use Versamark.  Well I tried it and didn't get the deep color I was looking for.  But you could stamp it in Versamark and then emboss it with clear embossing powder & that would likely give you the same effect or even better.

Can you see the shine on the flowers?  We added a few drops of Crystal Effects to the dotted areas on the flowers. 

Next you need to attach them together in an even row.  This is my method:

We added adhesive on a strip of card stock - it doesn't matter what color it is because it is underneath the stamped pieces - & adhered the strips to it.  This is an easy way to ensure they're even.  And it also gives you a base to wrap the ribbon around the strips.

So after you have them adhered in a row, wrap the ribbon around them.  I usually wrap one length around the front, adhering the ends in the back.  Then I tie a shorter piece around the front strip of ribbon.  Now you can attach the colored strips to your folded card. Or you could mat the entire piece onto Black card stock.  I kept mine clean & simple.

Here's the other card:

Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose & Rose Red.

Can't you just see this card done in Blues with snowflakes or Greens with leaves?  

Supplies:

• Stamps - Petal Pizzazz, Printed Petals, Eastern Blooms,Sentiments - Occasional Quotes, Bring on the Cake
• Card stock - Shimmer, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose & Rose Red, Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait, Tangerine Tango & Poppy Parade
• Ink - same as the card stock
• Accessories - Crystal Effects, Black 3/8" taffeta ribbon

 

Comments

[Sue]

I LOVE these! The strip of cs on the back is nothing less than brilliant. Thanks for inspiring me

[Holly]

So simple but so pleasing. Love this and the possible variations. I CASED and posted on my blogwith a link back to your blog.
Thank you.

[frenchie hum]

YES I COULD SEE YOUR SHINNY FLOWERS, I LOVE THEM! NICE JOB LIKE ALWAYS,
TFS....
FRENCHIE

[Melissa O]

Really pretty! Love the idea... Thanks for sharing.

[Lisa Clark]

Beautiful cards. I am going to attempt a similar card. Thanks for the great idea.

[Margaret de Witt]

Simple and lovely LeeAnn. They are just perfect.