Create Stunning Steampunk Cards: 2 Easy Projects You’ll Love!
In this card project, I made two cards using the Steampunk For Everyone Collection from Hot Off the Press at Paper Wishes. This collection contains chipboard images, die cut sentiments, layered die set, 6×6 patterned paper, 12×12 patterned paper, and a matching 12×12 solid paper pack. All products used in making this project are listed below.
For both cards, I went through each project from beginning to end. The first card tutorial is very basic and only uses the patterned paper and solids pack from the collection. The second card uses the same ingredients, but adds in more techniques and some of the other elements from the collection. This is a great project for beginner card makers, and experienced creators looking to make simple yet interesting cards.
Measurements:
Card 1
A2 Card Base, 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" when folded
8 1/2 x 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Focal Image Panel: 4 x 5 1/2", cut down to 4 x 5 1/4"
Mat Layer: 4 1/8 x 5 3/8"
Inside Card Panel: 4 x 5 1/4"
Card 2
Custom Card Base, 4 1/2 x 6" when folded
9 x 6", scored at 4 1/2"
Focal Image Panel: 4 x 5 1/2"
Mat Layer: 4 1/8 x 5 5/8"
Inside Card Panel: 4 x 5 1/2"
Card Instructions for Card #1-Steampunk for Everyone: Patterned Paper and Solids Pack
For this card, I wanted to show how to cut down a bigger focal image panel for use on an A2-sized card. The large focal pieces in the 12 x 12″ Steampunk for Everyone patterned paper pack measure 4 x 5 1/2″, so I cut down the panel to 4 x 5 1/4″ to keep the same aspect ratio as the card base. I cut a mat from the matching 12 x 12 Solids Pack for the focal panel that measures 4 1/8 x 5 3/8″, and showed how to make an A2 card base step-by-step. For the card base, I used Kraft cardstock from BearBoss Design.
Next I cut out the sentiment from the cut-apart sheet, and also trimmed out one of the borders from the patterned paper pack. To add more depth to each layer, I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Vintage Photo with a Gina K Designs Blending Brush, and added ink to the edges of the focal image, mat layer, and the sentiment. I then used my Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z Runner Grand tape runner to attach the focal image to the mat layer, and then those layers to the card base.
Inside of Card #1
To decorate the inside of the card, I cut a card panel out of Spellbinders Cream cardstock, and then glued the border strip along the left edge. This helps to spruce up the inside of the card and carry the theme over from the card front.
Card Instructions for Card #2-Steampunk for Everyone: Patterned Paper, Solids Pack, Die Cut Pack
For the second card, I wanted to use the same ingredients as the first card, but wanted to show some additional easy techniques to step up the design on the card front. I chose to use the yellow sunflower image and the yellow solid cardstock, and used the Kraft paper again for the card base. I calculated the card base size by adding a 1/2″ to the size of the focal image, then doubling that measurement from the shorter side.
After cutting out the focal image and mat layer, I used the Tim Holtz Distresser tool to rough up the edges of each panel. This is a very easy way to add interest to a card front and step it up a bit. After that, I used the Vintage Photo ink with a blending brush to apply on the edges of each panel. I used my Spellbinders Reverse Tweezers to curl some of edges of the panels and make them look aged.
I wanted to add some thread to the front of the card, so I eyeballed where I would want to add it and put double-sided adhesive tape on the back of the sunflower panel on the left and right sides. I wrapped the Vivant Rose Gold thread around three times and secured it to the back of the panel. Using the Vintage Photo Distress Ink, I added ink around the edges of the card base. I used my tape runner to add the focal panel to the yellow panel, and then added those to the card front.
Finally, I added Vintage Photo Distress Ink to the sentiment die cut, and added that to the front of the card using Altenew 1 inch wide, 1/16″ loft foam tape. This gave the sentiment some dimension without it being too popped up.
All the techniques on the second card are small stepped-up techniques that can make a big design impact on an easy card.
Inside of Card #2
For the inside of the card, I cut a card panel out of Spellbinders Cream Cardstock, and used my tape runner to attach the rest of the border strip leftover from the first card.
I hope you enjoyed this project! For more card-making ideas, check out my YouTube playlist and card-making blog posts. I also have a playlist on how to make custom size envelopes for cards like these.
Step-by-step video:
Product Information
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Additional products used:
- Spellbinders Cream Cardstock
