Card Making Tips and Tricks: Delightful Wishes Bundle

Card making is a delightful way to express your creativity and share heartfelt messages with loved ones. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out, having a few versatile card making tips and tricks up your sleeve can elevate your designs to the next level.

In this blog post, I’ll be sharing tips and tricks that are not only perfect for the Delightful Floral Bundle but can also be applied to any card making project. From adhering vellum seamlessly to mastering heat embossing with classic ink pads, tackling large script die cuts, and adding the perfect finishing touches to your envelopes, these ideas will help you create stunning, professional-looking stationery. Plus, don’t miss the accompanying video tutorial for step-by-step guidance!

Tips & Tricks for Heat Embossing & Descriptive Die Cuts

Tips & Tricks #1: To create bold greetings, I heat embossed using Versamark and Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad. After stamping, I simply covered my stamped sentiment with Clear Embossing Powder. Next, I used my heat tool to set the ink and powder. These card making tips ensure a smooth outcome.

Tip & Trick #2: Descriptive die cuts such as the word “wishing” make it difficult to use foam adhesive. Instead, I die cut 3-4 of the same die cut and adhere them together with glue. I then adhere my die cut greeting to the top. This makes it easy to glue the greeting to the card front. You have now added dimension and texture to your card, thanks to these card making tips and tricks!

Tips & Tricks For Applying Vellum

Adhering vellum to card stock has always been a challenge. It either doesn’t stick and lifts up or I can see the adhesive through my layer of vellum, which is a common issue in card making.

Recently, I starting using a silicone basting brush to apply my liquid glue. I found this on Amazon. I simply trim the bristles of the brush shorter and have perfect results every time! Once you’re done, simply rinse the brush under warm water or once the glue dries, simply peel it off the bristles. These card making tips and tricks make working with vellum easy.

Tips & Tricks For Dressing The Envelope

Consider “dressing” your envelope. Together, with your card, you will create a beautiful piece of stationary. Here, I used a coordinating piece of vellum on the envelope flap. But then, I took it to the next level by adding a 2 1/4″ x 5 3/4″ piece on the inside of my envelope. These tips and tricks enhance the overall look of your card making projects.

There are several other ways to “dress” your envelope: stamp an image, adhere Designer Series Paper, or dry emboss the envelope flap! Discover more card making tips and tricks for variety.

Card Making Tips & Tricks Video Tutorial

I hope you enjoyed the tips and tricks talked about in this post. These techniques can be applied to your card making in general. It does not matter what stamp set or bundle you use. In the video tutorial below, I demonstrate how to apply these tips and tricks while designing a card using the Delightful Floral Bundle. Below, you will find the link for a downloadable PDF that includes measurements, photos instructions and supplies. I hope you will give these card making tips and tricks a try. Drop me a comment below and let me know which one you plan to use!

Supplies

Supplies From 2025 January – April Mini Catalog Available January 7, 2025: Delightful Wishes Bundle (164710), Floral & Gingham 12″ x 12″ Vellum Designer Series Paper (164713)

Link to Silicone Brushes: I do not have any affiliation with this product. Simply showing what I used in line with card making tips and tricks.

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