Creating a cocktail-themed card was such a fun and creative process, and I’m excited to share it with you today! The supplies I used really brought this design to life, including the Forever Yours stamps and dies, Love on the Rocks etched dies, and the Columns embossing folder, all from Spellbinders. Pairing these with a gorgeous selection of cardstock from Cardstock Warehouse made it easy to create a cohesive and eye-catching design.
To start, I cut a piece of light pink cardstock from the Sweetheart Shades collection to 3-3/4” x 5” and ran it through my machine with the Columns embossing folder. This added such a lovely texture and set the stage for the rest of the card. Next, I stamped the Forever Yours sentiment on the Onyx Black Stardream cardstock using clear embossing ink from Brutus Monroe and Arctic White embossing powder from Inkon3. The crisp contrast of the white sentiment on the black cardstock really made it pop.
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The highlight of the card was the cocktail glass from the Love on the Rocks etched dies. I die-cut all the elements – the glass, liquid sections, ice, strawberries, and pick – using a mix of Sweetheart Shades, Onyx, Pistachio, Stone, Nubuck, and Gesso White cardstock. Assembling the cocktail was so satisfying, and it turned out beautifully! For some added interest, I splattered black paint over the embossed pink background and adhered it to an A2 card base.
The cocktail and sentiment were popped up with foam adhesive for dimension, and I finished the design with a few Graphite Gems for a touch of sparkle. This card was a delight to create, and it’s perfect for celebrating a special occasion or the perfect Valentine. I hope this inspires you to experiment with layering textures, colors, and die-cut elements in your own card-making projects. Cheers to creativity!
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