Create Your Own Mushroom Cottage Themed Card with Colored Cardstock and Dies!
Hello everyone! Svitlana is here. Today, I'm sharing a mushroom-themed card featuring the wonderful Mushroom Cottage Layering Die Set and the new Crafty Necessities Colored Cardstock.
Colored Cardstock + Layering Dies = Match Made In Heaven!
While I love creating my own handmade card elements using just white cardstock, inks, and techniques, I'm also a huge fan of colored cardstock. Needless to say, I was thrilled to play with Altenew's new cardstock and layered die-cut set such as the Mushroom Cottage is perfect for this!
Calling All Mushroom Lovers!
Speaking of the Mushroom Cottage, it’s truly amazing! When selecting products for my cards, I usually gravitate towards realistic designs, though I do appreciate a good whimsical touch. The Mushroom Cottage is the perfect blend of both—it beautifully combines realism and whimsy.
Create Mushroom Cottage Themed Card with Colored Cardstock and Dies!
I began my card by die-cutting the mushroom parts and leaves from the new cardstock. I used Misty Moor, Marshland, and Olive Cardstock for the mushroom elements. For the door and window pieces, I used Buttercream, Marshland, and Paper Bag Cardstock.
To add extra interest, I applied shading to some elements using Olive, Marshland, and Sea Forest Fresh Dye Inks. These inks match the cardstock perfectly, enhancing the overall design.
I assembled the mushrooms by gluing their corresponding layers together with liquid adhesive and then moved on to creating the background, using the Craft Necessities Olive Cardstock for this as well.
I was going for the enchanted forest vibe with my handmade card design. To add a “foresty” feel to the background, I stenciled it with the Leaf Bed Stencil using the Moss Fresh Dye Ink. After that, I blended the Espresso Fresh Dye Ink around the panel edges. Followed by spraying it with water using a fine mister.
I attached the mushrooms to the background using a combination of liquid adhesive and dimensional foam adhesive to ensure all elements remained level.
Next, I adhered the leaves around and in-between the mushrooms. The leaves were die-cut using a die from the same Mushroom Cottage Die Set out of the Crafty Necessities Olive Cardstock and inked up using the Moss Fresh Dye Ink.
I also added splatters of the Antique Gold Ink Spray to the card for an extra enchanted touch.
The background panel was foam-mounted onto a white card base using the Instant Dimension Foam Tape.
Finally, I created a sentiment using the Mushroom Greetings Stamp Set, stamping it onto a white cardstock strip with Moss Fresh Dye Ink. I tucked the sentiment under a mushroom to complete the card.
What do you think about the new Mushroom Cottage Die Set and Colored Cardstock Sets? Comment below!
Hope you liked my enchanted mushroom cottage card. Have a wonderful day!
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