T he combination of Mint Macaron and copper provides high contrast. This new patterned paper from the Stampin' Up! Autumn Mini catalog is elegant and perfect for making seasonal cards in the fall.
Project Recipe
Create a card base from Mint Macaron cardstock cut at 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and scored at 4 1/4".
To the front of the card base add a piece of copper foil cut at 4" x 5 1/2".
Emboss a piece of Mint Macaron cardstock cut at 3 3/4" x 5" using the Tasteful Textile embossing folder. Add it to the card front.
Cut three strips of copper foil 1" wide:
--two strips at 4 1/2"
--one strip at 4 3/4"
Cut three strips of patterned paper at 3/4" wide:
--two strips at 4 1/2"
--one strip at 4 3/4"
Adhere the strips together as seen in the photograph.
Use the Banners Pick a Punch to create the pointed ends.
Add the strips to the card front.
On a small rectangular scrap of white cardstock stamp a sentiment using VersaMark ink.
Add copper embossing powder.
Heat emboss the powder until set.
Add the finished embossed piece to a rectangular scrap of copper foil.
Attach the finished sentiment to the front of the card using dimensionals.
The supplies to make this card are listed below.