Wow, March has flown by, and we’re almost stepping into April! For those of you who may not know, I’m lucky enough to be part of the Design Team for A Perfect Time to Craft. This month, we had the pleasure of working with two fantastic sponsors: Moondrea Designs and Anne Constantly Carding. For my project, I chose to use a gorgeous card topper from Anne Constantly Carding, and I’m so excited to share how it all came together!
What’s a Card Topper?
For those new to card making, a card topper is a pre-printed design that you can easily print at home and use for your projects. It’s a simple, hassle-free way to create stunning cards in a snap! The set I used is called Gills Floral Arrangements, which includes a variety of card toppers. The pack also came with coordinating patterned paper, but I decided to focus on just one of the beautiful card topper designs for this project.
Why Choose a Card Topper?
A card topper is perfect when you need to make a beautiful card quickly, whether you’re short on time or just want a stunning result with minimal effort. It’s also a great option for beginners, as it takes the guesswork out of the design process and makes card making much more accessible. For those more seasoned crafters, it’s a wonderful tool to have on hand when you want to create without having to start from scratch.
Creating the Card
To begin, I printed out my card topper (I did resize it to fit my project needs). Once I had the design printed and ready, I gathered a few supplies and set to work assembling the card. To make the design really pop, I chose a complementary color for the shadow layers and added some texture with an embossing folder.
I used the Altenew Natural Wicker Pattern Embossing Folder to add some dimension to the background, giving the card a more finished and polished look. It’s a small detail that really elevates the final result!
The Supplies Used:
- Gills Floral Arrangement from Anne Constantly Carding (digital download)
- Altenew Natural Wicker Pattern Embossing Folder
- Scrapbook.com Decorative Dies Set – Nested Hexagons
- Spun Sugar Distress Oxide (for the sentiment)
- Scrapbook and Cards Today Sentiment from the With Love event kit
- Brutus Monroe Icicle Embossing Powder
- Colored Cardstock
Final Thoughts
I absolutely loved how this card turned out – it was so quick to make, yet so beautiful! If you’re looking for an easy way to create stunning cards without spending a lot of time, I highly recommend using card toppers. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, they are a great tool to add to your collection.
And don’t forget to check out the A Perfect Time to Craft blog for our monthly challenges! The “anything goes” theme means you can let your creativity flow, and there’s no limit to how many times you can enter. It’s a fun way to get inspired and share your work with others.
Happy crafting, and I hope you enjoy making your own beautiful cards with ease!
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