The color blocking technique in cardmaking is a great way to create a background on a card front. Color blocking is a design concept that uses two or three big areas of color in simple shapes to create a striking impact and vibrant energy. Now what would happen if we combine this color blocking background concept with a card template? Card magic! I’m going to show you how to use the Color Blocking Card Template 26 in a bunch of different ways, including the recipe for making multiples at one time.
Want to learn more about color blocking? I have three different ways to use this technique in card making from a past Papercrafting Playdate. Check out other ways to use color blocking here.
Here’s Your Homework 😉
- Watch the video tutorial for Color Blocking Card Template 26
- Download the template pdf.
- Grab your Designer Series Papers and cardstock and try out card template 26.
Supplies & Directions for Card Template 26
- 5 1/2” x 8-1/2” card base
- 4” x 1-3/4” cardstock 1, 2, & 3
- 3” x 1-1/4” DSP 4, 5, & 6
- 3-1/8” x 3-7/8” coordinating cardstock (optional)
- Die / Punched shape for greeting and/or focal point.
- Arrange and attach the three 4” x 1-3/4” pieces of cardstock to the 4” x 5-1/4” piece of copy paper to help with alignment. Center and attach to the front of the card base.
- Attach the three 3” x 1-1/4” pieces of Designer Series paper to the 3” x 3-3/4” piece of copy paper for alignment. Center and attach to the card front over the color-blocked cardstock.
- Add a focal point shape of ANY kind and pop up on the card front.
- Add embellishments.
As with all templates I share with you, this one is super flexible. You are only limited by your imagination so think outside the box. One easy way to change the template is to flip the DSP and cardstock around.
Now it’s your turn to do some color blocking and try out card template 26. You may even want to create a bunch of cards at once! Happy creating!
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Thank you for todays class Playdate #131 Where do I send a package to you Robin, Have a great weekend. You are such a inspiration to me. I cleaned out my craft room I had supplies I forgot I had from Years ago from different suppliers. I have given the church a lot of paper ,stamps, dies a Gemini machine, anna Griffin empress. I will make a lot of cards with my stash I kept also I’m having a neighborhood community Yard or I call Purge sale. So Hopefully I will get your address so I can send you a card and Thank you gift. Happy Mail is to come. Kathleen from Tennessee.
I will look forward to receiving your creation!
Robin, I look forward to your play dates so much and learn so much each time. I really appreciate all of your hard work and amazing creativity—so many different cards from the same template—you are indeed the queen of clever cards. Thank you as always for sharing. Fondly, charlotte
Thank you, Charlotte! I sure appreciate your encouragement!
Really nice cards – love the layout.
Thank you, Dot!
Hi
It’s always a sweet pleasure to watch your videos,
You are such an inspirational person,
Love to watch you
My favorite is the green one with the gold bells
Have a nice week