Make a Wish candles

I am always looking for new or fun ways to share background techniques for your card projects. This is not a new technique but it sure is fun! The possibilities are endless! Have you tried using die cuts to create a textured and customized background?

For the background panel: I die cut the Birthday Wishes and shadow 5 times and glued them together and arranged them in a diagonal pattern on a white piece of cardstock that I had trimmed down to leave a bit of a border. With a paid of large sharp scissors I trimmed of the pieces of the word dies that were hanging over the edge. I used some of those pieces to fill in area on the panel that needed it.

I then die cut the candles from two shades of scrap cardstock in each of the 5 colors. I adhered them together with liquid glue. I die cut the flames for the candles from matte gold cardstock. I then added the candles and flames to the card with 3d foam squares for dimension.

Last, I created the Make a Wish sentiment using a stamp from the CZ Clear Lines XL stamp set. I used a clear embossing ink and heat set that with white embossing powder. Pro Tip: always use a powder tool to remove excess oils before stamping on a shiny cardstock when you plan to heat emboss! I then trimmed down the sentiment into strip and added to a piece of white cardstock. I used more 3d foam square to center it on the candles.

I hope that you found this technique fun and inspires you to try it! I have all the supplies I have used listed and linked below. Thanks so much for stopping by! Happy crafting!!

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