In celebration of Pride this month, I was inspired to create many different cards featuring rainbows in many ways. This is the final post of a series of Rainbow cards. Some were for thank you cards, or my monthly team swaps, others were for an Instagram Hop #LoveWins.
This card was inspired by Sara D's Live video this week reminding us to CASE (Copy And Share Everything) the catalogs! She showed us how she used post-its to mask and create a blended trail behind the darling Golden Bee 3D embellishments.
Card Overview:
1) Use a full-stick post it or other masking paper and cut in a bigger wavy line to split the paper into two pieces
2) Apply the two pieces of masking paper to the card base so that they overlap at one end to create a point
3) Using a blending tool of your choice, blend ink colors in the un-masked opening; colors used: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Pacific Point, Gorgeous Grape (check out the time lapse video below)
4) Add texture to the background using an embossing folder; I used the Painted Texture folder
5) Apply the Bumblebee Trinket using a Glue Dot
6) Heat emboss a sentiment on black cardstock with white embossing powder
It is important to celebrate Pride because there are still many rights and privileges not afforded to the LGBTQIA+ community.
It shouldn't matter what social injustice is or is not currently being highlighted in the news cycle, or what month it is... we all need to remember that we are ALL a part of humanity; and that social injustices are not political issues (although politicians may speak about them), they are humanitarian issues.
It is up to us to make the world a better place! Check out the #LoveWins Instagram Hop post here!
I have been speaking up about social justice issues along side my crafts since last year because I learned that being silent about important issues is taking the side of the oppressor. If we're not actively disagreeing with the behavior, then we're saying it's okay. If we are not learning about what's going on in the world, then we will continue to choose to NOT speak out against the issue. I'm not talking about making public speeches and radical activism, I'm talking about speaking in your own circle of influence; family members, friends, co-workers, neighbors... for me, my circle of influence includes my small craft community.
Stampin' Up Materials List
Simply Succulents stamp set
Whisper White Cardstock
Basic Black Cardstock
Ink Colors - Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Pacific Point, Gorgeous Grape
White Embossing Powder, Versamark Ink, Heat Tool
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