Using a partial background and Unity dies ~ card tutorial

 Using a partial background and Unity dies gives an artsy look to card making.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a way to trim off some of the card background stamping plus adding Unity sentiment die-cuts.

Sentiment:

Happy retirement.
May these next years be the best years!

This art deco style card with a partial background and Unity dies is easily put together with a bit of coloring fussy cutting and die-cuts.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for making this card using a partial background and Unity dies.  To begin, stamp and trim the art deco background in black Copic friendly ink.  Next, add a little bit of coloring accent to the background, leaving some white space.  Then, using scissors, trim away some of the background in a diagonal style to make the partial background layer.  Next, stamp, die-cut and trim the sentiment layers.  Finally, assemble the card layers and place the sentiments partially over the background, to finish.

Here is another look.

I made a quick video tutorial showing the process for this project.

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 Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. Happy Retirement {coordinating die}, Happy Retirement stamps and

Art Deco {July 2021 Background of the Month}

Also, mini Misti, foam and flat double-sided tape, cardstock, adhesive pearls, My Favorite Things Caribbean sea premium dye ink pad and double stitched rectangle STAX die-namics; Copic markers BG49, BG32, BT11.

 Be sure to visit the Unity blog for the entire article and tutorial.

Also, you can find my other features at Unity's
Technique Time and
Watercolor Wednesday.

Thank you for visiting.

   Gaylynn