How To Make A Simple Shadow Box Card

Are you looking for an extra special card design? With a few score lines you can make this very simple shadow box, featuring a fun interactive element!

It will even fit inside your standard A-2 envelope for mailing!  Julie’s project today has a quick and easy, brayered ink background.

1. Both front and back panels measure 5.5 x 6.25”
2. Score at .5 and 1” from each of the short ends, on both panels
3. Mountain fold the 1” score lines; valley fold the .5 score lines

TIPS:

• When loading and braying ink, use a continuous motion (lift and roll, lift and roll).
• If the colors are similar to each other, you can roll off excess onto scratch paper before changing ink colors; start with lightest color first.
• Use tape to block off parts of a sentiment prior to inking; remove tape prior to stamping.
• If mailing, crease fold lines very well with a bone folder to help compress the shadow box as much as possible; card stock of 80# or less tends to collapse down better for this project (less bulk).  Use flat embellishments.

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