Creating Easy Card Sets

Hello Authentique fans, Heather here with a really easy way to get a complete card set great for a hostess present, gift or just for your own card stash. I created two sets of cards using some of the same additional embellishments from my stash of materials. One in Authentique's new Collection: Grace.

And another (complete) set of cards in Authentique's Renew Collection.

To start the card making process, I use my diecut machine (Silhouette) to cut images and phrases from both plain cardstock and my favorite Authentique papers. You can see all of the Renew images below. I love using both Silhouette Online Store images, as well as random SVGs that I have found or purchased.

Then I go through my stash of materials and embellishments and pull together additional items that I know will add more dimension, color, and texture. Some of my favorite items are ribbon, stick pins, wood veneer, dimensional adhesive and inks.

One fun trick that I love using with a neutral toned seam binding (in this case, ivory) is to use sprays or inks to color the fabric. Here I used Stephanie Barnard spray in Banana to make matching seam binding.

I also love using my Silhouette to create matching card boxes to house the cards that I give away. It's fun to also decorate the fronts of each box, showcasing just a little taste of what is inside.

First, the Grace set:

And then the Renew set:

As you can see, each card gets to be completely different by layering various papers, die cuts, phrases, Puzzle Pieces, Petite Folders, and pieces from the Paper Crafting Assortment all together. I hope that this helps you make some great looking card sets!

Products Used-

Authentique Paper- Renew & Grace- 12x12 papers, Paper-Crafting Assortment, Details Stickers, Puzzle Pieces, Petite Folders, Elements Sticker, Mini Notes

Other Products Used-Studio Calico Wood Veneer, Bazzill Cardstock, Recollections rhinestones, May Arts seam binding and ribbon, Stephanie Barnard spray (Banana), A•muse clothespins, Recollections brad, twine, Petaloo stick pin, Basically Bare chipboard frame