How to Make an Easy Hummingbird Card with Dies
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Hello, it’s Kim here today with a hummingbird card tutorial. Thanks for checking in!
Step 1: Die cut the Hummingbird dies from the Colorful Collective papers pack, and build the Hummingbird using the image on the package for a reference if needed. This will be the focal point of your card. I like to add some extra color with inks for contrast.
Step 2: Die cut frames, flowers, and leaves from the Colorful Collective papers pack. These decorative elements will be used to add layers and interest.
Step 3: Cut your base paper 4.75” by 4.75” and lay down your elements to create a design that you are happy with.
Top Tip: Take a photo at this point to refer back to, and make some very light pencil marks, so I know where to place things. For this card, I marked where the frame and hummingbird should be.
Step 4: It’s time to distress the edges of everything. I like the contrast it adds. I use a small circle brush to add ink to the edges of small, detailed cuts. I tap the ink with my brush sideways towards the edges. Sometimes, if I want to add a bit of extra brightness, I tap a yellow dye ink on top of my elements, like the flowers. Yellow dye ink is transparent, so it’s like adding a ray of warm sunshine.
Step 5: Add some visual layers with stamps before gluing down all the die cuts. Text is always fun; here, I also used a floral theme. I like to ink my stamp, gently press down on scrap paper, then use the stamp on the cardstock. It is more subtle than the first ink to paper.
Step 6: Adhere your stamped base paper to a 5” x 5” card base. Interlock the frames as shown and adhere first; everything will build up from these frames.
Step 7: Adhere the hummingbird with foam tape. Next, adhere the flowers and leaves. I glue some with liquid adhesive and some with dimensional adhesive. I am a big fan of letting my elements extend to the farthest edge of my card; it adds nice visual energy. I added the sentiment stamp last, once I had a better idea where to stamp it.
