Gumball Series #8 – Crystal Ball Card

CRYSTAL BALL – CARD 8 IN MY GUMBALL SERIES

Card 8 is the final card in my Stampin Up Gumball Greetings series, at least for now. It’s a fun crystal ball card. I combined the bundle with the Many Messages bundle for the greetings “Wishing you a year of magical moments & wonderful memories”.

I have instructions below.

CARDS 1-3 & VIDEO

Gumball Wow Card video tutorial and get instructions for Cards 1-3 in this series.

CARD 4

Visit card 4 for instructions on how to make this “Pot of Gold” card.

CARD 5

Visit card 5 for instructions on how to make this Magic 8 Ball card.

CARD 6

Visit card 6 for instructions on how to make this Flowering Rain Boots and vase card.

CARD 7

Visit card 7 for instructions on how to make this Snow Globe shaker card.

MORE COMING SOON

Stay tuned for more in this series.

HOW TO MAKE THIS CARD

CUTS:

  • Basic Black Card Base:
    8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored in half
  • Vellum Cardstock:
    5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
  • Basic White (Inside): 5″ x 3-3/4″
  • Silver Foil: 4-1/2″ x 3″
  • Basic White: 4″ x 2-3/4″
  • Scraps: Silver Foil, Supple Shimmer, Early Espresso & Misty Moonlight

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Stamp the dome image on the Supple Shimmer Specialty Paper in Staz On Ink.
  • Stamp the words in Versarmark ink on Misty Moonlight scrap. Pour the white embossing powder over the top and heat emboss.
  • Using the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine cut the following:
    • Cut out the dome with the coordinating dome die.
    • Cut the cap and base to the gumball machine. Then cut down the base of the gumball machine using the technique shared on the video.
    • Cut the words with the Messages die.
    • Cut a from from the Silver Foil with the 3rd largest and 5th largest Stitched Rectangle dies.
    • Attach scrap of Silver Foil to Adhesive Sheet and swirly stars die and scroll.
    • Texture the base with the Timber embossing folder.
    • Texture the Vellum with the Brick and Mortar embossing folder.
  • Assemble the card using Seal Adhesive, using Stampin’ Dimensionals on the crystal ball, base, words and silver frame.

CARD 8 PRINTABLE

Here’s a printable with instructions and supplies for how to make this crystal ball card. This is card #8 in my Gumball Greetings series.


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PHOTOS

The Stampin Up Supple Shimmer specialty paper makes a great crystal ball. The Stitched Stars dies make for a fun background.


 The textured background is created by using the Brick and Mortar folder on the Vellum cardstock.

 

PRODUCTS USED TO MAKE THIS CARD

 

 

 


Comments

  1. barbara slagg says

    I think all kids would like the gumball cards