Shadow Blocking Card Layout MADE EASY

Introducing my 3D Shadow Blocking template—your new best friend for effortless Shadow Blocking card layouts. Simply place the template on your 4" x 5 1/4" cardstock and glue one-inch squares in the designated spots. The gray 3D template works beautifully with both light and dark cardstock options.

Step 1 

• Cut your Designer Series Paper into 1" squares—12 in total
• Cut the solid shadow cardstock into 1" squares—12 in total
  
• I made a custom Brother ScanNCut/CanvasWorkspace cut file for these squares after accidentally cutting some of my DSP incorrectly. Once you make a mistake, all the pieces for the card end up in the trash. If you're interested to purchase the cut file, please EMAIL me before you purchase the template. Please note, it's not included with this template.
  

Step 2 

• Cut a piece of cardstock measuring 4" x 5 1/4". 

Step 3 

• Adtech Crafter's Removable Glue Runner on Amazon HERE. I'm an Amazon Affiliate Associate and I receive a very small commission and it doesn't cost you anything. Once you purchase this temporary adhesive you'll ask yourself, why didn't I think of this!
• Apply temporary adhesive to the back of the 4" x 5 1/4" piece. Place it on a surface to keep the cardstock from moving around.
• Apply temporary adhesive to the wrong side of the 3D template. 
• Use any cornering tool in your craft space, a Paper Pumpkin box would work. I used my 3D Layering Aligning Platform equipped with magnets and magnet knobs. This helps gluing the cardstock and DSP pieces perfectly spaced and straight - like an extra pair of hands. Will be available soon; if you would like one, please EMAIL. It is not included with this template.

Step 4

• Heads up—mistakes are part of the journey! I made quite a few at this part of the card layout. Don’t worry if your first attempt isn’t perfect. I mistakenly switched the placement of both the DSP and solid cardstock pieces AND I mistakenly glued the DSP upside down. AND AND AND. The worse mistakes I made - see Step 1; destroying my beautiful DSP. 
• Glue down all twelve of the 1" shadow cardstock pieces first (ignore that I didn't do that in the picture below.) Most of this layout found on Pinterest positions the shadow under on the left side, but I prefer it on the right—both options are work with the template.
• Glue down all twelve of the 1" DSP pieces. 

What are those black things? They are magnetic knobs. For more information, see below **

DONE!

Step 5

• Choose a card base in the same color as your solid shadow cardstock layers for a cohesive look.

Pictured here is my 3D Layering Aligning Platform along with my L square layering guide to perfectly place your layers of cardstock together. If you are interested in purchasing one, please EMAIL me with the subject line of Layering Aligning Platform.

** My blog post with information about my magnetic Stampin’ Up! Glass Mat 2.0 that I use in my craft studio HERE. Magnetizing the glass mat has truly been a game changer for my projects. If you combine it with my 3D Layering Aligning Platform with magnets underneath, you'll be in Crafter's Heaven!

The Shadow Blocking Template is only $9.95. Shipping (United States) without a tracking is $3.00; arriving within five business days. Click the Buy Now button. 

If you do not see a Buy Now button that means I am out of stock. Please email me with the subject line 3D template. 

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Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Card #9 - Shadow Blocking Card Layout

This is my first card featuring the Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper . The paper’s rich, vibrant colors really drew me in. 

The latest card layout I tried is called the Shadow Blocking Card Layout. It involves using one-inch squares arranged meticulously. The shadow is dark enough which allowing the focus to stay on the subtle designs. The card layer itself uses just one-inch by twelve-inch strips of DSP, with the top layer composed of twelve individual one-inch pieces. To ensure the pattern flows seamlessly across the card, all the squares are cut from a 3" x 4" piece of card layer, creating a cohesive and visually appealing design.

Stampin' Up! Products

• 
  Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Petal Pink cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  
• Painterly Pears Designer Series  Paper
• One-inch squares
• Nine cards from top layer piece of 12" x 12" 
• Nine cards from the shadow layer 
• Leftover piece 3" x 12"
• Gift of Kindness stamp set
• Mossy Meadow ink
• Slanted Tag faux die
• I designed the tage using the Canvas Workspace software and cut with my Brother ScanNCut machine. I own the SDX85* model found HERE.
• Leaf die (non SU)
• Trio flower punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels

I created a template for perfect placement of the one-inch pieces of DSP. Reach out to me if you'd like to purchase the Brother ScanNCut file or click on THIS post and use the Buy Now button at the bottom of the post. It definitely makes life easier than lining up 24 pieces of DSP. I'm also working on a 3D template—stay tuned, as they may be available for purchase soon!

Introducing my custom 3D layering tool! Crafted with magnets beneath the tray, I use magnetic knobs from Amazon to securely hold each layer in place, making your crafting process smoother and more precise. 

Want to learn how to upgrade your Stampin' Up! glass mat with magnets? Check out my detailed blog post HERE and take your creative projects to the next level!

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CanvasWorkspace/Brother ScanNCut Template cut file available for $6.95

*I'm an Amazon affliliate, if you use my link I will get a very small commission at no cost to you.

Crafts by Beth - Shadow Card Template

Introducing the Shadow Card Layout, the latest design featuring twenty-four one-inch pieces of Designer Series Paper. The layout's first layer is a dark-colored shadow, with the top layer offset for a dynamic look. If you own a Brother ScanNCut machine, you can easily cut a matching template along with the card layers, making assembly quick and frustration-free. 

Stampin' Up! Products

• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Score at 4 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• 
  Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper
• One inch squares - 24 in total
  
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Embellishment die cut from paper
• Crafts by Beth CPP sentiments
• Click HERE for more information
• Modern and Word Window punches
• Crochet thread
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

This is a picture for the template file.

The shadow file iis FREE with your Stampin' Up! order purchase from me. Click HERE to shop with me. It is also available for $4.95. I typically respond within three hours—please note, I do not use an automated system for file delivery. 

Brother ScanNCut meets Shadow Blocking

If you know you know. The newest popular card layout; Shadow Blocking. I created a template that helps lay down each 1” square perfectly.

The template was made using Brother ScanNCut software CanvasWorkspace. I have about twelve hours (and a trash can full of scrap paper) in the project. I self taught myself; a great way to keep my mind working.

Check back for how I embellish the card front.

The template is now available for purchase HERE.