Alphabet Dies fill gaps when you don't have a stamp for a special occasion.  In this post we're using Alphabet Dies to Use the Eclipse Technique for a Personalized Handmade Card.  You'll also see we used designer series paper to finish this card up quickly.

The Card

I made this card for my friend Carla when she was leaving her coaching position at Orangetheory Fitness.  I wanted something one-of-a-kind and didn't just want to make a “miss you” type card.  I saved that sentiment for a handwritten note inside.

eclipse technique using bokeh paper

The Supplies

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In addition to the Stampin' Up! products I also used:

  • ruler
  • painter's tape
close up view of eclipse technique using bokeh paper

Let's Make It

Now let's make this special card.  You can use these directions for any words you want to add to a card.

  1. Fold and burnish the score line for the Basic White card base
  2. Lay the letters for your word on the Grid Paper to make sure they are spaced evenly
  3. Place a ruler below the word and move it up so all the letters are touching it and it's aligned to the grid paper
  4. Remove some of the tack from your painter's tape by tapping it on your clothing
  5. Lay the painter's tap across all the letters and pull them up to use in the Stampin' Emboss Mini Machine
  6. Place a strip of Adhesive Sheet on the back side of the Bokeh paper – be sure it covers the whole space where your word will be
  7. Die cut the Bokeh paper with the taped letters and set them aside
  8. Die cut three more sets of the letters using Basic White card stock and Adhesive Sheets
  9. Use Stampin' Seal to attach the Bokeh paper layer to the card base
  10. Create the stacked letters with the card stock and Bokeh paper
  11. Set each letter in the space created when you die cut the word from the Bokeh paper
  12. Add jewels all around the word
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If you'd like to learn more techniques like this Eclipse Technique be sure to check out my Technique Library.  You'll find over 70 different techniques to try when making your beautiful handmade cards.

Dimensions and Measurements

  • Basic White – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
  • Calypso Coral Bokeh Paper – 5 1/4 x 4″
  • Basic White scraps for die cutting additional letters

Your Turn

This was such a fun card to put together.  I love using this paper.  Check out another creation using the Balmy Blue version of this paper.

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