One of the coolest, if subtle, effects is the eclipse card. Essentially this classic fancy fold takes a design, cuts out a section of it, and pops it up with Dimensionals so that the recipient can see a bit under the cut out.
In this case, I have also “framed” the eclipse feature with a scalloped frame.
The card cuts are standard:
| # | Measurements | Notes | |
| Stampin’ Up! Basic White Card Stock | 1 | 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” | Scored along the long side at 4-1/4”. |
| Stampin’ Up! Real Red Card Stock | 2 | 4” x 5-1/4” | Inside and outside mats. |
| Stampin’ Up! Basic White Card Stock | 3-3/4” x 5” | Inside and outside mats. | |
| Stampin’ Up! Real Red card stock | Scraps | The scrap needs to be large enough to cut out the scalloped circle. |
Using the Stampin’ Up! Painted Poppies’ wildflower image, stamp the primary image using black Memento Ink in the center of the 3-3/4” x 5” Basic White Panel. Then two additional images were stamped on either side to create a full expanse of poppies across the card front.
The flowers were colored using the Stampin’ Blends in Real Red ink.
Another scrap of Real Red cardstock created the flowery border from the Delicate Edges Die Set. It is fun to see how well that border die echoes the shape of the poppies! Using the all-purpose glue, I adhered this border die cut to hide the ends of the poppy stems.
Because stamping images in one press is NOT my strong suit, I used my Stamparatus to stamp the sentiment below the flowers using Black Memento Ink, just in case I needed to do a second impression. (Which I did as a matter of fact…) This sentiment comes from the Pansy Patch Stamp Set.
The next step is the cutting of the circle that will be popped out for the eclipse effect. I used the 4th largest circle die from the Layering Circle Dies Set and placed it on the card panel.
Once the circle was cut, it was adhered to a Real Red Scalloped Circle die cut that was the closest in size to the circle used to cut the stamped panel. I glued the stamped circle to the Real Red scalloped medallion and then used Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the eclipse to the card face.
Although a picture does not give the best representation of the effect, it is a fun and very unique look in person!
The inside message on this card also came from the Pansy Patch Stamp Set. I also used the line drawing of the single poppy and bud from Painted Poppies to continue the theme on the inside message panel.
The purpose of my card today is a little hello in the middle of the winter with a reminder of the warm weather that will come…someday…I hope. But its red color could also make this a candidate for a Valentine as well with the Happy Valentine’s Day message from the Love for You Stamp set. This sentiment is longer but thin and would be a good fit along the bottom of this card!
Thanks so much for stopping in today! I would love to know that I have inspired you to create an eclipse card of your own – and explore the possibilities that the Painted Poppies Stamps offer. I know that they have been around for quite some time – but they are a staple in my cardmaking hoard!
The following is a list of supplies (including my beloved Stamparatus) that I have used for today’s card.
Such a pretty design! Love the layering! 🙂
Thanks so much, Amy! I think that this is a very cool design style and it has all kinds of interpretations!
Gorgeous! And reminded me about this cool technique – which was perfectly done!! 🙂
Thanks so much, Mary! The eclipse cards are really striking in person…but I’m not sure that my photographic skills are up for the task, unfortunately! It’s a wonderful design, though!