2 Ways to Make Underwater Cards! Fishbowl Shaker & Spotlight Reef Techniques

Hi crafters! Today on Take 2 with Therese, we are diving deep into ocean-themed paper crafting. If you want to know how to stretch your supplies and create dimension without adding bulky layers, this tutorial is for you. We will cover two essential card making techniques: 1. The Fishbowl Shaker Card: Learn how to use partial die cutting, acetate, and iridescent sequins to build a fun, interactive window. 2. The Spotlight Reef Technique: Discover how to use masking paper and clever ink blending (dark vs. bright contrast) to draw the eye directly to your focal point. Whether you are a beginner looking for ink blending tips or an experienced paper crafter wanting to try interactive cards, these card layout ideas will inspire your next project! Read more on the blog: https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-craft... 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive designer tutorials, product reviews, and the latest crafting trends! Looking for more design inspiration? Follow us: • Instagram:   / altenewllc   • TikTok:   / altenew   • Facebook:   / altenew   • Pinterest:   / altenew   • Card blog: https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-craft... • Craft Your Life podcast: https://altenew.buzzsprout.com/ ——— S U P P L I E S ——— • Craft Your Life Project Kit: Coral Reef Wonders ——— https://ldli.co/e/yed290p • Nesting Circles Die Set ——— https://ldli.co/e/p35z694 • Featured Sentiments Die Set ——— https://ldli.co/e/rnmk07l • Martian Terrain Fresh Dye Ink ——— https://ldli.co/e/om2dnpq • Aqua Island Fresh Dye Ink ——— https://ldli.co/e/om2dnzk • Sea Shore Fresh Dye Ink ——— https://ldli.co/e/lmgl9xg • Green Meadows Fresh Dye Ink ——— https://ldli.co/e/xl14zj4 • Large Blending Brush (Flat Bristles) ——— https://ldli.co/e/1p0zym1 • 16 Mini Ink Blending Brush Bundle (4 Sets of 4 Brushes) ——— https://ldli.co/e/d712gjm • Crafty Necessities: Burnt Red Cardstock (10 sheets/set) ——— https://ldli.co/e/zrzokl1 • Crafty Necessities: Lemonade Stand Cardstock (10 sheets/set) ——— https://ldli.co/e/9dj4k9d • Crafty Necessities: Volcano Lake Cardstock (10 sheets/set) ——— https://ldli.co/e/kq6yz94 • Crafty Necessities: Jet Black Cardstock (10 sheets/set) ——— https://ldli.co/e/76egzd3 • Clear Iridescent Stellar Sequins ——— https://ldli.co/e/nq417n6 • Artists’ Watercolor Foundation Brush Set ——— https://ldli.co/e/6lo6d12 • Titanium White Artists' Gouache (50ml) ——— https://ldli.co/e/gq9mlxn • Pure White Crisp Embossing Powder ——— https://ldli.co/e/07gdy3j • Fine Liner Pens ——— https://ldli.co/e/4357xl0 • Instant Dimension Foam Tape Bundle (4 Sizes) ——— https://ldli.co/e/2649y5m • Glue Tape & 3 Refills Set ——— https://ldli.co/e/5y3n1xx • Masking Paper (10 sheet/set) ——— https://ldli.co/e/3o2kl5x Product list made with LinkDeli - https://linkdeli.com/e/m9ey7d

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