Today, I’m excited to share a card I created using a technique I hadn’t tried before: the fault-line card. This style is a fun way to showcase patterned paper while adding texture and dimension to your projects. I started with a Thick Basic White card base and a 3-3/4″ x 5″ panel of Basic White. The magic on this card begins by tearing the right edge of the panel about an inch and then flipping that piece over to tear an additional 1/4″ off the same edge. This creates a double tear effect with both sides of the panel having the torn edge facing up, and distressing a bit more, giving the card a unique, rugged look.
To bring in some color and texture, I selected a beautiful green patterned Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the Floral Impressions pack (165603). I placed the DSP between the two torn edges of the Basic White panel, ensuring they were spaced just right by using the card base as a template. Once I was happy with the placement, I adhered the torn edges to the DSP with a bit of glue so I could have time to move the adherence of the panel if needed. After the sides were adhered to the DSP, and to make the panel pop even more, it was attached to the card front using dimensionals.
The focal point of the card is a stunning flower from the Fully Flowering Mix & Match Ephemera Pack. I added this flower over the lower middle portion of the “fault line,” allowing it to slightly overhang the top Basic White panel on the right. Finishing off the design, I chose the “Just A Note” sentiment from the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, placing it just below and to the right of the flower.
Inside the card, things were kept simple and elegant with a panel of Basic White, surrounded by a Soft Sea Foam mat. A strip of the same DSP used on the front of the card was added to the right side of the inside panel to tie everything together.
- Measurements (all in inches):
- Card Base – 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored and folded at 4-1/4
- Layer – 3-3/4 x 5, torn about 1″ away from the right side
- DSP under fault line – 2 x 5
- Ephemera for focal point and sentiment
- Inside card – Basic White 3-3/4 x 5, coordinating cardstock for mat 3-7/8 x 5-1/8, strip of DSP 1/2 x 5
I love how this card turned out, and I’m entering it into three challenges: Freshly Made Sketches #684 for the layout, AAA Cards #289 for the colors, and Inkspirational #340 where the challenge is “Seasonal” – the flowers are definitely a nod to the season! I also created a video to show exactly how this card came together, so please be sure to check it out!
This fault-line card is a perfect example of clean and simple (CAS) design, and I hope it inspires you to try something new in your next crafting session.
Supplies Used: Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper (165603)
I absolutely love your fault line! Such a great way to add interest to this beautiful, clean card. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
Thank you, Verena! I really loved that sketch! There’s always inspiration to be found at Freshly Made Sketches
Beautiful! I love the torn detail on this. So glad to see you this week at FMS!
Thanks, Jennifer! What an inspiring sketch! Thanks for all the work the Design Team does at FMS
What a fabulous way to use the sketch! The ripped edges are such a great detail on this pretty card. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!
Thank you, Amy! I loved this sketch at Freshly Made Sketches – such a great one for inspiration!
Love, love the fault line – just a peek of the DSP. What a cool technique to keep your card CAS. Great take on the colour challenge at AAA Cards.
Thanks for playing along with us, it is really appreciated.
KarenR (DT AAA Cards)
Thanks, Karen! It was certainly a challenge to figure out a way to use the paper, colors, sketch, etc that I wanted and keep it CAS. Thanks for the inspiration at AAA Cards!