Hey there, Terri here! Today I’m sharing an elegant swan-themed wedding card created using beautiful products from Waffle Flower Crafts. This design is perfect for weddings, anniversaries, or any romantic occasion.
💙 Creating the Water Background
To begin, I cut a piece of teal cardstock to 4.25" x 5". For the background, I used the Shimmering Water Stencil with Volcano Lake Fresh Dye Ink to create a soft, flowing water effect.
I absolutely love the tone-on-tone look this creates! By keeping the center of the panel slightly lighter, it adds natural movement and depth—just like gentle ripples on water.
🦢 Die Cutting the Intertwined Swans
Next, I moved on to the focal point—the swans. I used the Intertwined Swans Die Set to cut all elements from white cardstock.
- One swan was shaded with dark grey ink for contrast
- The other swan was left crisp white for balance
- I added colour to the beaks and floral details
- The crown was cut from gold mirror cardstock for an elegant finish
These details really bring the design to life and enhance the romantic feel of the card.
✨ Assembling the Card Design
I wrapped the swans around the stencilled background panel and added the gold crown. At this stage, I realized I had forgotten to stamp my sentiment—oops!
But sometimes a little risk pays off 😊 I carefully placed the panel into my stamping platform and stamped the sentiment directly onto the white swan. I used the Better Together Stamp and Die Combo Thankfully, it turned out perfectly!
💌 Finishing Touches
To complete the card:
- I adhered the focal panel to an A2 white card base
- Ensured everything was aligned and secure
And that’s it!
💕 Final Thoughts
I’m so happy with how this card turned out—it’s soft, elegant, and romantic, making it ideal for:
- Wedding cards
- Anniversary cards
- Valentine’s Day
- Or simply to let someone know you love them
