Did you know there are many ways to create a focal point that makes your card really stand out? Let’s take a look at 3 fun ideas!
Did you see this card where I created a central focal point using a rainbow flower? That was just the beginning! Today, I’m sharing 3 more fun ideas to create a focal point card and stretch your supplies for a unique look!
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#FOCALPOINT
When it comes to design, emphasizing a specific portion of your layout is a great way to highlight a key element and guide the viewer’s eye to what matters most on your focal point card.
Card #1 – Central Focal Point
One of the easiest ways to create a focal point on an embossed background is to gather all your elements together in a central design.
I love the look of a centered layout, but this technique can also work in other areas of a card. For example, imagine placing this honey jar in the lower-left corner – typically, I’d move the sentiment slightly lower so it overlaps the right edge of the focal point, and raise the lower bee above the sentiment.
Don’t be afraid to switch things around when creating a central design – balance matters, and these small adjustments keep everything cohesive while drawing attention to the main element.
BONUS IDEA: Don’t want an embossed background? Swap it out for some sweet design paper instead!
Card #2 – Partial Coloring
For this card, I kept a 3D embossed background, but this time it’s a floral design. I created the focal point by using the coordinating stencils to color just one flower, letting it stand out against the textured background. I also added a little bee just bee-cause…
BONUS IDEA: Don’t have the coordinating stencils? No problem! You can achieve the same effect by coloring the flower with markers, pencils, or even watercolors. The key is to make a single element the star of your focal point card, while keeping the rest of the design subtle and balanced.
Card #3 – Recessed Circular Window
For this design, I switched things up a bit. I started with a floral background created using a set of layering stencils, then chose a section that would make a sweet focal point and created a recessed circular die-cut window.
The window is part of the design panel, so the pattern flows seamlessly, with a little bee and a sentiment inside to draw the eye.
To step it up even more, I added a small floral wax seal for a fun, dimensional touch. This technique is perfect for creating a focal point card with depth and interest, while keeping the overall design balanced
I hope these 3 ideas inspire you to create your own focal point card! Try a central design, partial coloring, or a recessed window, and see how a well-placed focal point brings your card to life. Share your creations in the comments or tag me on social media – I’d love to see them!
Happy Papercrafting!
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Bee-utiful cards Therese!
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Wonderful ideas for creating a focal point, Therese! All three of the resulting cards are beautiful – the honeycomb embossing is a must with that fab-bee-lous honey pot!
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I know right! I knew you would be all over that embossing folder lol.
I just love the stencil set from this release, it’s gorgeous!!
Isn’t it fabulous Tracy!
Really beautiful cards! Love each one! I just ordered the Honeycomb Collection–love it–can’t wait! Thanks for the inspiration!
It’s a good one, and I’ve more inspiration on the way Donna!
Unbeelable!
Three gorgeous cards and so many great techniques. You’re the bees knees!
You are the Bee-stest my friend x
All three are just as pretty as they can BEE, Therese!
You are soooo sweet Lisa (wink)!
3 very bee-utiful cards Therese! I love the fresh clean look with sweet focal elements – especially the bees! 🙂
You are so bee-autiful my friend x
Simply gorgeous cards! I always learn at least one new idea from your videos … ty! love the products you used as well.
Thank you so very much Mary!
I always learn something new when I visit your blog, Therese! Thanks for all the design tips! Your cards are beautiful!
Thank you Carrie, you are so sweet!
Therese, these cards are beautiful. Thank you for the wonderful tips and for the inspiration.
Thank you so much Lissette!
What beautiful cards! I love the soft colors and the fun bee themed products.
Yes, it really is a sweet set of supplies, thank you Dorothy!
Beautiful cards! Each one is special in its own way.
Thank you Leanne!
Fabulous card designs! I love the embossed backgrounds!
Thanks Lauryne!
Love the bee and all of your creations!!
I agree Jill, these bees are just sooo sweet!
Oh my goodness! All of your cards are just beautiful.
Thank you Jean, you are so sweet!
Very sweet and beautiful cards!
Thank you Gayle!
THESE ARE AWESOME! i LOVE the bees! Great designs!
Thank you Meghan!
Love all three of these! You always create such awesome cards! My favorite is the Dancing Cosmos card where you just colored one flower and added the bee! I will be getting my embossing folder tomorrow and I can’t wait to case this card with different colors and probably adding some small bird die cuts!!
You are so sweet Patty! I know you are going to love the embossing folder too, it’s beautiful, have fun creating!
Always in love with your cards, Therese. Love number one especially with the classy white embossed background!
Always gorgeous cards, my friend 💜
Thank you Mari!
The Honeycomb Haven bundle has so many possibilities for card making. Just love the embossing folder included. The Dancing Cosmos folder and stencil is so pretty-especially the way you high lighted one flower and the rest of the embossed image was left in white. Stunning cards.
I agree Sandy, I’ve had so much fun with this set already and I have more ideas to share on the way!
Therese, these are gorgeous! I can’t wait to copy you!! Ha ha ha..
Yay! Hope you have fun creating!
Your cards are delightful and I appreciate your extra tips along the way!
So glad you enjoy the tips Barbara-Jean!
I love the gorgeous backgrounds. Very pretty cards!
Thank you Nandini!
Beautiful cards! Really liked the honeycomb cuts on the background.
Thanks so much Hean-Marie!
All three cards are beautiful! The third one is my favorite, with the lovely embossed floral design and the bees! Gorgeous!
So glad you liked these Denise!
All of these cards are stunning, Therese. Your color sense is fabulous! I really enjoyed seeing how you used the new Moonlit Twilight and other inks. I envy the people on your snailmail mailing list! 😀
hahaha you totally made me laugh out loud Amy, the snail mail is very slow from here!
Beautiful cards! I’m in lovevwith the bee’s. love the honey comb haven products! great job!
This is a fun set and I have more inspiration on the way!
Love the release. The honey cards are gorgeous.
So glad you enjoyed these Jeanne!
These bee themed crafts are so adorable. I LOVE all things bee. The purple flower is perfect with the bee…
Thank you Sharon!
Wow!! I love the “You are so sweet” card with the blue flower and the bee. Focal cards are so beautiful.
Thank you Kimberly!
Amazing and fabulous cards. My favorite is the last one, but I like all of them. Your cards help inspire me. Thank you.
That is wonderful to hear, thank you Jade!
Fabulous ideas Therese. I particularly love the one with the cosmos flower. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you Liz!
I love all of your suggestions for creating a focal point, Therese, and you showed us how with three beautiful cards.
You are so sweet Bobby, thank you x
Super cute cards Therese. Especially love the honey jar stamp and all the images in that set. The white backgrounds look great!
Isn’t it a fun set, I am loving those bees!