Quattro D Layered Magnolia Card with Stencils, Stamps and Embossing

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV- SBM ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her latest products and inspiration - show 1 broadcast 5th May 23 · 05/05/2023 · watch it from 40:45

A beautiful four-stage layered card using stencils for colour, stamps for detail, a die to cut elements, and a 3D embossing folder for dimension. This demonstrates the complete Quattro D system creating a shop-quality finish with hand-painted florals and embossed details.

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Step by step

1. Lay out your four numbered stencils in order, lining them up at the edge of your cardstock using magnets or tape. ▶ watch 41:00
2. Using stencil one and a brush, apply pink ink lightly through the stencil to create the first layer of the magnolia petals. ▶ watch 41:30
3. Remove stencil one and position stencil two, applying the same pink ink slightly darker to build dimension. ▶ watch 42:00
4. Apply stencil three with green ink to create the stem and leaf areas, using light pressure first then darker pressure on a second pass. ▶ watch 42:30
5. Add yellow ink through the centre of the flowers using a smaller brush to highlight the flower centres. ▶ watch 43:00
6. Position the first stamp (half of the split stamp set) and stamp the stem detail in black ink. ▶ watch 43:30
7. Position the second stamp and stamp the flower detail in black ink, either stamping the full image or just half depending on your card design. ▶ watch 44:00
8. Line up the die within the recess of your die-cutting machine and secure with tape. ▶ watch 44:30
9. Run the card through your die-cutting machine to cut out the flower elements. ▶ watch 45:00
10. Line up the 3D embossing folder in your die-cutting machine and run the card through to create embossed detail. ▶ watch 45:30
11. Mount the finished embossed and coloured piece onto a card base using foam pads for dimension. ▶ watch 46:00
12. Add a sentiment or decorative topper to complete the card. ▶ watch 46:30

Tips from the show

• The stencils are numbered; always line them up at the edge of your cardstock with the number facing you to avoid mistakes.
• You can use the split stamps to create half-stamp designs down the side or bottom of cards for variety.
• Don't worry about perfect stencil alignment; slight variations add to the hand-painted charm.

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