Shaped Gnome Card with Die-Cut Border

A project from our live show Create and Craft Show 10th MAR 23 - Join Toni for her latest products and inspiration - show 1 · 10/03/2023 · watch it from 3:45

Create a freestanding shaped card featuring the gnome design from the Sunshine Gnomes stamp set. The card uses the coordinating die to cut an elegant border around the stamped and coloured gnome image, creating a professional-looking card with dimension.

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Step by step

1. Cut two card blanks using the outer edge of the gnome die. ▶ watch 6:45
2. Score one of the cut cards to create a fold line for the card base. ▶ watch 7:00
3. Stamp and colour the gnome design onto cardstock. ▶ watch 7:15
4. Die-cut the stamped gnome image using the coordinating die to create a one millimetre border. ▶ watch 7:30
5. Stamp and die-cut the flower element from the set. ▶ watch 8:45
6. Give the flower a gentle pinch to add dimension. ▶ watch 9:00
7. Adhere the flower to a foam pad for extra lift on the card. ▶ watch 9:15
8. Attach the die-cut gnome topper to the card base using double-sided tape. ▶ watch 10:00
9. Position the flower element on the front of the card. ▶ watch 10:15
10. Optionally stamp a sentiment inside the card opening. ▶ watch 10:30

Tips from the show

• The two coordinating dies allow you to create both the shaped card and perfect matting layers.
• You can detach the end gnomes from the design if you prefer to use just the centre gnome.

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