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Spotlight Layered Card with Thistle Design

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT - BRAND NEW COLLECTION - Join Toni for her latest launch show 2 - broadcast 29 Nov 22 · 29/11/2022 · watch it from 28:30

Spotlight Layered Card with Thistle Design - the finished project
The finished project

Create an elegant layered card featuring a delicate thistle design from the Hope collection. This sophisticated project uses three layers of white cardstock mounted on textured lilac card, with the botanical stamp positioned at a dynamic angle across the layers. The design achieves beautiful depth through careful alignment and dimensional foam pad layering.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Position three pieces of white cardstock on your black mat at a slight angle. Tape them down to secure them in

    Position three pieces of white cardstock on your black mat at a slight angle. Tape them down to secure them in place, using a magnet to hold them whilst you work.

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  2. Step 2: Stamp the thistle design onto all three layers of card using black ink. Position the stamped image along the c

    Stamp the thistle design onto all three layers of card using black ink. Position the stamped image along the curved edge of each layer.

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  3. Step 3: Stamp a sentiment onto the second white layer, angling it to follow the curve of the thistle design. Press dow

    Stamp a sentiment onto the second white layer, angling it to follow the curve of the thistle design. Press down firmly and lift straight up to ensure a clear impression.

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  4. Step 4: Mount the stamped floral image onto a piece of textured grey cardstock to create a backing layer for your desi

    Mount the stamped floral image onto a piece of textured grey cardstock to create a backing layer for your design.

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  5. Step 5: Layer the stamped floral piece on top of the purple card base using foam pads to create dimension.

    Layer the stamped floral piece on top of the purple card base using foam pads to create dimension.

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  6. Step 6: Layer the third stamped piece on top of the second layer using foam pads to add dimension.

    Layer the third stamped piece on top of the second layer using foam pads to add dimension.

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  7. Step 7: Fussy cut the thistle motif from a fourth stamped layer. Attach the cut-out thistle to the top of your card us

    Fussy cut the thistle motif from a fourth stamped layer. Attach the cut-out thistle to the top of your card using foam pads to add dimension.

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  8. Step 8: Add sparkle to your fussy-cut floral element using a glitter pen or similar product. Apply the glitter to high

    Add sparkle to your fussy-cut floral element using a glitter pen or similar product. Apply the glitter to highlight details on the flowers and foliage as desired.

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