Stamped Border and Coloured Character Card

A project from our live show MONDAY MADNESS - Join Simon from AVAGO-INK for his BRAND NEW LAUNCH - Broadcast 3rd OCT 22 · 03/10/2022 · watch it from 15:00

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Create a striking greeting card featuring a cute dinosaur character stamped and coloured with alcohol markers, set against a purple ombre background with splattered details. The design includes the hashtag '#fierce' and dinosaur footprints, combining whimsical illustration with bold colouring techniques for a fun and contemporary finish.

You will need

100572 - HTCN - Avago-ink Designs - A5 Stamp - Cookie - 100522CSEE IT 100575 - HTCN - Avago-ink Designs - Stencil - Retro Dots - 100522BSEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Prepare a white card base measuring slightly larger than 5 by 7 inches. Trim the card to size using a trimmer or craft knife.

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2. 

   Stamp the retro handheld game image around the edges of your card base using black ink to create a decorative border. Don't worry if the coverage is incomplete as this adds to the design effect.

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3. 

   Mount your coloured stencil panel from the previous project onto the centre of the card base using foam pads.

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4. 

   Stamp the Cookie character (the large female character) onto white card stock using black ink. Ensure good coverage of all the details in the stamp design.

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5. Apply clear embossing powder with sparkle over the stamped character and sentiment. Ensure the powder covers all the stamped areas evenly. ▶ watch 20:00
6. 

   Heat the embossing powder with a heat gun, moving it around continuously until the powder melts and turns glossy and dark.

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7. 

   Colour the stamped character using alcohol markers. Use blue for the dress and headphones, red for the belt and gloves, yellow for the border, and purple for the hair and lipstick.

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8. 

   Use a pale peach marker to add skin tone warmth to the character's face and arms. Colour gently to avoid the ink bleeding into the stamped outlines.

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9. 

   Carefully cut around the coloured character, following the embossed black outline closely to remove the excess white card.

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10. 

    Apply foam pads to the back of the coloured character stamp and adhere it to the centre of the card base, positioning it as the focal point of your design.

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Tips from the show

• Stamping a black and white border or image around the edges makes coloured elements pop more effectively.
• You don't need to fill in the entire character; just adding colour to key areas like clothing and hair is sufficient.
• The sparkly embossing powder adds dimension and lifts the design even without additional colouring.

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• Game Over Background Strip Card with Crash Character

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