Sunflower Quattro D Card with Stencils, Stamp, Die and Embossing

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Create a vibrant sunflower card using the four-step Quattro D process. Layer stencilled colour, add a stamped stem, die-cut the outline, and emboss for a shop-bought finished look with incredible depth and dimension.

You will need

Stamps By Me - Premium Dye Ink Pad - Sherbet - 040522FSEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Dye Ink Pad - Bittersweet - 040522ESEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Dye Ink Pad - Surfboard - 040522ASEE IT Signature Watercolour High Definition 3D Embossing Folder - Poppy Garden - 090622GSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Position stencil number one in the corner of your white cardstock, holding it in place. ▶ watch 18:00
2. Dab the yellow ink pad lightly onto a brush and stencil through, building up colour gradually. ▶ watch 18:30
3. Remove stencil one and position stencil two, applying orange ink to create the next layer of the flower petals. ▶ watch 19:15
4. Apply stencil three with green ink to add foliage and depth around the flower centre. ▶ watch 20:00
5. Position stencil four and apply darker green or orange to build the flower's centre and create shadow. ▶ watch 20:45
6. Stamp the flower stem in black ink over the stencilled design. ▶ watch 23:15
7. Die-cut around the entire design using the outline die, positioning it to frame your flower. ▶ watch 24:00
8. Place the die-cut design inside the 3D embossing folder, lining it up with the raised pattern. ▶ watch 25:30
9. Run the embossing folder through your die-cutting machine using the appropriate plates for your machine. ▶ watch 26:00
10. Remove the card from the folder to reveal the embossed detail and 3D effect on both front and back. ▶ watch 27:00

Tips from the show

• You don't have to use all four stencils—skip any you wish or repeat layers for more colour.
• Don't worry about perfect alignment; the stencils only need to be roughly in place.
• These ink pads are very juicy, so take only a small amount on your brush to avoid over-inking.

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