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Scrap Paper Sunburst Elephant Card

A project from our live show MONDAY MADNESS - Join Simon from AVAGO INK - broadcast 11th April · 11/04/2022

A vibrant card using coloured paper scraps arranged in a sunburst pattern pointing towards a central elephant. The triangular pieces radiate from the centre, creating a bold geometric frame that draws the eye to the stamped sentiment and character.

14steps
24:15in the show
Step 1 of 14

You will need

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  1. 1

    Cut a piece of black card slightly smaller than your card blank to create a border.

    ▶ watch this step 24:45
  2. 2

    Randomly cut small triangles from your coloured paper scraps in various widths and points to create variety.

    ▶ watch this step 25:00
  3. 3

    Mark a small circle in the centre of the black card to use as an aiming point for your sunburst design.

    ▶ watch this step 25:15
  4. 4

    Apply glue to the black card and begin laying down the coloured triangles, pointing them all towards the centre circle.

    ▶ watch this step 25:30
  5. 5

    Build up the sunburst by adding triangles in different colours all around, leaving small gaps of black between pieces to make colours pop.

    ▶ watch this step 26:00
  6. 6

    Fill in larger gaps with additional smaller triangles, continuing to point all pieces towards the centre.

    ▶ watch this step 27:30
  7. 7

    Trim away any overhanging pieces using a paper trimmer, working around the edges to neaten the design.

    ▶ watch this step 31:45
  8. 8

    Use a circle die to cut out the centre of the sunburst, creating a neat circular frame that hides the messy edges.

    ▶ watch this step 32:45
  9. 9

    Mount the trimmed sunburst panel onto your card blank using foam pads for dimension.

    ▶ watch this step 33:45
  10. 10

    Stamp your chosen sentiment onto a contrasting strip using an embossing ink pad.

    ▶ watch this step 35:45
  11. 11

    Cover the stamped sentiment with white embossing powder, tap away excess, and heat-emboss to create a crisp finish.

    ▶ watch this step 36:15
  12. 12

    Glue the embossed sentiment strip directly across the bottom of the card.

    ▶ watch this step 38:00
  13. 13

    Mount your pre-coloured elephant character in the centre circle using a foam pad.

    ▶ watch this step 38:30
  14. 14

    Apply glitter glue along the edges of the coloured triangles to add sparkle and definition to the design.

    ▶ watch this step 38:45

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