Scrap Paper Sunburst Elephant Card

A project from our live show MONDAY MADNESS - Join Simon from AVAGO INK - broadcast 11th April · 11/04/2022 · watch it from 24:15

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.

You will need

100390 - HTCN - Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue Bundle - 040322ESEE IT

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Step by step

1. Cut a piece of black card slightly smaller than your card blank to create a border. ▶ watch 24:45
2. Randomly cut small triangles from your coloured paper scraps in various widths and points to create variety. ▶ watch 25:00
3. Mark a small circle in the centre of the black card to use as an aiming point for your sunburst design. ▶ watch 25:15
4. Apply glue to the black card and begin laying down the coloured triangles, pointing them all towards the centre circle. ▶ watch 25:30
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 26:00
6. Fill in larger gaps with additional smaller triangles, continuing to point all pieces towards the centre. ▶ watch 27:30
7. Trim away any overhanging pieces using a paper trimmer, working around the edges to neaten the design. ▶ watch 31:45
8. Use a circle die to cut out the centre of the sunburst, creating a neat circular frame that hides the messy edges. ▶ watch 32:45
9. Mount the trimmed sunburst panel onto your card blank using foam pads for dimension. ▶ watch 33:45
10. Stamp your chosen sentiment onto a contrasting strip using an embossing ink pad. ▶ watch 35:45
11. Cover the stamped sentiment with white embossing powder, tap away excess, and heat-emboss to create a crisp finish. ▶ watch 36:15
12. Glue the embossed sentiment strip directly across the bottom of the card. ▶ watch 38:00
13. Mount your pre-coloured elephant character in the centre circle using a foam pad. ▶ watch 38:30
14. Apply glitter glue along the edges of the coloured triangles to add sparkle and definition to the design. ▶ watch 38:45

Tips from the show

• Using scraps of paper is a great way to use up leftover pieces and create a vibrant, colourful design.
• Pointing all the triangles towards the centre creates a cohesive sunburst effect that draws the eye inward.
• Glitter glue adds a finishing touch that makes the colours pop and breaks up the edges of the triangular pieces.

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