Shaped Card with Stencilled Background and Character

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni and Simon for the brand new launch - Broadcast 10th October 2025 · 10/10/2025 · watch it from 1:17:30

Create a shaped card using a new waste-free die, with a stencilled background featuring candy canes and festive elements. The shaped edge adds visual interest whilst the stencil creates a cohesive, sparkly background.

You will need

Avago-ink Designs Paper Collection - Mystical Christmas - 110624ESEE IT Stamps By Me Waste Free Die Set- Classic Oval - 040225BSEE IT Avago-ink Designs Stamp & Die Set - From Our Gnome to Yours - 110624GSEE IT Stickles Glitter Glue TwinkleSEE IT Stickles Glitter Glue Frosted Lace - STK-FROSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Take a card blank with a score line and position a shaped die to overhang the top hinge. ▶ watch 1:17:45
2. Die-cut the card to create the shaped edge. ▶ watch 1:18:00
3. Position the stencil on the card and apply ink or sparkly paste through the stencil opening. ▶ watch 1:18:30
4. Use the stencil to create candy cane and festive motifs around the edges of the card. ▶ watch 1:19:00
5. Apply sparkly paste in purple or other festive colours through the stencil. ▶ watch 1:19:30
6. Die-cut a smaller nesting die from patterned paper in the same shape as the card. ▶ watch 1:20:00
7. Mount the patterned paper panel onto the card base. ▶ watch 1:20:30
8. Stamp and colour gnome characters to add to the card. ▶ watch 1:21:00
9. Position the gnome characters on the card, overlapping the background elements. ▶ watch 1:21:30
10. Add a sentiment plaque or die-cut element at the bottom corner to complete the design. ▶ watch 1:22:00

Tips from the show

• When creating shaped cards, overhang the die just over the hinge of the card so you don't need an extra panel on the front.
• You can use elements of the stencil around the edges rather than trying to centre it on the card.
• The patterned papers work beautifully with the impressed areas of the shaped die.

More from this show

• Interactive 3D Gnome Character Card with Layered Tree
• Gnome Character Card with Striped Paper Background

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