Good Luck Card with Edge-Cut Detail

A project from our live show Join Toni for her Q and A update and a fantastic show offer broadcast 7th Feb 22 · 07/02/2022 · watch it from 44:30

Design a striking card with a custom edge created by using a die off the page. Stamp a beautiful floral sentiment and add coordinating die-cut elements with sparkle for a polished, dimensional finish.

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Step by step

1. Take a DL card base and position the outline die so it hangs half off the edge of the card. ▶ watch 45:00
2. Place your cutting plates on top of the die, ensuring they only cover the portion of the die that is on the card. ▶ watch 45:30
3. Run the card and die through your cutting machine to cut the edge detail. ▶ watch 46:00
4. Remove the card carefully and use scissors to cut along the marked line created by the plates to complete the edge. ▶ watch 46:30
5. Stamp the floral image onto white cardstock using blue ink. ▶ watch 47:00
6. Run the stamped image through the cutting machine with the coordinating outline die to cut around the design. ▶ watch 49:00
7. Stamp the sentiment 'Good Luck' onto black cardstock. ▶ watch 50:00
8. Run the sentiment through the cutting machine with the coordinating die to cut around the words. ▶ watch 52:00
9. Glue the patterned paper panel down the side of your edge-cut card base. ▶ watch 56:00
10. Attach the stamped and die-cut floral image to the card using foam pads for dimension. ▶ watch 57:00
11. Attach the die-cut sentiment below the floral image. ▶ watch 58:00
12. Add sparkle or glitter to the flower petals using glue and glitter for a finishing touch. ▶ watch 59:00

Tips from the show

• Use your cutting plates as a guide to mark where the die will cut on the edge of your card.
• Think outside the box and use dies from your stash in alternative ways to create custom card edges.
• The patterned paper from the 8x8 pad coordinates beautifully with the stamped floral design.

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