Rolled Edge Card with Layered Sentiments and Elephant Character

A project from our live show CATCH UP with Simon for MONDAY MADNESS in the HTCN studio broadcast 15th Nov 21 · 15/11/2021 · watch it from 18:00

A three-dimensional card featuring a rolled and peeled edge that reveals a repeating 'big thanks' sentiment stamped underneath. The design combines layered cardstock with stencilled balloon details and a hand-coloured elephant character holding a balloon, creating depth and visual interest.

You will need

Izink Dye Based Ink Pad 5 X 5CM - Reglisse 050821ISEE IT Izink Pigment Ink Pad 5 X 5CM - Red 060821XSEE IT Versafine Ink Pad - Onyx Black - 300921CSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Stamp the 'big thanks' sentiment repeatedly across a piece of cardstock using black ink and a stamping block, building outwards from the centre. ▶ watch 19:00
2. Stamp the 'big thanks' sentiment across the entire back of the card, ensuring enough coverage for when the edge is rolled back. ▶ watch 20:30
3. Prepare a separate piece of starry patterned cardstock as the front design layer. ▶ watch 21:15
4. Use the balloon stencil and red ink to create a stencilled balloon design across the back cardstock, taping the stencil in place to prevent movement. ▶ watch 21:45
5. Lightly tap red ink through the balloon stencil, then apply heavier circular motions to deepen the colour and create dimension. ▶ watch 23:15
6. Reposition the stencil down the card and continue the balloon design, aligning it with the previous stamps to create a continuous pattern. ▶ watch 25:30
7. Adhere the starry patterned cardstock to the back layer using double-sided tape along all edges. ▶ watch 27:00
8. Cut a horizontal line through the centre of the layered card using long scissors, using the star pattern as a guide to keep the line level. ▶ watch 28:15
9. Gently curl and tease the top half of the card upwards by hand, breaking the fibres to create a smooth rolled edge without creases. ▶ watch 28:45
10. Secure the rolled edge in place using red liner tape on the back of the card. ▶ watch 29:30
11. Apply double-sided tape around the entire edge and into the middle of the card, then position the 'big thanks' sentiment layer underneath. ▶ watch 30:00
12. Stamp the elephant with umbrella character onto cardstock using black ink, then colour it with grey, red, and black using watercolour techniques. ▶ watch 31:15
13. Die-cut the coloured elephant, then carefully cut away the umbrella portion using scissors to remove the unwanted element. ▶ watch 35:30
14. Glue a pre-coloured balloon into the elephant's trunk where the umbrella was removed, creating a seamless substitution. ▶ watch 37:15
15. Mount the elephant with balloon onto the card using foam pads, positioning it in the bottom corner. ▶ watch 38:00
16. Add a second elephant character with balloons to the top of the card using foam pads for additional dimension and visual interest. ▶ watch 38:30

Tips from the show

• You can use any stamp designs instead of balloons—flowers or shapes work equally well for this technique.
• If you don't have a ball tool, use your fingers to gently tease and curl the cardstock fibres to create the rolled edge effect.
• Stamping card is sufficient for quick watercolour techniques and is more cost-effective than dedicated watercolour paper.

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