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Golden Harvest Autumn Card with Layered Panels - the finished project
The finished project
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Golden Harvest Autumn Card with Layered Panels

A project from our live show COMMUNITY SHOWCASE - Broadcast 2nd November 2026 · 02/11/2026

Create an elegant autumn card featuring layered kraft and tartan panels with a distinctive V-shaped accent. This sophisticated design showcases a beautiful deer scene with autumn foliage, complemented by sentiment banners and decorative elements in warm browns, oranges and creams. The project uses simple layering techniques to build dimension and visual interest.

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  1. Step 1: Take one of the white card blanks from the kit and score it in half lengthways using a ruler and scoring tool 1

    Take one of the white card blanks from the kit and score it in half lengthways using a ruler and scoring tool to create a folded place name card base.

    ▶ watch this step 22:30
  2. Step 2: Use a cutting machine to cut out the individual sentiment strips from the card kit. Separate the sentiment phr2

    Use a cutting machine to cut out the individual sentiment strips from the card kit. Separate the sentiment phrase that reads 'Harvest joy, gather love, & embrace little moments' with its decorative banner and scalloped frame.

    ▶ watch this step 24:15
  3. Step 3: Cut additional sentiments from the pre-printed sentiment sheet included in the kit. This gives you multiple se3

    Cut additional sentiments from the pre-printed sentiment sheet included in the kit. This gives you multiple sentiment options to choose from for your card.

    ▶ watch this step 25:30
  4. Step 4: Select a tartan patterned paper as your card base. Place a pink rectangular panel in the centre of the card ba4

    Select a tartan patterned paper as your card base. Place a pink rectangular panel in the centre of the card base to establish your card size.

    ▶ watch this step 31:00
  5. Step 5: Cut a second piece of craft card. Trim it down to create a narrower border panel that will be layered on the s5

    Cut a second piece of craft card. Trim it down to create a narrower border panel that will be layered on the side or centre of your card base.

    ▶ watch this step 31:45
  6. Step 6: Adhere the tartan patterned topper onto your kraft card base. Position the white panel in the centre of the ta6

    Adhere the tartan patterned topper onto your kraft card base. Position the white panel in the centre of the tartan topper and secure with adhesive.

    ▶ watch this step 32:00
  7. Step 7: Tape down the tartan patterned border panel vertically down the centre of the kraft card base to frame and hid7

    Tape down the tartan patterned border panel vertically down the centre of the kraft card base to frame and hide the white aperture area.

    ▶ watch this step 34:00
  8. Step 8: Score a light line down the middle of a second kraft panel. Mark a small spot with a pencil at the centre poin8

    Score a light line down the middle of a second kraft panel. Mark a small spot with a pencil at the centre point where the score line meets the middle of the panel.

    ▶ watch this step 35:15
  9. Step 9: Cut from each corner of the kraft panel to the centre spot using scissors to create a tight V-shaped notch at 9

    Cut from each corner of the kraft panel to the centre spot using scissors to create a tight V-shaped notch at each corner.

    ▶ watch this step 35:45
  10. Step 10: Apply foam pads to the back of the V-shaped kraft panel. Position the panel at the top of your card to add dim10

    Apply foam pads to the back of the V-shaped kraft panel. Position the panel at the top of your card to add dimensional texture.

    ▶ watch this step 36:00
  11. Step 11: Mat and layer one of the sentiment strips onto a piece of kraft card to add depth and prevent it from floating11

    Mat and layer one of the sentiment strips onto a piece of kraft card to add depth and prevent it from floating on the card base.

    ▶ watch this step 38:15
  12. Step 12: Take the matted sentiment panel and edge it with the brown distress ink pad to define the edges and make the p12

    Take the matted sentiment panel and edge it with the brown distress ink pad to define the edges and make the panel pop.

    ▶ watch this step 39:00
  13. Step 13: Adhere the finished sentiment panel to the centre of your card using foam pads. Position the circular sentimen13

    Adhere the finished sentiment panel to the centre of your card using foam pads. Position the circular sentiment topper with 'May your autumn days be filled with golden moments' centrally on the card front.

    ▶ watch this step 40:30

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