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Postage-Edged Card with Magnetic Closure

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her brand new launch - Broadcast 2nd May 2025 · 02/05/2025 · watch it from 29:15

Postage-Edged Card with Magnetic Closure - the finished project
The finished project

Create an elegant 4x6 folded card with a decorative postage-stamp edge and a functional magnetic closure. This vintage-inspired design features a romantic floral image on layered cardstock with gold accents, complete with a belly band perfect for gifting money, seeds, or bookmarks. The main techniques include edge distressing, layering, and adding magnetic closures for a professional finish.

You will need

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Cut your chosen paper to size using the postage-edge die on your die-cutting machine, ensuring the die fits sn

    Cut your chosen paper to size using the postage-edge die on your die-cutting machine, ensuring the die fits snugly on your cutting plate.

    ▶ watch this step (30:00)
  2. Step 2: Note that the die creates a score line down the centre of the card. This score line will help you fold the car

    Note that the die creates a score line down the centre of the card. This score line will help you fold the card neatly in half.

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  3. Step 3: Take a piece of contrasting cardstock (such as kraft card) and adhere it to the back of your die-cut postage-e

    Take a piece of contrasting cardstock (such as kraft card) and adhere it to the back of your die-cut postage-edged card piece to create a backing layer.

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  4. Step 4: From the off-cut of your card, cut a thin strip approximately 1-2cm wide to use as your closure clasp.

    From the off-cut of your card, cut a thin strip approximately 1-2cm wide to use as your closure clasp.

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  5. Step 5: Secure the closure strip to the back of the card with glue, positioning it so it wraps around the scalloped ed

    Secure the closure strip to the back of the card with glue, positioning it so it wraps around the scalloped edge at the front when the card is closed.

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  6. Step 6: Fold a thin strip of mirror board or metallic card in half lengthways and attach it along the edge of your clo

    Fold a thin strip of mirror board or metallic card in half lengthways and attach it along the edge of your closure strip to create a decorative metal-effect border.

    ▶ watch this step (43:00)
  7. Step 7: Trim the magnetic closure strip to the appropriate length, ensuring it doesn't overlap or interfere with the d

    Trim the magnetic closure strip to the appropriate length, ensuring it doesn't overlap or interfere with the decorative floral design on the front of your card.

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  8. Step 8: Cut a strip of gold cardstock approximately the same length as the card width. Attach this belly band to the i

    Cut a strip of gold cardstock approximately the same length as the card width. Attach this belly band to the inside left of the card to create a pocket for holding gifts, money, seeds or bookmarks.

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  9. Step 9: Apply adhesive to the back of the card and attach a plain or patterned paper panel to cover the construction a

    Apply adhesive to the back of the card and attach a plain or patterned paper panel to cover the construction and create a neat finish.

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  10. Step 10: Distress the edges of the card using an ink pad or distressing tool to create a vintage, worn effect. Add any

    Distress the edges of the card using an ink pad or distressing tool to create a vintage, worn effect. Add any final embellishments such as hand-drawn details or glitter dots to enhance the romantic aesthetic.

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