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Jasper and Easel Invitation Card with Nested Card Insert

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV - Join Toni for her brand new SBM launch show 3 - broadcast 3rd Jan 2024 · 03/01/2024 · watch it from 45:30

Jasper and Easel Invitation Card with Nested Card Insert - the finished project
The finished project

Create an elegant invitation card featuring a romantic Parisian street scene in soft watercolour tones of pink, grey and lavender. The design showcases a nested card insert with an embossed easel frame, perfect for adding a personal message or photograph. This project combines embossing techniques with layered cardmaking to produce a sophisticated, interactive piece.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Place the pink card stock into the Jasper embossing folder and run it through your die-cutting machine to embo

    Place the pink card stock into the Jasper embossing folder and run it through your die-cutting machine to emboss the design onto the card.

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  2. Step 2: Use the 3D embossing folder to emboss the easel frame design onto a separate piece of white card stock. Run it

    Use the 3D embossing folder to emboss the easel frame design onto a separate piece of white card stock. Run it through your die-cutting machine to create the raised frame pattern.

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  3. Step 3: Adhere the embossed Jasper piece to the front of your dove grey card blank. Position it centrally on the card

    Adhere the embossed Jasper piece to the front of your dove grey card blank. Position it centrally on the card front and press down firmly to secure.

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  4. Step 4: Create a tab from patterned paper offcuts. Trim the tab with scissors to create a decorative shape for visual

    Create a tab from patterned paper offcuts. Trim the tab with scissors to create a decorative shape for visual interest.

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  5. Step 5: Stick the grey tab onto the front of the card to hide the embossing fold line. Position it carefully to cover

    Stick the grey tab onto the front of the card to hide the embossing fold line. Position it carefully to cover the fold completely.

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  6. Step 6: Adhere the smaller embossed easel frame inside the card as a nested insert. Position it centrally on the front

    Adhere the smaller embossed easel frame inside the card as a nested insert. Position it centrally on the front panel of the card.

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  7. Step 7: Write your invitation text or message inside the nested card insert using a pen or marker to personalise your

    Write your invitation text or message inside the nested card insert using a pen or marker to personalise your card.

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