Star Cover Plate Card with Paper-Pieced Elements

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A shaped-top card using the Wish Upon a Star cover plate die with patterned paper and paper-pieced star accents. The design features stars cut from contrasting card stock layered onto a teal base, creating a multi-coloured effect with dimensional interest.

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Step by step

1. Run your chosen patterned paper through the Wish Upon a Star die to cut out the main design. ▶ watch 12:15
2. Tap out the individual stars from the die-cut sheet to separate them. ▶ watch 12:45
3. Cut a backing piece from teal card stock using the same die to create a coordinating mat layer. ▶ watch 13:00
4. Fussy cut away some of the stars from the backing piece if desired to reduce the overall size. ▶ watch 13:30
5. Prepare a card blank and cut away the top section using a guillotine to create a shaped top edge. ▶ watch 14:00
6. Score a few lines along the bottom of the card blank to add subtle dimension. ▶ watch 14:15
7. Tape the star die-cut onto the card at an angle across the top to create movement. ▶ watch 16:30
8. Add a sentiment stamp or text below the star design. ▶ watch 17:00
9. Embellish with media glitter on any butterfly elements if desired for extra sparkle. ▶ watch 17:15

Tips from the show

• Having the mat and layer makes it much easier to create shaped-top cards without complicated die-cutting techniques.
• You can paper piece the small stars back in using contrasting colours for added visual interest.

More from this show

• Floating Heart Vellum Card
• Scratch and Reveal Holiday Card
• Chevron Background Card with White-on-White Embossing

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