Grayscale Gnome Card with Quattro D Layering System

A project from our live show Create and Craft TV - Join Toni for her brand new launch - broadcast 10th July 23 · 10/07/2023 · watch it from 10:15

Create a dimensional gnome card using the four-stage Quattro D system. This project builds texture and shading through stencil layers, stamping, and 3D embossing to produce a professional-looking card with depth and light-and-shade effects.

You will need

Stamps By Me Quattro D - Christmas Is Coming - 100323ASEE IT

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Step by step

1. Line up the first layering stencil in the corner of your card using the numbered alignment guides. ▶ watch 11:30
2. Pounce light grey ink through the first stencil to create the base shapes of the gnome bodies. ▶ watch 12:30
3. Position the second stencil, aligning it with the first layer, and apply darker grey ink with firmer pressure to add spots and shading to the hats. ▶ watch 14:15
4. Apply the third stencil to add the halo on the nose and the hands, using light-to-medium grey ink. ▶ watch 15:30
5. Stamp the gnome outlines in black ink, lining them up carefully over the stencilled layers. ▶ watch 16:00
6. Die-cut all three gnomes using the outline die in one pass. ▶ watch 18:00
7. Run the cut gnome through the 3D embossing folder, lining it up with the image on the front to create texture in the beard and hat. ▶ watch 20:00
8. Examine the back of the embossed gnome to see the full dimensional detail before mounting on your card. ▶ watch 20:30

Tips from the show

• If you don't line up the stencils perfectly, you'll still get a nice effect with extra texture.
• You can use the stencils, stamps, and embossing folder separately if you prefer—each element works independently.
• Clean stencils between colour changes by running them under soapy water if using pigment inks.

More from this show

• Multicoloured Psychedelic Santa Card with Quattro D
• Black and White Star Embossing Folder Card
• Infinity Window Shaker Card with Sparkles

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