A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV - Join Toni for her brand new launch show 1 - broadcast 7th July 23 · 07/07/2023 · watch it from 51:30

A modern, playful card using coloured ink stamps with layered musical note die cuts in coordinating colours. The design shows how to move away from traditional Christmas colours and create contemporary cards using the same stamp and die set.

You will need

TV - A5 Stamp and Die - Christmas - Special Wishes - 170522FSEE IT

Stamps By Me - All Surfaces 8 X 8 Paper Pad - Scarlet - 171122CSEE IT

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Step by step

Choose a coloured cardstock base, such as teal or red. ▶ watch 51:30
Stamp a sentiment or background element using coloured ink rather than traditional gold or silver. ▶ watch 51:45
Die cut multiple musical notes from the set in various coordinating colours. ▶ watch 52:00
Arrange and glue the musical notes onto your card in a scattered or musical composition pattern. ▶ watch 52:15
Add the treble clef die cut as a focal point using a contrasting colour. ▶ watch 52:30
Stamp additional sentiments such as 'Joy' or 'Merry Christmas' in white or coordinating ink. ▶ watch 52:45
Keep the sentiment in white-on-white so it doesn't compete with the colourful focal point. ▶ watch 53:00
Mount the finished design onto a contrasting card base. ▶ watch 53:15

Tips from the show

There are no rules in crafting; if it makes you happy, do what makes you happy.
You can use the same stamp and die set in completely different ways by changing colours and layouts.
Building cards up with layers and dimension makes them look far more professional and expensive.

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