Christmas Stag Card with Embossed Background and Layered Antlers

A project from our live show ANYTHING GOES - Join Toni for the show where you decide what happens - Broadcast 28TH JUNE 23 · 28/06/2023 · watch it from 4:15

A festive Christmas card featuring a handsome stag with dimensional layered antlers, embossed tree backgrounds, and red light details. The card combines embossed textures with die-cut elements and glitter accents for a striking winter scene.

You will need

Signature Watercolour High Definition 3D Embossing Folder - Timber - 191022KSEE IT Signature Watercolour High Definition 3D Embossing Folder - Autumn Breeze - 290225CSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Run white cardstock through the embossing machine using the Timber embossing folder with the thickest plate sandwich to create the textured background. ▶ watch 6:15
2. Run a second piece of cardstock through the Autumn Breeze embossing folder to create an alternative embossed background piece. ▶ watch 7:00
3. Apply glue to the embossed background pieces and dab tissue into the glue, then sprinkle festive glitter over the tissue to add sparkle to the embossed areas. ▶ watch 13:00
4. Allow the glitter to dry, then gently rub away any excess tissue that has stuck to the card. ▶ watch 14:30
5. Die-cut the stag head from the Joyeux Noel die in both white and craft cardstock to create layered pieces. ▶ watch 18:00
6. Die-cut the extended antlers from white cardstock, cutting multiple sets to build dimension. ▶ watch 20:00
7. Die-cut the light formation pieces from white cardstock to intertwine with the antlers. ▶ watch 20:30
8. Glue the craft-coloured stag head to the white stag head, positioning it to show the drop shadow effect and leaving the base and head area free for antler placement. ▶ watch 25:00
9. Glue the white antler pieces behind the stag head, offsetting them slightly to create dimension and a layered mane effect. ▶ watch 26:00
10. Colour the light bulb tips on the light formation pieces using red pens to create a festive light effect. ▶ watch 28:30
11. Position and glue the light pieces into the antlers, tucking them between the layers to create an intertwined effect. ▶ watch 30:00
12. Mount the completed stag onto the embossed background card base, using small improvised foam pads made from scrap cardstock to add dimension. ▶ watch 31:00

Tips from the show

• Use the thickest plate with embossing folders in the machine for proper sandwich setup.
• If tissue sticks to the card when applying glitter, it will rub off once the glue dries.
• You can build the stag design with multiple layers to create depth, or keep it simpler depending on your preference.

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