Layered Floral Frame Card with Sadie

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT SHOW 14TH ARPIL - Join Toni for the BIG BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION with her brand new launch - show 1 · 14/04/2023 · watch it from 12:45

Create an elegant A5 card using four layering stencils to build a beautiful dimensional floral frame. The stencil system allows you to add depth and colour gradually, resulting in a sophisticated card suitable for various occasions.

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Step by step

1. Locate stencil number one (marked in the top left corner) and position it on your cardstock. ▶ watch 12:45
2. Apply a light green ink through the stencil using an ink pad, pressing gently to avoid over-saturating. ▶ watch 13:00
3. Align stencil number two using the heart registration marks as guides, matching it to your first layer. ▶ watch 13:30
4. Apply a darker green ink through stencil two, pressing slightly harder to create dimension. ▶ watch 14:00
5. Position stencil number three and apply a contrasting colour such as pink through the floral elements. ▶ watch 14:30
6. Layer stencil number four and apply green ink to complete the wreath frame. ▶ watch 15:00
7. Rinse the stencils under tap water and allow them to dry. ▶ watch 15:30
8. Die-cut the exterior frame using the coordinating die, securing the die with tape in your cutting machine. ▶ watch 16:00
9. Assemble the bow die-cut pieces by pinching and layering them to create a dimensional bow. ▶ watch 16:30
10. Glue the bow to the top of your card, positioning it to cascade down one side if desired. ▶ watch 17:00
11. Mount the completed frame onto your card base using adhesive. ▶ watch 17:30

Tips from the show

• If you only have a few ink pads, use just one or two colours and vary the pressure when applying each stencil layer to create the illusion of multiple tones.
• You can revisit earlier stencil layers to add extra dimension at any point in the process.
• The one-millimetre border around the frame gives you scope if your alignment isn't perfect.

More from this show

• Paper-Pieced Gown Card with Alice
• Shaped Card with Embossed Background
• Watercolour Floral Frame with Francesca

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