Curtain Backdrop Card with Ice Cream Character

A project from our live show THE THURSDAY DROP - Brand New Launch from Simon and AVAGO-INK with guest presenter Toni - Broadcast 16th April 26 · 16/04/2026 · watch it from 32:45

Create a dimensional card using the Yum Chums paper to make a curtain backdrop effect. The card features a cute ice cream character positioned in front of draped curtains, giving a theatrical spotlight effect that makes the character the focal point.

You will need

Stamps By Me - Avago Ink- Yum Chums Collection - 090426ASEE IT Stamps By Me Waste Free Die Set- Wavy Arches - 260424DSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Cut the Yum Chums paper into strips to create the curtain effect, measuring 6¾ by 5 inches to fit perfectly on your card base. ▶ watch 33:00
2. Mount the curtain strips onto a piece of card so they overlap without showing any edges. ▶ watch 33:15
3. Apply sticky pads to the back of the curtain pieces to give them dimension and lift them away from the card. ▶ watch 34:45
4. Stamp the ice cream character onto white card using the Yum Chums stamp set. ▶ watch 35:30
5. Colour the ice cream character using pale colours and watercolour techniques to add shading and depth. ▶ watch 39:00
6. Cut out the coloured character and mount it onto black card. ▶ watch 39:15
7. Position the character in front of the curtain backdrop to create the spotlight effect. ▶ watch 39:30
8. Add a sentiment stamp to complete the card. ▶ watch 39:45

Tips from the show

• You can use the paper as a single flat layer without dimension if preferred, as the paper already has lovely depth built in.
• If you don't like wasting paper, you can get three cards from one sheet by cutting it strategically.
• The shaped dies go around the main characters, so you don't need to fill the entire card with images.

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