Magic Wallet Gift Card with Ribbon Mechanism

A project from our live show MONDAY MADNESS - Join Simon from AVAGO-INK for his latest products - Broadcast 13th Feb 23 · 13/02/2023 · watch it from 2:30

A clever dual-purpose card that transforms into a gift wallet. The card stands upright and opens both ways, with a ribbon mechanism that transfers a gift or money from one side to the other, creating a magical reveal effect.

You will need

100572 - HTCN - Avago-ink Designs - A5 Stamp - Cookie - 100522CSEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Hybrid Ink - Midnight - 121022NSEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Dye Ink Pad - Magenta - 040522CSEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Dye Ink Cube - Magenta - 040522ISEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Dye Re-inker - Magenta - 270622CSEE IT Stamps By Me Mini Magnetic Glass Mat Companion - 240922BSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Cut four pieces of coloured card measuring 6 by 4 inches, and four pieces of white card measuring 3¾ by 5¾ inches. ▶ watch 3:15
2. Stamp two inner panels using the Cookie and Crash stamps from the set, securing them with a magnetic mat to keep them steady. ▶ watch 3:45
3. Stamp the Game Over stamp on two more panels, aligning the designs to create a continuous pattern across both pieces. ▶ watch 5:30
4. Glue the white card panels to the coloured card panels with a border all the way around. ▶ watch 7:45
5. Cut four pieces of pink ribbon, each long enough to tuck under the edges of the card panels. ▶ watch 8:45
6. Create a cross pattern on one panel by securing ribbon pieces with double-sided tape, crossing them in the centre. ▶ watch 9:15
7. On the opposite panel, secure ribbon pieces horizontally and vertically, tucking the ends underneath. ▶ watch 10:15
8. Glue the two outer coloured card panels over the ribbon mechanisms to hide them and complete the base structure. ▶ watch 11:30
9. Distress the edges of the outer panels using Magenta ink and a piece of scrap card to soften the appearance. ▶ watch 15:15
10. Stamp three handheld game console images onto white card scraps using black ink. ▶ watch 17:45
11. Watercolour the game consoles with Magenta ink, leaving some areas white for contrast. ▶ watch 18:45
12. Add silver detail to the console buttons and screens using Titanium pigment ink with a brush. ▶ watch 20:45
13. Cut out the three game consoles and glue them flat onto the front panel of the card. ▶ watch 22:30

Tips from the show

• Watch the video back if you need to refresh yourself on the ribbon mechanism technique.
• Keep the decorative elements flat on the front panel so they don't get damaged when opening the card.
• You can put a photo or message inside the wallet section for a personal touch.

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