Quick Stamped Border Card

A project from our live show Thirsty Brush on Create and Craft - Join Emma · 06/02/2023 · watch it from 52:30

A fast card design using repeated leaf stamps to create a decorative border around the edge. This technique demonstrates pattern building and is perfect for last-minute cards.

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Step by step

1. Stamp the leaf element from the Love Lily stamp set repeatedly around the border of your card. ▶ watch 52:45
2. Build up the pattern by stamping the leaves in different positions and angles. ▶ watch 53:00
3. Colour in the stamped leaves using coloured pencils or markers in your chosen colour. ▶ watch 53:15
4. Add additional flowers from the stamp set to complement the leaf border. ▶ watch 53:30
5. Stamp your chosen sentiment in the centre of the card. ▶ watch 54:00
6. Mount the completed design onto a contrasting card base if desired. ▶ watch 54:30

Tips from the show

• The Love Lily stamp set includes multiple flower elements that you can combine to create fantasy flowers.
• This technique is perfect for creating quick cards when you need them in a hurry.
• Using a stamping platform like the Eureka ensures consistent, well-aligned stamps.

More from this show

• Layered Daffodil Card with Sentiment
• Mixed Media Collage Journal Page
• Coloured Cardstock Layered Design

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