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A project from our live show MONDAY MADNESS - Join Simon from AVAGO-INK for his latest products - Broadcast 16th JAN 23 · 16/01/2023 · watch it from 1:45
Create a stunning dimensional pop-out card that folds flat to fit a 5x7 envelope. This eye-catching design features a vibrant blue-to-yellow gradient background created with ink sprays, decorative stamped panels on either side, and a cheerful fussy-cut character mounted on foam pads for added dimension. The card combines spray techniques, stamping, and layering to produce a professional finish perfect for birthdays or special occasions.
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Cut a piece of linen textured card to 7 by 9 inches.
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Spray yellow ink onto the lower section of the card. Then spray blue ink from the top, blending downwards to create a gradient effect that transitions from blue at the top through to yellow at the bottom.
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Use a heat gun to dry the sprayed inks on the card, moving it over the surface to set the colours completely.
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Use a scoring tool to score the gradient card at 1, 2, and 3 inches on one side, then turn it around and score at 6, 7, and 8 inches on the other side.
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Crease all score lines in both directions using a bone folder. Fold the card back and forth along each scored line to ensure smooth, easy folding for the pop-out mechanism.
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Fold the scored sections to create the tower effect, alternating which strips fold upwards and downwards on each side of the card.
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Using a pencil and the scoring mat as a ruler, mark half-inch increments along the length of the glitter card piece.
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Cut vertical slits down to the first score line at each half-inch mark using scissors. Make sure the slits are evenly spaced along the bottom edge of the gradient panel.
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Push alternate slits inward to create the dimensional tower pattern. Use a bone folder to crease each fold firmly. Work down the row, pushing one slit down and leaving the next, to form the stepped tower effect.
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Cut decorative panels from your chosen patterned paper measuring 6½ by 2½ inches for the centre panel and ½ by 6½ inches for the outer strips. Cut matching pieces from black cardstock.
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Stamp the gaming-themed background images onto the decorative panels using black hybrid ink. Position the stamps to create a continuous, repeating pattern across the panels.
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Spray the stamped panels with yellow Izink spray on the lower section and blue Izink spray on the upper section, creating a gradient opposite to the card base.
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Apply wet glue to the back of each matted decorative panel and adhere them to the tower card base. Ensure the panels are centred and pressed down firmly for a secure bond.
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Stamp the character image (Crash) onto white card using black ink. Fussy cut around the character to remove the background.
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Position the fussy-cut character image on the card front. Consider placement carefully to ensure it stands out against the gradient background and complements the 'Happy Birthday' sentiment below.
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Attach foam pads to the back of the blue character and adhere it to the front of the card, positioning it centrally on the striped panel so it pops forward.
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