Paper-Pieced Character Card with Mirror Board Mount

A project from our live show MONDAY MADNESS - Join Simon from AVAGO-INK for his latest products - Broadcast 14th Nov 22 · 14/11/2022 · watch it from 19:00

Stamp a large character image and bring it to life using paper piecing with bright primary colours. Mount the layered character onto mirror board for a striking card that showcases the technique beautifully.

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Step by step

1. Stamp a large character image onto white card using black ink, pressing firmly for a crisp impression. ▶ watch 19:00
2. Stamp the dress area of the character onto green card using black ink. ▶ watch 20:30
3. Carefully cut out just the green dress section, leaving the rest of the character intact as you'll layer over it. ▶ watch 22:00
4. Cut out additional coloured pieces for other parts of the design, such as hair and accessories, from pre-cut or newly stamped sections. ▶ watch 22:45
5. Glue the green dress piece back onto the main character image, positioning it correctly. ▶ watch 23:30
6. Layer the remaining coloured pieces (pink hair, purple headband, gloves) onto the character, building up the design. ▶ watch 24:00
7. Mount the completed character onto mirror board with a slight border, using glue or double-sided tape. ▶ watch 25:45
8. Attach foam pads to the back of the character and position it onto your calendar design, pressing down firmly. ▶ watch 27:00

Tips from the show

• You don't need to cut around intricate lines perfectly—just cut out the coloured section you're adding and layer it on top.
• Paper piecing works beautifully with patterned paper as well as solid colours.
• Leave some white space in the design to tie it back to the background and create balance.

More from this show

• Colourful Hanging Calendar with Stamped Icons
• Embossed and Glittered Striped Card

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