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A project from our live show ANYTHING GOES - Join Toni for the show where you decide what happens - Broadcast 19th OCT 22 · 19/10/2022 · watch it from 10:30
Create a set of four beautiful note cards using patterned paper from a coordinating paper pad, each with matching decorated envelopes. The cards feature soft watercolour florals and wildlife imagery in gentle pinks, purples and greys, with various embellishments including die-cut sentiments, twine, and decorative elements. This project is perfect for batch-making greeting cards using layering techniques and mixed embellishments.
Gather your materials: select a decorative paper pad, A6 card blanks, coordinating envelopes, punches, and a small cutting machine. Have your workspace ready with a cutting mat and ruler.
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Place your chosen patterned paper on the cutting mat. Use your finger as a guide to mark where you want to trim the paper to size.
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Trim the marked paper to size using your guillotine or trimmer.
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Cut a piece of black cardstock to create a mat layer. Position it behind your chosen patterned paper panel to add depth and frame the design.
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Cut your chosen sentiment words from white and black cardstock using your die-cutting machine. This will create layered text with drop shadows for your cards.
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Use a pokey tool to carefully pop out the centres of your die-cut letters from the black cardstock.
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Adhere your patterned paper to the black card blank using glue, applying it around the edges. Position the stag design paper centrally on the card front.
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Layer the black sentiment piece onto the white sentiment piece to create dimension and contrast.
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Adhere the black die-cut sentiment to your card front, positioning it centrally or as desired on the white panel.
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Add embellishments to enhance your card design. Use enamel dots, sparkles, or twine to add decorative touches to the finished card.
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Decorate your coordinating envelope using off-cuts from your card-making. Adhere the decorative pieces to the envelope with glue, positioning them as desired to create an attractive design.
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Stack your completed note cards together with their coordinating envelopes to create a finished set, ready to gift or sell.
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