Crosshatch Border Card with Die-Cut Elements

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT - Join Toni for the latest Thirsty Brush products - show 2 - broadcast 27th April · 27/04/2022 · watch it from 50:00

An artistic card featuring a wonky crosshatch border created by stamping a pattern around the edges. Die-cut shapes and sentiments are layered with optional sparkle embellishment for added dimension.

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Step by step

1. Stamp a crosshatch pattern background design onto white cardstock in black ink. ▶ watch 50:00
2. Create a wonky border by stamping the crosshatch pattern along one edge of the card, allowing it to go off the edge slightly. ▶ watch 50:15
3. Continue the crosshatch pattern around the remaining edges of the card in a doodle-like manner. ▶ watch 50:30
4. Die-cut a star shape from the die set. ▶ watch 51:00
5. Mount the stamped background onto a card base. ▶ watch 51:30
6. Adhere the die-cut star to the card. ▶ watch 52:00
7. Apply glue to the star and add sparkle or glitter if desired. ▶ watch 52:30
8. Add a sentiment to the card. ▶ watch 53:00
9. Optional: use a white gel pen to add stitching details to the star for extra texture. ▶ watch 53:30

Tips from the show

• The crosshatch doesn't need to match perfectly; an imperfect border creates a more artistic, doodle-like effect.
• You can use embossing powders on black cardstock with stamps to create texture.

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