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Golden Harvest Autumn Card with Layered Panels

A project from our live show COMMUNITY SHOWCASE - Broadcast 2nd November 2026 · 02/11/2026 · watch it from 17:30

Golden Harvest Autumn Card with Layered Panels - the finished project
The finished project

Create an elegant autumn card featuring layered kraft and tartan panels with a distinctive V-shaped accent. This sophisticated design showcases a beautiful deer scene with autumn foliage, complemented by sentiment banners and decorative elements in warm browns, oranges and creams. The project uses simple layering techniques to build dimension and visual interest.

You will need

Stamps By Me Card Kit - Golden Harvest Card Kit - 070325AStamps By Me Card Kit - Golden Harvest Card Kit - 070325ASEE IT

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Take one of the white card blanks from the kit and score it in half lengthways using a ruler and scoring tool

    Take one of the white card blanks from the kit and score it in half lengthways using a ruler and scoring tool to create a folded place name card base.

    ▶ watch this step (22:30)
  2. Step 2: Use a cutting machine to cut out the individual sentiment strips from the card kit. Separate the sentiment phr

    Use a cutting machine to cut out the individual sentiment strips from the card kit. Separate the sentiment phrase that reads 'Harvest joy, gather love, & embrace little moments' with its decorative banner and scalloped frame.

    ▶ watch this step (24:15)
  3. Step 3: Cut additional sentiments from the pre-printed sentiment sheet included in the kit. This gives you multiple se

    Cut additional sentiments from the pre-printed sentiment sheet included in the kit. This gives you multiple sentiment options to choose from for your card.

    ▶ watch this step (25:30)
  4. Step 4: Select a tartan patterned paper as your card base. Place a pink rectangular panel in the centre of the card ba

    Select a tartan patterned paper as your card base. Place a pink rectangular panel in the centre of the card base to establish your card size.

    ▶ watch this step (31:00)
  5. Step 5: Cut a second piece of craft card. Trim it down to create a narrower border panel that will be layered on the s

    Cut a second piece of craft card. Trim it down to create a narrower border panel that will be layered on the side or centre of your card base.

    ▶ watch this step (31:45)
  6. Step 6: Adhere the tartan patterned topper onto your kraft card base. Position the white panel in the centre of the ta

    Adhere the tartan patterned topper onto your kraft card base. Position the white panel in the centre of the tartan topper and secure with adhesive.

    ▶ watch this step (32:00)
  7. Step 7: Tape down the tartan patterned border panel vertically down the centre of the kraft card base to frame and hid

    Tape down the tartan patterned border panel vertically down the centre of the kraft card base to frame and hide the white aperture area.

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  8. Step 8: Score a light line down the middle of a second kraft panel. Mark a small spot with a pencil at the centre poin

    Score a light line down the middle of a second kraft panel. Mark a small spot with a pencil at the centre point where the score line meets the middle of the panel.

    ▶ watch this step (35:15)
  9. Step 9: Cut from each corner of the kraft panel to the centre spot using scissors to create a tight V-shaped notch at

    Cut from each corner of the kraft panel to the centre spot using scissors to create a tight V-shaped notch at each corner.

    ▶ watch this step (35:45)
  10. Step 10: Apply foam pads to the back of the V-shaped kraft panel. Position the panel at the top of your card to add dim

    Apply foam pads to the back of the V-shaped kraft panel. Position the panel at the top of your card to add dimensional texture.

    ▶ watch this step (36:00)
  11. Step 11: Mat and layer one of the sentiment strips onto a piece of kraft card to add depth and prevent it from floating

    Mat and layer one of the sentiment strips onto a piece of kraft card to add depth and prevent it from floating on the card base.

    ▶ watch this step (38:15)
  12. Step 12: Take the matted sentiment panel and edge it with the brown distress ink pad to define the edges and make the p

    Take the matted sentiment panel and edge it with the brown distress ink pad to define the edges and make the panel pop.

    ▶ watch this step (39:00)
  13. Step 13: Adhere the finished sentiment panel to the centre of your card using foam pads. Position the circular sentimen

    Adhere the finished sentiment panel to the centre of your card using foam pads. Position the circular sentiment topper with 'May your autumn days be filled with golden moments' centrally on the card front.

    ▶ watch this step (40:30)

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