Rise and Fall Wood Panel Die-Cut Card with Layered Sentiment

A project from our live show CATCH UP with Toni for TECHNIQUE TUESDAY in the HTCN studio broadcast 19th Oct 21 · 19/10/2021 · watch it from 23:00

Use a decorative wood panel die to create a dimensional card with a rise and fall effect. Layer the die-cut wood panels at alternating heights to create visual interest, then add a stamped sentiment in gold embossing. This technique transforms a simple background into a sophisticated card with depth and texture.

You will need

Stamps By Me 5MM Sequin Pack - Oyster 191021ZSEE IT Top Folding Note Cards Soft Grey - 280921CSEE IT Top Folding Note Cards Black - 280921ESEE IT

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Step by step

1. Take the Creative Panels die and position it over your inked background artwork. ▶ watch 23:15
2. Run the die and cardstock through a die-cutting machine to cut out the wood panel design. ▶ watch 23:30
3. Carefully remove the die and separate the cut pieces, which will form a jigsaw-like pattern. ▶ watch 24:45
4. Paper piece the die-cut sections back together like a jigsaw puzzle, reassembling the wood panel design on your background. ▶ watch 25:15
5. Arrange the reassembled panels to create a rise and fall effect: position the first panel down, the second up, and continue alternating. ▶ watch 27:00
6. Stamp the sentiment 'The Future is Bright' from the Make Memories stamp set onto the end of one of the wood panels using a clear ink pad. ▶ watch 27:45
7. Stamp the sentiment a second time to ensure full detail capture in the wood texture. ▶ watch 28:15
8. Heat set the stamped sentiment with a heat gun to activate the gold embossing powder and create a bright, shiny finish. ▶ watch 29:00
9. Mount the completed design onto a black folding note card base. ▶ watch 37:00
10. Add oyster sequins or sparkles around and on top of the artwork to add final embellishment and dimension. ▶ watch 39:30

Tips from the show

• When paper piecing the die-cut sections, take your time to match the design correctly; patience is key to getting the jigsaw pieces in the right order.
• The rise and fall effect is created by layering panels at alternating heights; you can enhance the embossed detail by rubbing white ink over the die-cut areas.
• Add sparkles on top of your artwork as well as around it to create additional visual interest and dimension.

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