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Oak Slice Embossed Craft Card

A project from our live show Product Demonstration - 9TH Sept 2025 · 08/09/2025 · watch it from 45:30

Oak Slice Embossed Craft Card - the finished project
The finished project

Create a simple yet striking card featuring an embossed oak slice die-cut on cream cardstock. The design showcases beautiful natural wood grain and ring textures with a subtle embossed finish. This project demonstrates how a single focal element can create instant visual impact with minimal embellishment.

You will need

Oak Slices - 121224AOak Slices - 121224ASEE IT Holly & Berry Paper Pack 7 X 7 - 031123BHolly & Berry Paper Pack 7 X 7 - 031123BSEE IT

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Die-cut the oak slice from craft or cream cardstock using the Oak Slices die. This creates the wood grain back

    Die-cut the oak slice from craft or cream cardstock using the Oak Slices die. This creates the wood grain background element for your card.

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  2. Step 2: Examine the oak slice die-cuts, noting the embossed wood grain texture and concentric ring patterns. The die c

    Examine the oak slice die-cuts, noting the embossed wood grain texture and concentric ring patterns. The die creates realistic wood detailing with both smooth rings and jagged grain effects.

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  3. Step 3: Adhere the embossed oak slice die-cut onto a cream cardstock base. The embossed ring detail will show clearly

    Adhere the embossed oak slice die-cut onto a cream cardstock base. The embossed ring detail will show clearly against the cream background.

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  4. Step 4: Optional: distress the edges of the oak slice die-cuts with brown ink to create a weathered wood appearance. Y

    Optional: distress the edges of the oak slice die-cuts with brown ink to create a weathered wood appearance. You can add darker tones to enhance the natural wood grain effect.

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  5. Step 5: Take a teal or dark green cardstock base and fold it in half to create your card blank. Score and fold to crea

    Take a teal or dark green cardstock base and fold it in half to create your card blank. Score and fold to create a crisp edge.

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