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Handbag and Glasses Card with Quattro D - the finished project
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Handbag and Glasses Card with Quattro D

A project from our live show HOBBYMAKER TV - Join us for the latest show - Broadcast 2 p.m. (UK) 8th August 2026 · 08/08/2026

Create a stylish card featuring a designer handbag and sunglasses using the Quattro D four-stage layering system. This elegant design combines stencilling, stamping, die-cutting and embossing to build up dimensional images with professional depth and detail. The finished card showcases fashion accessories in coordinating colours with a sophisticated, boutique-quality finish.

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46:30in the show
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  1. Step 1: Line up the first numbered stencil for the handbag at the edge of your white card blank. Apply black ink throu1

    Line up the first numbered stencil for the handbag at the edge of your white card blank. Apply black ink through the stencil using a blending tool or sponge.

    ▶ watch this step 46:45
  2. Step 2: Position the second stencil layer showing the bow detail at the top of the handbag. Apply black ink using a bl2

    Position the second stencil layer showing the bow detail at the top of the handbag. Apply black ink using a blending tool, building up the bag's shape and adding dimension to the design. Apply the third stencil layer showing the bow detail using black or grey ink to add highlights and create a patent leather effect on the handbag.

    ▶ watch this step 48:00
  3. Step 3: Stamp the glasses outline in black ink onto white cardstock to define the shape and add detail to the design.3

    Stamp the glasses outline in black ink onto white cardstock to define the shape and add detail to the design.

    ▶ watch this step 49:00
  4. Step 4: If desired, change your ink colour to create rose-tinted or coloured lenses on the heart-shaped glasses. Use t4

    If desired, change your ink colour to create rose-tinted or coloured lenses on the heart-shaped glasses. Use the stencil to apply the coloured ink to the lens areas of the glasses on your card. Die-cut the handbag and glasses using the die-cutting machine with the correct plate setup. Place your chosen design on the cutting platform and run it through the machine.

    ▶ watch this step 49:30
  5. Step 5: Place the handbag die cut into the embossing folder, ensuring it is properly aligned. Run the folder with the 5

    Place the handbag die cut into the embossing folder, ensuring it is properly aligned. Run the folder with the handbag through your die cutting machine to add stitching detail and create three-dimensional folds on the handbag.

    ▶ watch this step 56:00
  6. Step 6: Emboss the white background cardstock using the embossing folder with words or texture. Layer your coloured ha6

    Emboss the white background cardstock using the embossing folder with words or texture. Layer your coloured handbag piece on top of the embossed background to create dimension.

    ▶ watch this step 57:30

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